Ouch indeed. Got the chance to manhandle a Proof Tundra in .338LM. Weighed a svelt 7 pounds. Talk about killing at both ends!
What are your Favorite Reloading Powders?
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Seven pounds, wow. The Sako TRG-S was bad enough at ~9. I had to rotate it all the time with a .22 just to keep the flinch away. Shooting offhand wasnt so bad, you could roll with the recoil but prone....not fun.
Unique and Bullseye.
For .45 ACP and 9mm I've used a LOT of Bullseye.
For .223 I use Ramshot TAC for bulk, Varget for precision.
For .223 I use Ramshot TAC for bulk, Varget for precision.
I use a single-stage press. It takes longer, but I can inspect each load visually before I set the bullet.
My brother-in-law used a progressive press for his 44 Magnum loads, and this happened:
Edge of my lane. MANY here know more.
I only reload for a 1911 and a Glock 9mm
231/HP-38 5.2-5.4 with a 230g RNL, plated or FMJ
4.2-4.5 of the same with a 124g 9mm bullet
These recipes work and so I have simply driven on.
If I was a more serious reloader, I would likely try WST as it is cleaner, as soft and produces similar velocities as 231 using .5 to 1 g LESS powder per charge.
I only reload for a 1911 and a Glock 9mm
231/HP-38 5.2-5.4 with a 230g RNL, plated or FMJ
4.2-4.5 of the same with a 124g 9mm bullet
These recipes work and so I have simply driven on.
If I was a more serious reloader, I would likely try WST as it is cleaner, as soft and produces similar velocities as 231 using .5 to 1 g LESS powder per charge.
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There are so many powders that do well with most modern pistol calibers. You can mince between cleaner burning, smaller charges and therefore more rounds per pound of powder, what powder meters the best, etc., etc. You can opt for the powder that gives the best performance for a given cartridge or a powder that works OK for a majority of what calibers you load for.
I only reload for my hunting rifles, being Canadian.
6.5 Creedmoor: for 129gr Swift Sirocco's I use H4350 and for 85gr Sierra hollow points I use IMR 4064
358 Winchester: I load the 180gr Barnes TTSX over WIN748
6.5 Creedmoor: for 129gr Swift Sirocco's I use H4350 and for 85gr Sierra hollow points I use IMR 4064
358 Winchester: I load the 180gr Barnes TTSX over WIN748
I bought an 8 lb jug of Bullseye on sale a couple of years ago for my 38spl and 45 ACP. Using classic loads.
Hodgdon 4895 for my 30-30 Hornady FTX 160 grain
Unique and HP-38/231
When I setup my own reloading after leaving home, I decided to stick with Alliant because anecdotal evidence from reading many reloading manuals often had Alliant on the upper end of velocity. So I have a spread from R10x- R33.
I am not happy with all the powder reformulations in the name of temp stability. I don’t buy the gains are what they claim and all it does it complicate the inventory and data. Now you have to decide if you should run R15, R15.5, or R16.
I am not happy with all the powder reformulations in the name of temp stability. I don’t buy the gains are what they claim and all it does it complicate the inventory and data. Now you have to decide if you should run R15, R15.5, or R16.
IMHO I will try to use powders that will fill the casing at least 1/2 way if not more to reduce the risk of double charging. With some calibers this is not possible, I am especially thinking of 38 SPL. correct me if I am wrong, but was not 38 SPL originally design for use with black powder? That may be the reason of the large case volume.
This is one reason why I use 2400 in my 44mag loads. The case won't hold a double charge without running over. I also weigh each round before boxing them. Takes an extra couple of seconds, but peace of mind is a thing.
