Lyman calls for a magnum small pistol primer. I don't know why you would not use one.
Lyman Manual #47 calls for a starting load of 11.4 /1024 fps
Max load 15.5 /1344 fps.
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Enjoy
David
Well, I'll be 67 next week and live on Social Security and two part-time jobs, so we have something in common. I meant no offense but on many forums like this, I read about handloaders making do with what they have and not using a scale so often that it makes me worry about who I'm shooting next to at the gun clubs to which I belong. I've never witnessed a rifle or handgun blowing up but I have been around two trap shotguns that were grenaded by careless reloading techniques. It isn't pretty and someone usually gets hurt.
Ed
I am fifty something. I like seeing folks 67 and 71 still reloading and shooting. My future is brighter!
David
Well, I'll be 67 next week and live on Social Security and two part-time jobs, so we have something in common. I meant no offense but on many forums like this, I read about handloaders making do with what they have and not using a scale so often that it makes me worry about who I'm shooting next to at the gun clubs to which I belong. I've never witnessed a rifle or handgun blowing up but I have been around two trap shotguns that were grenaded by careless reloading techniques. It isn't pretty and someone usually gets hurt.
Ed
I am fifty something. I like seeing folks 67 and 71 still reloading and shooting. My future is brighter!
David
Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook says 12.2-13.5. That is essentially 10% lower than Alliant's current load for jacketed (14.3 max). I'd say you're good to go.Hi to all:
I have 1lb of old "Hercules" 2400 and about 400 158gr Lead SWCs that I am considering using for 357 MAG reloads for my 6" Mod 19-3. I am limited to my Pacific Pistol Powder measure and bushing #19 which throws 12.7gr of 2400. All my reloading manuals are as old as the powder and call for 13.5gr to 15.5gr of the same powder. My questions are:
1) Is this load too lite?
2) Any idea of the velocity attained?
3) Do I need Magnum Primers?
I appreciate all opinions on this recipe! I have a bad case of cabin fever and wanted to occupy some of my time reloading. Thanks in advance!
The " forcing cone " issue was the result of shooting lightweight (125-90gr) jacketed bullets with a compressed load of W296 , it was 21grs and sometimes more . It eroded the forcing cones , weakening them till they cracked .
I routinely shoot 13.5 grs / 2400 in my 19 , 6" with a 158 gr cast bullet . I use std spp's .
The " forcing cone " issue was the result of shooting lightweight (125-90gr) jacketed bullets with a compressed load of W296 , it was 21grs and sometimes more . It eroded the forcing cones , weakening them till they cracked .