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rnovi · June 20, 2006, 10:30 AM

Could one reasonably be expected to obtain the performance above via reloading?

Yes. 13 gr. of 2400 and a 180gr SSK hardcast was all I needed. I get just over 1300 fps out of it with no pressure signs in my GP100.

As always, please please please work up any heavy loads slowly and safely. Every gun has it's own preference points and what works in my gun may not be safe at all in yours.

June 20, 2006, 10:30 AM	#17
rnovi Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2005 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 401	Could one reasonably be expected to obtain the performance above via reloading? Yes. 13 gr. of 2400 and a 180gr SSK hardcast was all I needed. I get just over 1300 fps out of it with no pressure signs in my GP100. As always, please please please work up any heavy loads slowly and safely. Every gun has it's own preference points and what works in my gun may not be safe at all in yours. __________________ Robert N. "Remember, Eagles may soar but Weasels don't get sucked into jet engines!"