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38 Long Colt Ballon head cases
reno:
Thank you all for great input. Iam glad I asked.
Thanks again,
Reno
reno:
Maybe this should be on the Darksiders Den, but hear goes. I had a friend give me 50 38 LC cases mixed head stamps, that look to be in good condition. I had no trouble depriming, sizing, priming, and belling them. I have had trouble finding out how much 2FF black was in a old 38 LC as they seem to talk about 3 FFF I don't have any 3 FFF but have 5 lbs. of 2 FF so I plan on loading them with 17 to 19grs. of black 2FF with 158 gr. cast RNSP. Have to see if they will compress okay, Any thoughts?
Thanks
Reno
Sir Charles deMouton-Black:
Like Pettifogger advised on another related thread, fill the case so that a seated bullet would slightly compress the powder. Works for both 2Fg and 3Fg, and for most commonly available calibers. The load you propose seems close to my experience.
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