Bigbluebuckeye
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I picked up some Gold Dots for a good price and thought I would try them out. When looking at my manuals, I am seeing some numbers that don't make sense to me.
From Lyman's 49th 185 JHP
W231 4.4-6.1 OAL 1.175
HP38 3.5-5.8 same OAL (I always thought these powders were interchangable)
From Speer 185 GDHP
W231 6.6-7.4 OAL 1.20
Is the GDHP THAT much different from a standard HP that you would have that big of a difference in the powder charge?
I am basically just looking for a good load for these bullets. I would rather stay in standard pressure ranges. I am open to any powder suggestions. I have HP38, W231, and WSF, but could use an excuse to but new stuff to play with.
Thanks,
Matt
From Lyman's 49th 185 JHP
W231 4.4-6.1 OAL 1.175
HP38 3.5-5.8 same OAL (I always thought these powders were interchangable)
From Speer 185 GDHP
W231 6.6-7.4 OAL 1.20
Is the GDHP THAT much different from a standard HP that you would have that big of a difference in the powder charge?
I am basically just looking for a good load for these bullets. I would rather stay in standard pressure ranges. I am open to any powder suggestions. I have HP38, W231, and WSF, but could use an excuse to but new stuff to play with.
Thanks,
Matt