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Powder Recommendations 380 acp
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04/26/14 07:06 PM
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toro
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I do a little bit of handloading and am goning to load some 380 acp for my colt series 80 government model would like some opinions on powder recommendations that yall have had go luck with
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Re: Powder Recommendations 380 acp
[Re: toro]
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04/26/14 07:55 PM
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jdk1985
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Many pistol powders will work good enough. Sorry to be vague
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Re: Powder Recommendations 380 acp
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04/26/14 11:29 PM
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barnjoer
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For my Wife to practice with -- 3.0gr HP-38 with 100gr fmj
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Re: Powder Recommendations 380 acp
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04/27/14 04:56 PM
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toro
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yeah with so many to choose from wanted ideas from others that had good luck
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Re: Powder Recommendations 380 acp
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04/27/14 09:43 PM
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QuarryCreek
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I've not loaded the 380 specifically, but I have had great success with Power Pistol in the 9mm - Just checked and Alliant has load data on its website.
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Re: Powder Recommendations 380 acp
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04/28/14 05:38 PM
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Rocklock
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Check out the Clays family of powders. TC
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Re: Powder Recommendations 380 acp
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04/28/14 07:27 PM
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Reloader-7
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I have loaded both 231 and Clays in .380 with good results. Any fast burning pistol powder will give good results.
If you are going to load lead bullets, the Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook has several good bullet/powder combinations.
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Re: Powder Recommendations 380 acp
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05/01/14 11:39 PM
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sevensixtytwo
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I use bullseye for 380 and 115gr cast boolits.
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