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Reloading

This is the reloading FAQ Section.  If you have a question about ammunition, reloading projectiles or powders etc, type it in the Question Box at the bottom of the page. (NOTE: click on the question to see the answer).

Rating: +1 Hi Ron, I have a lot of AP100 gunpowder. Just wondering if I could use say, 8gns of AP100 in a 44/40 Winchester Rifle 92 or 94 model instead of the 7.9gns of AP70 which I don't have any of. AP100 is a slower burning powder. What do you reckon? Regards, Rating: +1 hello Ron, Please forgive an enquiry of this nature, I am a handloader for my No 1 Mk 111* and No 4 Mk1 .303s and have been for 23 years. I prefer Mulwex powders and use AR 2209 for rifle and case longevity, with compensating sight adjustments. Works well out to 300 metres, which is the limit of our SSAA range. I also load blackpowder in my Martini Enfield .303 as that is what is correct for the years 1892-1894 BC (before cordite). My problem is that I can only fit 55 grains of Swiss 3Fg into the case with severe compression of the load. This severe compression has proven to detract from accuracy. I can fit 53 grains of WANO 3P with moderate compression to produce good accuracy out to 100 metres. I have read that the original blackpowder loading was about 70 grains. How on earth did they fit this much blackpowder into a .303 case? That is my question. regards I p.s. I also load black powder in my original MH 577/450 with a paper patched 505 grain projectile. It is almost a religious experience to fire it. Rating: +1 G'day. I greatly enjoy your news letter, the sentiments expressed are spot-on!. I have just bought a 1913 vintage1892 win in .38WCF. the barrel is a bit rough?, but the action and appearance is very good! Would you have a download for a dis-assembly/assembly manual for the Winchester 1892?. I am also after any cannelured jacketed bullets of .40/.401 dia for reloading the .38-40Win, do you know if any can be obtained? or even if any do exist?. Or should I just buy a cannelure tool and be done with it?!. I want to use it more for hunting! rather than just target work. Regards Rating: +2 what is the best size projectile for deer and pigs when reloading 303 Question: Email: 1 1 - Notification of when your question has been answered. (Optional)