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When i researched this bullet for 9mm i did find data for win 231. Hornady treats the HAP bullet the same as the XTP for reloading purposes. The only difference between the two is the lack of serations in the hollowpoint on the HAP. If using win 231 start at 4.0 and max out at 4.5 grains The...

My reloading area is in the basement and i keep my powder and primers in the same area. in summer i have a dehumidifier plugged in connected to a floor drain. Plus i have a small fan that runs all the time aimed at the powder and primers stored in their original containers. The fan alone would...

I use only Starline brass. Have ordered in lots of 500 each time for over 4 years in 38 spl, 357 mag and 45 colt. No problems at all. Great brass.

WW231 is considered a ball powder, however the manufacturer (now Hodgdon) rolls the powder into flake form to allow for more consistent burning quality. Some powders have tiny holes to control the burning rates.

As a side note to my inquiry, i contacted the Starline people on this matter and was advised a case head seperation may happen on NEW unfired brass due to the fact that it is ultra clean. Starline advised to either 1) do not resize the case the first time through till powder residue builds up to...

I love reloading because i like to see the finished results of all the components come together. If the results were correct and assembled correctly then it makes shooting more enjoyable. Shooting factory rounds are not as much fun as seeing the results of your own effort from start to finish...

Thanks for all the advice, i am getting parinoid in my old age.

Tilos i have carbide dies. What brand of lube and how should it be applied to the cases.

I have been able to get WW231 in the northern Ohio area and have not found it hard to find. As everyone else has stated HP 38 is the same since Hodgen has been producing Winchester powder. Ron

Getting ready to load for the 45 Colt. I was reading the Lyman reloading data preceeding the load charts and they mentioned that the 45 Colt case head may seperate during reloading due to the small rim surface area. They cautioned on placing too much force on the case when reloading. Has...

Thanks for all the great info everyone. I have a Colt second generation SSA but next time i want to get double action. Tired of ejecting one case at a time and need something that is not as delicate as the Col SSA. Been leaning towards the Ruger as it appears to be bulletproof and if i ever want...

Thanks for responding Gryffdd and pageophile. I will be using it for target mostly, not to exceed 1200 fps. I know the Ruger is heaver but did not want to have to end up sending anything back to the factory for a tuneup after a few thousand rounds. Ron

Been thinking about either a Smith Model 25 (45 Colt) or a Ruger Super Redhawk in 454 Casull in which i will shoot 45 Colt. Which gun would be the best and last the longest? Both are in the same price range. I will be getting the longest barrel possible in each model. Thanks for any comments...

I have used the RCBS puller several times with no problems. I did learn to use a piece of hardwood (maple etc) and give the hammer a good rap to dislodge the bullet. Soft wood does not do as well. A good dense wood works great. Ron

Thank's MKL that's a great idea. I have only 150 rounds fired through the barrel of the Colt and have been wanting to shoot, but never had the reloading equipment for the 45 Colt cartridge untill recently. Thank's again for the tip.

Just starting to load 45 Colt and wondering how much crimp is needed. I will be using 200 Gr hard cast bullets, will start at 5.9 Gr of WW231, Starline brass, WW LP primers. I use the 4 die set from Lee Precision. The Colt SSA 2nd Generation 7.5 In barrel. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

I have a recent Frankford tumbler and it works great, no problems. I use Lyman walnut media and finish off with corncob media for extra shine. I usually put in 300 to 400 38 spl or 357 mag cases at a time.

Thanks to all this info really helps explain how things work and what to do and not do. Best regards to all.

Do i need to crimp when loading 22-250 in a 15" Thompson Contender Pistol? I will be target shooting only and accuracy is my main concern. Also should i full length resize each time or just the mouth sizing only. If mouth size only how long can i go before full length sizing. Thanks for any info.

Thanks for the info rcmodel. I did not realize the rifle data could be used in the 15" pistol Thanks again