Compressing powder reloading book

Powders can have a name, like varget or bullseye, or they can have numbers, like 4064, 231 or n150. I loaded an accurate mold 125yg my boolits drop right around 127. When reloading, a common situation that arises will be a load that fills the cartridge case to the extent that when the bullet is seated, it actually comes in contact with the powder charge and may actually compact the charge to an extent. Five best reloading books every ammunition reloader needs. I may be able to put enough powder in my case to cause a real catastrophic event. Nosler faq why are there compressed loads more than 100%. Introduction to bpcr loading by chuck raithel 4 a drop tube can be made as simple or elaborate as youd like or they can also be purchased complete. A spherical powder, bl c2 began as a military powder used in the 7. This is the same spherical propellant used in hornadys innovative and awardwinning, highperformance factory ammunition. Leverevolution hodgdon powder company and hornady have teamed together to answer the reloading question. Generally best path is to go to manufacturers sites.

Smokelesspowder loading for handguns requires a much more rapidburning type than loading for rifle use, as the short barrel must burn all the powder if satisfactory results are to be achieved. Carbon fouling similar to wc 842 this is not cfe 223 free shipping and no hazmat fee expect 57 business days for powder orders to be processed and shipped out work up all loads using wc 842 minus 10% minimum load customer assumes all liability for care and use of this hazardous material na. In practice, enter your reloading data with the specific caliber to be reloaded. Smokeless powder loading for handguns requires a much more rapidburning type than loading for rifle use, as the short barrel must burn all the powder if satisfactory results are to be achieved. The book itself takes the reader a step beyond the mere loading of black powder cartridges as it focuses on accuracy and the target range. Alliant powders new e3 represents the next generation of reloading powder technology, and offers the clay target shooter what heshe needs to maintain the winning edge. The problem with compressing any load is that you might find that the bullet will push back out due to the compressed powder pushing on the base of the bullet over time and the cartridge overall length will then vary. Slow burn rates and small cases tend to compressed loads. I quickly found out that it takes a certain amount of umph on the pressarm, and before i got it all the way down, the case split it was a remington 4570 about 34 above the rim. Ideally it should be a room dedicated to the hobby. Book cpbbpc casting premium bullets for the black powder cartridge rifle by paul matthews.

Smokeless powder is intended to function by burning, so it must be protected against accidental exposure to flame, sparks or high. This load only required a light compression after being dumped down a drop tube. A reloading place n a good reloading space should be free of distractions, well lit, dry and warm enough to be comfortable. Can i buy the powder used in hornady leverevolution factory ammunition. As i see it, the problem with compressed loads is the difference between the capacity of your cases and the actual bulk density of the powder being used. The amount of powder filling a case does not compute to a dangerous load. Ive yet to determine the consequences of compressed powder loads. As always, stay within quality load data parameters and experiment carefully. Black powder cartridge loading manual i specifically want loading data for various black powder calibers, and not a bunch of how to. Powder needs to be stored in original containers only, when not in use. When i develope a load, say using 4350 in my 7x57, i keep the powder level at the base of the neck of the cartridge.

Also, pair your bullet choice to the task at hand, whether it be varmint or biggame hunting, target shooting or longrange shooting. Normally a pistol or rifle shellcase is considered full, or 100% loading density, when the powder charge sits at the base of the bullet when the bullet is fully seated. Just understand that all powder can not be compresses in all caliberscartridges. Aug 09, 2017 match your rifles twist rate to the appropriate bullet weight. Unfortunately arcomps manufacture data set is pretty light. We are all fully familiar with just what a useful cartridge the. Mar 22, 2020 i am reloading hammer bullets for the first time and when i install the bullet in my brass it goes deep into the powder. A good personal selection of reloading data logs, manuals, and books can answer all of your reloading questions. Choosing the right gunpowder reloading part 2 gunsamerica. May 02, 20 the most intimidating piece of reloading your own ammunition is the choice of a gunpowder. My load component selection, therefore, calls for 100% load density and an appropriate powder to match. This is a discussion on compressed loads within the reloading forums, part of the firearm forum category. Never salvage powder from old cartridges and do not attempt to blend salvaged powder with new powder or attempt to blend two types of powder to make a custom blend.

