30 ihmsa

[gunguy]

Can anyone give me some basic load info for the 30 ihmsa in an xp-100? Thanks

[260 Striker]

These loads are from the IHMSA Reloading Guide for Handgun Accuracy published in 1982.
For 150 grain bullets, these are the suggested starting loads
26.5 Reloader 7
27.0 4895 (Didn't specify IMR or H0
32.0 W748
These are the loads for 150 grain bullets that provided the majority of best scores using the same powders
30.0 Reloader 7
31.5 4895
34.0 W748

I shot a 7 INT Wichita for years using 139 and 154 grain bullets with 32.0 of H4895

I would suggest reducing the starting loads about 1 or 1.5 grains and work from there.

30 IHMSA (aka 30 INT) is a very good cartridge and you shouldn't have trouble finding a good load for it. Would be a good cast bullet cartridge too.

If you need dies, check out CH4D in Mount Vernon, OH. Quality dies at reasonable prices.

Good luck and have fun with your XP.

Lynn in OH

[gunguy]

Thanks for the info!