Of the powders currently available, I would concentrate on the slower “magnum revolver” powders like W296 (H110), Accurate No.7, No.9 or 4100 (Ramshot Enforcer). I have seen Alliant 2400 listed by MidwayUSA and Powder Valley but it seems to come and go pretty quickly. Blue Dot is an interesting powder. It was developed as a magnum 12ga powder and found to have properties which made it a good choice for small bore rifle and magnum revolver loads. It’s also got some utility in pistol cartridges at the top range pushing heavy for caliber bullets. But it runs pretty hot and needs both a heavy load to push and higher chamber pressure to run clean and stable. It does not perform well with light bullets (the exception being 190gr lead in the .44Spl) and it can be hard on sharp corners in the combustion gases pathway.Best powder for the rifle Blue Dot Lil’Gun or what?
Post #43.Can you tell me where to find the manuals that would have the info I need to reload?
Because I don't want to buy $200 of books that don't have the info I need.
http://www.loadbooks.com/ I like these for specific cartrdiges, they have load data accross multiple publishers collected into one little booklet. the loadbooks aren't reloading manuals per say, they just have load data. you want an actual reloading manual as well if you don't have one.Can you tell me where to find the manuals that would have the info I need to reload?
Because I don't want to buy $200 of books that don't have the info I need.
This is a fantastic reloading book. I just got a copy off of Amazon, it was roughly $35 delivered. It replaced my several years old Lyman manual #48.Can you tell me where to find the manuals that would have the info I need to reload?
Because I don't want to buy $200 of books that don't have the info I need.
A mentor or a paid reloading class would be the best money spent. A book isn't great for pointing out the finer details of not blowing your face off.... kinda feel like we should have a mentor subforum where people connect to get them started on the right foot. A lot of people accepting risks they don't know or understandI hate to have to be the negative one here but, we’re talking about something containing possibly 35,000 pounds per square inch of pressure you are going to be holding close to your brain box. Don’t cheap out.
Maybe yes and maybe that mentor just passes on their own bad habits. My uncle was horrified when he found out I was using rifle powder to load my hunting ammo in the .357. As far as he was concerned Unique and Bullseye are all anyone needs for the range a .357 is meant for. That 2400 stuff is for .22Hornet and 410 shotshell, not handguns.A mentor or a paid reloading class would be the best money spent. A book isn't great for pointing out the finer details of not blowing your face off.... kinda feel like we should have a mentor subforum where people connect to get them started on the right foot. A lot of people accepting risks they don't know or understand
and just to add to this notion, if you haven't reloaded before, just do some .38 Special for a while first is a decent idea. Use Win231 and get your feet wet and work the kinks out of your reloading process. The same dies, bullets, and firarms can accomodate it, so why not. .38 Special and .357 Mag cases can support a double charge of powder, there is plenty of room for it, so - IMHO that is the biggest thing to pay attention to as a mistake you can not make.I hate to have to be the negative one here but, we’re talking about something containing possibly 35,000 pounds per square inch of pressure you are going to be holding close to your brain box. Don’t cheap out.
Load Data - Hodgdon Powder Company https://hodgdonpowderco.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WesternPowdersHandloadingGuide8.0_WEB-1.pdfI've done some reloading mostly with Lee Classic 4 Hole Turret Press.
paid reloading class. I don't think there is one around here and other reloaders I haven't heard of any.
I just went to one of the sights that said free manual down loads. Now I have a new Header of CRAP that says Manuals A F M aol ally +search web temp print a camera a few other things and a garbage can And I don't know how to get rid of the GD thing. That is not to add that my desk top icons are spread all over my desk top. And yes I am slightly PO'ED
Lee has very simple instructions and a fine cheep book. Lee reloading 2nd edition. Midway USA , 17.99 ,matches your press. You'll be fineI've done some reloading mostly with Lee Classic 4 Hole Turret Press.
paid reloading class. I don't think there is one around here and other reloaders I haven't heard of any.
I just went to one of the sights that said free manual down loads. Now I have a new Header of CRAP that says Manuals A F M aol ally +search web temp print a camera a few other things and a garbage can And I don't know how to get rid of the GD thing. That is not to add that my desk top icons are spread all over my desk top. And yes I am slightly PO'ED
I can understand wanting free reloading data, and it is out there. Hodgdon, Speer, reloadammo.com, Xtreme bullet co, Alliant, and a few others provide 100% free load data. You have to be careful with websites that promise to offer free downloads of copyrighted load manuals. Most of them are scams, and will likely infect your computer with malware. If you Google Marvin Stuart reloading you will be presented with the most reliable website where you can view and download reloading manuals. They aren’t the latest, and I don’t know of the legality of what they have stored on their site, but the manuals are there if you want to go get them. Other sites like archive.org has some reloading manuals that you can download and some more that you can check out or borrow for a limited time period.I've done some reloading mostly with Lee Classic 4 Hole Turret Press.
paid reloading class. I don't think there is one around here and other reloaders I haven't heard of any.
I just went to one of the sights that said free manual down loads. Now I have a new Header of CRAP that says Manuals A F M aol ally +search web temp print a camera a few other things and a garbage can And I don't know how to get rid of the GD thing. That is not to add that my desk top icons are spread all over my desk top. And yes I am slightly PO'ED
Copyright is for the life of the author(s)/artist plus 70 years. Older stuff is 50 years, IIRC.the legality of what they have stored on their site, but the manuals are there if
I've never seen both of those data sets side by each, does the charge change with the primer tested all other things remaining equal?Load the same loads for pistol and rifle. Don’t have to keep them separate. Same loads of AA#9 powder with 158 gr Hornady XTP’s shoots great in both Colt Python and Marlin lever action. AA#9 is the best powder I’ve tested. I use standard SP primers and a near max charge with AA data. Accurate Arms 1st manual tested with regular SP primers while the 2nd manual tested with SP Magnum primers.
This exactly. These are my first (and only) choices. But I've heard that Lil Gun is a fine powder, as is AA#9 and Alliant Power Pro 300 MP. You can't lose with any of these.For full power W296/H110 would be my choice for jacketed bullets. 2400 if shooting cast.