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Old 01-11-2012, 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve in Vermont View Post
Question: In the Hodgdon data they recommend 3.2 - 3.8 gr of TG for a 158 gr LSWC. For W231, 3.1 - 3.7 gr. For HBWC they recommend 2.7 - 3.3 gr TG or 3.5 - 4.0 gr W231. Why the similarity in the 158 gr loads and difference in the two powders with 148 HBWC?
Steve In Vermont,
My theory to explain your question: the 158gr being the heavier bullet will produce a more aggressive pressure curve due to its inertia than the 148gr. Titegroup being a faster powder than W231, it can reach the required pressure with less of it than the slower W231. I think... :-)

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