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Thanks to all of the Reloading Gurus!
Just a little thank you note to all of the reloading gurus who share their knowledge and answer questions here on the forum. After doing a lot of reading and taking suggestions as to new formulae to use while looking for some new/improved loads, I have great new recipes for my .40s and .38s.
Range results with both my .40 226 and 96D have been (for me anyway) very good with the SR4756. The SIG in particular; 25 rounds (180 LRNFPs), centered into 4.5" offhand at 25 metres. The Beretta can put 25 rounds into a bit larger group and a couple of inches below point of aim. The only real downside, is that the Beretta seems to spit empties all over the place with this load and I've lost a bunch of nice shiny nickel plated brass of late.
So far, by simply switching to magnum primers with HS-6, my 4" 19, 28 and 586 have been able to put 25 or more rounds (158LSWCs) into 4" and centered groups, offhand at 25 metres. I have a few more revolvers to try out, but I'm anticipating good results as well.
So, thank you SmithCrazy, ArchangelCD and Erich (and anyone else I may have missed) for your willingness to share experience and insight...it's much appreciated.
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Mohican, That is the only reason I am here. I want to learn and share. Plain and simple! Thanks for being there for us too. We are a team!
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Thank you, sir!
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I would like to jump on the reloading band wagon
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^What do you shoot?
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You are quite welcome Sir, that's what this forum is all about. We all learn from each other and grow...
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45 Auto is the only handgun cartridge
rifles are mostly lever calibers
30-30, 35rem,& 444marlin then i have a .270win
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Thanks to all
I was at LGS and picked up a box of .358 Lead flat point bullets in 125 gr. I thought I was getting 158 gr. this is what happens when you loose the use of one eye HI HI so after getting home with the wrong weight I decided to hang on to them and load with 125 after looking in three loading manuals not much out their for 125 in lead using Bullseye power which I have a lot of and need to use up anyone have a good load using Bullseye under 125 gr. lead flat point.
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Thanks to all
I was at LGS and picked up a box of .358 Lead flat point bullets in 125 gr. I thought I was getting 158 gr. this is what happens when you loose the use of one eye HI HI so after getting home with the wrong weight I decided to hang on to them and load with 125 after looking in three loading manuals not much out their for 125 in lead using Bullseye power which I have a lot of and need to use up anyone have a good load using Bullseye under 125 gr. lead flat point.
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Like everyone says, follow safe reloading practices and use at your own risk etc. I don't load anything lighter than 158 so I haven't shot these so you're on your own with them.
My Lyman Cast Bullet manual 4th ed. lists a load for a 125gr, Lee #358-12-FN (10 to 1 alloy). For Bullseye they list start 3.2 to max 4.2. They're using Federal cases and CCI small pistol primers They list the pressure for that range as 13,500 to 16,900 psi.
Edit to add: I missed a digit in the description. I should have been 358-125-FN not 358-12-FN. But again, it was for the 125gr lead bullet.
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Thanks Pete the Lyman reloading manual that I have did not list it in 125 I was unaware of their cast manual This is the first time for me with the light bullet I also stay with 158.
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45 Auto is the only handgun cartridge
rifles are mostly lever calibers
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Of these, the only one I load for is the .45. I have a PT-1911 that likes 5.2gr of Red Dot behind a 200gr SWC. I found the load in an article by Brian Pearce in Handloader.
Loaddata.com is a paysite, but has a wealth of loading information. Alternatively, I'm sure the members here would be willing to share some of their reloading knowledge with you; just ask a specific question and you shall receive.
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