I decided to abandon my quest for a 140 grain Interlock load and start off with something a bit more tried and true. I purchased some Nosler 120 gr Ballistic Tip bullets. I did some research and I saw that lots of people had good luck and decent results with Accurate 2520 powder. I went to the Alexander Arms website got the load data for this particular bullet. Here is what I have so far...
Hornady Factory new Brass
CCI #450 Small rifle magnum primer
Accurate 2520 Powder - 30.0 Grains
Nosler 120 Gr Ballistic Tip Bullet
The load data from Alexander says a max load of 30.6 grains of this powder. No listed minimum load. I am not one to usually shoot max loads, I just don't really see a need in my applications. So I decided to step down their max load to 30.0 grains.
I measured out a few charges, put them in the brass, pressed and seated the bullet, and it is a seriously compressed load. I mean this amount of powder fills the case up to the neck portion, about 1/8 to 1/4" from the top. I just feel like I have to push the bullet in a long ways once it starts compressing the powder to get it seated to COL. I cannot imagine if I was trying to put 30.6 grains of powder into the case.
Compressed loads have always concerned me as well. I am not sure why, they just have. I just wanted to check with you guys to see if someone out there is shooting a similar load and if this is normal. It is a fairly small piece of brass to be jamming that much powder into, I understand this. Just wanted to be more safe than sorry. Let me know guys, thanks!
Hornady Factory new Brass
CCI #450 Small rifle magnum primer
Accurate 2520 Powder - 30.0 Grains
Nosler 120 Gr Ballistic Tip Bullet
The load data from Alexander says a max load of 30.6 grains of this powder. No listed minimum load. I am not one to usually shoot max loads, I just don't really see a need in my applications. So I decided to step down their max load to 30.0 grains.
I measured out a few charges, put them in the brass, pressed and seated the bullet, and it is a seriously compressed load. I mean this amount of powder fills the case up to the neck portion, about 1/8 to 1/4" from the top. I just feel like I have to push the bullet in a long ways once it starts compressing the powder to get it seated to COL. I cannot imagine if I was trying to put 30.6 grains of powder into the case.
Compressed loads have always concerned me as well. I am not sure why, they just have. I just wanted to check with you guys to see if someone out there is shooting a similar load and if this is normal. It is a fairly small piece of brass to be jamming that much powder into, I understand this. Just wanted to be more safe than sorry. Let me know guys, thanks!
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