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madcratebuilder · April 19, 2012, 08:04 AM

The Colt spec for the 61 Navy was 15-20grs with 18grs recommended. The originals and 2nd gens call for a .378 RB, but .380 are fine. .375's if you still shave a lead ring.

I like a 20-24 gr load in my .36's, and 16-18gr if it has a brass frame.

April 19, 2012, 08:04 AM	#7
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	The Colt spec for the 61 Navy was 15-20grs with 18grs recommended. The originals and 2nd gens call for a .378 RB, but .380 are fine. .375's if you still shave a lead ring. I like a 20-24 gr load in my .36's, and 16-18gr if it has a brass frame.