Hello,
I found some Bullseye today. Just a pound.
Working from old data, I came up with about 4.9gn under a 230gn boolit. Min listed at 4.7, max 5.1.
The recoil was quite energetic.
Looking at the latest data on Alliant's page, it looks like the new max charge is 5.7gn for a 230gn jacketed bullet.
I don't see that a 1911 would hold up all that well to that load. At least, the shooter's hands would be sore.
My load (new pet load, btw) burns completely, better than W231, and generates a bit more felt recoil than my Hydra-Shok defensive ammo.
Is the new published data wrong? Or have they changed the powder that much?
Additionally, what are your favorite loads using Bullseye? Besides being fun to discuss, this might establish a baseline for comparison.
Thanks,
Josh <><
I found some Bullseye today. Just a pound.
Working from old data, I came up with about 4.9gn under a 230gn boolit. Min listed at 4.7, max 5.1.
The recoil was quite energetic.
Looking at the latest data on Alliant's page, it looks like the new max charge is 5.7gn for a 230gn jacketed bullet.
I don't see that a 1911 would hold up all that well to that load. At least, the shooter's hands would be sore.
My load (new pet load, btw) burns completely, better than W231, and generates a bit more felt recoil than my Hydra-Shok defensive ammo.
Is the new published data wrong? Or have they changed the powder that much?
Additionally, what are your favorite loads using Bullseye? Besides being fun to discuss, this might establish a baseline for comparison.
Thanks,
Josh <><