Here is the situation:
I switched to TiteGroup to load my 38 Special Model 10 snub. Was formerly using IMR4227.
I decided to seat the bullet a little deeper but still within OAL numbers due the the decreased powder. The bullets (Speer 158 SJHP) were seated just below the crimp line and on the crimp line with the 4227 and I never had a problem with ignition.
I switched to the TG and seated covering the crimp line with my Lyman AA three die set. I noticed as with the 4227 that the edge of the brass when it reaches that line will actually crimp in to it even though I am not using a "crimp" die.
Here is where the problem began,
First shot with 3.6 grains TG shoots fine, second shot goes "pop" and of course I check the gun. Bullet is stuck in barrel about 1/4 inch from bottom of bullet to edge of barrel with powder packed in behind it.
I pound out the bullet and try another round with a little more charge, same deal, clear barrel try one more with a little more same thing. Well now I figure I will seat the bullet out of the crimp line and no more problems.
Any one have some experience with this powder/issue. Like I said the same crimp with the 4227 had no problems firing.
Observations made that may help some new reloaders, never speed fire your pistol until you have worked the load thoroughly, this could have been very bad.
Thanks,
Rick
I switched to TiteGroup to load my 38 Special Model 10 snub. Was formerly using IMR4227.
I decided to seat the bullet a little deeper but still within OAL numbers due the the decreased powder. The bullets (Speer 158 SJHP) were seated just below the crimp line and on the crimp line with the 4227 and I never had a problem with ignition.
I switched to the TG and seated covering the crimp line with my Lyman AA three die set. I noticed as with the 4227 that the edge of the brass when it reaches that line will actually crimp in to it even though I am not using a "crimp" die.
Here is where the problem began,
First shot with 3.6 grains TG shoots fine, second shot goes "pop" and of course I check the gun. Bullet is stuck in barrel about 1/4 inch from bottom of bullet to edge of barrel with powder packed in behind it.
I pound out the bullet and try another round with a little more charge, same deal, clear barrel try one more with a little more same thing. Well now I figure I will seat the bullet out of the crimp line and no more problems.
Any one have some experience with this powder/issue. Like I said the same crimp with the 4227 had no problems firing.
Observations made that may help some new reloaders, never speed fire your pistol until you have worked the load thoroughly, this could have been very bad.
Thanks,
Rick