WST loads needed
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WST loads needed
I FINALLY got some of this powder. If you have used it with success in 38sp, 10mm auto, 45ACP I would appreciate some starting loads.
thanks in advance,
gt
thanks in advance,
gt
gaintwist- Posts : 2
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Re: WST loads needed
45 acp
180gr lead SWC 4.0
160 gr lead swc 4.3 - 4.4
200gr lead swc 4.0
185br zero jhp 4.4 - 4.6
180gr lead SWC 4.0
160 gr lead swc 4.3 - 4.4
200gr lead swc 4.0
185br zero jhp 4.4 - 4.6
jglenn21- Posts : 2618
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Re: WST loads needed
38spl
158rn 3.5
148hbwc 2.7
158rn 3.5
148hbwc 2.7
chiz1180- Posts : 1487
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Re: WST loads needed
Yep to all the above
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Re: WST loads needed
For 10mm there are better powders. WSF, AutoComp, and a bunch of others. WST is a bit fast.
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Re: WST loads needed
WST is my favorite powder for .45
200gr LSWC 4.2 gr 50 yard , 3.9 gr. 25 yard
185 gr Nosler JHP 4.8 gr for 50 yd.
(Slide mount Ultradot )
Ron
200gr LSWC 4.2 gr 50 yard , 3.9 gr. 25 yard
185 gr Nosler JHP 4.8 gr for 50 yd.
(Slide mount Ultradot )
Ron
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Re: WST loads needed
38 SPL
125gr JHP-C
4.5-5.0gr WST
125gr JHP-C
4.5-5.0gr WST
Steve B- Posts : 627
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Re: WST loads needed
Hiya,
38 SPL
Both of my Model 52's
148 Saeco button nose, flat base, seated flush to the shoulder with a taper crimp, Federal brass, CCI SP
Warm temps: 2.7g for the short line, 3.0 for the long line
Cold temps: 2.8 short, 3.1 long
For me, spitting them out faster for the long line almost eliminates the tipping issues that plagued my 52's with the slow twist barrel.
38 SPL
Both of my Model 52's
148 Saeco button nose, flat base, seated flush to the shoulder with a taper crimp, Federal brass, CCI SP
Warm temps: 2.7g for the short line, 3.0 for the long line
Cold temps: 2.8 short, 3.1 long
For me, spitting them out faster for the long line almost eliminates the tipping issues that plagued my 52's with the slow twist barrel.
tomd999- Posts : 93
Join date : 2017-02-26
Re: WST loads needed
38spl
158rn 3.3
148hbwc 2.6
158rn 3.3
148hbwc 2.6
rich.tullo- Posts : 1999
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Thanks to all
I appreciate all the load advice I have received. If the weather ever improves I look forward testing them out.
GT
GT
gaintwist- Posts : 2
Join date : 2023-10-29
Age : 76
Location : Santa Fe
Re: WST loads needed
Hiya,
Forgot to mention one for the 45
3.76g WST, H&G 68, seated with shoulder 0.020" above case/~1.235", taper crimp.
5" 1911, steel barrels Ave 695FPS, stainless barrels Ave 714FPS, both 15 feet from muzzle.
To get the 3.76g weight, dump 10 charges into your scale and then divide by 10, this will give you the average per charge. Most scales are only accurate to 1/10th grain so it's difficult to determine if your 3.7 is 3.72 or 3.78. (Sorry, I'm obsessive about hand loading, too many years of benchrest where groups were measured to 0.001")
Forgot to mention one for the 45
3.76g WST, H&G 68, seated with shoulder 0.020" above case/~1.235", taper crimp.
5" 1911, steel barrels Ave 695FPS, stainless barrels Ave 714FPS, both 15 feet from muzzle.
To get the 3.76g weight, dump 10 charges into your scale and then divide by 10, this will give you the average per charge. Most scales are only accurate to 1/10th grain so it's difficult to determine if your 3.7 is 3.72 or 3.78. (Sorry, I'm obsessive about hand loading, too many years of benchrest where groups were measured to 0.001")
tomd999- Posts : 93
Join date : 2017-02-26
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