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Offline cetme

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first try at 44 mag and LBT bullets
« on: December 15, 2006, 09:37:48 PM »
I loaded up some 44 mags with cast performance 230 LBT(type) LFN/GC bullets in PMC onnce fired cases, WLP primer, and 19.5 grains of Lil' Gun. They shot O.K. but I'm getting a bit of bullets lube left on the case mouth? Why would that be?
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Re: first try at 44 mag and LBT bullets
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2006, 11:10:15 AM »
19.5 grains of Lil' Gun is a pretty mild charge for the bullet you are shooting.  Not to question your observations, but are you sure what you are seeing is lube or "blow-by"  from the case not sealing against the cyllinder walls?  Regardless, if it's lube or blow-by and it shoots well, I don't see a problem.
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Re: first try at 44 mag and LBT bullets
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2006, 02:57:04 PM »
Not sure what causes it, but I have experienced it from 750 fps. 38's to 1300+ fps. 475's, I don't let it bother me as long as they make tiny little groups.  I also agree a little more umph may be needed.  As a side benefit, a little hotter often shoots better in my experience.
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Re: first try at 44 mag and LBT bullets
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2006, 08:06:56 PM »
I had a little trouble finding data for 320/44mag so I took an educated guess on the powder charge and thats what a 1.3 cc powder dipper drops(laoding on my apartment kitchen table). What do you all use for a 320 and lil' gun?
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Re: first try at 44 mag and LBT bullets
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2006, 12:54:32 AM »
Whoa!!  Your original post said 230 grains.  Data for that bullet gives you room for quite a bit more powder.  If your post was a typo and you're shooting a 320 grain bullet that changes things drastically.  Try the Hodgdon site, they have the data you want.

http://www.hodgdon.com/data/pistol/index.php
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Re: first try at 44 mag and LBT bullets
« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2006, 06:08:18 AM »
YEP!
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Re: first try at 44 mag and LBT bullets
« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2006, 08:08:13 PM »
darn sticky fingers. 320 gr bullets
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Re: first try at 44 mag and LBT bullets
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2006, 01:40:37 AM »
little lube on the case mouth is normal especialy if your using harder lubes.
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Re: first try at 44 mag and LBT bullets
« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2006, 08:12:28 PM »
I won't worry about it then and the gun/ammo shot better with 21 grains of Lil' gun too.
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Re: first try at 44 mag and LBT bullets
« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2006, 08:04:58 AM »
If you want the most out of the 44 Mag using that weight bullet, you need to go with WW296 or H110.

Just my opinion.

HL
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Re: first try at 44 mag and LBT bullets
« Reply #10 on: December 29, 2006, 10:24:55 PM »
when I get to it I'll buy some H110 too. I'll also try IMR 4227 for a mid range load.
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