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Thread: What powder for PC boolits

  1. #21
    Boolit Master
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    I've loaded PC'd projectiles in 9mm, .357 Mag., .45 ACP, .45 Colt (TC/Ruger only), and 8x57 mm Mauser. I've used propellants with burning rates as fast as Bullseye/Red Dot(auto pistols), through Unique/Herco, to Alliant 2400/IMR 4227(revolvers) to Reloder7/IMR-4198 (Rifle). I have never discerned that any propellant used had a positive or negative effect on results with PC'd bullets.
    I HAVE had certain propellants turn in better accuracy or more uniform velocities, but I surmise that this is more a function of loading density or other factors. I would expect similar trends with cast lead or j-word projectiles.
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  2. #22
    Boolit Bub
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    Just got my sample pack of black, clear and yellow green from smoke.

  3. #23
    Boolit Buddy
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    Quote Originally Posted by cwlongshot View Post
    But only to 100 or so degrees.

    CW
    Which may explain why I don't have an issue in my Jacksonville, FL garage: ambient temperature is often 100F or better. My bullets are preheated already.

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    I have been using enamel spray paint more and more spray it on then bake the bullets it works as well as powder coating and can be handled on way to oven .
    When I think back on all the **** I learned in high school it's a wonder I can think at all ! And then my lack of education hasn't hurt me none I can read the writing on the wall.

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    Smokes powder #1
    I keep my powder in the shop refrigerator, only take it out to coat boolits.

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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check