Hornady Light Magnum

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14 October 2005, 22:16

Coyote Caller

Hornady Light Magnum

Does anyone know the recipe to make the Hornady Light Magnum loads? I would like to load up some of the 140 grn for my 270.

14 October 2005, 22:49

vapodog

The actual powder used is closely guarded by Hornady.

It can be duplicated if you use very slow burning powders and compress a lot.

Frankly.....IT'S NOT WORTH IT!!!

There's no assurance of accuracy with that (or other compacted) load and you're just best advised to work up loads that work well. I like IMR (or Hodgdon's) 4831 for the .270.

Don't be afraid of compressing it and use caution in determining the pressure signs. Gaining 100'/sec is a total waste of time when you're already shooting 140 grainers at 3,000'/sec.

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14 October 2005, 23:04

Coyote Caller

Thanks vapodog thats what i was wondering. I was just hopeing it wasnt a secret powder so i could make my own and not spend 25$ a box.

15 October 2005, 08:18

cliffs2

It's really very simple. Just go buy a 270wsm and blow right by the Light mag stuff.