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Just wondering if anyone has tried these and has a load they like? Or an OAL that works for them?
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Just want to check one out in person and can't seem to find a store or dealer with one on display....
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Suggestions where to start with the e3?
I've got 230g rn and 200g swc, both coated SNS
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The big brown truck dropped off my 45 dies this afternoon, so I'll try and load some tomorrow
I ended up with a pound of WST and e3. I've also got some HP38 on hand.
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52 minutes ago, stick said:
Your advice is sound. I think his oal is ok since he's at 1.15. I would like to know what his actual load is. He made no mention other than he's .2gr under max.
What specific load are you using?
Mixed range brass
Win SPP
125gr SNS RN coated bullets
1.15 OAL
And 3.8g of AA #2 in one batch and 3.8g of Sport Pistol in the other
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12 minutes ago, RaylanGivens said:
Take your barrel out and drop several of your reloads in... They should drop in and drop out freely... This is called the plonk test for the sound it makes when you drop a round in...
I just tried that with some reloads and a few factory rounds and they plunk in and fall just the same
And I don't think they should be underpowered, I'm using 3.8g of AA #2, which is the max load in the manual. Same amount of Sport Pistol, and the max listed is 3.9.
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Stovepipes mostly...
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I just started reloading a couple of weeks ago and I'm running into some issues. Yesterday I took two different batches of ammo to the range along with a Glock 17 and a 1911. Both rounds (AA #2 and Sport Pistol) were occasionally not going fully into battery and having ejection issues.
I've been checking my powder charges and OAL at different times while I'm loading and they all seem consistent.
I'm using range brass that I tumbled, Win SPP, and SNS 125gr RN coated bullets. With both powders I'm about .2g under the max load and a 1.15 OAL
Any obvious reasons I'd be having these issues?
Everything goes bang and they were as accurate, or more accurate than the factory Blazer Brass I'd been shooting.
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5 hours ago, mlmiller1 said:
travis tomasie reload is the best.
Something to shoot for. lol
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UPS is dropping off a package tomorrow with my belt, holster and pouches
I want to start practicing and I'd like to find some good examples to follow
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2 hours ago, bowenbuilt said:
If it is the EXACT SAME BULLET then yes, the testing pressures would be very similar. A different bullet, not so much. There are many reasons why 2 differing bullet styles and shapes are not comparable.
So, when you're loading coated bullets, you just pick the most similar lead bullet there's data for?
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5 hours ago, conditionone said:
"Any idea why the rn lead and rn coated have different max loads?"
Shorter OAL?
I was under the impression that coated bullets were treated like lead in load data. I was just curious why the difference.
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On 6/10/2017 at 4:26 PM, IDescribe said:
Here's Alliant's load data for it:
Well, that looks like a 9mm minor powder to me.
I just got a jug of this yesterday and was about to load some. Any idea why the rn lead and rn coated have different max loads?
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I was ordering some Sport Pistol anyway, so I got a pound of e3, WST and AA #2 to try out
Thanks for all the suggestions and advice!
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Well, maybe I'll pick up a pound of Ramshot Comp, e3 and WST and try each...
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On 12/4/2017 at 7:24 PM, zzt said:
My recommendations, in order of preference are:
Alliant e3, WST, Clays (original), Clay Dot, Solo 1000 (for Major). Forget about anything else.
I've seen lots of mentions of e3 here, but there's no 'official' load data listed for handguns. Just started reloading about a month ago, would e3 be something to avoid as a newbie?
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I got my first press a few weeks ago and so far I've only loaded 9mm. But my .45 dies and bullets (185 and 200 swc) should be here tomorrow.
I'd like to load some soft shooting, accurate target/plinking rounds for my 1911s.
I keep seeing Bullseye mentioned, but I'm wondering if there's something better out there to try? I don't want to spend the $ for N310.
Prima SV, Sport Pistol, ?
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I picked up SNS 124gr and 147gr, 500 each. So far, so good.
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On 10/28/2017 at 4:17 PM, hobbit99 said:
Of the powders I tested (there were five---Bullseye, Win 231, True Blue, Prima V, and Sport Pistol...) I think I like Prima V the best. Win 231 is easy....meters easy, loads easy--nice volume, makes floor easily, stays under maximum..... so I will definitely be shooting more of it too. Prima V just seems to be clean, fast enough, low smoke, and shoots soft. I will experiment some more with the rest of them, but so far it's Prima V and Win 231. Now, please note I am not saying that Win 231 out performs the others. Its just "easy". It performs across the spectrum of bullets, cases, and primers with little noticeable variation. Its not the leader in any category, but it performs well in all.....
