Help for Loads with Barnes TSX 150gr 30-30

[mookmanjdj]

I want to work up a load for my Winchester 94 with Barnes TSX 150gr bullets. I have several different powders. The rifle is old, 1926, and I don't want to damage it. Any help on this would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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[Dunerunner]

Ua...........308 | Barnes Bullets

I guess...But, why shoot an older rifle? Unless it is a beater!

 

[AMProducts]

I will be the first to say that Barnes really needs to do a better job of putting load data out there. Here's the data on their site:

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They do have this load listed:

Minimum Maximum
Charge Velocity Charge Velocity Load
Powder (grains) (fps) (grains) (fps) Density (%)
Win 748 31.5 2039 34.0 2168 96
&#9830;TAC 30.5 2006 32.0 2096 90

I tend to agree that TAC would be a good choice, and at 30.5gr you're not pushing it that hard. However barring that, the bigger question here is what powders do you have?

 

[mookmanjdj]

I have IMR 4198, 4350, Hodgdon Varget, Leverevolution, Benchmark.

 

[mookmanjdj]

Ua...........308 | Barnes Bullets

I guess...But, why shoot an older rifle? Unless it is a beater!

It was a gift from a friend. I love the rifle and it's so much fun to shoot. I don't use it very often but it was made to shoot.

 

[Dunerunner]

The Load data lists 4198 and as always, begin with the minimum charge and work up from there. <broken link removed>

 

[mookmanjdj]

I checked out the Barnes site, but the only two loads they show for 150gr I don't have those powders. Do you think I should try to use the lower end of the 130 gr load?

 

[Dunerunner]

Lyman lists 4198 at 20.5g to start, 23.5 as the maximum load for 150 grain round nose. I'd start at 20.5g.

 

[mookmanjdj]

Lyman lists 4198 at 20.5g to start, 23.5 as the maximum load for 150 grain round nose. I'd start at 20.5g.

Thank You Dunerunner