Were they accurate though?I tried some new powder in 38 spcl today, ran a few across the chrono before I got into loading a bunch, and averaged...484 fps!
maybe a good load to roll tin cans around the yard

Were they accurate though?I tried some new powder in 38 spcl today, ran a few across the chrono before I got into loading a bunch, and averaged...484 fps!
I bet they are, but are they accurate or like I say for my pistol loads “accurate enough “98 gr LRN powder coated over 8.0 gr Bullseye. Would love to chrono then. They are zippy.
Normally, I load that bullet over 7.6 gr Trail Boss @ 750 fps. Outstanding Cowboy Action load.
I tried some new powder in 38 spcl today, ran a few across the chrono before I got into loading a bunch, and averaged...484 fps!
So I didn't stick with that load...the joys of using pulldown powder with no data
I never put them on target honestly, loaded less than 10 to check velocity since I was kind of guessing at data. I bumped up to 6.0 gr charge and they averaged 813 fps, which is a lot better. (That was from a 4" S&W M28.) Debating on bumping up another .5 grain today, need to put a few on target as well, might do a few at 6.0 and a few at 6.5 and see which one does best. Using 158 gr LSWC, mainly going to be range ammo and don't want to get too hot for my older guns.Were they accurate though?
maybe a good load to roll tin cans around the yard![]()
On my lead loads I do not crimp.I never put them on target honestly, loaded less than 10 to check velocity since I was kind of guessing at data. I bumped up to 6.0 gr charge and they averaged 813 fps, which is a lot better. (That was from a 4" S&W M28.) Debating on bumping up another .5 grain today, need to put a few on target as well, might do a few at 6.0 and a few at 6.5 and see which one does best. Using 158 gr LSWC, mainly going to be range ammo and don't want to get too hot for my older guns.
What bullet in the .357?
I do crimp my cast bullets, and do the same for my plated bullets in 9mm and 45acp. The revolver stuff in case of any bullet setback (although most of mine are not hot loaded enough probably) and to get better powder burn; the semiautos for better feeding. I learned on one of my 1911's I had a few years ago that it liked heavy crimps to keep from having feed issues. Just my methods, always different ways to skin that cat!On my lead loads I do not crimp.
Heck on any loads I have ever made I tried crimp vs no crimp and every time NO crimp wins in accuracy.
I tried light medium and heavy crimps does not matter NO crimp has always won for my firearms.
Wondering if you do the same.
Yea I have a Taurus 1911 that wanted a heavy tapered in crimp or the thing would peel the brass back.I learned on one of my 1911's I had a few years ago that it liked heavy crimps to keep from having feed issues.
Just so happens mine was a PT1911 as well. Good gun other than being finicky on that part. Got rid of it a few years ago, only have one 1911 now.Yea I have a Taurus 1911 that wanted a heavy tapered in crimp or the thing would peel the brass back.
I researched the Original Browning design and there was a chamfer at the top of the chamber/barrel and on the Taurus there was not.
I chamfered the Top Hat / hood area and it eliminated all feed issues.
Notice the chamfer on these. That Taurus had a machined flat edge.
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That was my first 1911 the PT 1911 Taurus and it was given to me maybe 2 years ago.Just so happens mine was a PT1911 as well. Good gun other than being finicky on that part. Got rid of it a few years ago, only have one 1911 now.