Powder Bar for 380 Auto

#1 · November 15, 2007, 9:59 pm

I'm wondering which powder bar is best for reloading the 380 Auto on my RL 550B. Powder charges will typically range from 2.6 to 3.6 grains. I believe the small powder bar is good down to about 3.0 grains. Should I be using the extra small powder bar? What is the recommended range for the extra small powder bar? Thanks for your help.

Rick

#2 · November 15, 2007, 10:45 pm

With most powders, the standard small powder bar will easily adjust down to 2.5 grains of powder. The extra small bar is designed for 32ACP and 32 S&W Long wadcutter loads, most of which hover around 1.5 grains.