Reloading advice

J.Hamb

J.Hamb

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So I'm doing my absolute best try and get match grade ammunition for the first time. Ive reloading a plethora of target ammo nothing super fine tuned or high quality. Ive ran into an issue. From right to left is 1. (Lead tip) factory 180gr cor-lok 2.(red tip) Hornady 178gr ELD-X I reloaded with 41gr of accurate 2468 here where the issue starts 3-5 (green tips) are 150gr nosler BT with 46gr of H4895 I read both my manuals multiple times to make sure I was reading it properly. All rounds are 2.81 overall length. But with 46 grs im seeing the neck angle change. And all the way to the left was my very first attempt at this new 150gr nos BT. Should I drop a grain of powder and leave it at 2.81 overall length? Im measured and remeasured over and over again as well as looked at the manual 15-100000 times. Am I paranoid or does the neck angle look off now? Almost bulging?
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J.Hamb said:
So I'm doing my absolute best try and get match grade ammunition for the first time. Ive reloading a plethora of target ammo nothing super fine tuned or high quality. Ive ran into an issue. From right to left is 1. (Lead tip) factory 180gr cor-lok 2.(red tip) Hornady 178gr ELD-X I reloaded with 41gr of accurate 2468 here where the issue starts 3-5 (green tips) are 150gr nosler BT with 46gr of H4895 I read both my manuals multiple times to make sure I was reading it properly. All rounds are 2.81 overall length. But with 46 grs im seeing the neck angle change. And all the way to the left was my very first attempt at this new 150gr nos BT. Should I drop a grain of powder and leave it at 2.81 overall length? Im measured and remeasured over and over again as well as looked at the manual 15-100000 times. Am I paranoid or does the neck angle look off now? Almost bulging?
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I will save my comments for when you swing by and see me. Absorb as much as you can before then. Enjoy!
 
I have Hodgdon's load data with the 150 BT H4895 startig 43.5gr- max 45.5gr here's a screen shot.
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J.Hamb said:
So I'm doing my absolute best try and get match grade ammunition for the first time. Ive reloading a plethora of target ammo nothing super fine tuned or high quality. Ive ran into an issue. From right to left is 1. (Lead tip) factory 180gr cor-lok 2.(red tip) Hornady 178gr ELD-X I reloaded with 41gr of accurate 2468 here where the issue starts 3-5 (green tips) are 150gr nosler BT with 46gr of H4895 I read both my manuals multiple times to make sure I was reading it properly. All rounds are 2.81 overall length. But with 46 grs im seeing the neck angle change. And all the way to the left was my very first attempt at this new 150gr nos BT. Should I drop a grain of powder and leave it at 2.81 overall length? Im measured and remeasured over and over again as well as looked at the manual 15-100000 times. Am I paranoid or does the neck angle look off now? Almost bulging?
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It definitely looks strange. Is it a fired round? can you take a picture of the primers. Make sure to show Ed when you see him. I was in ammunition development and manufacturing so if you need help you can ask me too. I suggest drop to the start weight on 43.5gr H 4895 and work your way up to max, or when you see pressure signs,
 
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xsn10s said:
It definitely looks strange. Is it a fired round? can you take a picture of the primers. Make sure to show Ed when you see him. I was in ammunition development in manufacturing so if you need help you can ask me too. I suggest drop to the start weight on 43.5gr H 4895 and work your way up to max, or when you see pressure signs,
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Yes previously shot casing checked case length and all dimensions before and after tumbling. Im 100% dropping to 43.5
 
J.Hamb said:
Boy of boy am I glad I asked. Im know what I was reading but didnt trust it. Have a speer #15 book.
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In the beginning, or even later on, it's best to use the bullet manufacturer's load data and try to use all the same components. Hodgdon's load data is good to only to the specific bullet. Bullet weight is only one part of it, bearing surface of the bullet and diameter down to 0.000X makes a difference to in pressures.
 
J.Hamb said:
Boy of boy am I glad I asked. Im know what I was reading but didnt trust it. Have a speer #15 book.
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Brother John (@xsn10s) is setting the stage for what pertinent information you need to provide so others can offer sound advice. Prepare yourself for more questions to follow.
 
xsn10s said:
In the beginning, or even later on, it's best to use the bullet manufacturer's load data and try to use all the same components. Hodgdon's load data is good to only to the specific bullet. Bullet weight is only one part of it, bearing surface of the bullet and diameter down to 0.000X makes a difference to in pressures.
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I absolutely love this forum. Everyone is uncredibly helpful. I have my speer reloading book from my dad but clearly its outdated and I need bullet manufacturers specific stuff. Thank you all. Super glad I verified before shooting some off.
 

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