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justinsaneok
09-17-2012, 12:39 AM
I just got a 100 of these to try out. I have data for 1 of the 3 powders I have on hand.
BLC-2 was 31.3 - 33.3 Max
CFE223?
3031? about to just split the difference between 150gr and 170gr data?

I really want a starting point for CFE223 because I'm looking for a powder that will measure well in a Dillon powder measure but also work for 223, 243, 308 with 175gr smk and 8mm mauser I already loaded a tesst batch of BLC2. After reading about how awesome CFE223 works in a 8 mm mauser I want to try it in 30/30

justinsaneok
09-17-2012, 01:03 AM
Something I found

Load Data Members
Selected Metallic Loads
.30 WCF / .30-30 Winchester (Hornady FTX Data) Reloading Data Printable Version

Warning! Notes: rifle: Winchester M94; barrel: Factory; length: 20"; twist: 1 in 12"; primer: WLR; case: Frontier; C.O.L.: 2.535"; approach maximum loads with extreme caution
Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data.

Wt. Bullet Powder Manufacturer Powder Charge Velocity (FPS)
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon H-4895 25.8 1800
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon H-4895 26.8 1900
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon H-4895 27.9 2000
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon H-4895 28.4 2050
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon H-4895 28.9 2100
Remarks: maximum load
160 Hornady FTX Ramshot TAC 24.7 1800
160 Hornady FTX Ramshot TAC 26.4 1900
160 Hornady FTX Ramshot TAC 28.0 2000
160 Hornady FTX Ramshot TAC 28.9 2050
160 Hornady FTX Ramshot TAC 29.7 2100
Remarks: maximum load
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon H-335 25.7 1800
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon H-335 27.1 1900
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon H-335 28.5 2000
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon H-335 29.2 2050
Remarks: maximum load
160 Hornady FTX Alliant RL-15 27.2 1800
160 Hornady FTX Alliant RL-15 28.2 1900
160 Hornady FTX Alliant RL-15 29.3 2000
160 Hornady FTX Alliant RL-15 29.8 2050
Remarks: maximum load
160 Hornady FTX Accurate AAC-2520 25.9 1800
160 Hornady FTX Accurate AAC-2520 27.9 1900
160 Hornady FTX Accurate AAC-2520 29.8 2000
160 Hornady FTX Accurate AAC-2520 30.7 2050
160 Hornady FTX Accurate AAC-2520 31.7 2100
Remarks: maximum load
160 Hornady FTX IMR IMR-4895 26.7 1800
160 Hornady FTX IMR IMR-4895 28.2 1900
160 Hornady FTX IMR IMR-4895 29.8 2000
Remarks: maximum load
160 Hornady FTX Winchester W-748 28.0 1800
160 Hornady FTX Winchester W-748 29.4 1900
160 Hornady FTX Winchester W-748 30.8 2000
160 Hornady FTX Winchester W-748 31.5 2050
Remarks: maximum load
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon BL-C(2) 30.1 1800
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon BL-C(2) 31.4 1900
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon BL-C(2) 32.6 2000
160 Hornady FTX Hodgdon BL-C(2) 33.3 2050
Remarks: maximum load

fryboy
09-18-2012, 02:21 AM
hodgdon has data @ their loading data site for all 3 of the powders and the 160 FTX , you'll have to agree to their terms , choose the cartridge loads and the cartridge yada yada but .... that's s.o.p.

http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp