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Unread 05-22-2015, 10:10 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by Rick W. View Post
Light target loads is what it is all about. 800fps is tops, more like 700-750fps. If you look into the Speer #9 or #10 reloading manual, you will find specfic loads for the 52 and the single action 14.
I have the Speer # 10 and it lists 3.0gr Red Dot at 826fps [hollow base 148gr WC]. I think I will try the 2.7gr Red Dot listed @ 763fps...

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I bought a 52 a couple of weeks ago in two cardboard boxes...
Why on Earth would anyone take it apart???
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