February 22, 2005, 08:06 PM | #1 |
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aa#2 load help
I'm trying to find a load for my s&w 19 using .38 spl brass, cci 500 primers, and 148 gr lswc. I have the manufacturers loading data but they only list 148 gr hbwc. I'm not looking for a max load but I do want to get it into +p levels.
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February 22, 2005, 09:14 PM | #2 |
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I would just use the load listed for a 158 gr SWC .38+P.
Ten grains lighter bullet won't make much difference. |
February 23, 2005, 01:40 AM | #3 |
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You are duly warned that this may be just me, but I am willing to use WW 231 data for AA 2 powder when I can't find AA 2 data. I won't go all the way to a max load with this method, but I'll split the difference between starting and max. The two powders are close enough in burning rate so this seems to work.
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February 23, 2005, 08:22 AM | #4 |
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thanks, I'll give it a try.
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February 23, 2005, 08:49 AM | #5 |
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Why aa#2
I have 5 powder measures, none on them will throw aa#2.
My two loads with Winchester 231 are: HBWC...3.0 grains [Any hotter and they will key-hole on you]. Bevel Base Wad-Cutter 4.0 grains...up aroound 900fps? |
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