I've been waiting for Grafs to get the Prima V back in stock while it's on sale
But I'm curious, how did you like the Sport Pistol? I've been using W231 and True Blue, and Sport Pistol is one I'd like to try next.
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By the way, I noticed that Prima V is out of stock everywhere, is it discontinued?
Same with Solo 1000
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On 11/10/2017 at 2:06 PM, hobbit99 said:
Let me give you some of the same guidance that was given to me.... A lot depends on what you are trying to achieve. You mentioned "clean" and "low-recoil" and "lower pressure".
I am not certain that all three of them go together IF you are trying to make the performance floor (minor/major etc.). If you are just trying to get some target loads together and don't really care about the competition floor, then the answer is definitely "yes". Bullseye will burn clean and completely and is one of the "softest" recoiling powders I found (just as it was described to me..). The problem may come if you are trying to reach the minor floor with it. To get there the loads are really pushing the envelope and in some cases EXCEED the recommended in the manuals. Slightly reduce the load though and it shoots soft and clean. Win 231 or HP38 (same like same..) are easy to load and quite capable. They are pretty clean and relatively soft shooting. They make the floor easily without stressing over pressure. Prima V is my favorite right now. Clean and soft shooting, meters nicely, no pressure issues.
Of the ones I mentioned... Win 231 is my favorite to LOAD. It meters faultlessly, bulks nicely so no danger of double charging, burns clean, shoots nice. My favorite to SHOOT is Prima V. It just seems better in most every way to me..... Bullseye is the cleanest and the softest shooting, but pressures are touchy by the manual (if you are sensitive about such things..).
All of this is in MY guns with MY loads and MY loading techniques, and shot over MY chronographs (Oehler 35P and MagnetoSpeed V3 shot concurrently..). Your results may be different.!
Hope this helps...
That does help, thanks
I just bought my first press and still have a lot to learn. I wanted to make a short list of powders to try. Just for target practice, not necessarily trying to make minor. Just something that meters well, and would be easy to work with. And a bonus if it's clean.
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5 hours ago, firewood said:
vnboileau,
Haven't seen any updates. As others have said I would go with the HP38. And I would start with the 124g RN bullets. As far as seating length it obviously has to be seated so that the case mouth is positioned on the bullet before the bullet starts to taper but not soo long that it will not feed or chamber. You should have (or get) a load manual this will get you in the ballpark.
For coated bullets it is my opinion easier to use a 4 pc die set for pistol. You haven't said but I will assume that you are using a Lee 4 die set with the factory crimp die? Most pistol die sets including the Lee have a combo seat and crimp die. When using anything other than jacketed bullets back the combo die out a few turns then adjust the seating screw to the desired seat depth. By backing the die out you will disable the crimp function. Then use the 4th (crimp) die to just take out the belling or flair that your second die put in. What you don't want to do is double crimp or put too much taper crimp on your brass as 9mm headspaces in the case mouth and this will cause chambering problems.
FYI, it is case mouth tension that holds the bullet in place on a rimless cartridge, not crimp. Go easy with your crimp. I'm personally not a big fan of Lee dies but they are inexpensive and do work. Most other makes are 3 pc die sets so you have to buy an additional taper crimp die. A little bit of spray lube, while not required will make it smoother to run thru the resizing die. Don't exceed published powder loads.
Have fun be safe.
Yeah, I got a little sidetracked...
Finished putting together a workbench this afternoon, and plan to mount the press tomorrow.
I did a 4 die set from Lee...
And thanks for the tips, I'll keep all of that in mind
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I have #1 canisters of True Blue and HP38
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I'm getting a Lee turret kit tomorrow, along with primers and bullets. I've also picked up a couple pounds of powder. But I've got a couple of things I'm curious about.
I've ordered SNS coated bullets, 125rn and 147fp. The SNS site says to load them using lead bullet data. So, are loads for RN, LCN, FP, all interchangeable (referring to powder amount, not OAL)?
And when it comes to OAL, do you stick to the load data, or try to match it to your pistol? Or something in between?
Going from a Lee Turret to a 550?
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I got my first press, a Lee Classic Turret kit, a few months ago. I like it, and I've really enjoyed reloading, but I'd like something faster.
I'll probably load 1000-1500 rounds a month, mostly in 9mm and 45. I plan to keep the turret for other calibers and loading smaller batches. But I'd like to load 300-400 rounds and not have it take all afternoon. I had a chance to see and handle the 550 and 650 at a LGS. The 650 seems like overkill for my needs.
Does a 550 seem like a good choice?