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Offline RayS

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30BR Robinett Information
« on: July 25, 2014, 06:20:04 PM »
I finally got my 30BR and now have run into the problem of getting bullets and loading information.  I have a 1 in 17 twist HV barrel so am looking to shoot 110 to 115 grain bullets.  The only ones I can find are either Sierra 110 gr. HPBT #2110 or the Hornady VMax 110 grain.  To those who are shooting this caliber, what bullets are you using and can you suggest anyone in Canada that would have stock (e-mail address or phone number of dealer would be appreciated).  My second concern is loading information.  What powder and starting loads can you suggest.  All help is appreciated.
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Ray

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Re: 30BR Robinett Information
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2014, 01:41:08 PM »
I use Berger bullets, 115 or 118 grains would be a good starting point. Try 34-35 grains of H4198 behind them.

Having challenges getting jackets but by mid winter I will be able to help guys out that are looking for Canadian made 30br bullets!
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Re: 30BR Robinett Information
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2014, 10:36:45 AM »
Hi there,

am now making 30 cal, ~116gr, flat base, 7.5 ogive bullets, $54 per 100. Let me know if you are interested as I'm planning to do my bullet making through the winter and not so much in the summer.
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Re: 30BR Robinett Information
« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2014, 09:10:28 PM »
william0168@sympatico.ca
I bought some 112 gn. bullets of him last year.

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Re: 30BR Robinett Information
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2014, 04:48:11 PM »
Bob:
I will give you a call in the next couple of days.
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Ray :)

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Re: 30BR Robinett Information
« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2014, 04:52:16 PM »
Jeff:
I have read a lot of articles on the topic and from what I gather the 30BR with the Robinett style reamer is the cartridge of choice for shooting score at those distances.  Apparently with the right twist rate barrel and a competent shooter, it ranks up at the top.
Ray

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Re: 30BR Robinett Information
« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2014, 10:06:58 PM »
Just so there are no surprises the bullets are 117.3Gr
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Re: 30BR Robinett Information
« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2015, 10:46:11 AM »
Jeff:
I've been shooting them a bit now (yes I shoot all winter even when it's minus 30 as it was this a.m. :o) and those bullets at 117.3 grs. shoot great in my gun.  For my next bench gun I think I'll turn back the clock and get a .222.  Now to find some 52gr match bullets. :)
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Re: 30BR Robinett Information
« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2015, 12:03:48 PM »
Bill Mitchell makes 52 gr.24 cal. bullets.
I use them in my 222 Rem. 40 X very accurate.

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Re: 30BR Robinett Information
« Reply #9 on: January 15, 2015, 05:23:59 PM »
contact info for bill mitchell? i have 1k of berger 52's, but wouldn't mind trying some others,lee

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Re: 30BR Robinett Information
« Reply #10 on: March 10, 2015, 12:54:07 PM »

http://www.accurateshooter.com/cartridge-guides/30br/


Hodgdon 4198   34.7   BIB 112   3050 fps   Bit Faster than 118s
Vihtavuori N130   34.7   BIB 112 moly   3000 fps   Kostyshyn Prefers N130
Accurate AA2015   33.0+   BIB 112   2950 fps   “Old” lots best
Hodgdon 4198   32.7   BIB 118   2950 fps   Robinett Data
Hodgdon 4198   33.5   BIB 118-7   2985 fps   Nyhus Load
Vihtavuori N130   34.3   BIB 118   2950 fps   Accurate, Low SD
Hodgdon 4198   34.2   BIB 118 moly   3000 fps   Entrekin Match Load
Hodgdon 4198   34.8   BIB 118   3052 fps   Robinett Data
Hodgdon Benchmark   36.0   Cheeks 118   2990 fps   Very Accurate
Hodgdon 4198   34.5   BIB 125 moly   3000 fps   Entrekin 125gr Load

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Re: 30BR Robinett Information
« Reply #11 on: March 17, 2015, 08:36:05 AM »
made my own from newlon precision dies - cut with my reamers (Jackie Schmidt 30 BR, not Robinett)

 

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