Ok, so I'm new to the reloading game, and I have never loaded any lead. I just picked up some .38sp dies and I have a quick question.
If I order some bullets from, say, Missouri Bullet (or any other lead bullet supplier), can I assume that the load in Lymans 49th will work for that bullet?
To clarify, if I order some 158gr lead bullets from a given supplier, will the data from any reputable source apply for that bullet (as long as It's the same weight)? Are all lead bullets of the same weight and type cast to the same dimensions (ie have the same bearing surface)?
If they are all different, how can one tell what data to use? I assume that they are all close enough not to cause any safety issues due to the fact that none of the data I have read specifies the brand of bullet when it comes to lead.
ETA: I will be working these up from starting loads. I know at the upper end minor differences can be much more serious, but I don't plan on getting anywhere near the max loads with these.
If I order some bullets from, say, Missouri Bullet (or any other lead bullet supplier), can I assume that the load in Lymans 49th will work for that bullet?
To clarify, if I order some 158gr lead bullets from a given supplier, will the data from any reputable source apply for that bullet (as long as It's the same weight)? Are all lead bullets of the same weight and type cast to the same dimensions (ie have the same bearing surface)?
If they are all different, how can one tell what data to use? I assume that they are all close enough not to cause any safety issues due to the fact that none of the data I have read specifies the brand of bullet when it comes to lead.
ETA: I will be working these up from starting loads. I know at the upper end minor differences can be much more serious, but I don't plan on getting anywhere near the max loads with these.
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