Wadcutter load

[Ben]

A 148 gr wadcutter is a 148 gr wadcutter. The shape doesn't make much difference. They all take up the same volume.

Two 148 gr. wadcutters, one is a solid base, the other hollow base..........those take different powder charges.

[R.M.]

Two 148 gr. wadcutters, one is a solid base, the other hollow base..........those take different powder charges.

Not really. The solid base can handle hotter charges, but don't necessarily need them.

[burntpowder]

I have loaded 2.7 B.E. and 140 gr wad cutter for many years (45). That load has always grouped excellent in many different revolvers. I think that would be a starting point.

[got_lead?]

Here is what 2.7 does for my gun. I worked up this load and found it t