TimG_SC Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I just started loading 45acp and so far I have loaded Precision Delta 230g FMJ hardball with 4.0 grains of Clays @1.250 OAL. At the gun show yesterday I bought some 230g lead ball ammo from Georgia Arms and I was wondering what a good starting point would be for the lead bullets. I remember reading on here where you use less powder for lead to get the same velocity? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkin Chunker Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) Hodgdon website Handloads.com And you can use the search function. But in reply -- yes, rule of thumb -- lead has less resistance in the barrel, so less powder achieves similar velocities. And one rule of thumb is that all rules of thumb need to be checked for yourself. And also (edited to add) -- you'll probably find Clays and lead to be a little on the smoky side. Edited March 19, 2012 by Punkin Chunker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes777 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 i started similar thread a couple days ago. scroll down or simply click http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=148238 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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