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August 23, 2023
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I am looking for some load data for the 35 WCF if anyone would like to share. I have the 250 & 200 Hornady jacketed bullets and 210 gc cast (358315). I am going to use an old bag of Buffalo Arms 30-40 stretched brass 2.4095-2.41. I am looking at using 3031, but open to all recommendations. OAL with the different bullets as well, Thanks!
March 31, 2009
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I used Hornady 250 grain round nose soft points with 3 different powders. With 3031 I used 44.5 grs for 2170 fps. I don’t remember what the OAL was but I always make a dummy round that will cycle through the action. Then I try different seating depths trying to find accuracy. I don’t measure OAL after I find the max length. I measure base to ogive of the bullet. This is how all bullets should be seated. OAL is just for magazine or action lengths.
August 23, 2023
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Chuck said
I used Hornady 250 grain round nose soft points with 3 different powders. With 3031 I used 44.5 grs for 2170 fps. I don’t remember what the OAL was but I always make a dummy round that will cycle through the action. Then I try different seating depths trying to find accuracy. I don’t measure OAL after I find the max length. I measure base to ogive of the bullet. This is how all bullets should be seated. OAL is just for magazine or action lengths.
Thanks Chuck, I will start at 44 and go from there, appreciate it!
March 23, 2007
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My load consists of a Speer 250 gr. bullet, 46.0 gr. IMR 3031, a Federal match primer, and a Bertram case. Overall cartridge length is 3.160”. I’ve used this load in my model 1895 successfully on two nice bull moose. One was taken about 225 yards out.
I have some reformed cases from 30-40 Krag brass. I have yet to use them.
March 31, 2009
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dimrod said
My load consists of a Speer 250 gr. bullet, 46.0 gr. IMR 3031, a Federal match primer, and a Bertram case. Overall cartridge length is 3.160”. I’ve used this load in my model 1895 successfully on two nice bull moose. One was taken about 225 yards out.I have some reformed cases from 30-40 Krag brass. I have yet to use them.
Did you chronograph this load? Seems like it would be a little hot?
March 23, 2007
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Likely years ago. That information has been lost to time. I loaded about 80 rounds 20 years ago and just shoot those when I choose to use that rifle. The problem I have every moose season is many Winchesters to choose from and only one moose tag per household. I cycle through them. Maybe this September I’ll take this rifle afield again.
