Benchrest in Canada
BR Discussions => Centerfire Discussions => Topic started by: RayS on July 25, 2014, 06:20:04 PM
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I finally got my 30BR and now have run into the problem of getting bullets and loading information. I have a 1 in 17 twist HV barrel so am looking to shoot 110 to 115 grain bullets. The only ones I can find are either Sierra 110 gr. HPBT #2110 or the Hornady VMax 110 grain. To those who are shooting this caliber, what bullets are you using and can you suggest anyone in Canada that would have stock (e-mail address or phone number of dealer would be appreciated). My second concern is loading information. What powder and starting loads can you suggest. All help is appreciated.
Thanks
Ray
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I use Berger bullets, 115 or 118 grains would be a good starting point. Try 34-35 grains of H4198 behind them.
Having challenges getting jackets but by mid winter I will be able to help guys out that are looking for Canadian made 30br bullets!
cheers,
Bob
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Hi there,
am now making 30 cal, ~116gr, flat base, 7.5 ogive bullets, $54 per 100. Let me know if you are interested as I'm planning to do my bullet making through the winter and not so much in the summer.
cheers, Bob
403-818-3900
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william0168@sympatico.ca
I bought some 112 gn. bullets of him last year.
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Bob:
I will give you a call in the next couple of days.
Thanks
Ray :)
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Jeff:
I have read a lot of articles on the topic and from what I gather the 30BR with the Robinett style reamer is the cartridge of choice for shooting score at those distances. Apparently with the right twist rate barrel and a competent shooter, it ranks up at the top.
Ray
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Just so there are no surprises the bullets are 117.3Gr
cheers, Bob
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Jeff:
I've been shooting them a bit now (yes I shoot all winter even when it's minus 30 as it was this a.m. :o) and those bullets at 117.3 grs. shoot great in my gun. For my next bench gun I think I'll turn back the clock and get a .222. Now to find some 52gr match bullets. :)
Cheers
Ray
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Bill Mitchell makes 52 gr.24 cal. bullets.
I use them in my 222 Rem. 40 X very accurate.
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contact info for bill mitchell? i have 1k of berger 52's, but wouldn't mind trying some others,lee
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http://www.accurateshooter.com/cartridge-guides/30br/
Hodgdon 4198 34.7 BIB 112 3050 fps Bit Faster than 118s
Vihtavuori N130 34.7 BIB 112 moly 3000 fps Kostyshyn Prefers N130
Accurate AA2015 33.0+ BIB 112 2950 fps “Old” lots best
Hodgdon 4198 32.7 BIB 118 2950 fps Robinett Data
Hodgdon 4198 33.5 BIB 118-7 2985 fps Nyhus Load
Vihtavuori N130 34.3 BIB 118 2950 fps Accurate, Low SD
Hodgdon 4198 34.2 BIB 118 moly 3000 fps Entrekin Match Load
Hodgdon 4198 34.8 BIB 118 3052 fps Robinett Data
Hodgdon Benchmark 36.0 Cheeks 118 2990 fps Very Accurate
Hodgdon 4198 34.5 BIB 125 moly 3000 fps Entrekin 125gr Load
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made my own from newlon precision dies - cut with my reamers (Jackie Schmidt 30 BR, not Robinett)