I just bought a mold and i assume it'll drop out at 85 grs or so.
I was thinking 3 gr of unique should make a quiet rabbit killer?
I don't have any experience in these light quiet loads, only what CB chat's About
I just bought a mold and i assume it'll drop out at 85 grs or so.
I was thinking 3 gr of unique should make a quiet rabbit killer?
I don't have any experience in these light quiet loads, only what CB chat's About
Lake Havasu City... Born and raised
About that same amount of bullseye of 700X will work also
If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck!
I think I'd use Bullseye or 700X instead of Unique .
Jack
Buy it cheap and stack it deep , you may need it !
Black Rifles Matter
I would look at trail boss, I used some for a 230 grain subsonic load and there was some data out there which basically said fill the case with trail boss and weigh it than remove an amount for .... blah blah here is the link http://www.imrpowder.com/PDF/Trail-Boss-data.pdf.
Last edited by Loudy13; 12-05-2016 at 08:44 PM. Reason: additional info
"Yes or no will almost always suffice as the answer"
Double the bullet weight and let it's resistance burn the powder for a quiet sound. SHoot light for cheap but heavy for silence.
[The Montana Gianni] Front sight and squeeze
Same amount of Red Dot with NO fillers.
I use to shoot 3 gr bullseye in my 30-06 with the 311252 mould boolit
With these light loads of bullseye (3gr) with no filler does one have to tip the gun to place the charge? Or does it matter.
It has not mattered with my loads .
Jack
Buy it cheap and stack it deep , you may need it !
Black Rifles Matter
I shoot a lot of this type loads in many of my rifles and I have never noticed any difference even in large cases
" Associate with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation: for it is better to be alone than in bad company. " George Washington
Give it a try in your rifle and please report back.
I find powder position on these very light loads is not of
a concern
Mike
NRA Benefactor 2004 USAF RET 1971-95
Paco Kelly wrote some great articles on silent loads. That was his advice. I am not sure if the site they were on is still up.
[The Montana Gianni] Front sight and squeeze
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