Lee Loader

I am looking for load data using the following powders AA8700 and W870!
I am starting to do some testing using WC 860 surplus powder and the info I have says to use the above powders as a starting load.
Will be loading for 30/30, 7MM Mauser , 8MM Mauser , 308, 7.62x54R , and 30-06

Data I have found so far gives loads for all the above but would like to have as much published data as possible.


beekeeper

Greetings Beekeeper
Just checked my Speer #10 and there is no info for those calibers. Found some info for 264 Win Mag, 270 Weatherby Mag, 7mm Rem Mag, 308 Norma Mag and the 300 Win Mag and all these with heavy bullets.
Funny nothing in the 375 H&H ? I guess the idea is you cannot get enough in a standard case to really be effective.
But with cast... that should give a nice gentle shove on a heavy boolit.
I would give it a try .. Snagged a Interarms 375 H&H a couple months back and am looking at some 350 grain loads to pop pigs with.
Mike in Peru

Howdy Beekeeper, I am not showing any data either, in any of several of my older manuals for what you ask with 8700 or 870? I do know that AA8700 is discontinued but was used for 50 BMG primarily. You did not mention what bullet or boolit weight you will be working with.

The only reason I asked was Bartlett reloading states you should use that data when working up loads using this powder.

Have since got some load data from a friend and it looks like I will be able to use it in all of the calibers I want to use it for.
A lot of work up but if good I will buy enough to last a lifetime.
Hey at $56 for 8 lbs I can buy 48 lbs for what I would normally pay for 16 lbs
Since I only shoot cast bullets I think it will work out great.


beekeeper

Good to hear Beekeeper, keep us posted.