CHARGE TABLE FOR 256 WIN. MAGNUM
USE SMALL RIFLE PRIMERS (.257 dia. bullet)

POWDER MEASURING TECHNIQUE - Push the measure through the powder only once, then give the measure a slight shake sideways to level it off. Do not shake it down or add more than is recommended.

BULLET WEIGHT
IN GRAINS

POWDER
TYPE
GRAINS
POWDER
60 to 80 Hercules Unique 7.8
60 to 80 Herules  2400 11.5
60 to 90 Hercules Herco 7.6
70 to 90 Alcan AL-8 8.6
70 to 90 Dupont IMR 4227 11.0
90 to 100 Dupont IMR 4198 10.8

USE POWDER
MEASURE
052

CAUTION: Do not use bullets heavier than listed for each type of powder as they will cause dangerous pressures.
Copyright 1963 LEE CUSTOM ENGINEERING, INC. HARTFORD, WISCONSIN

 

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