I have been looking for load data for Red Dot powder using a 113gr Lee cast bullet for 30-30. I tried the search feature on the site but came up empty. Have tried google and could not find the 113gr bullet, most are using a heavier bullet.Does anyone have any data that they are willing to share? I was told by a older gentleman that has been reloading for 30 years said that 6gr to 8gr would work. By that I was going to start at 7gr.
Red Dot Powder in 30-30
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Chuckbuster
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As far as I know 7gr Red Dot will work with a bullet of 140 grains.
The Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook (printed in 1973) gives data for 30/30 Winchester, 120 grain cast bullet with gas check (Lyman 311441), using Red Dot, as follows:
Suggested Starting load: 7.0 grains; 1400 fps; 25,200 CUP
Maximum load: 10.0 grains; 1747 fps; 38,600 CUP
Suggested Starting load: 7.0 grains; 1400 fps; 25,200 CUP
Maximum load: 10.0 grains; 1747 fps; 38,600 CUP
