I'm using WIN 231 and on a hot load about 5.5grs it appears ok. I just made a batch with 5.0grs and seems to smokey.It may just be me but it seems that way.I am using 200gr LSWC with federal primers any thoughts?
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A lot of loads will not burn clean if wuss charges are used... just the way it works. This phenomenon is different with different powders.
5.5 under a 200 grainer isn't that hot, btw. (especially if the bullet is just lead... ) The load data around for W231 is very, very conservative. I've used up to 5.8 grs on a 230 FMJ with no ill effects, although I don't do it on a regular basis, as it -still- doesn't get me the velocities I want.
If you want to make fluff loads that burn clean get some Winchester WST. I find it burns very clean. The lead smeg from the bullets will be far worse
than whatever the powder leaves behind.
-Mike
Mike,
Have you ever chronoed any loads with 231? If so what were they?
Also what do you need for steel plate? Thanks in advance
Scott
A lot of loads will not burn clean if wuss charges are used... just the way it works. This phenomenon is different with different powders.
5.5 under a 200 grainer isn't that hot, btw. (especially if the bullet is just lead... ) The load data around for W231 is very, very conservative. I've used up to 5.8 grs on a 230 FMJ with no ill effects, although I don't do it on a regular basis, as it -still- doesn't get me the velocities I want.
If you want to make fluff loads that burn clean get some Winchester WST. I find it burns very clean. The lead smeg from the bullets will be far worse
than whatever the powder leaves behind.
-Mike
Most of the time when using cast it's the lube on the bullet which causes the smoke.
Try bullets from a different company.