how many 38 from a pound of APP

[Blue Wolf]

I was wondering about how many 38 cases would a pound of APP produce.

Blue Wolf

[Lefty Dude]

7000 grains per pound, do the math.

[Blair]

7000 grs. per pound, whether it be lead or feathers.
That is measured by weight... NOT by volume.
My best,
Blair

[Blue Wolf]

I can do the math but I was wondering what othere were actually getting. Maybe I should have re-phrased the question.

[Lefty Dude]

I would say you will get more loads per pound with APP than the Holy Black. APP requires very little compression, Black requires more compression than APP.
I load APP for just a kiss of the bullet. And no compression.
Number of loads per pound will vary, according to the loader doing the reloading.
For a 38 case, load to the base of the bullet. Remove the bullet, weight the charge and do the Math. Now you have your Volume of APP.
For The Holy Black, use the case as a measure. Fill the case to the mouth, seat a bullet with compression. More Powder will be used.

[Coffinmaker]

This may seem a little smart a$$.  That's cause it is.  I've found I can load .38 cases with APP right up until the bottle runs out 
I would be more specific if pressed by saying .......... A lot.

Coffinmaker

[Lefty Dude]

This may seem a little smart a$$.  That's cause it is.  I've found I can load .38 cases with APP right up until the bottle runs out 
I would be more specific if pressed by saying .......... A lot.

Coffinmaker

You smart a$$, 

[wildman1]

You smart a$$, 

Better smart than none.  wM1

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

I would say you will get more loads per pound with APP than the Holy Black. APP requires very little compression, Black requires more compression than APP.
I load APP for just a kiss of the bullet. And no compression.
Number of loads per pound will vary, according to the loader doing the reloading.
For a 38 case, load to the base of the bullet. Remove the bullet, weight the charge and do the Math. Now you have your Volume of APP.
For The Holy Black, use the case as a measure. Fill the case to the mouth, seat a bullet with compression. More Powder will be used.

You will now have the WEIGHT of each charge, then do the arithmetic.

[Blue Wolf]

Bullet just touching powder,I get 492 per pound. I was just wondering if anybody else got this amount or more/less.

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

Bullet just touching powder,I get 492 per pound. I was just wondering if anybody else got this amount or more/less.

That comes to 14.227642 grains per round.

[Paladin UK]

SC says....

That comes to 14.227642 grains per round.

Blimey SC how long did it take ya ta count em!!  


Paladin (What lost count after 7654 ) UK

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

I figured it at the speed of light!

With a cheap calculator.  Did you think I would use my fingers?

[St8LineLeatherSmith]

IWas thinking you used fingers and toes.
YaI'm a smart a$$ too

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

IWas thinking you used fingers and toes.
YaI'm a smart a$$ too

I don't have enough toes for a base ten system. I had to use the calculator as it works on base two.

[Lefty Dude]

I doubt Blue Wolf will ever post again, you Smart A$$'s.

[Coffinmaker]

Aw, Cummon lefty, up here in the Northeast it's Winter and too darn cold to go out and play.  So we're boarded and need someone to pick on.

Coffinmaker

PS:  We did actually see some serious answers.  Good information too. 

[john boy]

I just knew I shouldn't have opened this thread ... and now I know I's was right!

[Lefty Dude]

I just knew I shouldn't have opened this thread ... and now I know I's was right!

You be the Blue Wolf ! ?

Heaven help us !

[john boy]

Lefty, several years back on Cast Boolits, there was a post analogous to this one ... "How many bullets can I pan lube with 2 ounces of lube!  No more or less details posted!