[hearne]

I had previously loaded 124 gr. bullets at 1.125 col with no problems so went and loaded 150 rounds of the Nukes . That was a mistake. Should have done the plunk test as some have stated. I would have started with a lower charge and tested. I reseated 10 rounds at 1.060 and 38 more at 1.070. Went to the range and with safety gear and a little luck fired all those rounds without loosing any fingers etc. It was very cold out so didn’t stay long and at 25 yards my group was quite large but all on the paper. Next I will wait for a warmer day to see what they can do for group.

[hearne]

Not a reply but just my experience. Loaded 124 gr Nukes over 4 gr Bullseye at 1.120. Hellcat will not go fully into battery. Had a hell of a time extracting and case and bullet separated with bullet stuck in rifling. had to punch it out with a tool. Now wondering what col to use. 1.060 chambers but unsure if this would cause a pressure spike beyond safe pressure. Lyman book states max load at 4.8 grains Bullseye at 1.120 col.

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