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Posted: 1/7/2013 12:10:54 PM EST
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check out the tacked threads above this one, tons of info in there
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Posted: 1/7/2013 12:19:27 PM EST
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Read the tacked threads, like the Read First thread, or this thread will be locked.
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Posted: 1/7/2013 12:27:03 PM EST
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i did read through them,
unless i was looking in the wrong place there were none with starting load and max load i will read through again thanks |
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Posted: 1/7/2013 1:01:01 PM EST
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i did read through them, unless i was looking in the wrong place there were none with starting load and max load i will read through again thanks Besides tacked threads did you attemt google search? Or goto hogdon, alliant ,or powder comp in wich your using 99% has data. A very basic rule is never trust unpublished data. A responsible loader has a ever growing library of manuals buy the brand in wich you are using buy as many as you can find. For me and many others your library of manuals and data is your most important tool. This is technical forum not a place to get spoon fed data or very basic info not trying be jurk as we all.have done it at one time or other. These question get asked day in day out. The mods spent great deal time developing and maintaining tacked threads read them all refer them first good luck safe shoot'n scout out 
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Posted: 1/7/2013 1:13:21 PM EST
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i did read through them, unless i was looking in the wrong place there were none with starting load and max load i will read through again thanks check their website http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp 55 GR. BAR TSX FB Hodgdon H335 .224" 2.180" 21.3 2920 48,900 PSI 22.7 3063 53,000 PSI 55 GR. SFIRE Hodgdon H335 .224" 2.220" 21.4 2969 47,000 PSI 22.8 3099 51,800 PSI 55 GR. SPR SP Hodgdon H335 .224" 2.200" 23.0 3018 40,800 CUP 25.3 3203 49,300 CUP |
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Posted: 1/7/2013 1:15:55 PM EST
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As others have said, it's on Hodgdon's site and you should have a book too. But here I'll throw ya a bone, from my Hornady manual
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Posted: 1/7/2013 1:52:08 PM EST
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to all
i understand that i can get the data from hogdon's site i looked on the site and could not find the load with a hornady fmjbt or another brand fmjbt, i did see the loads with the other bullets as posted, i however are not comfortable (have more to learn) using data from a different bullet than whati i have to load can someone direct me to info , tech artical or something about that , in other words if i have a hornady full metal jacket 55 grain bullet , and use data from a say, speer 55 grain spitzer am i safe with the starting load thanks , not trying to be a pain in the a** , just trying to learn safely |
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Posted: 1/7/2013 2:00:21 PM EST
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to all i understand that i can get the data from hogdon's site i looked on the site and could not find the load with a hornady fmjbt or another brand fmjbt, i did see the loads with the other bullets as posted, i however are not comfortable (have more to learn) using data from a different bullet than whati i have to load can someone direct me to info , tech artical or something about that , in other words if i have a hornady full metal jacket 55 grain bullet , and use data from a say, speer 55 grain spitzer am i safe with the starting load thanks , not trying to be a pain in the a** , just trying to learn safely look at the picture posted above your post. The powder measurement is the same for all those bullets, the only difference is the seating depth. The bullet on the bottom right is the info you need. It is for BT FMJ W/C, Boat Tail, Full Metal Jacket, With Cannular. ETA: also, keep in mind, the seating depth given is the minimum. It can be longer, so long as it still feeds from you magazine, and chambers in your weapon without contacting the rifling in the barrel. |
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Posted: 1/7/2013 2:08:44 PM EST
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Quoted: to all i understand that i can get the data from hogdon's site i looked on the site and could not find the load with a hornady fmjbt or another brand fmjbt, i did see the loads with the other bullets as posted, i however are not comfortable (have more to learn) using data from a different bullet than whati i have to load can someone direct me to info , tech artical or something about that , in other words if i have a hornady full metal jacket 55 grain bullet , and use data from a say, speer 55 grain spitzer am i safe with the starting load thanks , not trying to be a pain in the a** , just trying to learn safely Look at my post above, that's directly out of my Hornady load book. In order to learn, you should ensure you have 1 or 2 different load books and read them. They'll tell you how the different bullets compare also. Also look for a book called the ABC's of reloading. I'm fairly new to reloading also but start there and you'll see what's what. From what I know, follow the load data for the SPR SP and you should be good to go for a FMJ. |
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Posted: 1/7/2013 2:22:31 PM EST
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thank you for the reply's
i do have the abc's of reloading and can not find anywhere or in any other book where it talks about using load data from (like ) bullets and how to do safely, i have the lyman manual which only shows a 55 grain jacketed spt using a start load of 24.3 grains ,max load of 27.0 coal of 2.260, definatly hotter charge than hornady ,except the seating depth is longer and will get the hornady manual soon |
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Posted: 1/7/2013 2:49:05 PM EST
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thank you for the reply's i do have the abc's of reloading and can not find anywhere or in any other book where it talks about using load data from (like ) bullets and how to do safely, i have the lyman manual which only shows a 55 grain jacketed spt using a start load of 24.3 grains ,max load of 27.0 coal of 2.260, definatly hotter charge than hornady ,except the seating depth is longer and will get the hornady manual soon LOOK AT THE 7th POST DOWN FROM THE TOP. 
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Posted: 1/7/2013 5:34:43 PM EST
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Quoted: You didn't mention reading any of the tacked threads in your first post.thank you for the reply's i do have the abc's of reloading and can not find anywhere or in any other book where it talks about using load data from (like ) bullets and how to do safely, i have the lyman manual which only shows a 55 grain jacketed spt using a start load of 24.3 grains ,max load of 27.0 coal of 2.260, definatly hotter charge than hornady ,except the seating depth is longer and will get the hornady manual soon The Attention Read This tacked thread tells you to mention you have done some reading before you post. Which is why I was suspicious in my first post. So here is the secret to using load data; "start load" Lowest charge shown is the "start load", called that because it's where you start. Makes sense if you think about it. At the "start load" you can switch like but different brands of components. Cases, primers, bullets. So you find data for your cartridge with the bullet weight and powder you have. No swapping powders ever. Then you take your components load the "start load" and work up watching for pressure signs. Do not exceed the listed max load. So you can go to Hodgdon's data and use any 55 gr bullet load for the 55 gr FMJ. IF you use the "start load". Lyman 49 is a great manual. Their data is good. Now put your new knowledge to use.
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Posted: 1/7/2013 6:03:55 PM EST
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buy a couple RELOADING MANUALS , they have what you want in there
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Posted: 1/8/2013 2:39:39 PM EST
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dryflash 3
i understand your suspicion thank you for your clarification on the starting load, i understand now and feel more comfortable with it thanks again |
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Posted: 1/8/2013 6:12:36 PM EST
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Quoted: dryflash 3 i understand your suspicion thank you for your clarification on the starting load, i understand now and feel more comfortable with it thanks again |
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