CFE Pistol powder?

[Ron3]

So what do you do when you find load data (.25 acp, CFE Pistol) but the data is for a 50 gr FMJ bullet when I have 55 gr LEAD bullets?

I would assume since lead bullets are easier to push, one could use the same data. But not if it was the reverse situation. Yes, No, it depends?

[gunnerblue]

Pure lead or lead alloy? Either way I would start at the suggested starting load and work up from there if desired.

[gaijin]

A lead bullet should use less powder/at lower pressure for same velocity with same bullet weight- lead having greater "lubricity" than gilding metal of jacketed bullet.

[opngrnd]

I've had great luck with it. I'm finishing an eight pound jug, starting another one, and I have one left on the shelf. I've loaded thousands of 45ACP ball ammo to standard velocities, 38 Super to moderate velocities, and 9mm loads to full pressure. I don't shoot bullseye, so I don't know how it compares when trying to eke out the tiniest groups possible, but I'm happy with it

[Ron3]

Pure lead or lead alloy? Either way I would start at the suggested starting load and work up from there if desired.

I dont recall I'll have to check.

[Ron3]

Pure lead or lead alloy? Either way I would start at the suggested starting load and work up from there if desired.

55 gr .251 no crimp groove BHN15.