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Post by foxtrapper on Apr 12, 2024 19:19:32 GMT -5
Any recommendations? I see the weight is in the 215-220 gr depending on pins used. I have th fourth edition Lyman cast book . There is data for a 220 gr hard cast so I have a good starting point. Just want to see what you fellows went with. Thanks
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Post by freeze on Apr 13, 2024 15:23:10 GMT -5
As always I'd suggest you start low and work up.
I have no experience with this bullet in .41 but I have the .44 cal Hammer.
When working up loads in 44 SPL I hit projected max velocities well before expectations, and actually stopped early due to reaching 1075fps ... Glad I was running the lab radar for the initial test.
Based on my test is suspect this particular bullet sits deeper in the case than what I had found for similar weight bullets ... And that might hold for the .41 version.
On another note I would love to know how your testing goes, since I have my eye on this mold.
Thanks,
Freeze
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Post by foxtrapper on Apr 13, 2024 15:33:24 GMT -5
As always I'd suggest you start low and work up. I have no experience with this bullet in .41 but I have the .44 cal Hammer. When working up loads in 44 SPL I hit projected max velocities well before expectations, and actually stopped early due to reaching 1075fps ... Glad I was running the lab radar for the initial test. Based on my test is suspect this particular bullet sits deeper in the case than what I had found for similar weight bullets ... And that might hold for the .41 version. On another note I would love to know how your testing goes, since I have my eye on this mold. Thanks, Freeze Will do! I agree that the crimp groove makes this bullet seat deep. In the process of altering my seating stem. The flat nose stem was cutting a groove around the top of the bullet. I filled the cavity with jb weld so things are at a halt till it cures. Started with 17.0 of 4227. I think ( don’t have the book in front of me) the max is 18.6 . |
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Post by freeze on Apr 13, 2024 15:38:06 GMT -5
As always I'd suggest you start low and work up. I have no experience with this bullet in .41 but I have the .44 cal Hammer. When working up loads in 44 SPL I hit projected max velocities well before expectations, and actually stopped early due to reaching 1075fps ... Glad I was running the lab radar for the initial test. Based on my test is suspect this particular bullet sits deeper in the case than what I had found for similar weight bullets ... And that might hold for the .41 version. On another note I would love to know how your testing goes, since I have my eye on this mold. Thanks, Freeze Will do! I agree that the crimp groove makes this bullet seat deep. In the process of altering my seating stem. The flat nose stem was cutting a groove around the top of the bullet. I filled the cavity with jb weld so things are at a halt till it cures. Started with 17.0 of 4227. I think ( don’t have the book in front of me) the max is 18.6 . Don't be surprised if the 17.0 load produces the projected velocity of something in the 18-18.5 grain load! But depending on the platform you are shooting, that extra pressure may not be the same concern. My use was in a NM Flattop, so I wanted to keep pressure below 23K (class 2). I know some guys will say the NMFT is safe to class 3 loads, but I'll keep mine a step down. If I need more I'll change guns. -Freeze |
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Post by freeze on Apr 13, 2024 15:38:37 GMT -5
Sorry if I derailed your thread .... Not my intention.
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Post by foxtrapper on Apr 13, 2024 17:07:08 GMT -5
Sorry if I derailed your thread .... Not my intention. I appreciate all the data! Thanks |
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