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I use mostly plain base and have no application where I am even trying to go faster than just a little over 2000 fps.

Some boolits intended for use with gas checks shoot fine without. Some on...

I found Powder coat a valuable tool and use it for all of my higher power cast bullet ammo.

I have been able to obtain zero leading loads with powder coat for full power 44 magnum, 357 Maximum,...

A mold sold as 0.358" may cast 0.002" over 0358".

For many 9mm guns, 0.358" is just right as a sized diameter.

Sizing even 0.360" down to 0.356" should be no problem.

Use in a 38 Sp...

Note that the max charges in my previous post seem a good bit less than expected if you take a look at Hodgdon data. Lets compare more "apples to apples" by using the same bullet and same powder.
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In response to a PM, here are some QL tables that show the differences expected based on two different COALs.



Cartridge : 6.5 x 55 Swedish
Bullet : .264, 140, Hornady SST...

It is a Quickload prediction. Predictions do not always match up well with actual published pressure test results.

However, if you have a chrono, and your loads match up with predicted...

This is not load data, but should give you some idea of what to expect if you are inclined to work up your own load.

I adjusted a RCBS 250 FN to weigh 255, and picked an AOL for a 0.625" seating...

When I started reloading, I gathered the free load data guides from the powder vendors.

My 1976 Winchester guide does have 630 data. Burn rate looks to be slower than HS-6

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Even with a soft lead nose, I am not sure what kind of expansion to expect from a 30 cal RN bullet at the applicable impact velocities. Taking a file to the round nose to make a meplat and using a...

I have shot a lot of Wc 680 (milsurp version of 1680) in the Max. When I tried more than say 105% fill, the effort required to compress the powder was just too high.

I am not sure if case...

The Lee 102 (mine drop at 108) was easy to get working in my 380. The round nose feeds good and shoots good but is not something I would recommend for any kind of defensive application.

I have a...

I have both original and easy open. I really do not note enough difference to matter.

If you want a 14", that 30-30 is one of the best choices to have. A big advantage of the 30-30 is the...

I like the idea of loading small stuff.

I tried 32 S&W (a.k.a. short) and found them just "too small" for running through a single stage style press.

I moved up to 32 ACP size and found it...

Your just looking at it wrong. My trips to the scrap yard have been to buy stuff, and what they give me for the stuff I take is just a "down payment".

I have been processing at least 15 gallons or so of range scrap per year for a while now.

I do go through a bit of work to make sure I get "as much as possible" of the lead from the scrap. I cut...

I have seen "very dirty" ball powder applications. One was Wc 844 (similar to H335) in some stuff where it was obviously much slower than optimum. That was obviously a bad choice and I moved on. ...

For a long time I was happy with 296. As my stash of 296 was running out, I got a jug of H110. This was also about the time I was changing over from J words to PC coated boolits. I had ignition...

My son & I both have the Dan Wesson 357 max revolvers. His is blue, mine is stainless. Both show a little top strap cutting after lots of ammo fired (IHMSA & "just shooting"). I have followed this...

As a warning, the concern about stuff during smelting is real.

Do not forget about the risk associated with dust while handling WW. WW gathered from tire shops is usually very dirty. Much of...

Selecting a desired pressure of say 17000 psi in Quickload (QL) should get you in the ballpark for a "mid range" 32 H&R.

QL does not have the 3118, but does have a 311441 that is set to 120 gr in...

The old 2004 Alliant booklet had 4.0 gr of Unique under a 98 LRN with COAL 1.32 for the 32 H&R Mag with pressure shown as 19000 psi.

Note that the COAL above is rather long but the lack of any...

FYI, for a 327 I would not expect any problems running a 0.314 through even a 0.308" barrel. I have a couple of stub tube contender rounds that do well with 0.314" stuff down a 0.308" barrel. ...

Quickload runs are not load data, but might help get you close. I will start with several boolits with the Lovex powder as availability is probably less of a concern.



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I left the QL settings at default. Given these are only predictions, not tested data, I tend to only show results up to the first one or two that the software flags as near max.

I checked & you...

Congrats on finding the "gumption" to move forward.

I would consider it if I wanted to invest in buying 32 H&R brass and if I did not have the SP-101 327.

For now, I will stay under QL...