That's is nice. RL17 looks to be the winner here especially with more room for powder. I also like the low ED and SD.
Stay safe
Yeah, I am actually OK with those velocities. Likewise, thanks
That's is nice. RL17 looks to be the winner here especially with more room for powder. I also like the low ED and SD.
Stay safe
I was using H414 in my .30 Gibbs. W760 is the same powder.u
(NOTE: Please disregard the un-mowed grass, I fertilized the day before and it is wet from 2-days of rain, ... mowing this weekend. That's my story and I am sticking with it. )
Factory Kimber 84L Hunter in .30-06 ($575) re-chambered to .30 Gibbs ($250, including muzzle threading bead blasting and installation of MB), 4-port Ross Schuler MB ($37), Warne high scope rings ($50), 20 MOA EGW rail ($70), and topped with USO TS-12 3-12 FFP ($325).
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(This is my lightest scoped hunting rifle thus far, average 10-12 lbs).
I managed to make it to the range yesterday to do some fire-forming ...
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(From L-R: .35 Whelen virgin brass, after re-sizing, fire-formed with 11g WSF (COW method), and after re-sizing).
Not sure what to load at this time but I have the following bullets readily available Berger 190/210/215/230, Hornady ELD-X 178/212/220 and 208 A-Max, I'm sure I got more just too lazy to dig through. Too many to list on powder choices.
Now the load development fun begins ..................................................................................................................... I just hope, I find the time to do it.
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Just for the record, I am in no way trying to convince anyone to build a .30 Gibbs or compare it to a similar improved version. My goal is to simply add to the knowledge base in the forum. If you do a quick search, there is hardly any information about it and they tend to die off. Hopefully, those that have .30 Gibbs that remained quiet will engage and share their experiences.
You mentioned you may not stick with the 190s. What do you suspect at this point might be your preferred bullet for this project?
Sheesh what a hoarder!I already have three .300 WM, two .300 WSM
Sheesh what a hoarder!
You're blessed!I have two sons to inherit them.
You're blessed!
Work smarter, not harder!Aye Sir! My wife and I told them they are our retirement plan.
Looking forward to your report on the 205s but wouldn't blame you on the 180 accubonds!My intent for this rifle is for a medium-range hunting rifle (<600Y) as I already have three .300 WM, two .300 WSM, and a full custom .30 LARA for the longer ranges. Maybe settle in the 180g and lighter class bullet later. Having said that, I just ordered Berger 205s to try.