RobZ71LM7
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I understand Winchester has contracted Hodgdon to make their powders and that HP-38 is the same as Win231 (data on both manufacturer's site matches up). I recently borrowed a Speer #11 (1992) and Nosler #3 (1989) from a friend and their specs are significantly hotter than that in my Lee manual or from either powder manufacturer.
When was Hodgdon contracted by Winchester? Did a change to the 231 powder occur at that point? Or is this simply a case of manuals getting more conservative in recent times?
Speer shows a starting point of 5.6 and a Max of 6.2 using a 230 gr FMJ .45ACP. The Nosler manual lists a starting point of 4.8 and a max of 5.8 grans for 230 grain FMJ. Comparitively Winchester/Hodgdon list a start of 4.2 and max of 5.2 for use with a 230 gr. FMJ.
Sorry for the newbie questions, but I'm just getting started reloading and purchased 4lbs of 231. Thanks!
When was Hodgdon contracted by Winchester? Did a change to the 231 powder occur at that point? Or is this simply a case of manuals getting more conservative in recent times?
Speer shows a starting point of 5.6 and a Max of 6.2 using a 230 gr FMJ .45ACP. The Nosler manual lists a starting point of 4.8 and a max of 5.8 grans for 230 grain FMJ. Comparitively Winchester/Hodgdon list a start of 4.2 and max of 5.2 for use with a 230 gr. FMJ.
Sorry for the newbie questions, but I'm just getting started reloading and purchased 4lbs of 231. Thanks!