700x through a PPM

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700x through a PPM

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Tried to get a constant even throw of 4.6gr and ended up with loads from 3.9 to 5.1gr. It works ok with Unique that looks simular. I have had it apart and lapped it and has been ok with most powder but this was way off. I have used the 700x before for a couple 38sp loads but never have liked the results. Is this one of those powders the PPM doesn't like?
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I'm not sure there are any powder measures that get along with 700x.

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I think 700X is a fantastic powder. Used it for .38 spec. I used it with a dipper only to fill the scale cup to the correct weight.
I found it kind of a break in routine doing it that way.
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Poppop wrote:I think 700X is a fantastic powder. Used it for .38 spec. I used it with a dipper only to fill the scale cup to the correct weight.
I found it kind of a break in routine doing it that way.
What were the bullet weights and grs that worked in your 38sp with 700x. I shoot alot of 148wc or 158swc. I'm running short on bullseye my favorite powder for wc but like HP-38 for other 38's and can find that around here yet.
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I use 700-X for 45acp, 38, 380 and 9mm. It's a fast powder and burns clean. I use a Uniflow dispenser, and 700-X does not throw consistently. I hand check each charge on the scale. I've done this so long, it's no big deal for me......

I use charges that are listed on the Hogdgon website:


http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/


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f100cleveland wrote:
Poppop wrote:I think 700X is a fantastic powder. Used it for .38 spec. I used it with a dipper only to fill the scale cup to the correct weight.
I found it kind of a break in routine doing it that way.
What were the bullet weights and grs that worked in your 38sp with 700x. I shoot alot of 148wc or 158swc. I'm running short on bullseye my favorite powder for wc but like HP-38 for other 38's and can find that around here yet.
I used 700X 3.1- 3.4 gr for .38 spec 158 gr LSWC. The 3.1gr was for my 3" J frame @10 yds and 3.3/3.4 for 4" K frame at 25 yds. Both with excellent results.
I've changed to Bullseye for my convenience with similar results.
I'm not getting the same results with HP-38, I only use it for 9mm.
P.S. A couple of years ago I found about 250 rds of .38 158 gr wad cutters that my uncle reloaded back in 1972-took them to the range and shot them with absolutely no problems-great grouping -- Bullseye is great
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I have a couple pounds of 700x left. I need to get some more. I use it for 1oz 12 gauge loads. It has always metered pretty well through my shot shell presses using bushings. Within a couple tenths anyway, and I'm not pushing them so that's good enough. I did load some 45 colts using it a long time ago, but I don't remember much about them, fact is I may still have them stuck in the back of the cabinet. Box of 100 if I recollect.
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Re: 700x through a PPM

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Horseman wrote:I have a couple pounds of 700x left. I need to get some more. I use it for 1oz 12 gauge loads. It has always metered pretty well through my shot shell presses using bushings. Within a couple tenths anyway, and I'm not pushing them so that's good enough. I did load some 45 colts using it a long time ago, but I don't remember much about them, fact is I may still have them stuck in the back of the cabinet. Box of 100 if I recollect.
I think it is probably time for you to dig those 45s out and shoot them. Let us know how they perform and what the load is.

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Steve wrote:
Horseman wrote:I have a couple pounds of 700x left. I need to get some more. I use it for 1oz 12 gauge loads. It has always metered pretty well through my shot shell presses using bushings. Within a couple tenths anyway, and I'm not pushing them so that's good enough. I did load some 45 colts using it a long time ago, but I don't remember much about them, fact is I may still have them stuck in the back of the cabinet. Box of 100 if I recollect.
I think it is probably time for you to dig those 45s out and shoot them. Let us know how they perform and what the load is.

Thanks,
Steve

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Re: 700x through a PPM

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LOL, you guys got me to looking. Sure enough they're still there. The load is 6.5gr under a Lazer Cast 250gr bullet (boy it has been a long time as I haven't bought any of those for many years) New Winchester brass and Winchester LP primers. I believe these are the only handgun rounds I've ever loaded using 700X..sure can't think of any others. As far as shootin' em' up, +guns ..no problem, as soon as it stops snowing... :)
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