Bama Drifter
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So I'm wondering your thoughts on loading up the ole "Dum Dum" cartridge. For those under 30, it means setting a LRN or SWC into the case upside down so you have the flat bullet base sticking out. Historically, this idea originated at the Dum Dum Arsenal outside of Calcutta in British East India.
Thus far I have had moderate success flipping the .429" 240gr RNFPs for my Ruger SBH. I keep my charges moderate at 8.6gr of Unique. No spitting lead at the forcing cone nor other issues. Gotta love the FAT holes in the target, too. Just finished loading up a sample batch for my Detective Spl using MBC Match .38 SWC bullets with 4.1gr Unique seated to 1.48" OAL. The .38 SWC having a bevel base makes me think it will shoot like greased lightning. OK... whaddaya think fellas? Anyone done it before? Nuts? Thanks in advance.
Thus far I have had moderate success flipping the .429" 240gr RNFPs for my Ruger SBH. I keep my charges moderate at 8.6gr of Unique. No spitting lead at the forcing cone nor other issues. Gotta love the FAT holes in the target, too. Just finished loading up a sample batch for my Detective Spl using MBC Match .38 SWC bullets with 4.1gr Unique seated to 1.48" OAL. The .38 SWC having a bevel base makes me think it will shoot like greased lightning. OK... whaddaya think fellas? Anyone done it before? Nuts? Thanks in advance.