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chris in va · February 3, 2013, 04:34 PM

I'm loading 228gr LRN and using Bullseye. My Lyman manual shows 5.0gr as a max charge, 815fps at 14,400 cup.

Other powders listed have the same bullet at 964fps and 17,300cup.

Any reason why 5.0 is a max charge with such a low pressure?

February 3, 2013, 04:34 PM	#1
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	Bullseye powder confusion, 45acp I'm loading 228gr LRN and using Bullseye. My Lyman manual shows 5.0gr as a max charge, 815fps at 14,400 cup. Other powders listed have the same bullet at 964fps and 17,300cup. Any reason why 5.0 is a max charge with such a low pressure?