I can't remember the formula However according to My copy of Lee's "Modern Reloading" Your starting load should be 4.6 gr volume in cc is .43 the numbers on the disk are in cc.
Max load is 5.1 gr I would NOT just set it and use it without checking it with a scale. I'll admit usually you will find that the throw will be light and you will need to go up a hole or two.
If your powder smells good and doesn't look rusty it should be good. your primers should also be good.
VMD for W231 is .09310
multiply the charge in grains by the VMD and you have the cc for that charge.
Assuming your loading for a 1911 style pistol remove the barrel and use it for a gauge to get the proper COAL.
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You can down load the instructions for your Autodisk at:
http://www.leeprecision.com/cgi-data...uct/AD2302.pdf
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Help reloading data, been 15 years
Hello all,
As the title says its been 15 years since reloading and I am now getting back into it. I have the Lee Progressive press and I cant find all my documentation.
I am using 231 powder.
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I have a few questions:
1) Can someone tell me what the formula is to convert the decimal to grains for the auto disks, and for general knowledge what does the decimal notations mean again on the disks.
2) I also cannot find any load data for the Speer .45acp 230GR TMJ. Also, if I remember correctly the length measurements should be the same for any type of bullet I would use.
3) Would it be ok to still use my old primers and powder. They have been stored safely and been in a stable environment for all those years. I would hate to throw away a pound of powder and a 1000 primers. But will for the sake of safety if need be.
4) Has anything changed over the years that I should now be aware of.
TIA
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