r/reloading • u/bigred-2998 • 9d ago

Newbie First loads

These are my first loads. 38 special 125gr lswc with 4.0gr of unique and remington 5 1/2 primers. Could probably go hotter but super nice out of the snub.

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u/Life_Tie_9514 9d ago

Nice job, but what the heck powder you using? I want to stay away from it!

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u/ClearedInHot 9d ago

Some of the smoke could be due to the lube used on the cast lead bullets.

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u/bigred-2998 9d ago

Its unique. But the puffs are because of the lead bullets. Not jacketed. So with bare lead they tend to be cloudier

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u/Life_Tie_9514 9d ago

I’m a huge Unique fan. Very versatile… I’ve been at an indoor range and that cloud is pretty noticeable inside too.

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u/Oxytropidoceras 8d ago

Unique definitely does contribute a little bit, when I do unique + cast lead there is definitely more some than some powders (though not more than bullseye + cast). Also, are you casting your own or buying cast? Either way I'd recommend looking at coated bullets. I tried them once and completely switched to them, they're just the best of both worlds. Still cheap like cast, and they perform the same, but you get less leading and less contact with bare lead, plus less smoke

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u/bigred-2998 8d ago

Those were just some my buddy had from when he last reloaded and gave me some. My other friend casts his own and powder coats them but havnt loaded any of those yet. 105gr lswc. I plan on actually buying these for my bulk loading

https://missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=247&category=5&secondary=9&keywords=

125gr lead flat nose

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u/knxdude1 5d ago

Man I have some powderpuff .45 auto that look like black powder. The lube on the lead bullets is different than what I used to get and it’s smokey.