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Post by AxeHandle on Jul 20, 2014 8:30:07 GMT -5
Two RCBS Lil Dandy rotors later and I'm still not happy with this Zero JHP and WW 231 in this 38 Super. Haven't quite reach the powder level that is supposed to work best.. Did stumble upon a note about a load using VV N350 that was developed by Allen Fulford. Thinking this week I'll load a few with a slightly heavier charge of 231 and some with VV N350.
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Post by awp101 on Jul 20, 2014 14:09:52 GMT -5
Today I reloaded my belly!  I need to get stuff out of my garage so I can set my loading stuff up.   Just in from putting together some 38 Super. Pulled out a batch of cast bullets to try. Dropping down to a 9 pound recoil spring.  I approve! |
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Post by AxeHandle on Jul 21, 2014 11:51:36 GMT -5
Loaded a few more 38 Super.. Decided that loading cartridges with a powder thay may be unobtainable would be of questionable value. Up two more rotors to #8. Started to try #7 but realized that to be on the edge of a malfunction at 90 degrees was not a desireable thing.
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Jul 22, 2014 5:49:14 GMT -5
I think it's probably a good decision to bypass the V V powders. The supply has always been unreliable to non existent around here.
On the other hand, I can't find any 231 either!
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Post by AxeHandle on Jul 22, 2014 6:36:52 GMT -5
Having been one of those spoiled fully supported (military) shooters during my past competition years I am developing a new appreciation for the plight of the civilian shooter. Loading 800-1000 rounds a month just for practice was a significant effort even for the days when reloading supplies were plentiful and inexpensive. Now days you'd better keep up with what supplies you have on the shelf and plan your loading accordingly. Luckily through the years I nurtured contacts that can get me what I need if it is at all possible to get it.
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Post by Paden on Jul 22, 2014 20:50:43 GMT -5
I think it's probably a good decision to bypass the V V powders. I second that notion! (The fewer guys buying VV powder, means all the more available for me!) ".....This isn't the powder you're looking for....move along."  |
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Post by jsh on Jul 22, 2014 21:06:19 GMT -5
Loaded the last of my 170 grain full wad cutters over 3.3 grains of bullseye. One gent asked how I came up with that load. Told him I started off real low. Bullets were bouncing of the paper, kept working up tip they cut a clean hole. Got three lots of bullseye. I have one that shoots well and recoils like a .22 , that lot burns clean with 2.0 grains. The other two lots soot the cases up real bad and group poorly.
Worked some brass over for my new to me, old 300WM on a commercial Mauser action. Still have yet to shoot this one.
Jeff
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Post by bulasteve on Jul 23, 2014 7:40:45 GMT -5
My next loading adventure will be to come up with the most "lethal" load I'm comfortable with, for my .44spec Bulldog. On another forum, was calling it a "Squatch load". This to avoid the bull drippings that come up when you talk about "bear loads" ! I have you r basic 240gr SWC's and some 255gr WFN's over 7.5grs of Unique that I have for my NM FT BH. I hesitate to use them in the little Bulldog. I have Unique,2400, IMR4227 and FFFG and Pyrodex-P for powders. I have some old Nat'l Bullet 265gr Copperized SWC's that might be a good option. This last weekend I picked from what was available in the basement armory here. We were up in the Alleghenys last weekend, east of Kinzua. Had two more bear encounters. No shots fired, no underwear changes needed. Fun was had by all.
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Post by trueat1stlight on Jul 24, 2014 1:32:00 GMT -5
My next loading adventure will be to come up with the most "lethal" load I'm comfortable with, for my .44spec Bulldog. On another forum, was calling it a "Squatch load". This to avoid the bull drippings that come up when you talk about "bear loads" ! I have you r basic 240gr SWC's and some 255gr WFN's over 7.5grs of Unique that I have for my NM FT BH. I hesitate to use them in the little Bulldog. I have Unique,2400, IMR4227 and FFFG and Pyrodex-P for powders. I have some old Nat'l Bullet 265gr Copperized SWC's that might be a good option. This last weekend I picked from what was available in the basement armory here. We were up in the Alleghenys last weekend, east of Kinzua. Had two more bear encounters. No shots fired, no underwear changes needed. Fun was had by all. Good post! -John |
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Post by Cholla on Jul 24, 2014 4:26:07 GMT -5
My next loading adventure will be to come up with the most "lethal" load I'm comfortable with, for my .44spec Bulldog. On another forum, was calling it a "Squatch load". This to avoid the bull drippings that come up when you talk about "bear loads" ! I have you r basic 240gr SWC's and some 255gr WFN's over 7.5grs of Unique that I have for my NM FT BH. I hesitate to use them in the little Bulldog. I have Unique,2400, IMR4227 and FFFG and Pyrodex-P for powders. I have some old Nat'l Bullet 265gr Copperized SWC's that might be a good option. This last weekend I picked from what was available in the basement armory here. We were up in the Alleghenys last weekend, east of Kinzua. Had two more bear encounters. No shots fired, no underwear changes needed. Fun was had by all. Here's all the information you're likely to need: levergun.com/articles/44_Special_Bulldog.htm He recommends 7.0 grs. of Unique with a 240 - 250 gr. cast SWC as a "trail load". I've loaded this in my Bulldog under a 247 gr. cast SWCHP and recoil is something to behold. Velocity ran a hair under 900 fps and it was pretty darned accurate. |
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Post by bulasteve on Jul 24, 2014 7:22:43 GMT -5
Thanks Cholla. I've offered that link to new Bulldog owners myself over the yrs.. Time to re-read it myself. I do have enough IMR4227 and Unique left for this project, a low volume loading anyway. I emptied some brass yesterday, gallery loads and light loads, to free up the brass. I also tried some 250gr HP and 265 SWC cast bullets here that were sitting on 4.5grs of Bullseye. This last one might actually be enough right there ! Stay safe folks.
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Post by woody on Jul 25, 2014 17:48:02 GMT -5
Loaded a bunch today. 800 .38 specials. 130 RNFP 3.1 gr. Clays. Also abot 500 .44 specials 250 gr. Keith 7.5 gr. Unique. Next up is a ton of .357's. and more .38's.
I load most ammo for my autos 9mm,.40's 10mm and .45's in the winter since I shoot them most in the summer and most my revolver ammo in the summer. Shoot more revolvers in the fall and winter. I usually load enough so I don't have to load for months. Kind of weird I know but I always have a good stock pile of ammo for most the guns I shoot. Been know to have 8,000-10,000 rounds loaded up for my .40's and almost as many .38's. My system is once I get below 1/2 the ammo I normally have loaded to load up more. That way I never run low.
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Jul 26, 2014 6:00:08 GMT -5
Loaded .44 Special and .45 ACP yesterday, with a start on .41 Mag. Will finish the .41 and start .357 today.
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Post by cmillard on Jul 26, 2014 13:40:58 GMT -5
i reloaded and shot my very first reduced load in my MRI .500 JRH--10 grains of win 231 with a Lead Head 440 gas check with starline brass and tula large rifle primer. wow!!! the groups were outstanding!! kind of weird shooting it though--I am use to full tilt loads
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Post by princeout on Jul 26, 2014 14:17:06 GMT -5
45 Colt H4227 SWC  |
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I need to get stuff out of my garage so I can set my loading stuff up. 
