Quote Originally Posted by Major Tom View Post
Thank you to all who replied to my post. I settled on loading Alliant 2400 @ 22.0 grains with the 500 grain soft lead bullet.
When using that load, better to elevate the muzzle to orient the powder against the primer.

Even then, you can expect a dirty chamber/bore.

Way back, I tried this load . . . .did NOT like it!