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**Mal H** · September 19, 1999, 06:29 PM

Yes, I think 18 gr of 2400 will be a good starting point if you are looking for a light load. And it will give you around 200 fps additional velocity. You can work up to a max of 20 gr of 2400 with a 240 gr lead SWC. These should be good in your Trapper and the model 29, but I would think twice (or more) about trying them in the Dragoon. So, in other words, mark your box of reloads well so you don't use them accidently in the wrong gun. If your Dragoon is one of the Hammerli models, it is probably safe, but I don't know enough about the robustness of those revolvers to give you any advice on the ammo to use for them.

September 19, 1999, 06:29 PM	#4
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,955	Yes, I think 18 gr of 2400 will be a good starting point if you are looking for a light load. And it will give you around 200 fps additional velocity. You can work up to a max of 20 gr of 2400 with a 240 gr lead SWC. These should be good in your Trapper and the model 29, but I would think twice (or more) about trying them in the Dragoon. So, in other words, mark your box of reloads well so you don't use them accidently in the wrong gun. If your Dragoon is one of the Hammerli models, it is probably safe, but I don't know enough about the robustness of those revolvers to give you any advice on the ammo to use for them.