Brandon Posted January 24, 2017 Report Posted January 24, 2017 So my 178 amax shot very well with 44 grains of varget. I'm now considering a new load to see how it does. I'm thinking a 168 grain amax with 44 grains of accur 2520 powder. Should yield around 2690 to 2700 fps. Anybody have any experience with that powder or combo?
98Z5V Posted January 25, 2017 Report Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) What are you using for load references? Also, this should be in the Reloading Section... Edited January 25, 2017 by 98Z5V
shepp Posted January 25, 2017 Report Posted January 25, 2017 1 hour ago, 98Z5V said: What are you using for load references? Also, this should be in the Reloading Section... Thought the same and I'll do so
Brandon Posted January 25, 2017 Author Report Posted January 25, 2017 My bad fellas. Still getting use to the forum.
Brandon Posted January 25, 2017 Author Report Posted January 25, 2017 1 hour ago, 98Z5V said: What are you using for load references? Also, this should be in the Reloading Section... This book
MikedaddyH Posted January 25, 2017 Report Posted January 25, 2017 There is a thread which you can download reloading manuals... There you go !
98Z5V Posted January 25, 2017 Report Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) Most of the time, it's better to cross-reference multiple sources. I use at least two different loading manuals when I start with a new cartridge. I used 4 different sources to come up with my 45-70 load. Edited January 25, 2017 by 98Z5V
MikedaddyH Posted January 25, 2017 Report Posted January 25, 2017 27 minutes ago, 98Z5V said: Most of the time, it's better to cross-reference multiple sources. I use at least two different loading manuals when I start with a new cartridge. I used 4 different sources to come up with my 45-70 load. It was more sources than that.
98Z5V Posted January 26, 2017 Report Posted January 26, 2017 ^^^ Valid point, with all the info you sent me on it.
Brandon Posted January 26, 2017 Author Report Posted January 26, 2017 I also downloaded the load data from accurate powder.
MikedaddyH Posted January 26, 2017 Report Posted January 26, 2017 24 minutes ago, Brandon said: I also downloaded the load data from accurate powder. Now get info from Hornady.
98Z5V Posted January 26, 2017 Report Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, MikedaddyH said: Now get info from Hornady. Shiit. Hornady just released the 10th Edition... I just found out... Edited January 26, 2017 by 98Z5V
MikedaddyH Posted January 27, 2017 Report Posted January 27, 2017 1 hour ago, 98Z5V said: Shiit. Hornady just released the 10th Edition... I just found out... I have their red book.
98Z5V Posted January 27, 2017 Report Posted January 27, 2017 3 hours ago, MikedaddyH said: I have their red book. ^^^ 9th Edition... I'll pick up the new one quick. They used to have their "new load data that's not in the current book" online. And I didn't save the .338 Fed info when I had the chance. With the new release, that info isn't on the website anymore... Have to buy the book now...
MikedaddyH Posted January 27, 2017 Report Posted January 27, 2017 11 hours ago, MikedaddyH said: I have their red book. 8th edition
MikedaddyH Posted January 27, 2017 Report Posted January 27, 2017 These are very good to have , new one every year. I get them at Sportsman's warehouse for $7.95
98Z5V Posted January 27, 2017 Report Posted January 27, 2017 ^^^ Yep. The 2017 magazine is out now. Hornady 9th Edition:
bubbas4570 Posted March 24, 2017 Report Posted March 24, 2017 On 01/27/2017 at 8:01 AM, 98Z5V said: ^^^ Yep. The 2017 magazine is out now. Hornady 9th Edition: Wow, and I rely on their 4th and 7th editions yet.....along with Lee, Hodgdon's, and a really old Speer #10.... Caveman, I tell you, caveman....
planeflyer21 Posted March 24, 2017 Report Posted March 24, 2017 7 minutes ago, bubbas4570 said: Wow, and I rely on their 4th and 7th editions yet.....along with Lee, Hodgdon's, and a really old Speer #10.... Caveman, I tell you, caveman.... Be careful with that. Not very often but often enough, the powder companies will reformulate a popular powder, invalidating previous data. They redid Bullseye a few years ago (less than a decade...I think).
survivalshop Posted March 24, 2017 Report Posted March 24, 2017 Blue Dot also changed a couple years ago , I'm still using the last of my Hercules Blue Dot .
planeflyer21 Posted March 24, 2017 Report Posted March 24, 2017 47 minutes ago, survivalshop said: Blue Dot also changed a couple years ago , I'm still using the last of my Hercules Blue Dot . Didn't they change that after a warning about using it in larger handgun magnums?
survivalshop Posted March 24, 2017 Report Posted March 24, 2017 8 hours ago, planeflyer21 said: Didn't they change that after a warning about using it in larger handgun magnums? I have been using it in 44 mag for ever & heavy loads in my 45 Colt Blackhawks . The new Blue dot had a warning not to load it to the same charge weights of the older Powder like I have . Not sure about any other warnings , it does make a stout load , Dropped many Deer with it & a 200 gr. Speer ,44 mag. Bullet .
bubbas4570 Posted March 27, 2017 Report Posted March 27, 2017 I kept the old Speer around as it had powders in it that my newer ones didn't. I knew there have been powder reformulations over the years, and normally I don't switch things out too fast.....I get plenty of warning .
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