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So I ordered my ordered my missouri bullets 200gr Lead RNFP. From what I have read, since it is a lighter bullet than my 230 grain Lead RN, I should be able to use the same 4.0 gr of Titegroup and get a slightly higher velocity with the same OAL. I looked on the Hogden Load data and could not find any on 200 grain Lead Round nose flat point. Am I correct about the 4.0 grains of Titgroup should work fine with the 200gr rnfp bullet? I am plinking and would prefer a milder round than a super cannon round.
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Last edited by stand125; 03-08-2011, 9:10 PM.CALGUNS DICTIONARY "FLIER": when a shooter wants to turn a 1 inch group to a half inch group because he flinched. -
You can use the data for the 200 grn Lead SWC. 4.0 grains would be too light.
200 GR. CAST LSWC
Titegroup
Starting load = 4.8
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You would probably get less velocity......
As a Rule of Thumb, it is generally considered always safe to go to a LIGHTER bullet with the same charge (give same OAL), as pressures will be reduced. However the reverse (going to a heavier bullet with the same charge) is NOT considered safe.Last edited by buffybuster; 03-08-2011, 9:49 PM.Luck favors the prepared.
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So I recieved my 200 grain lead round nose flat point bullets. They are very nice looking. I loaded 5 rounds, but I am thinking that I should seat them to match a Hollow point and not seat them to the same COL as a 200 GR. CAST LSWC 1.225". If I use the LSWC data from HODGDON, they are seated very shallow in the case. I guess since there is so much more Round nose bullet seated in the case, I am concerned that the RNFP will not be seated firmly enough for semi auto loading. The crimp line is really high if I seat the RNFP to the 1.225". What do you all think.CALGUNS DICTIONARY "FLIER": when a shooter wants to turn a 1 inch group to a half inch group because he flinched.Comment
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Sear height
My Lee book calls out 1.225" for 200gr lead over 4.8gr of Titegroup as a start load.
I was always taught that as long as you were using less than max loads, you could seat a little deeper without too much pressure worries. The problem with this approach is you are now the load developer and on your own.
If I wanted to seat lower I would approach the whole process like I was working up a load from scratch, starting extremely conservative charge wise and working up slowly looking for signs of pressure. If you start too light, it will fail to cycle, no big deal. If you start with too much pressure, it might damage something.When asked what qualities he most valued in his generals, Napoleon said, "give me lucky ones."Comment
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