BH .30 carbine bullet question, 125gr??

[altajava]

It's time to buy more bullets for my .30. I've been loading 110gr round nose but I think I want to go heavier. Does anyone have any experience with a 125gr bullet in this gun? 125 is the next size/weight up.

 

[tsubaki]

Is this intended for revolver or rifle use?
I'm away from my books and data this weekend so I'm likely no help.

 

[tsubaki]

Look at Accurate Powders data.
They show a 130gr Lyman #311410 using #9, 4100 or Ramshot Enforcer.

 

[Jimbo357mag]

In the Blackhawk you are not limited in bullet weight at all, within reason. Buy some and give them a try. You can't hardly go wrong.

Have you looked at these? https://www.midwayusa.com/product/491932/sierra-pro-hunter-bullets-30-caliber-308-diameter-125-grain-hollow-point-flat-nose-for-tubular-magazine-box-of-100
I shoot them in my 30-30. Very fine bullet. No data from Hodgdon though.

 

[altajava]

In the Blackhawk you are not limited in bullet weight at all, within reason. Buy some and give them a try. You can't hardly go wrong.

Have you looked at these? https://www.midwayusa.com/product/491932/sierra-pro-hunter-bullets-30-caliber-308-diameter-125-grain-hollow-point-flat-nose-for-tubular-magazine-box-of-100
I shoot them in my 30-30. Very fine bullet. No data from Hodgdon though.

Yea, that is the bullet I'm considering.

I don't cast, and generally prefer jacketed. As such there are websites that I keep forgetting are out there. After being up half the night reading I did find one thread of a guy that shoots cast 122gr in his Blackhawk with very good results. I also found out I need to start buying 32-20 brass for this thing

 

[veeman]

I also found out I need to start buying 32-20 brass for this thing

Only if your shooting a NEW MODEL Blackhawk, 32-20 brass will not work in an Old Model.

 

[sixshot]

Thats exactly what I do, shoot 32/20's in my NM 30 Carbine, even shooting bullets sized up to .312" & .313" although you have to work you way up to it. Accuracy is just fine.

Dick

 

[jimbo1096]

Please explain why 32/20 would work for New Model and not for Old Model BKH.

 

[veeman]

The OM cylinder is recessed and the rim of the 32-20 is too big to fit in that recess. You could have the cylinder machined back to remove the recess, if you want to go to that expense.