gungate
NRA Patron Member
I am confused how reloading recipe are formulated. For instance, I reload 6.5 Grendel. I use 123 grain bullets and the recipe (I use the Hodgdon recipe calculator) specifies to use Accurate 2230 (among others). If I move to a 129 grain bullet, there is no recipe using any Accurate powder. For the 123 I can use 2200, 2230, 2450, 2520, LT-30 or LT-32.
What I am considering is casting my own bullets. I found a mold that makes 140 grain bullets, for which I can find no recipe anywhere.
My question is, what is the process for developing my own recipe?
Also as an aside, why in the F are there soooooo many powders?
What I am considering is casting my own bullets. I found a mold that makes 140 grain bullets, for which I can find no recipe anywhere.
My question is, what is the process for developing my own recipe?
Also as an aside, why in the F are there soooooo many powders?