Yep, you hit the nail on the head here. The problem stems from the fact that it was originally a black powder case and we're loading with smokeless. I get that. Someone pointed out I could still load the black, and that might be fun, but probably not what we're looking for... :)
Now that's...
I personally load most of my pistol loads on a progressive, so I always eyeball the charge before I place a bullet. However, for those loading on a single stage, I recommend what I have done in the past, which is to charge a full tray and then use a flashlight or other good light source to look...
I feel I need to address something. Many of you have pointed out that good habits should be developed. Agreed, and I have confirmation now that the friend I'm helping is reading this thread. Should he choose to weigh in, he would, I think, tell you that checking powder charges with a...
So the Trailboss VMD is .2172 and the max charge per Hodgdon is 4.2gr. That comes to .912cc. I think the total volume of a 38spl case is about 1.5cc. So a double charge of TB should exceed the volume of the case. (I think I'm doing the math right anyway... :) )
(I had done the math on TB...
Yeah, I'd do that too on a single stage. :)
Actually my friend will be loading on a single stage, but I'm thinking the better case fill he can get the easier an over-charge will be to see....
Have a friend looking to load 158gr .38 special and I'm trying to help him find a good powder. I'd prefer a powder bulky enough to provide substantial case fill at nominal charge weights so as to preclude the possibility of a double charge.
What powders would be suitable?
Anyone used the Ginex SR for 5.56/.223 for an AR? Are they hard enough or am I likely to experience slam-fire? Looked at another thread here where someone indicated that Eastern European primers tended to be harder...
Just ordered 7500 of them, so I'm hoping for good news here. :)
The Ruger LC9s or LCPs Pro, especially the latter I'd striker fired, but has a pretty light trigger pull. Might be worth your wire to give it a look...
I know that milsurp Tokarev ammo has a reputation for being hotter than modern factory loads. I have a couple of questions about that? Does that apply to all milsurp? If not, which is hotter? I'm primarily wondering about Bulgarian vs. Romanian, but if you know something about other countries...
Dave,
If shooting in heavily shadowed woods, do you think there's enough illumination to not need lights? I've read heavily shaded shadowy areas can be problematic.
Thanks!
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