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Re: Lead reloads

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BobK wrote:
Dewman wrote:Well no good for me.

Bought some vance bullits and some SPP cci 500..
But need load data for 380 acp with 95 grain lead RN using Universal powder.

Can anyone help me out with this .. ??
Go to the Hodgdon Load Data website. If they don't have data for a 95 gr bullet, use the data for the next heavier bullet.
The last time I looked at Hodgdon's site they did not have any lead bullet loads for 380, only jacketed. I need to look at some of my other references to see if I can find something for him.
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Re: Lead reloads

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Dewman wrote:Well no good for me.

Bought some vance bullits and some SPP cci 500..
But need load data for 380 acp with 95 grain lead RN using Universal powder.

Can anyone help me out with this .. ??
Closest thing that Lyman's 48th edition lists a 90gr LRN but no Universal powder. None of my other reloading resources have listings for LRN at all (except for a really old Lyman's Cast Bullet manual that was made before Universal was even produced...), sorry.

If a different powder isn't an option, you could take the Hodgdon listing for the 95gr jacketed starting load for Universal and back it off 10% and go from there. Be very careful though, watch for pressure signs and I'd also make sure barrel is clear between shots - sure wouldn't want to stick a projectile in the barrel and follow it up with another...
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Re: Lead reloads

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Ok finally made it out to the range.. Loaded 3 different loads.
1. 2.6 Gr
2. 2.8 Gr
3. 3.0 Gr
All at .970 OAL
CCI small pistol primers.
They all felt like Light loads no obvious deformation or sounds . So I shot a factory 95 grain FMJ that had a lot more kick to it..

The 2.6 and 2.8 had some unburnt powder. The 3 .0 was better .
Barrel had no lead as far as I could see.

Next Range trip will load up some at 3.2 and see how that does ..
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Re: Lead reloads

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mreising wrote:
BobK wrote:
Dewman wrote:Well no good for me.

Bought some vance bullits and some SPP cci 500..
But need load data for 380 acp with 95 grain lead RN using Universal powder.

Can anyone help me out with this .. ??
Go to the Hodgdon Load Data website. If they don't have data for a 95 gr bullet, use the data for the next heavier bullet.
The last time I looked at Hodgdon's site they did not have any lead bullet loads for 380, only jacketed. I need to look at some of my other references to see if I can find something for him.
If you decide to try another powder besides Universal, Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook Vol 3 lists 92 gr lead data for 700X, PB, SR-4756, Bullseye, Red Dot, Green Dot, Unique, Blue Dot, 231, HS-5, and AL-5.

Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook Vol 4 lists 90 gr lead data for Bullseye, Titegroup, Red Dot, 700X, Green Dot, Amer. Select, 231, PB, Unique, Power Pistol, and Blue Dot. It also lists 100 gr data for Bullseye, Titegroup, 700X, 231, Unique, and SR-4756. The 100 gr data lists Bullseye as "most accurate".
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Re: Lead reloads

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That is one powder that I see the most of in lead reloads is Unique.
Is that because they have been around longer ?

On Hodgden's web site their powder burn rate chart list Unique as one above Universal.

Does this Meter very well ??
I use a Lee Auto Disk Powder Measure ??


Bobk I saw a picture of one of your cast bullets on the forum when I was browsing thru it the other day ..... Very NIce
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Looks like I answered my own question .. It does not meter very well..from what I can get off the interent.
Will look at different powders to see what they are all about.
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Unique meters just fine in my Lee Auto Disk powder measure, not what measures others are using that report bad experiences.
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There likely exists no other powder in the history of modern handloading that is both as popular and poorly metered as Unique, aka "combustible dirt."

Larger charges (in larger chamberings) tend to meter better for obvious reasons. For many, it meters well enough, and for many more, the results from using it regardless of how well it meters tend to be stable, consistent and gratifying.

I do not care for the stuff, but it still remains one of the most loved smokeless powders -EVER- offered, and for good reason.

If asked, I think a fine guideline is that if you have it and use it and like it, there's nothing else you should try if you are happy with your results. However if you don't own the stuff and have never used it, I don't see any quality reason to start now in the year 2013, unless you can get a pile of it cheaply or there's no quality substitute that you can get your hands on.
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