Have finally gotten all components and equipment setup for this.
Have the four die set from Lee. They are breech lock and I believe adjusted to proper positions.
I have checked numerous manuals and on line info for load data. Have settled on a starting load with the RMR 95gr FMJ bullet over 2.9gr of HP38. Light taper crimp via the Factory Crimp Die.
Have now built 8 dummy rounds (no primer or powder) at OAL of 0.975. Max is 0.984. And my factory loads (Am. Eagle and Blazer 95gr FMJ) both measure exactly or slightly less than the dummies. My dummies all pass the case gauge and plunk test in my Bersa Thunder barrel. They likewise fit the magazine and cycle properly with manual slide racking.
So, am I ready to proceed with reloading live rounds and testing at my range? Or if not, what more to do?
Have the four die set from Lee. They are breech lock and I believe adjusted to proper positions.
I have checked numerous manuals and on line info for load data. Have settled on a starting load with the RMR 95gr FMJ bullet over 2.9gr of HP38. Light taper crimp via the Factory Crimp Die.
Have now built 8 dummy rounds (no primer or powder) at OAL of 0.975. Max is 0.984. And my factory loads (Am. Eagle and Blazer 95gr FMJ) both measure exactly or slightly less than the dummies. My dummies all pass the case gauge and plunk test in my Bersa Thunder barrel. They likewise fit the magazine and cycle properly with manual slide racking.
So, am I ready to proceed with reloading live rounds and testing at my range? Or if not, what more to do?