Knowone
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I am preparing to begin reloading for the first time in ~35 Years. I have been reading through a number of posts here and really appreciate how you help each other out.
My first loads will be 38 Special target loads using Berry's 125 gr FP bullets. My understanding is that I need to limit myself to a moderate taper crimp to avoid damaging the plating. I have also read that some powders need either a strong crimp or full load to burn consistently. Considering the powders that I have available (Accurate #2, Alliant BE-6, Hodgdon CFE Pistol, and Ramshot True Blue), A#2 appears to be best suited for target loads. The Western powder load data shows a min 4.2gr A#2 with a Rainer 125gr HP and COL of 1.440". Starting with this load, can anyone give me advice on the COL for the Berry's 125gr FP? I know that it should be shorter than the HP, but not by how much. I will be shooting these out of a S&W Model 60 3" bbl.
My first loads will be 38 Special target loads using Berry's 125 gr FP bullets. My understanding is that I need to limit myself to a moderate taper crimp to avoid damaging the plating. I have also read that some powders need either a strong crimp or full load to burn consistently. Considering the powders that I have available (Accurate #2, Alliant BE-6, Hodgdon CFE Pistol, and Ramshot True Blue), A#2 appears to be best suited for target loads. The Western powder load data shows a min 4.2gr A#2 with a Rainer 125gr HP and COL of 1.440". Starting with this load, can anyone give me advice on the COL for the Berry's 125gr FP? I know that it should be shorter than the HP, but not by how much. I will be shooting these out of a S&W Model 60 3" bbl.