.380 load data

[STEWMAN]

Any one reloading .380? I got some xtreme 100gr bullets and am gonna start reloading them. I have hp38 and bulls eye. I have read for the 100 gr bullets to set the oal to .980 anyone seat a little shorter?

[highpower790]

Oal will depend on your particular firearm.Any number from a book or any other source is just a reference.A few thou wont make a bit if difference.

[Joezamboni]

I seat shorter, but I did the proper push test on mine. I read a lot of people going to .950-.960". It sounds like you're reading max specified length which probably won't chamber properly with a FP round

[PatC415]

Any one reloading .380? I got some xtreme 100gr bullets and am gonna start reloading them. I have hp38 and bulls eye. I have read for the 100 gr bullets to set the oal to .980 anyone seat a little shorter?

3.2 HP38 @ .965 is what I use.

[hambam105]

I've reloaded more .380acp than anyone I know.

And the 1st order of business of having success in the process is to deep-six plated bullets for this caliber. Cast or a real FMJs are fine.

[2slo4u]

I've reloaded more .380acp than anyone I know.

And the 1st order of business of having success in the process is to deep-six plated bullets for this caliber. Cast or a real FMJs are fine.

Care to elaborate on your experience with plated bullets?
My Bersa runs great with xtreme 100gr FP's. 3gr HP-38 @ .950 oal.

[McGuiver]

Any one reloading .380? I got some xtreme 100gr bullets and am gonna start reloading them. I have hp38 and bulls eye. I have read for the 100 gr bullets to set the oal to .980 anyone seat a little shorter?

I don't load .380 rounds. I do use the 100 gr extreme ones in my 9mm. Makes for a fast speed ball. I just picked up 1k of these 95gr FMJ's...

https://www.americanreloading.com/en/380-pistol-projectiles/933-380-95gr-fmj-projectiles-500-ct.html

I should be able to push these a little faster then plated.

The closest thing I reload to .380 (9x17) is my 9mm Makarov (9x18). It also uses 90 to 100 gr Bullets. They are a different dia. (.365" dia).

What powders are you going to load those extreme rounds with? I have shot almost 5k of those in the last 2 years.






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[STEWMAN]

3.2 HP38 @ .965 is what I use.

Thanks used this recipe works great. Versy soft shooting compared to the factory new brand perfecta.

[hambam105]

Yeah, plated bullets bite. Just ask Joezamboni in post #3 and his push test.

With plated bullets you will never get the crimp you need no matter what kind of die you use or how you adjust that die.

With an longer bullet or wider bullet you will get more friction, but a 'fer-chit' inconsistent crimp. When you shoot pistols at 50 yard targets and score each round you will notice. Heck, even a 10 yards an accurate shooter will see the groups open up.

It is really too bad because the bullet companies that make plated bullets have always made decent to excellent cast bullets. It must be in the consumer demand & profit margin.

No one believes me about plated bullets despite the push test. At what pistol accuracy matches & events do the competitors who reload use plated bullets?

[anyracoon]

3.0 gr Titegroup, OAL .96 with Extreme 100.
Have loaded 1500 or so this last year.

[robert101]

Post 2 is what I do as well. Use your barrel to test the OAL and plunk test your rounds. It will save you much time. I use a RCBS die and tension is very good with plated bullets. I typically use Rainier Bullets. Maybe the diameter is a little larger than others.

[Joezamboni]

I'll also throw in that personally I feel the extremes are kinda "meh" while the Berry's hollow base RN have been more accurate for me.

They're also currently $70 per 1k @ Cabelas and you can use 20% off Giftcards and 10% off AJ for $49 per 1k

[PatC415]

Thanks used this recipe works great. Versy soft shooting compared to the factory new brand perfecta.

Glad I could help. Easy on the hands, easy on the gun.

[hambam105]

Have loaded 1500 or so this last year.

And how do they cycle thru 4 or 5 different .380acp pistols?

Maybe the diameter is a little larger than others.

What reloading manual uses the word, 'Maybe', when describing the correct bullet diameter for .380acp?

Are not the 'maybe' bullets the same bullets with erasers on the bullet tip?