No 1, No 4, MN 91/30

[happydude]

Good post Andy.

I was aware of the dangers of what I was doing and I proceeded accordingly. I should have clarified this was a one-time experiment. I carefully inspected the brass as well as taking careful note of the rifle during firing. The 150grn loads are probably fine but I value my safety more than $30 for a can of different powder and I plan to switch to an approved powder like Varget or H4895.

I still have two cans of H414 to deal with though. Might just take a match to it.

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[Andy]

I still have two cans of H414 to deal with though. Might just take a match to it.

Now I know you're kidding. H414 is an excellent powder for heavier bullets in a very wide range of cartidges. Spherical, so it meters wonderfully, and settles in the case just as nicely allowing high load densities.

[happydude]

Now I know you're kidding. H414 is an excellent powder for heavier bullets in a very wide range of cartidges. Spherical, so it meters wonderfully, and settles in the case just as nicely allowing high load densities.

Are you sure I'm kidding


Well I am. It was very accurate to measure out with my RCBS powder thrower and although the 174grn bullet loads were too hot they showed enough potential that I will be working down a load. I'll take my 50 pieces of brass and make 10 rounds starting at 49grns and working down to 45grns and hope to make a trip on Saturday.

Now if only I could find a cheap source of .310/.311 bullets I'd be set. I guess my summer project will be to start casting my own bullets.