25 acp

The Dutchman

January 27, 2008 07:16

Price of ammo got me thinking about reloading my 25 acp. Anyone here reload this small cartridge? Any tips on powder handling?

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  5mmgunguy

  January 27, 2008 08:19

  Yes. Couple of thoughts. One: use jacketed bullets. Two: be extra careful no double charges. Three: use bullseye or 231 for your powder Four: don't get upset when you drop a case full of powder or a bullet because you will, they are small. Have FUN!

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  The Dutchman

  January 27, 2008 08:47

  Thanks man. How do you add the powder? I use a LEE Challenger press.
  
  quote:Originally posted by 5mmgunguy
  Yes. Couple of thoughts. One: use jacketed bullets. Two: be extra careful no double charges. Three: use bullseye or 231 for your powder Four: don't get upset when you drop a case full of powder or a bullet because you will, they are small. Have FUN!

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  5mmgunguy

  January 27, 2008 10:42

  I am using a Redding 3BR with a pistol metering chamber...I am only throwing 1.2 grs of powder.

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