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Old 03-29-2012, 07:59 PM
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'Detonation' is real and it started in the Bullseye Fraternity. Using, of course, Bullseye powder, which is an extremely fast-burning powder. Problem was, a charge of this powder,enough to propel a .45ACP,185gr.SWC to 740fps, wouldn't cover the entire inside bottom of the case. Plus, the swift pressure-build of the charge was so fast and large it detonated the case(Actually, it would blow the rim back against the breechface, flow the primer back into the firing-pin hole and rupture the case right above the rim). Remember, 3.1 grains of Bullseye will, with a 148 gr.HBFWC, attain 800fps in a 38Spl!
Bullseye is a lot like 296, you have to follow the manual exactly and not deviate at all. No manual I know of lists Bullseye anymore for the 45ACP either.
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