I am reloading hammer bullets for the first time and when i install the bullet in my brass it goes deep into the powder. This 12 ga powder possesses a perfect balance of the qualities desired by competitive shooters. The most intimidating piece of reloading your own ammunition is the choice of a gunpowder. Bullets for black powder cartridges lyman bullets are crisp castings of hard lead, sized, lubricated, ready for loading.

We offer books from all of the major bullet manufacturers as well as references for revolver, rifle and shotgun loads. Bullets for black powder cartridges track of the wolf. The hodgdon reloading data center rdc lists 21 different powder types that can be used in the. Ar15 1911 remington 870 ammunition reloading gunsmithing tools. Whanging a ball on top of a powder charge certainly compresses the powder, but it also obturates the ball, expanding it into the rifling. Matthews makes the point that black powder rifles and cartridges are way more accurate than expected and normally more accurate than the person who shoots them, so one should not have modest expectations. Heavier bullets wont stabilize in barrels with slow twist rates. They want us to be afraid, to hate, so we will rally behind them. If you like speed with your steel shot, this is the manual for you. I have only loaded with lead bullets to this point and have never put a bullet that deep into the powder.

This book expands on previous work with more tips on compressing powder charge, improving ignition and combustion and case annealing. Compressing ball powder, such as w760 accurate reloading. The grains are ball shaped for most rifle powders and flattened ball shapes for most pistol powders. Most of my powders i use arent really that well represented in most books. To be the bestrun business in america, and the most successful, most respected business in our industry, for the benefit of our customers. Im certain that your manuals probably touch on that somewhere. If you are new to reloading, i would encourage you to familiarize yourself with basic technique and wait until you get accuracy fever, before purchasing this volume. This video shows three ways you can use to compress black powder and how to make a drop. You may not be able to put that much powder in your case with the components you have. Ive only been reloading rifle rounds for about 6 months, but have reloaded pistol rounds for a few years. Snover and postell bullets have a tapered round nose, for long range single shot rifles. Midsouth offers a good selection of reference books for reloading nearly any type of ammunition. The first warning i ever saw about compressing ball powders was in the winchester load book.

Compressing black powder allows for more powder in the case, as well as improved combustion and accuracy. T hats because compressing powder too much can cause dangerous overpressure situations. When it was first introduced to the handloader, benchrest shooters and other target shooters made it an instant success. Related entries what is load density and how is it possible to have more than 100% load density i. I have had many callers remark that they did not feel this was correct or that it. If you are new to reloading its just best to avoid this at first. Annual reloading manual is a softcover magazinestyle reloading book that is updated yearly and contains a few articles on reloading as well as over 5,000 loads covering. That is what i consider the maximum for my loads, although i usually will try to find a slightly fasterburning powder. Contains over 25 loads with velocities greater than 1537 fps. I specifically want loading data for various black powder calibers, and not a bunch of how to. It is possible with some powders and cartridges to increase the powder charge slightly above this point, such that when the bullet is seated it actually compresses the powder charge slightly. Personally i quit using imr 4064 quite a while ago, just about any other commonly recommended powder will work better. Never substitute any smokeless powder for black powder or any black powder substitute.

This updated 9th edition of the handloaders favorite reference book is ideal for both novice and more experienced handloaders. With the pletora of powders we have available now, one can usually find another powder that does as well wo compressing. Perhaps the most important decision in reloading is which powder to choose. All of those powders will produce about the same velocity as 42. A press exerts quite a lot of force on the bench, which must be stable enough not to break or bounce as it is used.

Compressed loads when reloading, a common situation that arises will be a load that fills the cartridge case to the extent that when the bullet is seated, it actually comes in contact with the powder charge and may actually compact the charge to an extent. This will reduce the likelihood of inadvertently using the incorrect powder in a specific load or accidentally mixing powders together. Reloading supplies air guns ammunition archery black powder supplies. Hodgdon powder, imr powder and winchester powder expressly disclaim any and all warranties with respect to any and all products sold or distributed by. Hodgdon notes in its reloading data if the subject charge is a compressed load. And if they dont have a real enemy, theyll invent one in. Everything really starts with our vision, which is. The flattening of the balls is the last step in controlling the burn rate of the powder. Never mix any two powders regardless of type, brand, or source. Its nothing more than a piece of brass tubing or an aluminum arrow shaft about 38ths diameter, 2430 long, that is used to settle your powder in the case prior to compressing. I recently began reloading black powder 45 70 cartriges for my pedersoli creedmore matchking. If you are experienced with the process of basic reloading, this book will take you into new territory. I also saw that some people push the loads almost 1. Designed for competition shooters, clay dot is functionally and technically identical to competitive shotshell powders but at a reduced price.

