Recent content by GooseGestapo

That’s a great powder and has been unavailable for some time. Note that it’s roughly IMR 4320 to 4350 speed. It’ll peak on pressure rather quickly. However, with H414 data reduced it’ll likely give excellent results with the jacketed bullets.

Be sure to post over on the castboolits.com site. If you’re not a member, join and post. You’ll be a big hit and very welcomed new member! Keep up the good work.

My .300 is a .300RUM so is a different animal. My “Economy” load isn’t exactly a “plinking” load. In 2006, I bought 16lbs of WC-860 pull-down from .50BMG loads for $80.00. (About what a single pound of Reloader25 sells for now !!!) It’s analogous to the old H870 surplus powder and works splendid...

FWIW, the Underwood ammo uses the Hornady XTP bullet. It’s what I use in my .380. Mostly the Hornady “American Gunner” as it’s the cheapest… I practice with the XTP loaded over 3.8gr of #231/HP38. Either get 900fps from my S&W Bodyguard or 980fps from my Beretta M81. I haven’t really found...

The OP asked about Acc#2 and ZIP with 200 and 255gr bullets. With the 200gr, try 6.0 gr of Zip or 7.0gr of #2. With the 255gr. Start with 5.0of Zip or 6.0gr of #2.

No, aluminum alloy.

I too have a 625 MtGun in .45Colt. Weight is an optimum balance of weight to recoil, and wearability . I acquired it about 12yrs ago to carry while hunting in bear country (Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, possibly Alaska.). I’ve actually carried it in the lower 48, but haven’t been back to AK. I most...

The Hodgdon listed pressures are accurate and correct. But don’t let the recommended maximum fool you. Because of the burning characteristics, an increase in powder charges can give a reduction in velocities and wild fluctuations in pressures. I worked up to a maximum of 17.8gr of Lil’Gun in...

I’m in the club of too expensive. I just three weeks ago picked up a S&W Model 15 in similar condition for $405 off of GB. Total after taxes, shipping, and transfer was under $500. It’s a SHOOTER! Haven’t had it out but twice, but on second trip, I shot a “clean” 12rds in 20sec at 15yds. 158gr...

Not likely! I have a .32 12shot and .380 8shot (+1 on both of course) Police surp. I enjoy shooting them, but in the grand scheme, they’re range toys..

Why a .32H&Rmag? This is one reason why…. And besides, it uses less lead, less powder. But, with the load that shot that group, it has more power and shoots flatter than a .38spl. (100gr Hornady XTP, Starline case, Federal #100 primer, published max load of Hodgdon’s Lil’Gun @25yds). Runs just a...

What? You’ve never owned a WATCH ? A chronometer is a time piece… A chronograph is used for measuring the speed (velocity) of a projectile… But I “ think” we know what you meant.

From what I’ve read, Win231 manufacture requires some compounds not liked by the EPA. Environmental protection regulations make the manufacture more difficult and expensive. Win244 is manufactured by newer more environmentally friendly processes that make it cheaper to manufacture. But the...

I do! All 6 of them! Just 15yrs ago I was down to a single .338/06. Now, it’s back to 6. My original is an Interarms (Zastava) MkX “Classic”. I rebarreled it to .338/06 in ‘04. In ‘22, I had the original barrel replaced. I’ve also acquired 2 M1 Garands. (One I inherited from my older brother...

My younger brother who lives in LasVegas, only loads for one center fire, that being a .45Colt cylinder for his Pietta cap and ball revolver. He bought Win 244 because it was the only suitable powder he could find at the time, and it was cheaper. He’s quite pleased with the results. I cast him...