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Re: N140 for .303 reloading
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 3:34 pm
by saddler
wots a mikmak? Sounds like a supermarket own-brand version of NikNaks!
I'd err on the side of caution with ANY info - LOTS of new powder
(from otherwise unknown markets/companies/countries) is coming on the scene in the last 2 or 3 years, some with tall-tales added to try to increase sales, etc.
I have no reason to not take what Brian said as gospel - have dealt with him long enough
Re: N140 for .303 reloading
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 3:36 pm
by dromia
Whatever it is, is it any good for the 303 like the man asked?
Re: N140 for .303 reloading
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 3:41 pm
by ovenpaa
If it is N140 or very close to then TR140 should be ideal for .303 - I would start off with a sensible load, maybe 37 grains and work up slowly. If it is the same as N140 then anywhere from 39.5 to 41.0 grains seems to be the ideal load, my preference for N140 is at the lower end of this range and it works very well for me.
Re: N140 for .303 reloading
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 4:13 pm
by pe4king
I have used TR140 in .303 loads currently I am loading 33gr of it with a 210 cast boolit from Rog it works fine in my Martini Enfield and seems to match the drops on my sights so im happy with it.
Re: N140 for .303 reloading
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:34 pm
by dodgyrog
pe4king wrote:I have used TR140 in .303 loads currently I am loading 33gr of it with a 210 cast boolit from Rog it works fine in my Martini Enfield and seems to match the drops on my sights so im happy with it.
Nice to hear you are happy with the boolits - do you know what velocity you are getting with the 33gr load?
Re: N140 for .303 reloading
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:47 pm
by ovenpaa
saddler wrote:wots a mikmak? Sounds like a supermarket own-brand version of NikNaks!
Mik is Dolphin Rifles here in the UK.
Re: N140 for .303 reloading
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 10:18 pm
by Dougan
Hiya Watcher,
I'm getting good results at 200 yards with my smle, using 39gn of N140 behind a 174gn HPBT bullet
- It also seems to be the popular choice for 7.62/.308 TR shooters....although with this new TR140, we shall see....
Re: N140 for .303 reloading
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:33 am
by Watcher
Thanks guys.
Re: N140 for .303 reloading
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 10:51 pm
by pe4king
dodgyrog wrote:pe4king wrote:I have used TR140 in .303 loads currently I am loading 33gr of it with a 210 cast boolit from Rog it works fine in my Martini Enfield and seems to match the drops on my sights so im happy with it.
Nice to hear you are happy with the boolits - do you know what velocity you are getting with the 33gr load?
Rog
M
Not really sure at the moment but my estimate is around 2000fps, as soon as our club chrono is replaced ill let you know.
Im really pleased with the boolits do you do them in or around 174gr ?, (for the other Enfields).
Mik is Dolphin Rifles here in the UK.