Hey all,
Just recently got into reloading. Only loaded about 200 bullets thus far through a single stage '72 RCBS JR2.
I noticed when I went to the range last time that the reloads were shooting particularly smoky. I had my brother shoot a few while I taped it so that you could get an idea.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NCAelMx8cI
The load I was using was:
Roger's Better Bullets 158gr LSWC
3.0gr Clays Universal
Federal Small Pistol Primer
Gun is a 6" ported SW 686.
I searched to see why loads might be smoky and I saw it could be too fast/slow, lube left on the case, wax on the case/bullet etc. I put a tiny bit of lube on every 10th case during sizing. Is that too much? I don't have a chrono so I'm not quite sure how fast the bullet is moving.
If anyone has any ideas on why they might be so smoky, lay it on me! Any kind of advice or criticism welcome!
Just recently got into reloading. Only loaded about 200 bullets thus far through a single stage '72 RCBS JR2.
I noticed when I went to the range last time that the reloads were shooting particularly smoky. I had my brother shoot a few while I taped it so that you could get an idea.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NCAelMx8cI
The load I was using was:
Roger's Better Bullets 158gr LSWC
3.0gr Clays Universal
Federal Small Pistol Primer
Gun is a 6" ported SW 686.
I searched to see why loads might be smoky and I saw it could be too fast/slow, lube left on the case, wax on the case/bullet etc. I put a tiny bit of lube on every 10th case during sizing. Is that too much? I don't have a chrono so I'm not quite sure how fast the bullet is moving.
If anyone has any ideas on why they might be so smoky, lay it on me! Any kind of advice or criticism welcome!