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Old January 6, 2014, 09:10 PM   #1
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Lead Bullet Loading Data

I load a lot of different size lead bullets. I have a lot of trouble finding load data for these bullets. Is there a reloading manual that is better for lead bullets then other ones. Example of some of the bullets are 120 -122gr SWC for .38 special, 230 gr RNFT for .45 ACP and 185 gr SWC for .45 Long Colt.


I currently have the following manuals.

Lyman's 49th edition
Hodgdon Basic Reloading Manual 2013
Alliant Powder Reloading Guide 2013
Hornady handbook 8th Edition
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Old January 6, 2014, 09:14 PM   #2
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Lyman 4th Edition Cast Bullet Handbook.
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Old January 6, 2014, 09:38 PM   #3
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Lee's Modern Reloading, lots of cast bullet recipes

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Old January 6, 2014, 09:48 PM   #4
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Between Lyman's 49th, Lyman's cast, and the Lee 2nd edition you should be able to find what you are looking for.
Remember, for cast bullets you can use the data for the next higher weight as a reference point. For example, use 125 grain lead data for 120 grain lead bullets. Just don't go the other direction....
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Old January 7, 2014, 09:01 PM   #5
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Most bullets I load, I have done so without published data. The 148g DEWC is an excellent example - I have never ever seen any published data on this bullet design; yet, I load more of them than any other. And they're common - you can buy them everywhere - yet, no published data. Not that I've looked that hard because they were easy enough to common sense my way to good recipes.

You just have to use as reference points, similar bullets/weights (as mentioned above). Start low, and expect lots of trial and error.
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Old January 7, 2014, 09:36 PM   #6
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Lee's has good lead data, more diverse than my Lyman manual.

Also, don't hesitate to contact the powder manufacturer if they don't already have data published on their web site. I had a query earlier in the year regarding my Makarov and was blessed with a bevy of suggestions and load information.
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Old January 8, 2014, 03:52 PM   #7
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If you use Accurate powders their manuals are superb.
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If you use Accurate powders their manuals are superb.
So are the powders themselves. Meters great. Clean burning. Operates well over broad load ranges. Linear pressure curves. Low flash (for being untreated). Reasonably priced.
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