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Post by bigbore5 on Jan 14, 2023 18:25:46 GMT -5
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Post by contender on Jan 14, 2023 18:28:18 GMT -5
You had doubts???
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Post by bigbore5 on Jan 14, 2023 18:32:11 GMT -5
Yup. Never used 4227 in a special case, nor a bullet heavier than 158 in the fixed sight Police Service Six. Turns out it's dead on at 50yds. Just a little high at 25. I'm going to use these in it as it's regular load from now on.
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Post by bula on Jan 14, 2023 18:48:09 GMT -5
Yeah, seemed like a slow powder for application but can't argue with results !
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Post by Fowler on Jan 14, 2023 19:13:36 GMT -5
Any idea the velocity? Certainly seems to shoot well
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Post by bigbore5 on Jan 14, 2023 19:15:09 GMT -5
Yeah, seemed like a slow powder for application but can't argue with results ! There was unburned powder, but it's more accurate than my shooting is. It also penetrated three 2×6's, so it'll do as a defense round. Chronographing it tomorrow if I can get the time to do it. |
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Post by bula on Jan 14, 2023 20:00:28 GMT -5
Am sure you know 4227 often leaves kernals behind. Doesn't seem to matter though.
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Post by bigbore5 on Jan 15, 2023 3:33:41 GMT -5
Am sure you know 4227 often leaves kernals behind. Doesn't seem to matter though. Especially since I wasn't using magnum primers. |
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Post by ezekiel38 on Jan 15, 2023 17:53:58 GMT -5
Awaiting Chrono results, with anticipation!
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Post by 2 Dogs on Jan 15, 2023 19:02:04 GMT -5
An update would be good. I just sorted a zillion 38 cases.
I would like to know what your velocity is and what the OAL is as well.
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Post by bigbore5 on Jan 15, 2023 19:04:14 GMT -5
Awaiting Chrono results, with anticipation! Sorry I didn't get to it today. I'll try to get time next weekend. I'm hoping for 1100fps from the 4" barrel. It's predicted at 1195 by Gordon's Reloading Tool. |
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Post by bigbore5 on Jan 15, 2023 19:18:35 GMT -5
An update would be good. I just sorted a zillion 38 cases. I would like to know what your velocity is and what the OAL is as well. Brass trimmed to 1.139". Mostly Starline, but some mixed. MP 359-640 C.O.L.= 1.460" 358429 COL= 1.520" |
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Post by 2 Dogs on Jan 15, 2023 19:34:25 GMT -5
An update would be good. I just sorted a zillion 38 cases. I would like to know what your velocity is and what the OAL is as well. Brass trimmed to 1.139". Mostly Starline, but some mixed. MP 359-640 C.O.L.= 1.460" 358429 COL= 1.520" Great work and thanks for sharing! |
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Post by bigbore5 on Jan 15, 2023 21:33:02 GMT -5
My alloy was 50/50 coww/soww, air cooled, RCBS lube (NRA 50/50 formula). No leading to mention at these loads. Leads 357 mag and 45 Colt +p horrible, even if water dropped.
For the higher pressure loads, I think I will stick to coww+2% tin (pewter). But it's good for the 38+p.
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Post by 2 Dogs on Jan 16, 2023 12:18:55 GMT -5
I also meant to mention that given those stumpy little sights that some really good shooting!
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