This is a new round for me to reload and I'm having some issues.
I'm trying to work up a load using IMR 800 to propel a 200 grain lead round nose flat point with CCI #300 primer (standard large pistol).
I'm seeing lots of unburned powder. Is this primarily a problem with the powder or may a different primer solve my problem? If a new primer will help, what has worked for you?
Hodgdon published data for this powder with this projectile seems very tame. 840 FPS start and 972 FPS max for 44 SPL with modest pressure seems strangely light. Then When I look at 44 magnum load (also Hodgdon data), it suggests max load below 44 spl @ 813 fps.
Am I missing something obvious here?
I'm trying to work up a load using IMR 800 to propel a 200 grain lead round nose flat point with CCI #300 primer (standard large pistol).
I'm seeing lots of unburned powder. Is this primarily a problem with the powder or may a different primer solve my problem? If a new primer will help, what has worked for you?
Hodgdon published data for this powder with this projectile seems very tame. 840 FPS start and 972 FPS max for 44 SPL with modest pressure seems strangely light. Then When I look at 44 magnum load (also Hodgdon data), it suggests max load below 44 spl @ 813 fps.
Am I missing something obvious here?