Recent content by D. Manley

I've got a really gorgeous old 70's version Weatherby Vanguard thats being pillar bedded/floated & a couple of other tweaks right now. When I get it back, I'm going to use Dan Newberry's System for Optimal Charge Weight. His system makes a lot of sense to me and in my case, I think I'll find out...

Original Hodgdon Clays. I've not seen any pistol data for Alliants version. FWIW, 3.9 grains of Clays under a 230 grainer is sweet...soft, clean & accurate.

Since you mention H4895 I assume you've already seen the HODGDON YOUTH LOADS. Speer list "some" reduced loads in 30-06 although, none for 125 grain bullets. Below is a few samples from my Speer manual: 110 grain bullets: XMP 5744 - 26.0 / 27.0 Grains (1956 / 2033 Muzzle FPS*) 130 grain...

For range use the clean, fast powders: Clays S-1000 VV N-310 WST For full power, mid-range speeds - Universal, N-340, Power Pistol even, HS-6.

I've been reloading for a (very) long time but have not loaded for rifle in years. With my grandkids now getting into centerfire rifle and deer hunting I'm going to start back up. I load all my pistol ammo on a Dillon and have my turrets and old single-stage's set up for specific little...

1st post, very nice forum.