I Bought A 2nd Powder
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frjeff
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It is 3.3gr (just edited).
Which is the starting load of Acc #2 in the 380ACP under a 95gr RMR FMJ bullet.
Soonerpesek
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Don't you have to start at the minimum to work up said load......???
I thought that's what work-up meant..................................
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frjeff
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Yes, I may work up. But start load is 3.3gr. Max is 3.7gf.
So, I am starting with minimum load.
I May later work upward toward the max.
I may just be dandy happy with the starting load of 3.3gr.
rfwobbly
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Correct. I would have rather seen you load 10 @ 3.2, another 10 @ 3.4 and yet another 10 @ 3.6gr. All with the same bullet, primer and OAL. (I'm of the personal opinion that nothing good happens at Max Load, so skip 3.7gr) I would have done it this way because what if 3.2gr won't load the next round from the mag ? Then you have to manually feed 49 more, or take them home and disassemble ~45 cartridges.
When you disassemble that many rounds with a kinetic hammer/ bullet puller, you'll end up looking like this....
Just trying to save you from this embarrassment.
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Soonerpesek
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@frjeff
My work-up comment wasn't directed at you, it was questioning why someone would say we have "forgotten" how to work-up a load.
Some like to jump in with assertive comments (especially to a new(er) loader) where not needed...................................just sayin'.............
For what it's worth, I think you are on the right track to safely crafting your handloads.............
armoredman
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Been using AA#2 for some time in 9mm and 38 Special - works great. I love easy metering powders.
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