Oxon88 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Hi all, Just a quick question. Im currently reloading .223. Im using 55grn nosler BT. With 25.0grn of H4895. It seems like its filling the case up fairly close to the neck. Is this correct or are my powder scales out? cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Depends on the case im running 25.1 H4895 in a Laupa case and its just a compressed load Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Hi, Using the "fiddle factor" formula in Modern Reloading by Lee, it suggests that you're after 3000fps. If no one can put your mind to rest, you could try 24gr of Reloader 15. As a bye the bye, a tip that I learnt from Father; he had the local friendly chemist check his scales on a frequency basis. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 hi, i've just checked the latest Lee reloading manual. it recommends starting at 25 grains of H 4895 with the 'never exceed' load of 26.0 grains. Its not shown as a compressed load so shouldnt be a problem and quotes min over all lengthy at 2.200 inches. I load 26.0 Grains of V133 in mine and those cases are almost full as its a compressed load. As suggested, check your scales with a friend that is very important as its a fast powder and pressure will be high so too much powder will be very bad news. As mentioned, cases do vary but take a few to a friend and check what you have loaded. The distance to the bottom of the necking which takes the bullet should be 1.557 inches and the powder should easily allow a bullet to be hand fixed in the case without compressing the powder. Be careful if the powder comes half way up the neck or more - I would suggest theres something amiss. Best of Luck. Regards, Kes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxon88 Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 ok thanks for the replies. the bullet isn't compressing the powder. i think the loads will be ok judging by the comments. this is the first time i've reloaded and wasn't expecting the powder to fill the majority of the case. 25grn is the starting load which is why i'm trying it. 1grn difference between min an max loads seems a pretty small amount to me? i've checked the case length which is fine and the OAL is below max. i'm using sako brass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 use your 55 grain bullets to check the scales are you using the lee scales? take the time to zero them then set to 55 grain place the bullet on the dish and it should level out, make sure any loading scale are stored in a dust free environment hth?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxon88 Posted January 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 I tested out the rounds today. They where fine, no signs of high pressures. I will try the bullet on the scales trick to test the scales. I had one cartride that failed to fire. The primer was struck but it didnt go off, bullet was still in the case. could it have been a dodgey primer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1372 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Hope this helps, this is what some software states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 I tested out the rounds today. They where fine, no signs of high pressures. I will try the bullet on the scales trick to test the scales. I had one cartride that failed to fire. The primer was struck but it didnt go off, bullet was still in the case. could it have been a dodgey primer? most likely the primer, were you hands clean and dry when you primed the cases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxon88 Posted January 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Hope this helps, this is what some software states. thanks for that, what software is the data from? the start loads stated there are much lower than what the lee manual says. should i be wary about loading more than 25grn? i was careful not to touch the primers when i loaded them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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