Blair, usually start about 22 gr and work my way up until I get cases to seal and acceptable accuracy. Usually end up about 24 to 26 gr. No need to go much higher.
Blair, usually start about 22 gr and work my way up until I get cases to seal and acceptable accuracy. Usually end up about 24 to 26 gr. No need to go much higher.
Red Barron - 22.1 gr gave me great accuracy a little under 1" at 50 yards in the Carcano. This was even achieved with .268 FMJBT, 139gr projectiles! What a fun reduced load!
I loaded 24 to 26.5 for some reduced 150gr FMJ 30-06 loads to use in my 1903...
Thanks again!
Last edited by Blair; 01-07-2019 at 03:50 PM.
Red Barron - I know you mentioned maybe looking for a Carcano… I believe, just a guess, that for accuracy - you should look at any of the models that are not arsenal cut down to make carbine models.... From what I have read they had "gain twist" barrels and when they were cut down it sometimes had dramatic effects. I have one like that. But, I may get better accuracy in this rifle if I use a lighter bullet than 139gr.... This makes finding the .268 bullet difficult.... there are plenty of choices under 139gr in .264 - but, if the bore is worn the .264's may not make the grade.... It is just a theory....
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