Starr Carbine load

[CMichaud]

Hey guys

I am laying at reloading for a Starr rim fire carbine

Having examined an original cartridge , it was loaded with approx. 47 gr of coarse BP. Original bullet was .approx. .515 and 380 gr

I am using the Dixie Gun Works reloadable brass which are notably shorter than the original case I have.

They also need to be sized/necked slightly using 56-50 Lyman dies.

I am using a Lyman cast bullet for the Spencer which throws at approx .515 and 350gr

Due to the short cases from DGW, I have loaded up a 30gr Goex 3F charge and a 25gr Goex 2F (seems the compression is better with the 3F)

Bullets were seated with press and are un-crimped

I have no idea as to pressures on these two loads but believe them to be milder than the original load.

I would appreciate any pointers on the 3F vs 2F load and pressure estimates.

Thanks

 

[sail32]

Try;

http://www.creagan.net/fireworks/blackpowder.html

http://www.cherrytreefamily.com/blackpowderhistory.htm

http://www.chuckhawks.com/blackpowder_pyrodex.htm

 

[mooncoon]

I am sure that I used 3F powder when I shot my Starr. The case holds very little powder so that you should not have to worry about pressure while using black powder.

cheers mooncoon