Lt32 arcomp re16 imr4166 cfe223 even 8208 and varget are too newfangled for some books. Table of contentsheat treatment of the compressed materialquartztube furnacegranannular electric furnaceelectrical resistance furnace resistance of chargeforgingtemperature measurement the mold used in producing the raw briquet is shown in fig. I would also be interested in any old books or info. Author matthews brings the black powder cartridge shooter valuable information on the basics, including cartridge care, lubes and moulds, powder charges, and developing and testing loads. Some black powder perform better when compressed, we do not recommend compressing your black powder more than. Sigpic sigpic in order to rally people, governments need enemies. I then used a picktool to remove the powder, pure hll, as it was a complete solid mass. Bl c2 works extremely well in the 204 ruger, 223 remington, 17 remington, 22 ppc and many more. Extruded powders give you a wide birth when compressing. Powder left in the reloaders powder measure hoppers for extended periods, overnight or several days, should be avoided. Reloading historical educational firearms table of contents chapter 1 a few basics 2 lubrication and lubricants 3 the grease cookie 4 bullets and bullet moulds. Mildly compressed loads using stick powder are seldom a problem.

Reloading powder smokeless powder is available in a wide variety of types, each designed for specific uses. If the amount of powder in the load you are experimenting results in a very full casing, you might need to reduce the powder charge or change powder types entirely. Schmittzer bullets have a pointed spitzer nose, for least. In addition, rifle cartridges can be loaded to a pressure of about 30,000 pounds in this caliber, whereas the same load in a revolver would be more or. Can anyone recommend a reloading manual for black powder cartridges i can buy. If the lot of powder being used is on the light end of the bulk density spectrum for that powder, then what the book or quickload says is a 103% load could actually be a 105108% load by volume.

Black powder is the most obvious and slightly irrelevant, but many slow powders burn erratically if there is much free air space in the case. If you are going to compress your black powder more than. Fwiw,compressing some ball powders is like compressing a liquid. I will avoid using the term gunpowder, as the purists out there will point out that this term should be reserved for what is usually referred to as black powder, the original gunpowder. In setting this up, it immediately became apparent that i had to be careful and separate compressing just the powder versus the powder and patched ball combination. More howtos the black powder cartridge rifle shooter by. Compressing a powder charge is just that, there is no way to do it better or more safely with ball powders. Richard lee says in his book that he saw some interesting things when it came to compressing powder. If a load recipe that is published in a manual or on a powder manufacturers website shows as being compressed, it is usually no more than 103% of capacity. Like all nosler load data, compressed loads are a wellbalanced combination of powder burn rate, cartridge case capacity and safe pressures deemed by saami. Lyman cowboy action bullets are flat point round nose, for lever action rifles, and revolvers.

This consists of two halves of hardened tool steel, held together by strong bolts. Makers like imr, hodgdon, nobel sport, alliant powder and accurate powder produce powders suitable for any type of reloading. A reloading manual will list what type of powder should be used in any given load. And since you gave no data on powder, charge weight, brass, etc. Protect yourself by seeking out certified reloading instruction courses and studying books that describe safe reloading techniques in detail. Stick or flake powders will benefit from a drop tube. Match your rifles twist rate to the appropriate bullet weight. When you first start loading it may seem odd to feel that cruuunch of a bullet in a compressed load, but it isnt dangerous when using the correct components.

Utilizing one powder also means you can purchase larger quantities of a single type of powder, which has economic advantages. When using smokeless powders, use only the exact type and quantity described at. This americanmade powder meters the same through reloading press powder bushings and functions with the exact same powder charge weights to achieve equal velocities and pressures. All these powders are appropriate in the listed loads.