I need 30-30 AI load data...Please

[rescue_171]

Does anyone have any load data they would be willing to share using 125 grain Ballistic Tips and (IMR 3031 or Varget powder) ? I will be loading in a 23 inch Contender carbine barrel.

Thanks

[Hopalong7]

     Most of us just use 30-30Win data, using a low/medium load as starting and progress upward cautiously.  IMR3031 is my second favorite powder(Rel 7 is no.1)with 125's(which is my favorite booolet).  But, I'm shootin' a 14" barrel.  I wouldn't be surprized that the 3031 is top dog in the longer tube.  It's been the powder in 30-30Win rifles forever .
Walt

[LHitchcox]

So far RL 15 has been the top performer in my carbine with both 125 and 150 grain bullets.

[banjoman]

Try here:    http://specialtypistols.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/387102585/m/7931038994 lots of good info there

[shot1]

I have some data that I got from the singleshot pistol forum but it is for pistols.
I shoot 33 grs IMR 4198 with 125 ballistic tips in my 14" Shilen SS MGM Contender pistol barrel. I get 2670 fps average and under MOA accuracy. It hammers deer.  The data that I have list 34 grs IMR 4198 as the max but it was too hot in my barrel.

This data has a load given as 38 grs IMR 3031 With 125 BT at 2480 fps our of a 14" barrel.

Like has been said this is a wild cat and you are pretty much on your own. Start with 30-30 Win  close to the top loads and work up SLOWLY and you really need a chrno to tell you when you should slow down on the powder. Even though you might not have pressure signs on your case if you are getting much more than around 300 fps over what a 30-30 Win will get you with the same bullet you are getting up there on the pressure and it is time to stop.

[Hopalong7]

    I think 300fps over 30-30Win is a lot....I'm more like 200-250 over and tickled at that.
Walt