how reliable is the data?

[Ken S.]

I found a website called stevespages.com.
It has an extensive collection of reloading data.
I was curious if anyone has ever used the data and is it reliable?

 

[5of7]

I didn't see any reloading data there.

 

[Rclark]

No matter how 'reliable' you think the data is.... Always check against another source. I post data that have collected, but I always expect others to check up on it before using it and use some 'common sense'.

You have to hunt for it but it is there : Steve's Pages Load data

 

[Ken S.]

stevespages.com/page8a.htm

 

[Rick Courtright]

I didn't see any reloading data there.

Hi, 5

Start on the first page, click "My Pages" then look for several choices at the bottom. Clicking "Reloading" should take you to a "You've gotta agree" disclaimer page and eventually to "recipes."

In checking one of the calibers I load against known sources, it appears he goes at least a bit hot w/ some, perhaps way hot w/ a few, yet others don't even meet some "books'" max loads...

For myself, I can find loads that do what I need or want them to do from folks who do their testing in labs and are willing to publish their data. For others, this may be a helpful site. Only the individual loader can make that decision.

Rick C

 

[mikld]

I've been looking in at Steve's Pages for quite a while. Lots of reloading data, but as stated earlier, don't go in blind, check against manuals or websites (I haven't seen any "dangerous" or "wild" loads on Steve's site). BTW; excellent site overall, lots of info...

 

[Precision32]

Most powder manufacturers have webpages that give load information for their powder. They are a great resource. Most bullet maker do the same.

Like others have posted, check a couple of other sources and compare information.

 

[Ken S.]

Thanks plenty guys. I only have hornady load data for my 348 Win. and wanted a few more than the few I already have. I always reload with caution. My life, as well as a few firearms I have are irreplaceable.
If anyone here has load data for the 348 Win., 32 WS, Or the 454 Casull.
I would be appreciative for the knowledge.

 

[Rick Courtright]

If anyone here has load data for the 348 Win., 32 WS, Or the 454 Casull.
I would be appreciative for the knowledge.

Hi,

Follow Precision32's advice for starters and go to the powder mfrs first:

http://www.hodgdon.com will show you more recipes than most folks will ever need for all three of the cartridges you inquired about. They distribute Hodgdon's, Winchester and IMR brand powders.

http://www.alliantpowder shows nothing for the two rifle cartridges, but has a few recipes for the .454 Casull using their powders.

http://www.midwayusa.com used to sell single caliber loadbooks stuffed w/ recipes for a given cartridge. It would be worth a look to see if they still do.

Lee's book, Modern Reloading 2nd Ed. has tons of recipes, generally gleaned from powder mfr. data. I don't have the 2nd Ed. but the 1st Ed. showed all three cartridges.

Lyman, Hornady, Speer and Sierra all publish good books so something should show up there.

The list is extensive before even thinking about the "Well, it seemed to be safe in my gun" Internet sources. Some of those may be reputable, some a bit sketchy. It can take some research to know which is which.

Rick C

 

[427mach1]

http://www.midwayusa.com used to sell single caliber loadbooks stuffed w/ recipes for a given cartridge. It would be worth a look to see if they still do.

Those single caliber books are GREAT - all the information in one place!

 

[Ken S.]

Thanks again. I noticed a pic involving a 427 mach 1. My uncle just sold his 1969 S-Code 390 bored to a 396.

 

[427mach1]

My uncle just sold his 1969 S-Code 390 bored to a 396.

Gotta ask... WHY??? Shoulda kept it!

 

[Ken S.]

Didn't have room in his garage for the late 60s Yenko Camaro he bought at auction. So he sold the 69 pony

 

[Jimbo357mag]

Didn't have room in his garage for the late 60s Yenko Camaro he bought at auction. So he sold the 69 pony

I thought you had to be either a Ford or a Chevy guy but not both? :lol: :lol:

 

[eric conrad]

Ken S, here's another place for you to look. www.reloadammo.com
You can never have enough books. Eric

 

[Ken S.]

Didn't have room in his garage for the late 60s Yenko Camaro he bought at auction. So he sold the 69 pony

I thought you had to be either a Ford or a Chevy guy but not both? :lol: :lol:

He just likes american muscle