Would like to hear some reports on how this powder[BLC(2)] is performing in the 30-30. I have bought some of this and will put the lid on the IMR 3031 for now, so I can try it out.
In the mean time, does anyone else have any experience with this powder and the old 30-30?

Thanks

David

No I don't. I have never bought any BLC-2 because of the awesome muzzle flash that this powder is said to produce. Sean

I've been using it in my .25-35, but sticking with old-reliable IMR 3031 in the .30-30... Sorry.

It does ok in the .25-35. The barrel shoots a bit better than average or factory ammo when so loaded. However, and I can't put my finger on why, I just don't get a real warm and fuzzy with BLC2. That could be a whole other topic, "the aesthetics of powder". But it works fine.

LoneEagle,
Where did you hear about the muzzle flash? I am using a 24" barrel so the muzzle flash may not be as bad as what it is with a 20" barrel

Hobie,
Thanks for the first hand info. If the powder shoots better, why aren't you crazy about it?

David

I've been using RL15, I think 34 grains with the 170 Hornady for 2130 fps. My model 94 was a 3" rifle with factory loads, shoots this load 1.25" at 100 yards with an old Foolproof peep sight. some groups are in the 1" range.

JS Stevens,
I have some R15 I use for the 375 H&H. I was going to try it as well. Funny how the same powder can be used in the 30-30 and 375
Same with 4198 in the 45-70 and 222 rem.
...the wonders of smokeless powder...

David

I don't think it was in relation to the 30-30 but I do know that Ken Waters mentioned that problem with a .350 Rem Mag and others have talked about it with similar cartridges. I always look at the powders I buy and try to pick ones that have the broadest possible application for me. I don't buy a powder to load one cartridge I try to buy one that I can load multiple cartridges with, thow I may have 3 or 4 on hand that will do the same job, but most of my powders seem to be in about the same range like 4064, H-335, IMR-4198, 3031 etc.

Enough rambling. I will see if I can locate some quotes/sources for my muzzle flash statementfor you. Sean

LoneEagle,
I know what you mean about multiple use powders.
That is what I love about H4831sc!!

Calibers fueled be 4831:
270 win
30-06
300 win mag
243 win
265 win mag

But like the 44 mag and Hercules 2400, I am trying to find my 30-30's magic powder.
Thanks again!

David

Dave, I have used BLC-2 and WC846 the milsurp equivalent in the 30-30 H&R/NEF with good results. I use 130 & 140 grain bullets with these powders. The accuracy is very good and muzzle flash is non-existant. The rifles are single shots with 22" barrels.

I think that BLC-2 and W748 are great for the 30-30 and easy to load as they flow thru a powder thrower well. I use CCI 250 primers or Rem 9 1/2M primers. I usually load WW or Rem cases.

I use the BLC-2 in .308 and .223 with great results. The WC846 will work also. Usually WC846 is around $64 for 8lbs.-----------Chainsaw

Chainsaw,
that is not a bad price for 8 pounds of powder.
Thanks for the info.

David