Does woodleigh offer loads /charges/a book of loads for there bullets Like Hornady/speer/etc. has on the market for handloaders?If yes,where to get one?

Interesting question, Blackbearhunter. I was going to ask the same question in this forum. So that makes to of us

Ditto!!

Woodleigh doesn't offer a load data manual/book as far as I know. (I wish they did.)

This is from Woodleigh's web site:

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LOADING TIPS

Soft Nose Bullets
As a general rule Woodleigh RN and PP bullets generate similar pressures to conventionally constructed soft nose bullets. You can use published data from other bullet and powder manufacturers. For safety, reduce by 5% and work up. Ensure that the case neck has a good grip on the bullet.

Full Metal Jacket Bullets
Woodleigh steel jacketed FMJ's generate more pressure than our soft nose bullets for any given load.To assist the barrel's lead to engrave the rifling on the bullet, most Woodleigh FMJ's are 0.0005" to 0.001" under nominal diameter. It is important for the case neck to have a good grip on the bullets, especially when loading for dangerous game. Factors which affect the grip are:
Bullet diameter and inside neck diameter. Inside neck diameter is a product of case neck wall thickness, die neck diameter and neck plug diameter.As a general rule, start with a charge 5% below that used for soft nose bullets, and work up.

http://www.woodleighbullets.com.au/Loading%20Tips3.html
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I've used Woodleigh bullets in my .30-06 (180 gr and 220 gr), 8x57JS (220 gr) and my 9.3x62 (286 gr). I just used the Hornady, Speer, and Nosler load data as guidelines, in conjunction with my chronograph, when working up my handloads.


Here's how the 220 gr Hornady RN and the 220 gr Woodleigh RN compare in my .30-06 rifle:


Date: 6/23/2002
Cartridge: .30-06
Firearm: Ruger M77 Mk II
Barrel Length: 22"
Bullet: 220 gr Hornady RN
Powder: 52.0 gr IMR-4350
Case Make: W-W
Primer: WLR
C.O.L. 3.20"
Chrono Summary
Average Velocity: 2,421 fps
Average Energy: 2,864 ft lb
High Velocity: 2,436 fps
Low Velocity: 2,402 fps
Extreme Spread: 34 fps
Standard Deviation: 13 fps


Date: 6/23/2002
Cartridge: .30-06
Firearm: Ruger M77 MkII
Barrel Length: 22"
Bullet: 220 gr Woodleigh RN
Powder: 52.0 gr IMR-4350
Case Make: W-W
Primer: WLR
C.O.L. 3.15" (my rifle has a short throat)
Chrono Summary
Average Velocity: 2,462 fps
Average Energy: 2,962 ft lb
High Velocity: 2,479 fps
Low Velocity: 2,437 fps
Extreme Spread: 42 fps
Standard Deviation: 12 fps


Cheers!
-Bob F.

I have been shooting Woodleighs for years and I use the same loads that I use with any other bullet of the same weight, in all my guns..

Woodliegh solids probably require a grain less than any soft point bullet.

Thanks a bunch!

If you are interested in a particular bullet/caliber you can email Woodleigh and get some basic load info.

I have used load info for other bullets and powders as a starting point for load development.