Data for 180gr RNFP

Alabusa · June 29 2020 08:41:49 AM MDT

Wondering if anyone has any load data for 180 grain cast RNFP using BE-86 or Blue Dot that they would mind sharing. Especially the data for BE86. I have the Lyman 4th and it gives data for Blue Dot but has nothing for BE86.

The_Shadow · June 29 2020 12:38:49 PM MDT

BE-86 is a newer powder (Alliant doesn't list any data for cast bullets), based on some of my test with 200 grain Gold Dots with 8.4 grains, you should be good going to 8.6 grains and maybe up to 8.8 grains depending on your setup!

Muskrat · June 29 2020 12:40:19 PM MDT

10 grains of Blue Dot works for me with just about every 180 grain bullet I've loaded.

Alabusa · June 29 2020 02:23:28 PM MDT

Thanks guys, that helps!

Kenk · June 29 2020 06:41:48 PM MDT

Bumping the BD charge up to 10.4 Under a 180gr XTP, or HAP always gets me some amazing accuracy, way better than I can shoot to be sure

Ken

bigboredad · June 30 2020 01:16:45 PM MDT

When using be-86 I've been starting with unique data and working up. Some really like but for me I'm not 5hat excited about it. I really like ramshot silhouette and accurate arms number 5

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Alabusa · June 30 2020 02:23:20 PM MDT

Quote from: bigboredad on June 30 2020 01:16:45 PM MDT
When using be-86 I've been starting with unique data and working up. Some really like but for me I'm not 5hat excited about it. I really like ramshot silhouette and accurate arms number 5

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I like BE86 in my 9mm but went to Blue Dot in my 10mm because I couldn't get the accuracy i was looking for. Thanks for the Unique reference!!

bigboredad · June 30 2020 03:06:09 PM MDT

Yeah I haven't used much be-86 If things dry out hope to try a little more tomorrows

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dryflash · August 03 2020 12:52:10 PM MDT

Timely thread, casting bullets the last several days. Pic is what I cast yesterday.
These will get powder coated.
Left to right, 230 gr 45, 180 gr 10mm, 95 gr 380, 115 gr 7.62x25, 75 gr 32 Auto.

dryflash · August 03 2020 09:06:14 PM MDT

More pics

Lee 175 gr TC 6 gang mold.

dryflash · August 03 2020 09:09:11 PM MDT

Sorry for the huge pics, ~~can't figure out how to edit that post and make them smaller.~~

Edit, fixed pic

cwlongshot · August 07 2020 10:42:42 AM MDT

Its crazy. I bought a LEE 175 TL mold years ago. I tried and tried but altho they feed wonderfully my 40's and 10's NEVER shot it worth a durn!!

Last year I bought a LEE 175 TC mold. BING BANG POW!!! IMMEDIATELY I was shooting one hole groups. And doing so with most powders and at all velocities.

I sold that TL mold and cherish the TC!!! I have some 12-1500 cast up waiting!!!

CW

EDIT. I have a Lyman 401634 mold thats a 1&0 RNFP Bullet thats every bit as good as the TC bullet
From lEE. Only it's a 2 cav instead of a 6cav.