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New to pistol reloading - need help

817 views 15 replies 11 participants last post by  Mantis 
Any good quality dies will fit the bill. I use RCBS carbide with a seperate taper crimp die. When I was hot in IPSC I used 200 grain H&G 68s over 8.5 grains of WW540. Unfortunately, 540 has been discontinued. I recently used the last of my 540 stash, but I've had good results with AA #5. I use WW primers and TZZ and WCC military brass. I don't know if you're familar with the IPSC power factor, but you need a factor of 175,000 (if things haven't changed) to make major (bullet weight X velocity). A 200 grainer must travel at 875 FPS. Hope I didn't insult your knowledge level.

Good luck,

Eddie
 
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