Reloading 380 ???

[Dframe]

380 isn't difficult to load at all, but does require a bit more attention to detail. Most guns can be a little finicky about COL and slower powders generally don't work well. But I love loading for it. For plinking, I've loaded thousands of cast bullets over either Bullseye, HP-38, or 231. I don't see any reason why titegroup shouldn't work well, though I haven't tried it.

 

[Blue68f100]

I never have liked reloading small volume case like the 380. I do not like using Unique since the dispenser accuracy (±0.2gr in my dispenser) is normally greater than the load range. Weighting every load is what I have to do if I use a large flake powder like Unique. Ball powders worked just fine. I also found that faster burn powder worked better in this caliber. I had to load to mid range or greater to get my gun to run right.

 

[Vodoun da Vinci]

I have not reloaded any .380 but I will be as soon as I get the dies. I do reload .32 and 9mm and the .380 won't be much different. I use Unique and it is excellent for .32 and 9mm but have to weigh each charge as it's the best way for me to get consistent charges.

Unique does not meter well. It is awesome for the calibers I have loaded.

VooDoo

 

[Rodahayes51]

I just finished loading 100 HDY 90gr XTP with Universal 3.6 gr. and OAL of 0.965. This combo has worked well for me in my S & W Bodyguard. Muzzle velocity of 1000-1050 and well behaved recoil.