I mostly shoot Cast Boolits.
I decided to load up some deer hunting loads with jacketed.
I was able to pick up some Hornady 35 Cal 200 gr FTX bullets. I figured the better BC of the FTX bullets would be a good choice.
I researched a good load and found 3-4 suggestions to use AA1680 powder. I then found a suggestion on the Bellem forum that
28.5 gr of AA1680 was the go to load with the 357 Maximum.
I picked up some AA1680 and weighed out some charges. That was when I realized that the case fill on this load was really high.
I went to Accurate Arms site and entered the data and printed out their load suggestion for the 357 Max with this powder and bullet.
They listed 27 Min to 30 gr Max load.
This doesn't come close to fitting into this case. I know some powders can be compacted, or use of a long drop tube must be used.
This does not appear to work in this case. I am using new brass, I have weighed the charges several times and re tare and check of the scale.
Has anybody else experienced this issue with AA1680?
Thanks in advance.
Paul in MS