IMR 3031 and 330 gr

[wyattm]

I have IMR 3031 and 330 gr RCBS bullets what load can I use in my 45-75. Maybe 36 - 40 grs
Appreciate any info. Thanks. Wyatt

[john boy]

 
330gr Lyman 457122 FNHP - 22.0gr 2400
330gr Lyman 457122 FNHP 25.0gr IMR-4198
340gr Lee 457-340-F ........ 23.0gr 5744

[wyattm]

Thanks John Boy. I am really looking for info for 3031...I have a few pounds of it.
Wyatt

[larryo_1]

I put 43.0 grains of IMR 3031 under a Hornady 350 grain jacketed flat nose and it shot very well.  I did not chronograph it tho.  Never got around to that.  It could be a good hunting load but I don't think I wold want to try it too often in an original barrel.

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

Here is the 1976 blog from SHOOTING WITH HOBIE. That load is listed.  Should be OK.  I use moderate loads of 4895 in my BLR SRC in .45-70 and they work well too.

http://shootingwithhobie.blogspot.com/2007/04/winchester-1876-src-nwmp-reproduction.html

[Hobie]

I need to fix that table.  One of the loads listed for IMR 4198 is a gross under-performer in my rifle. 

I take it this is the "Gould" bullet, the HP?