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February 4, 2009
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Does anyone here have the latest Hornady reloading manual?
I desperately need a few pages from the manual for 445SM loads- the 300gr XTP is the real important one at the moment. I can find only up to 240gr on the Hodgdon site.
I would gladly scan some info for you from my Speer or Sierra manuals in return. I just can't stomach spending $25 to get one or 2 pages that I need. Many thanks if you can help me out.
I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend.
February 2, 2009
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I have the Thompson Contender manual with loadings for the 300xtp using AA1680: It lists the starting load at 28.4 with 1404 vel out of a 10" test barrel. They list a max of 31.5, but with an asterick stating oal is 2.060 exceeding max oal for revolver. That's the only listing for the 300 xtp out of 4 pages of load data. This is a 2004 edition of the TC manual.
February 4, 2009
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Thanks for the info robhof.
Wouldn't you know it, 1680 is one of the few powders that I would like to try but can't seem to get my hands on easily.
I think I am just going to stock up on 4227 since I seem to be able to find that pretty consistently. It seems to do OK in the 357SM, but I haven't found that "magic" charge amount yet.
February 2, 2009
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4227 has been my preferred powder with my 357max too. It's always available. I actually started with it, because it was the only powder listed with loadings for the 357max back in 1992 for cast bullets and jacketed. My TC manual lists a H4227 load for a Sierra JSP 300gr for 445 that starts at 24.5gr and do not exceed amt. of 28.2 gr.
February 4, 2009
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Thanks for that load info robhof.
The ammo that came with the 7445 that I puchased had the 300gr Sierra JSP's. I couldn't get enough info on the loads (other than the bullet) to feel comfortable shooting them. It appears the guy who loaded these didn't bother with chamfering the mouth or doing a roll crimp so they will be recycled (other than the powder) and reassembled properly.
I will put them back together with some 4227 since I have it on hand.
Thanks again.
Chris
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February 25, 2009
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cdf294, I have the 7th edition Hornady manual. Send me your Snail mail address and I'll copy the info and mail it to you.
TIG
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February 4, 2009
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Hey Tigger, Thanks for the offer.
Anything I can do for you in return?
PM heading your way.
Chris
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