This is why .50 BMG is 8.23 to 10 times more fun than .223.
You math people need help, lol.
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This is why .50 BMG is 8.23 to 10 times more fun than .223.
Loaded a tiny batch of .38 special, 148 gr wadcutters. 2.7 gr of titegroup, minimum powder load.
Will see how this goes and decide if I should make more.
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I'm posting because in his video he states he gets 1.5 to 2" with his NM M1A.
I'm thinking why should I listen to anything you have to say after this?
Well hell. Thanks dee. I guess I’ll use up the 24 pounds I got of it!
Not temp stable means don’t shoot it hot conditions?
Mailman, what press are you using? Or do you make a day of it single stage style?
Ever since I saw your location I've wondered, have you ever shot at Mickey's on S. Belt Line? PM if you'd like.
That may be a little low.
IIRC, I was doing 3.1gr or tight group under a 125gr SWC and getting 650-700fps out of a 6” Blackhawk. Been a while, but I think that was the load.
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Damn, good thing I only loaded 15 rounds or so with my primitive reloading tools lol.
I was going off the hodgdons website.
If you only got 650 FPS out of a 6” barrel, I imagine I’ll be getting far less with my 2” barreled model 10.
Right now I need to work on getting a more consistent crimp and OAL (been getting between 1.45-1.60”, guide calls for 1.60) (keep in mind I’m using a Lee kit that’s basically dies and a rubber mallet).
I doubt with 2.7 grains I’ll be getting too much over pressure due to a round set 0.15” too deep, right? Still put the too-deep ones aside in a dont-shoot pile for now.
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The classic load for .38 target ammo is 2.7 grains of Bullseye behind a 148 gr wadcutter. Hodgdon lists 2.7 of Titegroup as a starting load for 148 grain pure lead uncoated hollow base wadcutters.Loaded a tiny batch of .38 special, 148 gr wadcutters. 2.7 gr of titegroup, minimum powder load.
Checking my old notes.
3.1gr Tightgroup under 125gr HunterSupply Truncated come and COAL of 1.41.
MV 640-728.
With your heavier bullet and lighter charge the danger will be a squib. 2” barrel makes that less likely than a 6”.
I don’t think detonation will be an issue with tightgroup but I got the charge weight from another member and haven’t tried any lower.
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The classic load for .38 target ammo is 2.7 grains of Bullseye behind a 148 gr wadcutter. Hodgdon lists 2.7 of Titegroup as a starting load for 148 grain pure lead uncoated hollow base wadcutters.
Other than the fact that there's very little powder in the bottom of the case (Don't double-charge a case, please!), I don't see any problem with using factory recommended load data.
Some shooters in certain sports will drop that to 2.4 grains, risking a stuck bullet. I don't advise that but the fact that so many PPC shooters have done so for so long with so few problems reassures me that 2.7 should work fine.
I have a Model 14 that definitely prefers slightly hotter ammo so I tend to suggest to people looking for maximum accuracy to try slightly more powder. Despite that, you picked a reasonable place to start.
In my often incredibly flawed opinion, of course.