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bignz · February 18, 2009, 12:14 AM

I am about to start loading 380ACP and the reloading data for this load seems like a mess. I use data from the Lyman and Lee manuals. Someone please explain this to me:

Lyman 95g FMJ W231 Start Grain 2.1 Max Grain 2.9 OAL .900
Lee 95g FMJ W231 Start Grain 3.2 Max Gran 3.2 OAL . 975

1) The two ranges of powder don't even overlap.
2) Who ever heard of a start grain and a max grain that were identical?
3) How am I supposed to even guess how long this thing should be?

I could pick other powders they list that are even crazier.

Thanks in advance for any help with this.

February 18, 2009, 12:14 AM	#1
bignz Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2009 Location: North Texas Posts: 196	380 ACP Loads I am about to start loading 380ACP and the reloading data for this load seems like a mess. I use data from the Lyman and Lee manuals. Someone please explain this to me: Lyman 95g FMJ W231 Start Grain 2.1 Max Grain 2.9 OAL .900 Lee 95g FMJ W231 Start Grain 3.2 Max Gran 3.2 OAL . 975 1) The two ranges of powder don't even overlap. 2) Who ever heard of a start grain and a max grain that were identical? 3) How am I supposed to even guess how long this thing should be? I could pick other powders they list that are even crazier. Thanks in advance for any help with this.