I just got my Lee Challenger kit today with the works, like brushes, trimmers, lube, tumbler, media, etc. everthing! I am a brand new reloader, but have studied alot and read the LEE Second edition.
MY PROBLEM:
I noticed that the LEE Book and Alliants website say that it is ok to use Reloder 22 with both .30-06 and .270win rounds.(more so for .270, than .30-06) I bought 5 lbs. of it.
I bought 130gr .270 (.277) and 150gr .30-06 (.308) both Jacketed psp, bulk Remington bullets.
NOW, I see that the BOOK list the recipe as "63-c" grains of powder or ( i thinks its 3.7 with the Lee dipper, which the dipper that came with it is only 3.4?????). The 'c' means "compressed". IT IS THE ONLY RECIPE IN THE 150gr SECTION THAT HAS THE 'C' NEXT TO IT.
But The PAPER that came with the dies (Deluxe set (3) no crimp die) doesnt even show reloder 22. (it does show 15&19):banghead:
QUESTIONS?
Should I follow the book?
Should I follow the paper and not use reloder 22?
Is there a PROVEN recipe i can use? (something middle of the road)
Did they do that to just save space on the paper?
How do I compress the load? (if thats even possible, what does it mean)
Any suggestions and Experiences are greatly appreciated. I have a huge itch to go and try my first rounds tomorrow. I live in california, so I will be checking this post until at least 1am pst - 4am est time.
Thanks, R8rdrew
MY PROBLEM:
I noticed that the LEE Book and Alliants website say that it is ok to use Reloder 22 with both .30-06 and .270win rounds.(more so for .270, than .30-06) I bought 5 lbs. of it.
I bought 130gr .270 (.277) and 150gr .30-06 (.308) both Jacketed psp, bulk Remington bullets.
NOW, I see that the BOOK list the recipe as "63-c" grains of powder or ( i thinks its 3.7 with the Lee dipper, which the dipper that came with it is only 3.4?????). The 'c' means "compressed". IT IS THE ONLY RECIPE IN THE 150gr SECTION THAT HAS THE 'C' NEXT TO IT.
But The PAPER that came with the dies (Deluxe set (3) no crimp die) doesnt even show reloder 22. (it does show 15&19):banghead:
QUESTIONS?
Should I follow the book?
Should I follow the paper and not use reloder 22?
Is there a PROVEN recipe i can use? (something middle of the road)
Did they do that to just save space on the paper?
How do I compress the load? (if thats even possible, what does it mean)
Any suggestions and Experiences are greatly appreciated. I have a huge itch to go and try my first rounds tomorrow. I live in california, so I will be checking this post until at least 1am pst - 4am est time.
Thanks, R8rdrew