LightningMan
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Hello all, I'm wanting a little help with getting some more exact load data so I can use one powder for my reloads on my Dillon 550B press. First, a little background and reason for doing so. In the past 4 years I've been using a RCBS rock-chucker for loading my .45 acp, 9mm luger, & .40 S&W, which I would probably still be doing if it weren't for the dissappearance of .22 LR ammo. I would usually maybe shoot 100-200 rds. of one of these calibers a week, plus a brick of .22 rounds. While it didn't take too long to reload the center-fire rounds with the rock-chucker, but due to the shortage of .22 LR ammo, I've been shooting a lot more center fire ammo. So I've decided to include the above calibers to be loaded on my Dillon press, which up till now have only been loading .38 specials for my Cowboy action ammo. I've got what I need to reload for these calibers ( 9mm, 40 S&W .45acp ) but would like to get data for all using one kind of powder, and that powder is Winchester 231, as I have a lot of it, besides it meters well in my Dillon better than Unique or Bullseye. Ok cut to the chase, I use SNS cast bullets for all three, 200 gr. SWC for .45s, 180 gr. FP for .40 S&W and 125 gr. RN for 9mm. I have a general idea about how much powder to charge them with, but would like actual data from those with experence who have used SNS cast bullets & Win 231 powder, instead of book data that doesn't have the exact bullet or the OAL needed for them. Thanks for any help in advance, LM.