Advice for newbie needed!

[jwied]

Ok my build is almost complete so I need to start thinking about loads.  I have not been able find any 4198 yet but did find 1lb of 3031. 

My plan is to sight in with 4198 and Barnes 195 if I can find some 4198.  After getting it on the paper I'll work on my hunting load.

I would like like to hunt with one of these 290 tez which I have, Barnes 275 xpb which I have or 275 be if I can get them.  My problem is I don't have a sizing die yet.  The 290 will load ok, I have not tried the xpb but I bet they are the same.  I can knurl them to tighten them up too.  I heard the be might not need sizing either.

i really like how the 3031 seems to deliver the velocity without the high pressure.  Will these bullets be tight enough to not pressure starve the 3031?  Is there a booster available other than 4198?

if I can not find 4198 what is the next best thing for 275-290 bullets.  I don't need anything too hot I want to be on the very safe Side.

[Deleted]

I'd look for N110, 4759 or Red Dot to use as a booster under the 4198. There is a good bit of load data in the load section where you can get a feel for what you're looking for. Look for TG's traces, that's where you will find it.
H322 is a comonly used replacement for 4198.

[dannoboone]

Sept 28, 2014 19:24:54 GMT -5 jwied said:

i really like how the 3031 seems to deliver the velocity without the high pressure.  Will these bullets be tight enough to not pressure starve the 3031?  Is there a booster available other than 4198?

if I can not find 4198 what is the next best thing for 275-290 bullets.  I don't need anything too hot I want to be on the very safe Side.

Clays, Red Dot, Green Dot, Blue Dot. Loads using some
of these powders are in Load Info>TGinPA Pressure
Traced Loads Hyperlinked.

Personally, I've been going with 5gr Green Dot,
75gr 3031. You could go with 10gr more of 3031,
but 75gr has been a safe and manageable load in
my rifle, as well as accurate. I full form size,
so believe it would do you well to use either
veggie wads or wool wads.

[floormat1957]

I don't know what state you are in. However if you are near Virginia, I was in GreenTop last week and they a great stock of H4198.

[homebrook]

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