218Bee imr 4227 recipes
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Almost all my 218 Bee reloads are with 4227. The current recipe is for the 50 gr. Lyman 225415 bullet, GC, cast with pure linotype. 10.0 gr. of 4227 gives chrono of 2185 fps. I've listed this as max. for my rebarreled, changed to centrefire, BSA Martini Model 12. These are accurate. I've reloaded without the GC's and achieved a higher velocity but they are not accurate, neither with lubed bullets or PC bullets.
You're right, some clarification is required; The powder is IMR 4227 "Made in Canada". What I've seen suggested on the forums, if you are using IMR 4227 "Made in Austrailia" then use H 4227 data.
In the past, I've experimented with other loads / bullet weights too... Lyman 224450 GC (spire point), 48 gr., cast in pure linotype, 9.5 gr. IMR 4227, no chrono data. Lyman 225438 45 gr. GC, cast in wheel weight, 9.8 gr. IMR 4227, no chrono data.
Consider these loads as max. This should give you an idea of loads you can work up to for your particular firearm.
In the past, I've experimented with other loads / bullet weights too... Lyman 224450 GC (spire point), 48 gr., cast in pure linotype, 9.5 gr. IMR 4227, no chrono data. Lyman 225438 45 gr. GC, cast in wheel weight, 9.8 gr. IMR 4227, no chrono data.
Consider these loads as max. This should give you an idea of loads you can work up to for your particular firearm.
