Reeder Custom Guns - Kevin, I certainly can tell you what works for me....

Huey
Kevin, I certainly can tell you what works for me....
Thursday, November 28, 2019, 07:21

I bought a Lee Die Set in 38-40. Also, added the Lee Collet Crimp Die.

It squeezes the brass in from the sides instead of rolling the lip of the case in. So no cannelure is needed. It works the same with cast, jacketed or coated bullets.

The die also works with the 401 GNR. So well, in fact, I bought a second one to put in the box with my Hornady 401 GNR Dies.

I do load the GT Bullets in 180 and 200 grn to +P loading. Have pushed to 1500 fps without leading. Had poor luck with H110/296 with the plain based bullets. It seemed 2400 was the best choice for me.

38-40/401 GNR - Kevin Pflaum, 2019-11-28, 07:07
- Kevin, I certainly can tell you what works for me.... - Huey, 2019-11-28, 07:21
  - 38-40 - Kevin Pflaum, 2019-11-28, 07:56
    - I limit the factory 10mm and GTs to 1400 +/- fps - Huey, 2019-11-28, 08:16
- TO UTILIZE NON-CANNELURED BULLETS - JT, 2019-11-28, 07:21
  - The Lee tool has several settings to change the - WB, 2019-11-28, 08:24
    - WB is right, heavier bullets pull worse - T Corder, 2019-11-28, 10:21
    - GT makes a 220 grn HP 10mm Bullet... - Huey, 2019-11-28, 08:58
  - 401 gnr - Alcorn, 2019-11-28, 07:43