I'm getting back into reloading after a 15 year hiatus and appear to near ready to roll. I've set up a Dillon 650 and will start again with 45ACP. In the past I used Winchester 231 powder almost exclusively. After picking up the Lyman handbook (50th edition) decided to try 700-x this time. After picking up the powder, my confusion began... It seems both Hodgdon and IMR are making powder labeled 700-x... I can't find which 700-x the handbook refers.
Anyway, I picked up Hodgdon Hi Skor 700-X. If I'm reading the handbook correctly, I really shouldn't need to exceed 3.6 grains. In fact the handbook says outright not to exceed without a good reason. The web data is saying 4.4 grains. I have a feeling the difference could be lawyer CYA. I'm hoping a few people with more Hodgdon 700-X experience can provide advice.
Thoughts?
Anthony
Anyway, I picked up Hodgdon Hi Skor 700-X. If I'm reading the handbook correctly, I really shouldn't need to exceed 3.6 grains. In fact the handbook says outright not to exceed without a good reason. The web data is saying 4.4 grains. I have a feeling the difference could be lawyer CYA. I'm hoping a few people with more Hodgdon 700-X experience can provide advice.
Thoughts?
Anthony