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**Mike Irwin** · February 27, 2005, 05:05 PM

The 5.1 grains is the max shown in the Alliant Manual, as well.

http://recipes.alliantpowder.com/rg....20%28target%29

That is, however, for a lead semi-wadcutter target load, so it is going to be light.

The load for the 200 grain jacketed hollow point goes from 5.0 to 7.1 grains of Unique, so you can start GRADUALLY stepping the load up.

Lead loads generally generate less pressure than jacketed loads due to the hardness of the copper jacket vs. soft lead, but you still have to be careful in what you're doing.

February 27, 2005, 05:05 PM	#13
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	The 5.1 grains is the max shown in the Alliant Manual, as well. http://recipes.alliantpowder.com/rg....20%28target%29 That is, however, for a lead semi-wadcutter target load, so it is going to be light. The load for the 200 grain jacketed hollow point goes from 5.0 to 7.1 grains of Unique, so you can start GRADUALLY stepping the load up. Lead loads generally generate less pressure than jacketed loads due to the hardness of the copper jacket vs. soft lead, but you still have to be careful in what you're doing. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.