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25 acp

The DutchmanThe Dutchman Member Posts: 811 ✭✭✭✭
edited January 2008 in Perry Shooter Competition Shooting and Reloading Forum
Price of ammo got me thinking about reloading my 25 acp. Anyone here reload this small cartridge? Any tips on powder handling?
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  • 5mmgunguy5mmgunguy Member Posts: 3,092 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yes. Couple of thoughts. One: use jacketed bullets. Two: be extra careful no double charges. Three: use bullseye or 231 for your powder Four: don't get upset when you drop a case full of powder or a bullet because you will, they are small. Have FUN!
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  • The DutchmanThe Dutchman Member Posts: 811 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks man. How do you add the powder? I use a LEE Challenger press.

    quote:Originally posted by 5mmgunguy
    Yes. Couple of thoughts. One: use jacketed bullets. Two: be extra careful no double charges. Three: use bullseye or 231 for your powder Four: don't get upset when you drop a case full of powder or a bullet because you will, they are small. Have FUN!
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  • 5mmgunguy5mmgunguy Member Posts: 3,092 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am using a Redding 3BR with a pistol metering chamber...I am only throwing 1.2 grs of powder.
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