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Old October 3, 2012, 07:00 AM   #1
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Lyman 49th

Hi all, I am looking in my new book. The Lyman 49th, and looking for load data for what I want to try next..

Currently at a Berry's RN 115 grain but want to switch to 124 grain I believe, but want to get a load data before purchasing materials...

My question is why does the Lyman manual only give data for mostly HP???

Why not give load data for FMJ or LRN?
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Old October 3, 2012, 07:18 AM   #2
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My question is why does the Lyman manual only give data for mostly HP???
Might try contacting Lyman about that.
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Old October 3, 2012, 07:20 AM   #3
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Well I mean there is a load data for 95 grain FMJ but I would never go that low of a grain..

Then 147 TMJ but I would like a 124 grain FMJ or TMJ load.

I guess I can just base my 115 grain loads off of the Jacketed HP loads and just work my way up?
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Old October 3, 2012, 08:15 AM   #4
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The data in the manual isn't a recipe to be followed. It's a starting point.

You don't need the same bullet or the same OAL.

All that's needed is an understanding of how to make adjustments to the data based on your differences.
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