paranoid new reloader

[Walkalong]

Since he was loading under .38 specs, what's the max .357 load with AA #5? Is it possible he's still safe, regardless of a doublecharge since it's coming out of a .357 as he stated.

Huh? Scary thought. Is 9.6 Grs of AA #5 safe with 158's in .357 brass in a .357 revolver? Yea, according to Speer #13, but that is a scary line of thought there Thingster. It may not be in .38 brass even in a .357, and if it found its way into a light weight .38, well...

A 38 special round is a 38 special round is a 38 special round.

Yep.

I use Trail Boss and 5744 because both 90% fill the case of my 454 Casull brass

I have tried 5744 in .357 Mag and it is hard to get enough in the case to get a complete burn, but it can be done. I tried mag primers, but the standard ones were more accurate. I bet it works well in .454 Casull. It definitely gives 100% load density.

 

[goon]

Better to check powder charges as you go.
1. Set your powder measure to throw the correct charge.
2. Pull a charged casing every five or so rounds and check it to make sure the charge is accurate.
3. After you finish a "batch" or charged casings, pick up the loading block and look in all the casings. You should be able to easily pick out a double charge or anything foreign in the casing. One time I found a ladybug in one of mine.
4. Check the charge again when you pick up the charged casing just before you seat the bullet.

This gives you several chances to catch a mistake and correct it before things get dangerous. Even if you miss or forget check, you'll still have two or three safeties to save your butt.

 

[1SOW]

Charge the powder in one case, then double charge another case.
Look at them and see if its OBVIOUS when you double charge.

Look at the case and powder in the press after you charge it, hopefully it'll be obvious.

I load 9mm in a turret press and had the same worries. In 9mm it stands out like a sore thumb. Hopefully it will do the same with .38 special.

Just remember to look at all of them.

 

[Shrinkmd]

I haven't gotten loading yet, but here is my thought:

How about you drop powder, and then immediately seat the bullet? The only way you could get a double charge (or empty) is if your powder measure was off for some reason, or if you clicked the handle twice or something odd. How much slower would this be than doing the whole loading block at a time?

I will discover soon enough, once my primers and powder come in...

 

[moooose102]

i tried weighing all of my cartridges once. i thought they would all weigh the same. but the sad truth is that unless you sort every single component and load the by weight, it won't work. it is good to be paranoid. do not ever loose that. it will keep you safe. as for double charging, the best thing you can do is look in every case (while they are still in the loading block, or other level surface) before you seat the bullet. use a flashlite. if there is a double charge, you will see it. it will be noticeable. as for your loaded rounds, in a quiet area, put each one close to your ear and shake it, if it sound different, AT ALL, i would suspect something was wrong. not very scientific, but without tearing them all down, it is probably about the only thing to do.