Odin
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Post by Odin on Mar 8, 2024 21:58:16 GMT -5
Years ago Speer had downloadable "Data Files" on their website with recipes for a number of handgun cartridges, including some of the more esoteric options (think Linebaugh, Casull, etc.). They've been unavailable for a few years now, but with a quick trip in the Wayback Machine... voila', they're available once again!Link to Old Speer Data FilesAs an aside, there are also a number of old load manuals available via The Wayback Machine too, including Speer, Lyman and Hornady. While a lot of the data is available with a LoadData.com subscription (priceless, if you ask me), the extra instruction and articles in some of those old manuals are an invaluable source of learning that you won't find anywhere else. |
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Post by squawberryman on Mar 9, 2024 7:22:10 GMT -5
I thank you and curse your name sir. Looking at all of those discontinued Gold Dots makes me sad. Great resource though. And how did THIS come about?
475 Linebaugh is a registered trademark of Timothy B. Sundles
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Post by bigbore5 on Mar 9, 2024 8:30:33 GMT -5
Wondered about that myself. I do know that John called it the 475 magnum.
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Post by iwsbull on Mar 9, 2024 8:39:29 GMT -5
Thank you
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Odin
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Post by Odin on Mar 9, 2024 9:59:17 GMT -5
Hopefully, some find this data of use.
For myself, it wasn't so much about Gold Dots/Deep Curls as it was about powder choice. Having a brand new 475L in my hands, I wasn't so sure about stepping on the gas. I used this Speer data as a guide for my loads with Unique and the 400 grain cast slugs I had on hand at the time.
I didn't want to end up with a bullet lodged in the barrel nor a front sight in my forehead. In the end, my wrists were happy, the gun was happy, and the target happy. What's not to like?
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Post by bushog on Mar 9, 2024 10:42:55 GMT -5
Some of that old Speer data is dangerously spicy…
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Post by squawberryman on Mar 9, 2024 11:50:44 GMT -5
Odin the opportunity you provided is appreciated sir.
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aciera
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Post by aciera on Mar 9, 2024 14:24:24 GMT -5
I thank you and curse your name sir. Looking at all of those discontinued Gold Dots makes me sad. Great resource though. And how did THIS come about? 475 Linebaugh is a registered trademark of Timothy B. Sundles John didn’t buy Buffalo Bore ammo needless to say |
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