Golddiggie
NES Member
I've found two published OAL for the 230gr TMJ (Berry RN) round already. One source lists a target of 1.237" where the book I have (Lyman 50th edition) calls out the max round length of 1.275". I checked two different manufacturer's factory loads (Remington and Federal target practice) which came out at 1.248" and 1.265" respectively.
So, my question is what should I set the OAL to for this load? Is the published book considered more accurate than the phone app I've been using?
For reference I'm using Winchester 231 powder with CCI 300 primers.
I also plan to be making a load for my father's race gun (I inherited it more than a few years back now) once I've replaced the barrel in it (compensated of course ). I'm looking to use the Berry's 185gr RNHB (round nose hollow base) projectiles there. With either Win231 or Bullseye powder. I'd be interested to know what the OAL target should be for that projectile too. If anyone's reloading with it and wishes to share.
Side question, since I couldn't find the info searching through different sources... Is there any harm in having the shorter OAL for the 230gr loads? Would the longer OAL actually have the round perform better?? I took my first 20 loads to the range this morning and they worked well in one of the three pistols I brought. The second pistol has the factory recoil spring, so I have some different (lighter) ones in my Brownell's cart right now. I'm going to post up another thread asking a question about the third pistol shortly. I'd love to actually have the same round work in all three, but I'm OK with it only working in the two 1911's.
Final thought... Any recommendations on an easier way to get a round OAL measure? Right now I'm using my digital Mitutoyo calipers. I have some question on the accuracy of the measure I'm getting due to the round nose projectiles.
So, my question is what should I set the OAL to for this load? Is the published book considered more accurate than the phone app I've been using?
For reference I'm using Winchester 231 powder with CCI 300 primers.
I also plan to be making a load for my father's race gun (I inherited it more than a few years back now) once I've replaced the barrel in it (compensated of course ). I'm looking to use the Berry's 185gr RNHB (round nose hollow base) projectiles there. With either Win231 or Bullseye powder. I'd be interested to know what the OAL target should be for that projectile too. If anyone's reloading with it and wishes to share.
Side question, since I couldn't find the info searching through different sources... Is there any harm in having the shorter OAL for the 230gr loads? Would the longer OAL actually have the round perform better?? I took my first 20 loads to the range this morning and they worked well in one of the three pistols I brought. The second pistol has the factory recoil spring, so I have some different (lighter) ones in my Brownell's cart right now. I'm going to post up another thread asking a question about the third pistol shortly. I'd love to actually have the same round work in all three, but I'm OK with it only working in the two 1911's.
Final thought... Any recommendations on an easier way to get a round OAL measure? Right now I'm using my digital Mitutoyo calipers. I have some question on the accuracy of the measure I'm getting due to the round nose projectiles.