Thread: Load data using older Nobel Rifle # 0,1,2 smokeless

Hi,
Just new to the forum from BC Canada. Was looking for any info on load data using Nobel powder, I was told the new IMR 4064 is pretty close to the burn rate and characteristics of the Nobel Rifle powder. I reload .243 Win,.308 Win and 30.30 Win
all with IMR 4064. I realize I would have to start with min load charges and work my way up.

But wanted to get hold of some load recipes for above calibres specifically using the Nobel powder. BTW I lived and worked and travelled all of your beautiful Australia when I was 29 years old back in 1989. Almost immigrated,the best time of my entire life. I did everything from shearing sheep to working at a GM Holden dealership in Melbourne and being a bus boy at a Hotel at the Gold Coast.

Very fond memories,I still email friends I boarded with in Melbourne,Sydney,Paramatta and Adelaide.
Thanks very much in advance from a very appreciative and crazy Cannuck.

hi this is the second best place in the world after Australia

Originally Posted by northdude

hi this is the second best place in the world after Australia

And that's a decent introduction too you'll note..

Originally Posted by northdude

hi this is the second best place in the world after Australia

And that's a decent introduction too you'll note..

And welcome to the forum Mssr Ghost, although I know sweet FA about the old powder in question, my old man might have some old manuals (he also did work for Dyno Nobel 30 odd years ago, so not outside the realms of possibility)

I have a cyril waterworth book somewhere that has them in. Ill dig it out tonight. Its old around 1970 ish and was the first reloading guide I had.

I also have an old Lyman manual that lists loads for Nobel powder.

Unfortunately I'm in the states for the next couple of weeks but will look them up when I get home.

Cheers
Pete

Found it, for 80 grain bullets starting loads are no0 38 gr, no1, 33 and no 2 29.5 so the imr equivalents appear to be 4350,4320, and 3031 respectively. Do they still make those powders? I had some nobel no 80 shotgun powder given to me a while back would have been 40 plus years old and had started to decompose.

Originally Posted by northdude

hi this is the second best place in the world after Australia

You know what to do then......FOBT

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

Found it, for 80 grain bullets starting loads are no0 38 gr, no1, 33 and no 2 29.5 so the imr equivalents appear to be 4350,4320, and 3031 respectively. Do they still make those powders? I had some nobel no 80 shotgun powder given to me a while back would have been 40 plus years old and had started to decompose.

It hasn't been made since 1978 I believe, I have some No 0 and No 3 rifle powder in sealed tins works great use the No 3 in my .222 same burn rate as 2207

Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

Be aware that Noble produce Rifle, Shotgun and Pistol powders all labeled 1,2 and 3. Make sure you use the correct data.
An associate of mine swapped powders unknowingly and blew up a gun and half of his whiskers.

You would have to be blind to get them mixed up they have Rifle and Pistol in large print on the tins

Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

Most people are mistakes, which when they look back are just plain dumb. But they still keep making mistakes.

An alternative translation the partly explains why people do so well in the Darwin awards.