Handloading question w/can 240 SMK Long Post
What powders and charges do you guys use for this load?
Brass and dies on order, have reloaded other stuff haven't bought primmers or powder yet for this one.
Ok I don't have my stuff yet still doing research, barrel and can on order. M1S 16" with carbine gas port, Gemtech HVT can.
For sights I was planning on an Eotech clone in 553 with a PEQ, so I can hunt day or night with my head mounted monocular NV.
I plan on using this mainly as a Hog gun with a can and shot only one subsonic load, it might also be a go to gun for other stuff later on.
I have ordered the Sierra reloading manual since my older Hornady manuals don't have 300 load data in them.
I picked the 240 SMK after reading the hunting threads with subsonic ammo and how this round tumbles with a hit or quarter away shot.
I will be going up to the Sierra factory in March and picking up bullets from them in bulk to save a few dollars.
I have read the H110 is very dirty but if that's the best I can handle that problem.
So guys what do you think about this setup and my choice for one load?
Edit: I am expecting to have to do each powder charge by hand because of the precission, but I don't yet what that charge will be?
Last edited by JimM44; 03-04-2009 at 11:36 AM.
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