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renaissance7697 · August 8, 2001, 02:46 PM

I try to use Hard Cast Lead (for economy)
I go for "Light Target Loads"
Use is Recreational Target and Plinking.

Goal is:
1) reliable function in Autos
9mm Sig 228
45acp in Kimber full size 1911
38spl in S&W 52-2
and NOW >> .40 S&W in a Browning High Power
2) Reasonable Accuracy
3) Light Recoil
4) Low leading (easy cleaning)

I am partial to Hodgdon Powders >> Especially Clays Cays

I do not seem to be able to find much published data for "generic" Hard cast lead bullets.

I have heard that you can safely use FMJ and XTP data (for the same weight bullet) in good quality Hard Cast Lead.

Is this the group'sexperience ?

What can you recommend!

August 8, 2001, 02:46 PM	#1
renaissance7697 Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2001 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 203	Using FMJ Formulae for Hard Cast Lead I try to use Hard Cast Lead (for economy) I go for "Light Target Loads" Use is Recreational Target and Plinking. Goal is: 1) reliable function in Autos 9mm Sig 228 45acp in Kimber full size 1911 38spl in S&W 52-2 and NOW >> .40 S&W in a Browning High Power 2) Reasonable Accuracy 3) Light Recoil 4) Low leading (easy cleaning) I am partial to Hodgdon Powders >> Especially Clays Cays I do not seem to be able to find much published data for "generic" Hard cast lead bullets. I have heard that you can safely use FMJ and XTP data (for the same weight bullet) in good quality Hard Cast Lead. Is this the group'sexperience ? What can you recommend! __________________ An Armed Society, Is a Polite Society.