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manseroad
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Posted: November 09 2018 at 6:56pm |
Was the propellant used in ww1 and ww11 cordite even if not what modern day powder comes close for 150 and 174 projectiles. Thanks manseroad
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42rocker
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Check out this website for the old loads. This link is in the threads in this topic area posted by others not me. Thanks to all of those that posted great stuff for us to see. Later 42rocker
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manseroad
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Thank you .
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Goosic
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The best powder for reloading your Enfield will be whatever you find to your liking. We all have our favorite. If you're just getting into reloading get yourself a good reloading manual and read it. For me, I started with IMR 3031,IMR4320,IMR 4350,and IMR 4064,which I still use. My powder of choice is NORMA 202. Everyone has their own powder of choice and will eventually share that with you. I do not recommend you buy one of every powder. Again,for me,I chose the IMR powder to start with. IMR is a suitable powder for both the 150 and 174 grain bullets,also including the 180 grain.
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Shamu
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All British (except for early Mk1) was Cordite right up through the end of production of the MkVII (7) load. The only exceptions were loads ending in a "Z" suffix (Like Mk8Z), or overseas production like the South African R1M3Z. Most of then "Z" suffixed ammo was loaded with the canister form of IMR 3031.
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Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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Duster340
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I have settled on IMR3031 and IMR4895 for all of my 303 loads. Both work very well behind the 150-180 hunting bullets I use to drop WI white tails.
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Avid hunter & Fisherman. Love the old Milsurp weapons, reloading and general shooting sports. Also a big time "Gear Head"...
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manseroad
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Thanks folks much appreciated.
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Lucas
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I don't know why over the years, I have neglected BLC-2, but it is a great powder for the Enfield, turning out very good velocities at very low pressures. I also have developed a very comparable load with Hodgdon's LVR. The dilemma is that the Enfields that I have (one tuned for 200 cast, and the other tuned for 150 Hornady SST's or Interlocks), need around 15 rounds through them to achieve best accuracy. The 150 gr. starts out a around 3moa, and tightens down to 1 moa or better after around 15 rounds...They love dirty bores.
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britrifles
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Lucas, your quite right about that. Hodgdon website shows max load of 46.5 gr BL-C(2) for .311 174 gr. Bullet at 2616 fps and 42,900 CUP, that’s impressive.
Service loading velocity would be 43.0 gr at 36,400 CUP. I’m going to have to try this powder. I have some, but is probably 40 years old now and I should spread it over the front lawn. |
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Lucas
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Don't throw it away! Spherical powders will last indefinitely with any reasonable care. I am using a can that is over 40 years old right now with excellent results. I have only had one can of powder go bad and that was IMR 4198 and that was decades ago. It was easy to tell because it gets a rusty color and acrid odor. I am using the 44 grain load at around 2560fps with Hornady SST's which should make a great all around up to mule deer cartridge. Just shot a 5 shot group that held in 1 1/4" (moa).
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Pukka Bundook
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I think my favourite powder for 174-180 gr. is Norma #202.
V nice powder for this calibre.
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Goosic
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I use the norma 202 exclusively
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dimonic
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Any suggestions for 303 in a P 14 full length barrel? Would I be wrong in thinking that a slower burning powder would still allow high velocity with moderate pressure?
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