GM3 in 44 Special - any load data?
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Any existing data without such a reference should be treated as suspect and not used.
Use reloading information posted here at your own risk. This forum (http://www.full-bore.co.uk) is not responsible for any property damage or personal injury as a consequence of using reloading data posted here, the information is individual members findings and observations only. Always verify the load data and be absolutely sure your firearm can handle the load, especially older ones. If in doubt start low and work your way up.
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Flanker
GM3 in 44 Special - any load data?
I've started reloading 44 Magnums using GM3 and 200gr lead heads. Seems to work OK, I'm measuring powder with Lee dipper 0.7, seems to give about 5.3 gr on my Lee scale. I've got some 44 Spl brass and wondered about loading some using the 0.5 dipper. Any thoughts? Or any data for GM3 in 44Spl?
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Re: GM3 in 44 Special - any load data?
GM3 - never heard of it, who makes it?
Edit - Found it http://www.nobelsport.it/public/pages/E ... migliaID=0
but no load data for 44 Special.
Edit - Found it http://www.nobelsport.it/public/pages/E ... migliaID=0
but no load data for 44 Special.
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Flanker
Re: GM3 in 44 Special - any load data?
Nobelsport. It's a shotgun powder originally I think but apparently has been getting used in recent years for loading pistol caliber. It's exceedingly cheap and quite effective.
Ah, I see you've got there already
Ah, I see you've got there already
Re: GM3 in 44 Special - any load data?
Isn't Nobelsport Vectan? I read reports recently of Vectan powder prices being raised quite significantly.
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Re: GM3 in 44 Special - any load data?
I use Vectan AS, £18 PER lb so plenty room for price rise and it will still be cheaper than Unique. :lol:
I was using 6grns with the 200 gn bullets but have increased this to 6.5 gns to give em plenty poke.
I was using 6grns with the 200 gn bullets but have increased this to 6.5 gns to give em plenty poke.
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Flanker
Re: GM3 in 44 Special - any load data?
I got a pound of GM3 to get started and it seems fine.
Is there more data available for the Vectan AS?
Is there more data available for the Vectan AS?
Last edited by Flanker on Mon Mar 19, 2012 8:26 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: GM3 in 44 Special - any load data?
Some load data here, handy even if they do not show the 44 Special
http://www.balleurope.com/recharge/index.php?langue=en
EDIT - GM3 and AS are not listed by Quickload either...
http://www.balleurope.com/recharge/index.php?langue=en
EDIT - GM3 and AS are not listed by Quickload either...
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Re: GM3 in 44 Special - any load data?
Some more load info here, http://www.truhlmark.cz/zbrane/scan%202 ... RemMag.jpg
Full list here, http://www.truhlmark.cz/zbrane/Vectan.htm
Full list here, http://www.truhlmark.cz/zbrane/Vectan.htm
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Re: GM3 in 44 Special - any load data?
flanker, oads and loads of folk on the gr circuit are using gm3 now,look on shootfastdontmiss,also if u want pm me i can put you in contact with any number of guys who use it..........even the top 5 percent of gr shooters use it.....i think its s*** myself...........
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FilippoMo
Re: GM3 in 44 Special - any load data?
We used quite a lot in our 44 Magnum 9.8 grs with 240 -260 lead bullets.We had a 190 grs bullets due to a mistake of my brother while making a nine mm moulds ,it was so unpopular that he opened up the cavity to 45. Recoil was very mild I cannot recall the loads tested.
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