For velocities above ca 800-900 fps I only use jacketed bullets to prevent leading. I have never been able to successfully drive lead bullets at ca. 1000 fps or above without expereincing leading.
For mild loads with lead bullets my favorite powder is Trail Boss. As a plus it is virtually impossible to double charge a case with Trail Boss. The Hodgdon website has excellent data for both starting and maximum loads.
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Originally Posted by duckloads
I'm a soon to be owner of a 686 with 8-3/8" barrrel. The check is in the mail. I'm thinking about starting with some 158 gr LSWC from Missouri Bullet. He claims about 18 bhn that should be good for magnum velocity. I'm not really shure what the limits are, but 1200 fps sounds reasonable. I've used his 12 bhn, 158 gr lswc in .38 special at around 800 fps without any problems in a M15.
I'd like to hear some opinions on an accurate target load for the 686.
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