Plated bullets for M1Carbine

[Wineman]

Do the plated bullets have gas checks? If not you may want to try Alliant 2400 at 11-12 grains. Gas checked bullets should approach jacketed bullet velocities. With plain base 1,500 to 1,600 fps may be better. I just loaded a batch of cast Lyman 311359 (~118 grains) with gas checks and 13.0 grains of W296. I will range report next week. Most of my manuals do not list loads under 11 grains for the H110/W296 powders. Anecdotal Internet ramblings suggest the these powders should remain at close to full charges. Alliant 2400 is much more flexible and can be loaded down without restrictions. The CMP suggested load is a 110 jacketed Win HP with 15.0 grains of W296, Win cases and Win SR primers. This gives 1,970 fps and 36,000 CUP in a pressure barrel (Carbine rated at 40,000 CUP).

thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/CarbineNotes.pdf

Dave

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[browningautorifle]

Do the plated bullets have gas checks?

Plated bullets are usually total metal jacket. The whole thing is coated.