Does anybody have any experience with using Hogdon's Titegroup powderer loading 148gr HBWC for a Model 52-2? I just got the pistol and have started loading with 2.9 gr of Bullseye. The load is accurate and functions reliably however Bullseye is hard to come by at a reasonable price. I had been using the bullseye for 45 ACP but am considering a change to titegroup. Was hoping I could get a good load with it for my 52. Any thoughts or suggestions?
HBWC loads for Model 52
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Personal experience none! However, check the burn rate for the intended powder. For the 52 with the wadcutters you'll need a fairly fast burning powder to get the results & function you want - IMO.
Rlg#17
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3.1 grains with a Hornady 148 Gr HBWC is accurate enough to hit a squirrels head at 25 yards and functions my 52-1 all the time. I don’t shoot the bullseye game anymore, haven’t in years. But this is deadly on small game. Head shots waste zero meat, unless you are into the brains- no thanks, the wife and I don’t care for them.
Regards from the Commonwealth,
Rick Gibbs
Regards from the Commonwealth,
Rick Gibbs
Ignatz
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I'd buy another pound of Bullseye. Especially because you said it was accurate and reliable. Everything's expensive these days.
jrm53
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I am loading 2.8 grains of 452AA powder out of a 8 pound keg I got in the late 70's for 28.00. Its accurate and has been discountinued for years but I go with what works for me. Jeff
4barrel
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Bullseye I like the best but 700x and 231 will do the job. If you are going to use Titegroup I would start at 3 grains and see if that locked the slide back. Some powders are accurate with a hbwc but powders like American Select will blow the base off. There is a reason some powders aren't listed for a hbwc. You need to stay under 750 fps to be safe. Here is an old safe wad cuter chart.
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Jim Watson
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Availability of Bullseye is poor, I checked the better known www dealers and visited a generally well stocked store today. No Bull.
I am down to my last can and thinking about substitutes.
Hodgdon thinks 2.7 to 3.3 grains Titegroup is the range for a wadcutter. You cannot go by their velocities, they are shot in a 7.7" barrel for some odd reason.
I am down to my last can and thinking about substitutes.
Hodgdon thinks 2.7 to 3.3 grains Titegroup is the range for a wadcutter. You cannot go by their velocities, they are shot in a 7.7" barrel for some odd reason.
I have an MP Mold that drops an HG50 style HBWC bullet @ 128grains after powder coating. I use them in several revolvers and get excellent results with 2.8 gr of titegroup and a light crimp in the crimp groove.
I am not sure if this load will even fit in your 52 magazines as they are 1.275-1.280 OAL and not sure if they will cycle either. But it should give you an idea of where to start.
I am not sure if this load will even fit in your 52 magazines as they are 1.275-1.280 OAL and not sure if they will cycle either. But it should give you an idea of where to start.
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I have shot a ton of Hornady 148 gr HBWC in my 52 using 3.0 gr of Titegroup. Cycles perfectly and very accurate.
I have shot a ton of Hornady 148 gr HBWC in my 52 using 3.0 gr of Titegroup. Cycles perfectly and very accurate.
The latest Hornaday manual shows 3gr Titegroup for 800FPS.
