The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - What difference does .1 or .2-.3 gr make?

FrankenMauser · August 17, 2011, 02:26 AM

With most powders in .25 Auto or .32 Auto, 0.1 grains can be the difference between a safe load, and a blown primer. An extra 0.3 grains can result in a ruptured case. With some powders in .380 Auto, 0.1-0.2 gr can be the difference between a safe load, and a blown primer. An extra 0.3-0.5 grains can make for a very bad day.

In most other cases... It's just a matter of accuracy.

August 17, 2011, 02:26 AM	#6
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	With most powders in .25 Auto or .32 Auto, 0.1 grains can be the difference between a safe load, and a blown primer. An extra 0.3 grains can result in a ruptured case. With some powders in .380 Auto, 0.1-0.2 gr can be the difference between a safe load, and a blown primer. An extra 0.3-0.5 grains can make for a very bad day. In most other cases... It's just a matter of accuracy. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.