Hunt Chat  

Go Back   Hunt Chat > Tools of the Trade > Reloading Bench

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 06-09-2005, 02:39 PM
GregH GregH is offline
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: rome ga
Posts: 8
K-Hornet reduced Load

Rocky,
What was your reduced load for the above, I can't remember and did not write it down. But it shot well and was very quiet, in comparison to full power loads. I have heard, from another site that reduced loads are VERY dangerous , should not be used and so on. I , at least have never had that problem, at least not yet. But the info on that site was anecdotal at best and no clear examples were cited.
Thanks in advance
GregH
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 06-09-2005, 02:52 PM
Rocky Raab's Avatar
Rocky Raab Rocky Raab is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Ogden, Utah
Posts: 8,705
Greg, I had two reduced loads for the K-Hornet (or regular Hornet). Both are for 45 grain bullets and mild primers:

6.0 of Blue Dot/2050 fps
-or-
3.5 of Bullseye/1600 fps.

Reduced loads CAN be very dangerous in two circumstances.

One, if you accidentally double-charge the case. That one should be obvious.

Two, if you try much reduced loads of very slow rifle powders (such as 4831). That one is not well explained, but it DOES happen.

Don't try to reduce slow rifle powders below published START loads. Be extremely careful with pistol powders in rifle or large handgun cases. Those two things should keep your body parts attached.
__________________
Freedom of the Press
Does NOT mean the right to lie!

Visit me at my Reloading Room webpage!

Get signed copies of my Vietnam novels at "Baggy Zero Four" "Mike Five Eight"
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 06-10-2005, 02:24 PM
GregH GregH is offline
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: rome ga
Posts: 8
Thanks for the prompt reply. I think the reduced loads with high pressure low gas volume loads are very useful.
Thanks again
Greg H
Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:56 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version
Copyright ©2000 - 2013, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.