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Old 11-04-2010, 10:30 AM
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Default 125gr hardcast in 380, Too heavy?

Hi everyone,
I'm new to the forum. This thread on the .380 interested me enough to join. Thank you for all the interesting reading/info and opinions. I've read the past postings on this thread, which go back quite aways. Erich, I'd especially like to thank you for your expertise.
My question is, I loaded up some 380s using a 125gr hard cast TC bullet from a Saeco mold. I've loaded them with W231. The bullet was supposed to be 122gr, but drops out of the mold at 125gr using wheelweights. Lyman list data for 120gr lead. I've dropped the charge for the heavier bullet. I haven't chronoed the round yet, but functions quite well through my LCP. Lyman list pressure for the 120gr as 15,800 C.U.P, and I imagine I'm running somewhere around there. Lyman list vel. for the 120gr at 946. Accuracy is good.
Am I out in left field with this load? Is this bullet really too heavy for the 380?
Shootmup
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