Hey guys,
I have more questions. I've been reloading for 20 years and I feel like a noob since I got the Blackhawk. Anyway, I just ordered some Alliant 2400. There was data all over the place for this powder for use in .38 and .357. In the reading I did, it seems that everyone is advising (warning) against using magnum primers with this powder in both the .38 and the .357. Even Alliant's online data lists a standard small pistol primer in both .38 and .357 recipes.
My problem is that with the shortage and all, I standardized on small pistol magnum primers and haven't had any trouble at all in any of my loads. I ordered a BUTT LOAD of these primers because I found them in stock at Cabelas AND they were on sale.
I'm going to be using the 2400 to load both .38 and .357. Now my question is this. If I use starting data to work up my loads with the 2400, am I going to blow myself up using these Federal small pistol magnum primers?
BTW, how does this 2400 meter? I understand that it's a flake powder and I generally try to stay with ball powders because they flow so well through my Dillon powder measure. I DO NOT want to have to be weighing every drop.
I have more questions. I've been reloading for 20 years and I feel like a noob since I got the Blackhawk. Anyway, I just ordered some Alliant 2400. There was data all over the place for this powder for use in .38 and .357. In the reading I did, it seems that everyone is advising (warning) against using magnum primers with this powder in both the .38 and the .357. Even Alliant's online data lists a standard small pistol primer in both .38 and .357 recipes.
My problem is that with the shortage and all, I standardized on small pistol magnum primers and haven't had any trouble at all in any of my loads. I ordered a BUTT LOAD of these primers because I found them in stock at Cabelas AND they were on sale.
I'm going to be using the 2400 to load both .38 and .357. Now my question is this. If I use starting data to work up my loads with the 2400, am I going to blow myself up using these Federal small pistol magnum primers?
BTW, how does this 2400 meter? I understand that it's a flake powder and I generally try to stay with ball powders because they flow so well through my Dillon powder measure. I DO NOT want to have to be weighing every drop.