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Thread: Load recomended for .380

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    Boolit Master stubert's Avatar
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    Load recomended for .380

    I'm shooting the Lee 100 gr. rn in a Walther PPK/s .380. I have w-231, bullseye, and unique. I am looking for a plinking load that will cycle reliably. Hopefully with w-231, ( that what I have the most of) any recomendations would be appreciated. Thanks folks, Stubert

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    Hey,
    I have been running 3.0gr of 231 with 95gr lead rn in my P232. Very accurate and works the gun well.
    Marc

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    I've had good luck with the Lee 356-102-1R over Unique 3.0 gr. in a PPK, Bersa, LCP and Colt Mustang. Accurate and reliable in all. Mine weigh 103 gr. and I size to .358 with White Label 2500+ lube.

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    3gr must be it.
    I use 3gr Bullseye. Works great in 8 different 380's here with 103gr RF sized 358.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marcduper View Post
    Hey,
    I have been running 3.0gr of 231 with 95gr lead rn in my P232. Very accurate and works the gun well.
    Marc
    +1
    I use this exact load with my 356-100 TC RD boolits. Works in 4 of my 5 380's--haven't had a chance to try the 5th one out yet, sigh. So many guns, so little time.
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    ive been using the lee .356 102 with 3.2 gr hp38 out of my lcp for plinkers .I don't often shoot that gun though unless I have a spotter with me to pick up brass as I shoot . if not im lucky to find half of it .

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    Boolit Master stubert's Avatar
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    Thanks for the replys, looks like 3.0 gr. 231 to start,

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    OTOH, I use 4.0 gr. Unique under Berrys 100gr. plated. Should work equally well for your 100gr. LRN.

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