218 bee

[danger prone]

Anyone have any experience loading 218 bee? I've looked at Hodgdon reload data, but would like some input as far as powder, primers and bullets. I bought winchester brass at the gun show, they dont give that stuff away, bag of 100 for $53.

 

[DRC458]

Yep. Let me check my notes and I'll shoot ya' a PM.

 

[DRC458]

PM sent.

 

[danger prone]

PM replied. Thanks

 

[Osage48]

I have been very happy with using Lil'gun powder in my k-hornet. The loads have proved to be very accurate using a 45 gr HP (hornet) bullet. check out this site.

http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp

 

[TonyT]

When had a 218 Bee the only suitable owder was IMR-4227. Currently I believe Hodgdon's Litlgun would be a better choice - lower pressure for the same velocity.