Prof Young
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I'm preparing to load 30-06 with 175grain Sierra HPBT.
I've got Shooters World SO62 powder winging it's way to me even as I type.
According to Shooters World, SO62 is one of their recommended powders for 30-06. However on their charts I can find formulas for 168 grain and 180 grain, but no 175. Hmmmm . . .
Also according to their charts SO62 is an "equivalent" to IMR 4320. I can find formulas for the 175 using IMR 4320. (Lee handbook)
Given that I will stay at the minimum load, am I safe using the SO62 in place of the IMR4320?
Or is there way I can convert the formulas for 168 or 180 grain bullet into a formula for 175 grain bullets.
TRUST ME THAT I'M DOING NOTHING YET. WANT TO BE VERY SURE ABOUT ALL THIS BEFORE I PROCEED.
So much to learn about all this.
Safety is key issue here.
Life is good.
Prof Young
I've got Shooters World SO62 powder winging it's way to me even as I type.
According to Shooters World, SO62 is one of their recommended powders for 30-06. However on their charts I can find formulas for 168 grain and 180 grain, but no 175. Hmmmm . . .
Also according to their charts SO62 is an "equivalent" to IMR 4320. I can find formulas for the 175 using IMR 4320. (Lee handbook)
Given that I will stay at the minimum load, am I safe using the SO62 in place of the IMR4320?
Or is there way I can convert the formulas for 168 or 180 grain bullet into a formula for 175 grain bullets.
TRUST ME THAT I'M DOING NOTHING YET. WANT TO BE VERY SURE ABOUT ALL THIS BEFORE I PROCEED.
So much to learn about all this.
Safety is key issue here.
Life is good.
Prof Young