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Doc Hoy · October 30, 2013, 06:00 AM

NER,

If you loaded FFg, you should be okay according to Hodgdon. It is the fast expansion rate of FFFg coupled with the 15% higher energy of 777 that creates a dangerous situation.

I am positive that I have fire rounds packed to the gills with FFFg 777 and the revolver and rifle withstood it. But I will pull these rounds apart and avoid doing it again.

Bill,

Yes. I made a slug from brass round stock. I whack the puller six or seven times and the bullet can be pulled with my fingers. Powder, case and bullet undamaged and no powder in the puller. The slug is for .44 magnums. I had 50 of those to take apart. I think it will be the right size for .45 LC too.

October 30, 2013, 06:00 AM	#24
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Northeast and Bill, NER, If you loaded FFg, you should be okay according to Hodgdon. It is the fast expansion rate of FFFg coupled with the 15% higher energy of 777 that creates a dangerous situation. I am positive that I have fire rounds packed to the gills with FFFg 777 and the revolver and rifle withstood it. But I will pull these rounds apart and avoid doing it again. Bill, Yes. I made a slug from brass round stock. I whack the puller six or seven times and the bullet can be pulled with my fingers. Powder, case and bullet undamaged and no powder in the puller. The slug is for .44 magnums. I had 50 of those to take apart. I think it will be the right size for .45 LC too. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.