1075tech
.338 Win Mag
I have a few lbs of 231. Which, apparently, is the same as HP-38. I found different load data for that
Reloading adventures, my start
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gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
Hmmm. My Hornady manual has 4.1-4.7 Looking at the above I would start out in that range and see if you get reliable function. This is why it helps to have a chronograph as well.
ETA: 231 and HP-38 are definitely equivalent
ETA: 231 and HP-38 are definitely equivalent
Yeah I hate that I know I will have to get a chrono here soon
1075tech
.338 Win Mag
I have a magnetospeed I might be able to make work for this. I think there's an attachment for a rail
Xae289
.223 Rem
I'd go with the Hodgdon data and stay strictly within bounds at first. They're pretty conservative with maximums and starting loads. I've yet to get pressure signs on anything I've loaded strictly by the book by Hodgdon. Hornady and others have given me some loads that are a good deal higher and lower than Hodgdon's bounds. I still don't own a chronograph, so I mostly load for accuracy and I've been able to find accurate loads within Hodgdon's ranges. I always load a few rounds to load one-by-one to check my bore to see if it's burning dirty, clean, or leaving unburnt powder. I also check the brass for pressure signs. After I'm satisfied with safety, then I move on to shooting bench-rested groups to see what charge weights get best accuracy and hit closest to point of aim if the handgun has fixed sights.
Xae289
.223 Rem
Another thing that's been very useful to me is maintaining a log book. I always annotate the date, quantity, bullet, powder charge, case, case length, primer, and overall length. Since I got an auto powder thrower, I note whether I used that or hand-weighed each charge, and highest and lowest charge weights. For example on the last point, say I go for a charge of 12.00 grains – my heaviest charge was 12.04 grains and the lightest I was 11.98.
At the range, I jot notes on an index card or the ammo box. If everything is normal, I either don't enter anything in the log or note an especially accurate load as the new standard. If there's a problem like unburnt powder, a squib, pressure signs, or failure to cycle a slide, I detail it in my book.
At the range, I jot notes on an index card or the ammo box. If everything is normal, I either don't enter anything in the log or note an especially accurate load as the new standard. If there's a problem like unburnt powder, a squib, pressure signs, or failure to cycle a slide, I detail it in my book.
Well my dies and shell holder came in today
kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
Sweet!
If you can get a couple of pieces of lead shot, put one under each of the set screws on the lock rings. It will keep the set screws from digging into the threads on the dies.
Hey nice thanks for the heads up
1075tech
.338 Win Mag
I loaded up a few. A mix of Winchester and Remington cases using 115 gr Xtreme FMJ, 4.4 gr W231 @ 1.10 OAL. Hopefully get out soon and see what happens.
Well I did a thing.. guess I wont be setting up for just 9mm
Now currently have 9mm dies, 300 whisper/black out dies, and now 223 rem (also 5.56)
Now currently have 9mm dies, 300 whisper/black out dies, and now 223 rem (also 5.56)
Acer-m14
20×102mm Vulcan
its a addiction 
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
I think we told you that you don't just reload one caliber. But noooo. You didn't believe us.
kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
Did you load any yet?
I dont have a press or anything yet
Xae289
.223 Rem
Man, stop buying dies and buy a press. For what you spent on dies you don't have a press for, buy this and get a big, bench mounted press later: Lee Hand Press Kit | Cabela's
Acer-m14
20×102mm Vulcan
OUCH!!!! .. must be nice to be young .. feeling hand cramps already after making one round
The press is going to be very soon (just saw 223 rem dies in stock finally so figured don't miss out) just have one large purchase i need to make before I can get my press, its just taking some time
Xae289
.223 Rem
Haha, it keeps the hands strong for the range
WOWZA, that brings back memories. I can remember reloading for my 1st .308 rifle with one of those exact kits. It did really well, and turned out some really good rounds.
