Good reload for a 4" P08

Bongos · 04-09-2011, 02:52 AM

Eureka! found my pet load for my 1916 DWM 4", 4.3gr of Win 231, federal primers and 115gr Hornady, at 10 yards 5 rounds touching, 4.0-4.1gr not enough to function reliably, 4.7-4.8gr Nice Bark and more recoil.. compariable to Federal Factory. Since my powder thrower cannot be consistent with this powder, if you range form 4.3-4.5 it very reliable with no issue, recoil is mild and book estimate to be around 1000 fps. Note: did not have issues at 4.2gr but since my measure is not consistent, I did not want to go any lower than 4.3... in chance it going into the 4.1 range

I loaded this on a Forster Co-ax single, yea it took an hour for 50 rounds but to know a mild load and not beating up a 95 yr old gun.. Priceless!

Good luck

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04-09-2011, 02:52 AM	#7
Bongos User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Orange County,CA Posts: 27 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Eureka! found my pet load for my 1916 DWM 4", 4.3gr of Win 231, federal primers and 115gr Hornady, at 10 yards 5 rounds touching, 4.0-4.1gr not enough to function reliably, 4.7-4.8gr Nice Bark and more recoil.. compariable to Federal Factory. Since my powder thrower cannot be consistent with this powder, if you range form 4.3-4.5 it very reliable with no issue, recoil is mild and book estimate to be around 1000 fps. Note: did not have issues at 4.2gr but since my measure is not consistent, I did not want to go any lower than 4.3... in chance it going into the 4.1 range I loaded this on a Forster Co-ax single, yea it took an hour for 50 rounds but to know a mild load and not beating up a 95 yr old gun.. Priceless! Good luck