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kmw1954 · May 16, 2018, 09:49 AM

Thanks folks.
The load I started with was not the same I was using 5.2gr powder over a 200gr plated bullet while his is 5.0gr powder over a 230gr cast lead SWC. The barrel on his witness is 3.6" while the barrel on mine is 4.5" and I don't recall ever seeing a muzzle flash from his even when at the same range.

Currently loading with AA#5 and not seeing the muzzle flash with that powder but it is using about 3.2gr more powder per load.

May 16, 2018, 09:49 AM	#8
kmw1954 Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2016 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 1,524	Thanks folks. The load I started with was not the same I was using 5.2gr powder over a 200gr plated bullet while his is 5.0gr powder over a 230gr cast lead SWC. The barrel on his witness is 3.6" while the barrel on mine is 4.5" and I don't recall ever seeing a muzzle flash from his even when at the same range. Currently loading with AA#5 and not seeing the muzzle flash with that powder but it is using about 3.2gr more powder per load.