Mac2
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I just bought a new Charter Bulldog 2" and am going to reload for range practice. I have 2 reloading books, Sierra Second edition (1979) and a Speer #11 (1988). The conflict is using 2400 with a 240 gr JHP.
Speer states the max (I don't usually do max) is 11.5 giving 739 fps.
The Sierra data starts at 14.0 @ 900 fps up to it's max of 16.3 @ 1100 fps. They advise not to go under minimum loads, which are 20% in excess of Speer max load.
That's a BIG difference. Is the newer (Speer) using loads for older guns that can't stand the pressures?
I absolutely want to be safe, but I also want good performance from the Bulldog. Thanks for any input, Mac.
Speer states the max (I don't usually do max) is 11.5 giving 739 fps.
The Sierra data starts at 14.0 @ 900 fps up to it's max of 16.3 @ 1100 fps. They advise not to go under minimum loads, which are 20% in excess of Speer max load.
That's a BIG difference. Is the newer (Speer) using loads for older guns that can't stand the pressures?
I absolutely want to be safe, but I also want good performance from the Bulldog. Thanks for any input, Mac.