Reloading Guide - LHS Germany

1 Reloading GuideReloading DataDisclaimerAll of this Reloading information has been provided by Explosia The data given here were obtained in the laboratory condition following strictly the CIP (Commission International Permanente) rules of June 13, 1990 and November 9, 1993. The listed maximum loads have been determinated according to the respective CIP maximum pressure specification, whichever is test methods have been deemed to be safe throughout the world. Pressure is measured at the case mouth or from inside the case according to the NOT ATTEMPT ANY EXTRAPOLATIONS.

2 PLEASE FOLLOW THE DATA AS WRITTEN. IT IS A MUST FOR EVERY RELOADER TO READ THE Reloading SAFETY RULES ON THE PAGE 11 AND 12 OF THIS data available on-line on the web page (section Products/ Reloading )Internal ballistic computation of different weapon/ammunition/powder combination can be performed with software QUICKLOAD (author Hartmut Broemel, Babenhausen, Germany ).!!! WARNING !!!READ BEFORE USINGThe task of Reloading centre fire metallic cartridges should only be undertaken by some-one familiar with Reloading procedures. One must observe all possible safety precautions and practices in accordance with proper handling of any explosive.

3 We suggest you read up on Reloading procedures. There are a number of excellent books on the powder leaves our plant, we have no control over improper storage, handling, loading or using or on the condition of firearms or component use. For these reasons we make no warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use. All our loading data is intended solely for use in modern up charges: For all pistol and rifle powders load and fire a few cartridges at 15 % less (starting) charge, than is shown as maximum load, watching for any sign of excessive pressure (difficult extraction, flattened or blown primers, unusual recoil).

4 ALWAYS START AT THE SUGGESTED MINIMUM STARTING CHARGE AND NEVER EXCEED THE LOADS LISTED IN THIS PUBLICATION!2 LOVEX powders for pistols and revolversCALIBRESD013S011S015D032S020D03 6D 0 Browning / .25 x 25 Browning / .32 Smith & Wesson Long9 mm Browning Court / .380 ACP9 mm LUGER9 x SIG9 mm S&W10 mm REMINGTON Glock Auto Pistol / .45 ColtCzech women team IPSC world shoot XVII Florida won 2nd place, is supported with Lovex powders for x 50 R x 52 x 52 x 55 mm x x 57 WINCHESTER7 x 57 7 x 57 R7 x 647 x 65 R7 mm REMINGTON M1 x 55 WINCHESTER x 39 mm AAC x 54 mm RUSSIAN8 x 57 mm IR 8 x 57 mm IS ( ") 8 x 57 mm IRS8 x 64 LAPUA x 62 x 72 x 74 R.

5 45-70 BROWNING recommendedusable4 Properties and Storage of Smokeless PowderProperties of Smokeless PowderSmokeless powders are essentially mixtures of chemicals designated to burn under controlled conditions at the proper rate to propel a projectile from powders Lovex are made in three forms:1. thin, circular flakes or wafers2. small cylinders3. small spheresSingle base smokeless powders derive their main source of energy from energy released from double base smokeless powders is derived from both nitrocellulose and smokeless powders are extremely flammable by design, they are intended to burn rapidly and vigorously when from the air is not necessary for the combustion of smokeless powders since they contain sufficient built-in oxygen to burn completely, even in an enclosed space such as chamber of a effect, ignition occurs when the powder granules are heated above their ignition temperature.

6 This can occur by exposing powder to:1. A flame such a match or primer flash2. An electrical spark or the sparks from welding, grinding, Heat from an electrical hot plate or fire directed or near a closed container even if the powder itself is not exposed to the powder burns in enclosed space chamber of a firearm. When smokeless powder burns, a great deal of gas at high temperature and pressure is formed. The result is a rapid pressure rise to the desired pressure value at which the bullet is set in motion through the barrel of the weapon. This results in a very short round development time and total shot time.

7 However, the rate of gas evolution is such that the pressure is sufficient to bring the bullet into motion but not to the detonation rate. In this regard, smokeless powder differs from blasting agents or high explosives such as dynamite or blasting gelatin, although smokeless powder may contain chemical ingredients common to some of these explosives such as dynamite are made to detonate, it means to change from solid state to gaseous state with evolution of intense heat and high energy in a very short time. In detonation, a detonation wave (more precisely the shock wave) occurs in the explosive.

8 The shock wave propagating in the explosive is at a rate higher than the sound velocity in the detonation products. Such shock waves propagate through any medium in contact with them and they put pressure on whatever they touch, and it is almost impossible to prevent detonation when using any appreciable amount of dynamite. Smokeless powder differs considerably in its burning characteristics from common black powder .Black powder burns essentially at the same rate out in the open (unconfined) as well as when it is in a gun (confined). When ignited in an unconfined state, smokeless powder burns inefficiently with an orange colored flame.

9 It produces a considerable amount of light brown noxious smelling smoke. It leaves residues of ash and partially burned powder. The flame is hot enough to cause severe opposite is true when it burns under pressure as in a cartridge fired in a gun. Then it produces very little smoke, a small glow, and leaves very little or no residues. The burning rate of smokeless powder increases with increased burning smokeless powder is confined, gas pressure will rise and eventually can reach the detonation rate and cause the container to burst. Under such circumstances it can create effects similar to an this reason, the Department of transportation (formerly Interstate Commerce Commission)

10 Sets specifications for shipping containers for propellants and requires tests for loaded containers under actual fire conditions before approving them for smokeless powder in approved container is ignited during such tests, container seams split open or lids pop off release gases and powder from confinement at low to Check Smokeless Powder for DeteriorationAlthough modern smokeless powders are basically free from deterioration under proper storage condition, safe practices require a recognition of the signs of deterioration and its possible deterioration can be checked by opening the cap of the container and smelling the undergoing deterioration has an irritating acidic odor.