Starting loads

[GH1]

I'm in the process of working up a load for my .380, with the intended purpose being close range target use. In an effort to save money I bought cast bullets, but all my load references list loads for jacketed bullets, either round or hollow point. Can I use these specs for my cast bullets, assuming the bullet weight is the same?
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[GH1]

Please disregard this question, I forgot I posted it in the cast forum.
Sorry for the double post.
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[stimpylu32]

Please disregard this question, I forgot I posted it in the cast forum.
Sorry for the double post.
GH1

No need to disregard , its a good question , some of the older data never made the distingtion between Jacketed or Cast bullets , they just listed a bullet weight . As a rule of thumb , you can use Jacketed data for Cast bullets because the cast creates less drag leaving the case and going down the barrel , thus less pressure . That is not the case going the other way though .

You also have to take into account the speed that you will be pushing the cast bullet , some cast bullets do not like to be pushed fast . for what your loading it will be a moot point . Just start at the low end and work up till you find a load that shoots well .

On a side note , the loads will need to have enough umph to cycle the action , some of the lighter ones may not .

stimpy