Compression and Olde Eynsford

[alfajim]

Gary, I started out with some magnum primers then got cautioned and went to standard. I'd be interested in thoughts about the use of either with Black Powder, in the 38 or the 40. I'm loading for a 40-63 too. Also about small pistol vs small rifle.

I had a good time at my first BPCR and looking forward to more. I went with my 1200fps load that only had about .035 compression as it printed best on a short range target and didn't have any trouble knocking rams over. But the animals at the OKC range fall easy so I'll still be testing above that compression. Think I'll go snoop around over on the BPCR and Shiloh forums before I load more. Maybe ask some of the same questions. Thanks for your input btw.

Sarge I have also been advised to not use magnum primers in my loads for the trapdoor. With the recommended compression and crimp in Spences book he advises to enlarge the primer hole some and use magnum primers to get enough pressure initially to overcome the crimp and get the correct bump up. I realize these recom's were for the older GOEX 2f so I am gussing that the improvements in powder sort of negates the necessity of those requirements? Has anyone had good results with light or no crimp in accuracy in the TD with original barrel the correct bullet?

Jim