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04-02-2012, 05:06 PM
I finally got to the range today to try out my 220gr .41 Keith bullets from Montana Bullet Works, they're listed as 215gr but their closer to 220gr. I had 5 rounds each with 18.5gr and 19.0gr of 2400. The 18.5gr load was pretty stout to say the least, the 19.0gr load was more of a WHOA MOMMA:-o reaction. Recoil with that load is all I ever care to endure to be sure. Both loads were very accurate at 10yd considering my meager skill, the 19.0gr charge was a bit tighter but not much cases ejected with ease and there was no signs of excessive pressure. I plan on sticking with the 18.5gr load however as it and my 8.5gr Unique share the same point of impact. The 19.0gr load was about an inch or so below point of aim. that dern 19.0gr load peeled back a little skin from the base of my pinky ouch.
I also experimented by shooting some 215gr SWC bullets with 8.5gr of Unique with out LLA being applied. I had more leading than I expected so I'm going to continue lubing my commercial cast bullets with the stuff. I'll be shooting way more of these loads to be sure as oppossed to the ones mentioned above. I also have some 230gr Keith bullets on the way from Dry Creek can't wait to give them a whirl next:) I'm not planning on running those to full throtle however. I'm going to see how they like 8.0gr - 8.5gr of Unique.
I also experimented by shooting some 215gr SWC bullets with 8.5gr of Unique with out LLA being applied. I had more leading than I expected so I'm going to continue lubing my commercial cast bullets with the stuff. I'll be shooting way more of these loads to be sure as oppossed to the ones mentioned above. I also have some 230gr Keith bullets on the way from Dry Creek can't wait to give them a whirl next:) I'm not planning on running those to full throtle however. I'm going to see how they like 8.0gr - 8.5gr of Unique.