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MADISON · March 12, 2005, 10:24 AM

If you are going to load lead SWC, HBWC or BBWC here are 2 loads to try:
SWC and BBWC...148 to 150 grain 4.0 grains of Win 231
HBWC 148 to 150 grain 3.0 grainss of Win 231 Any more powder and they will KEY-HOLE on you.

March 12, 2005, 10:24 AM	#11
MADISON Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2000 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 2,678	Plinking 2 inch barrel loads? If you are going to load lead SWC, HBWC or BBWC here are 2 loads to try: SWC and BBWC...148 to 150 grain 4.0 grains of Win 231 HBWC 148 to 150 grain 3.0 grainss of Win 231 Any more powder and they will KEY-HOLE on you.