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Stressfire · August 11, 2012, 11:35 AM

Wanted to run a loading past you all just to double-check as to safety - performance has yet to be tested.

Had very good performance from 4.8 grains of Bullseye under a 115 Hornady FMJ with a OAL of 1.13. No signs of excess pressure and good function. Due to expense, however, I went to lead and due to curiosity, I went to a heavier 125 grain bullet.

I worked up a couple last night, keeping the 1.13 OAL and loading a set with 4.5 & 4.7 of Bullseye under a Missouri 125 grain cast bullet.

My Beretta seems to prefer "hotter" loadings, but I want to stay within the realm of safety. I do not have the equipment to test pressure - so, what do you think?

August 11, 2012, 11:35 AM	#1
Stressfire Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,497	Missouri 125gr with Bullseye load Wanted to run a loading past you all just to double-check as to safety - performance has yet to be tested. Had very good performance from 4.8 grains of Bullseye under a 115 Hornady FMJ with a OAL of 1.13. No signs of excess pressure and good function. Due to expense, however, I went to lead and due to curiosity, I went to a heavier 125 grain bullet. I worked up a couple last night, keeping the 1.13 OAL and loading a set with 4.5 & 4.7 of Bullseye under a Missouri 125 grain cast bullet. My Beretta seems to prefer "hotter" loadings, but I want to stay within the realm of safety. I do not have the equipment to test pressure - so, what do you think? __________________ "The best diplomat I know is a fully charged phaser bank" - Montgomery Scott