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Rangefinder · April 10, 2012, 08:48 AM

Why duplicate the factory when part of the plus to reloading is to be capable of developing custom loads to your pistol that are superior?

No sarcasm intended--really, my .40 performs better with even my own cast bullets than any factory load. BUT, if you want to mimic a factory load, the easiest way is to choose a bullet that matches their profile and weight, chrono it, and build up your load with a powder that will give you similar velocities.

April 10, 2012, 08:48 AM	#2
Rangefinder Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2005 Posts: 2,017	Why duplicate the factory when part of the plus to reloading is to be capable of developing custom loads to your pistol that are superior? No sarcasm intended--really, my .40 performs better with even my own cast bullets than any factory load. BUT, if you want to mimic a factory load, the easiest way is to choose a bullet that matches their profile and weight, chrono it, and build up your load with a powder that will give you similar velocities. __________________ "Why is is called Common Sense when it seems so few actually possess it?" Guns only have two enemies: Rust and Politicians.