It finally happened

Grizz12 · May 18, 2013, 09:34 AM

Finally my powder is being shipped and I can start reloading again after 10 years of not being able to reload...

The powder I am getting is True Blue and will be loading cast bullets for 9mm, .45acp, .454causll and .357mag. I have never used TB and ended up buying it because that is the only powder I could find at the time. I downloaded the Ramshot manual but thought I would ask you guys for some input.

The guns I am loading for are
Glock 17 - 9mm
Glock 30 - .45acp
Ruger blackhawk (old 3 screw) in .357mag
Ruger SRH 454 casull

I am loading for plinking, accuracy and relaxing. If I use them in competition it will be against my GF to see who buys dinner, LOL

Do any of you guys have pet loads I can start with to get me on the paper?

Silver00LT · May 18, 2013, 09:41 AM

What are the specs on the 9mm bullets you're using?

Also congrats on the purchase.

My most recent load shot of 9MM was W231 at 4.6grains. 115grain projectile and a Federal #100 primer. I was shooting cans at ease. Was on target, but still fine tuning it a little.

Grizz12 · May 18, 2013, 09:48 AM

9mm will be loading 125gr LFP

Silver00LT · May 18, 2013, 09:56 AM

I've just been reloading RN projectiles in 9MM.

LFP I am not certain which projectile I look under....if you go with the lead projectile then it looks like 4.2 minimum load with a max of 5.0.

I've never reloaded LFP which is why I am not 100% sure. I am waiting for someone who has to chime in so I can learn as well.

Lost Sheep · May 18, 2013, 11:42 AM

Post text deleted; I mis-read True Blue as Trail Boss (abbreviation the same, "TB") Oops.

Good luck. Enjoy your dinner.

Lost Sheep

mikld · May 18, 2013, 12:03 PM

OOPS!

m&p45acp10+1 · May 18, 2013, 12:04 PM

Lostsheep the OP will be using ram shot True Blue hence the TB.

mikld · May 18, 2013, 12:04 PM

Hmmm, I thought Grizz12 asked about True Blue?

I have been using True Blue in my Magnum pistols for quite a while. Lots of shooting .44 Magnum with 240-250 gr. cast bullets and so far all is good. Meters great. No problems with .357 Magnum loading and get some pretty accurate loads with 160 gr. Lachmiller SWC and mid to upper True Blue loads. While I don't have much to compare it to it seems a lot like AA 9 or WC820.

I have just started using it in my .45 ACP, but not enough shooting to decide yet. So far using Precision 200 gr SWC (black bullets) for my 1911.

Silver00LT · May 18, 2013, 12:34 PM

He did ask about True Blue. lol

I'm still looking which projectile he needs to be under for LFP data numbers.

May 18, 2013, 09:41 AM	#2
Silver00LT Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 286	What are the specs on the 9mm bullets you're using? Also congrats on the purchase. My most recent load shot of 9MM was W231 at 4.6grains. 115grain projectile and a Federal #100 primer. I was shooting cans at ease. Was on target, but still fine tuning it a little. __________________ My YouTube MOLON LABE Training pays off...so keep active with your firearm. It could save your life one day.

May 18, 2013, 09:56 AM	#4
Silver00LT Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 286	I've just been reloading RN projectiles in 9MM. LFP I am not certain which projectile I look under....if you go with the lead projectile then it looks like 4.2 minimum load with a max of 5.0. I've never reloaded LFP which is why I am not 100% sure. I am waiting for someone who has to chime in so I can learn as well. __________________ My YouTube MOLON LABE Training pays off...so keep active with your firearm. It could save your life one day.

May 18, 2013, 11:42 AM	#5
Lost Sheep Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2009 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 3,341	Post text deleted; I mis-read True Blue as Trail Boss (abbreviation the same, "TB") Oops. Good luck. Enjoy your dinner. Lost Sheep Last edited by Lost Sheep; May 18, 2013 at 12:59 PM. Reason: I mis-read True Blue as Trail Boss (abbreviation the same, "TB")

May 18, 2013, 12:03 PM	#6
mikld Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2009 Location: Southern Oregon! Posts: 2,891	OOPS! __________________ My Anchor is holding fast! I've learned how to stand on my own two knees...

May 18, 2013, 12:04 PM	#7
m&p45acp10+1 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,930	Lostsheep the OP will be using ram shot True Blue hence the TB. __________________ No matter how many times you do it and nothing happens it only takes something going wrong one time to kill you.

May 18, 2013, 09:34 AM	#1
Grizz12 Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2012 Posts: 527	It finally happened Finally my powder is being shipped and I can start reloading again after 10 years of not being able to reload... The powder I am getting is True Blue and will be loading cast bullets for 9mm, .45acp, .454causll and .357mag. I have never used TB and ended up buying it because that is the only powder I could find at the time. I downloaded the Ramshot manual but thought I would ask you guys for some input. The guns I am loading for are Glock 17 - 9mm Glock 30 - .45acp Ruger blackhawk (old 3 screw) in .357mag Ruger SRH 454 casull I am loading for plinking, accuracy and relaxing. If I use them in competition it will be against my GF to see who buys dinner, LOL Do any of you guys have pet loads I can start with to get me on the paper?

May 18, 2013, 09:48 AM	#3
Grizz12 Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2012 Posts: 527	9mm will be loading 125gr LFP

May 18, 2013, 12:34 PM	#9
Silver00LT Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 286	He did ask about True Blue. lol I'm still looking which projectile he needs to be under for LFP data numbers. __________________ My YouTube MOLON LABE Training pays off...so keep active with your firearm. It could save your life one day.

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