Nota John, SASS #51089L Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Hello pards, I am in need of some loading info. Will be loading for a BP frame top break revolver. My 1900 Sears catalog reprint states this revolver requires BP cartridges. I have disassembled some smokeless loads, and charged the cases with the amount of 3F as called for in the Sears catalog. It appears that the charge is less than would be compressed when the bullet is seated. I somehow remember a while ago that there was mention that corn meal could be used above the BP charge to fill the case enough to allow compression when the bullet is seated. An additional factor is that the pulled bullets have a cupped base similar to a Minie Ball base, therefore I assume that the additional filler needs to offset this cupped base. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks much. Nota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 We are not allowed to post loading info here I would point you to Cascity.com Powder Room . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 THe .32 S&W holds so little powder just fill it up and seat the bullet. If your revolver is so crappy it cannot handle a "full" charge of BP then it is not safe to shoot. The case volume and powder charge are so small don't get overly concerned about compression. The original load was only about 9 grains of BP and that was in a ballon head case. You probably cannot get 9 grains in a modern case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Fill the case with enough 3f to have 1/16 compression by the bullet and enjoy ... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinola Kid Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I have loaded mine with APP FFFG and I just fill the case to a slight compression. Fun to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cusz M. Dutch SASS Life 55326 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I use a case full of BP and seat a .315 ball on top. Seat the ball a little past the curve and apply crimp. More than enough to punch holes in paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 14 hours ago, Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 said: Fill the case with enough 3f to have 1/16 compression by the bullet and enjoy ... Jabez Cowboy This is how we do it............. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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