Fireforming, better
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Category: FireArms, et cetera
Forum Name: Metallic Cartridge Handloading and Bullet Casting
Forum Description: Discuss reloading, bullet casting etc. here. We take no responsibility for the safety or validity of the loads mentioned in this forum. Start low and work up to what is safe in YOUR firearm!
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Topic: Fireforming, better
Posted By: d4570
Subject: Fireforming, better
Date Posted: 07 June 2024 at 15:49
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Fireforming/testing loads. Sierra Gamekings 160 gr about 2650 fps. There probably more then the Granddaughter will ever shoot but there forming loads and they where very cheep. The very first fireforming loads we used 140's TTSX and during forming and after we get .5" or less. The last forming we used a different powder and the 160's. the groups looked more like a poor shotgun pattern sometimes not even on the paper. This time with a different powder but shot MUCH better. there was two different charges of powder but both were .452" group. There more then a gr different, which should would you pick? there ia over 100 fps difference.   ------------- Remember: Four boxes keep us free ,the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, AND the cartridge box |
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Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 08 June 2024 at 06:36
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Well I load for accuracy, and pick a load that groups well. Both being the same I'd go with the slower load, somewhat longer barrel life. Lately, barrel life isn't that important. For Annie the lighter bullet would also be my choice. ------------- “ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.” |
Posted By: d4570
Date Posted: 08 June 2024 at 11:09
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Posted By: Irish Bird Dog
Date Posted: 11 June 2024 at 22:36
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good advice to keep RECOIL as lite as possible for they shoulder. ------------- Irish Bird Dog NRA Life/Endowment 2nd Amendment Supporter |
Posted By: lizard
Date Posted: 11 June 2024 at 23:20
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IBD---You had a good reminder. I just made a donation as you suggested. Easy to do, quick, with no problems. Pay Pal worked well for me. ------------- Trigger Control is knowing when not to pull it. |