Folks, I am new to reloading, and I could use some help. I am using 158Gr. Berry's Round Nose Bullets and Bullseye Powder. Do any of you know what amount of...
The safest thing you can do is buy a reloading manual from the company and a chronograph. You can also go on their website for the bare data. Michael P....
Thank you for your quick reply.... I have several manuals and a Chronograph.... Unfortunatley, my bullets are not listed in any of the manuals, and I see max...
What caliber, model of gun, etc are you using. that makes a big diffrence too. also check with these guys. http://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve a ton of...
Todd, What caliber are you shooting? From the bullet weight of 158 gr. it sounds like 38. Is this correct? Velocity will vary with barrel length too but we'll...
Kenneth W. McCauley
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Feb 23, 2008 3:39 pm
Yes... I am shooting .38 with a 4 inch barrel. Thank you. Todd ... sounds ... factor. I ... confirm what...
Todd, What caliber are you shooting? From the bullet weight of 158 gr. it sounds like 38. Is this correct? Velocity will vary with barrel length too but we'll...
Kenneth W. McCauley
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Feb 23, 2008 3:39 pm
Hi Todd: When I work up a new load, I work my way up about .2 of a grain. Although this takes time, it is the safest way to do it when a bullet/powder combo...
Mike, I have been essentially using this process, but I am yet to get to the minimum power factor. Now, I am concerned about using more than the max load. I...
My Lyman & Speer manuals say you can go up to 4.2 gr of Bullseye with a 158 gr bullet. This should get you to 880 fps. If your gun is rated for +P, this should...
Todd: As long as you are not seeing signs of pressure on the fired case you are in good shape. Mike Michael P. Gottlieb, Esquire Vangrossi & Recchuiti 319...
Mike; A load that works in a 4 inch .38 is 4.5gr. of Winchester 231 under a 158 grain LEAD bullet. It's accurate and it makes the power factor. Start with...
Folks, I greatly appreciate all your responses and advice. With your advice and some trial and error, I was able to find the right recipe to meet the minimum...