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I only checked the Lyman 49th edition when first looking at your load. Since you had used exactly the same brass, primer and bullet your load didn't appear to be too far out of line. It was a little above starting charge but still in the low side.

Alliant data: 16.0 gr BD gave them 1495 fps.

Lyman: 18.7 gr BD from a 4 inch barrel 1245 fps and 35,100 CUP.

There seems to be a great deal of variation in data between loading manuals which makes me wonder if a more suitable powder should be selected.

Congratulations!!!

I started reloading in 1971. I still haven't broken even because my saving just keep getting invested in more components and guns.

I hope you get to enjoy it as much and for as long as I have.