Hornady Blank Cartridge Die Set

BBarn · February 12, 2016, 11:56 AM

Anyone have reloading data for use with Hornady's Blank Cartridge Die Set? I emailed Hornady asking for loading data and they said:

We recommend that you contact someone like Hodgdon as they should have the data you need. We appreciate the inquiry.

Thank you

So I emailed Hodgdon and they said:

Sorry, we don't have information on loading blanks.

I'm interested in loading some blanks for noisemaking purposes, but don't want to purchase the die set without access to proven loading data.

T. O'Heir · February 12, 2016, 12:50 PM

Real blanks use special powders, not the stuff used in live ammo. This'll help though.
http://www.starlinebrass.com/article...ng-Blank-Ammo/

BBarn · February 12, 2016, 12:57 PM

Thank you for the link.

briandg · February 12, 2016, 06:15 PM

You could use fff black powder, I would suggest looking for a compAny that sells firework supplies.

F. Guffey · February 14, 2016, 11:06 AM

Quote:

I'm interested in loading some blanks for noisemaking purposes, but don't want to purchase the die set without access to proven loading data.

http://www.ch4d.com/

It would help if you listed the blanks you are interested in loading/making.

F. Guffey

BBarn · February 14, 2016, 03:21 PM

Was mostly interested in revolver cartridge blank data, 38 Spec. & up. It's interesting that neither die maker (Hornady & CH4D) offer any load data for their blank die products.

hartcreek · February 14, 2016, 03:28 PM

It isn't going to be that hard to reload blanks. If I wanted to reload blanks I would contact one of the local reenactment groups right here in town.

February 12, 2016, 11:56 AM	#1
BBarn Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2015 Posts: 887	Hornady Blank Cartridge Die Set Anyone have reloading data for use with Hornady's Blank Cartridge Die Set? I emailed Hornady asking for loading data and they said: We recommend that you contact someone like Hodgdon as they should have the data you need. We appreciate the inquiry. Thank you So I emailed Hodgdon and they said: Sorry, we don't have information on loading blanks. I'm interested in loading some blanks for noisemaking purposes, but don't want to purchase the die set without access to proven loading data.

February 12, 2016, 12:50 PM	#2
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Real blanks use special powders, not the stuff used in live ammo. This'll help though. http://www.starlinebrass.com/article...ng-Blank-Ammo/ __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

February 12, 2016, 12:57 PM	#3
BBarn Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2015 Posts: 887	Thank you for the link.

February 12, 2016, 06:15 PM	#4
briandg Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2010 Posts: 5,468	You could use fff black powder, I would suggest looking for a compAny that sells firework supplies.

February 14, 2016, 03:21 PM	#6
BBarn Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2015 Posts: 887	Was mostly interested in revolver cartridge blank data, 38 Spec. & up. It's interesting that neither die maker (Hornady & CH4D) offer any load data for their blank die products.

February 14, 2016, 03:28 PM	#7
hartcreek Junior member Join Date: April 22, 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 1,549	It isn't going to be that hard to reload blanks. If I wanted to reload blanks I would contact one of the local reenactment groups right here in town.