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dacaur · January 31, 2013, 02:28 AM

I wouldn't use rifle primers in any .380. Some will say they are the same, but I will trust the people who MAKE them over "internet experts"

In my .380 bodyguard, my plinking/practice load is a
100gr berrys plated RN,
in front of 3.6gr of power pistol,
with cci small pistol primers.
.980" OAL
Works very well. I got the occasional light strike before I got my lee factory crimp die, but have had none at all since I started using it....

power pistol meters much better for me than unique. I used to use unique in 9mm, but now use power pistol in both 9mm and .380. The only difference I noticed was the better metering, but I don't shoot paper much.....

January 31, 2013, 02:28 AM	#10
dacaur Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2010 Posts: 732	I wouldn't use rifle primers in any .380. Some will say they are the same, but I will trust the people who MAKE them over "internet experts" In my .380 bodyguard, my plinking/practice load is a 100gr berrys plated RN, in front of 3.6gr of power pistol, with cci small pistol primers. .980" OAL Works very well. I got the occasional light strike before I got my lee factory crimp die, but have had none at all since I started using it.... power pistol meters much better for me than unique. I used to use unique in 9mm, but now use power pistol in both 9mm and .380. The only difference I noticed was the better metering, but I don't shoot paper much.....