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New to reloading and request info on carbine componants.
Here's what I've gleaned so far from reading through some posts here:
1. Primers - user small rifle primers
2. Powder - H110, or W296
3. Bullets - this is where I'd like some advice. I've read about using 110 grain .30 caliber round top, but when I search on that I get tons of results pointing to what looks to be regular 30.06 and 308 caliber bullets. Does anyone have a more descriptive description of the bullet to use for cargines?
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06-24-2009 11:42 PM
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Any good Reloading Manual will contain the information that you're seeking, and much more. Please don't attempt handloading without a manual.
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Originally Posted by
NB51
3. Bullets - this is where I'd like some advice. I've read about using 110 grain .30 caliber round top,
Since you're new to this, you probably should get the nomenclature right....that's "round-nose", generally abreviated to "RN".
but when I search on that I get tons of results pointing to what looks to be regular 30.06 and 308 caliber bullets. Does anyone have a more descriptive description of the bullet to use for carbines?
Not sure what you searched for, but when I "Blind Muled" it on Google, I got multiple listings for the correct 110 gr. FMJ RN ball! While not sure, but is it possible that you are being confused by the fact that the .30 Carbine bullet is actually .308" like every other US .30 cal?
As for the rest....get a decent loading manual FIRST, then post question here, and only use the on-line advise when it agrees with the manual!
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Any .30 calibre 110 grain RN will do nicely. FMJ or HP. Mine likes Speer 110 grain HP's with IMR4227. No fuss, for 30 some years, that giving the carbine a bath didn't fix. Cabide dies are your friend.
Last edited by Sunray; 06-25-2009 at 07:05 PM.
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Great advice all - thanks - I'm off to get a reloading manual.
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"...off to get a reloading manual..." If I'm not too late, buy the Lyman book. It's extremely versatile. Has more loads, using more powders and bullet weights than any bullet or powder maker's book. They're ok, but they only have loads for their products.
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