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  1. While perusing the Bullseye-L forum, I came across this post by Texasref that really peaked my interest since loading some 147FP Coated lead is next on my agenda for the STI Stac P. As I have N320 in the PM right now, and plenty of 147FP Coated, thought I'd load up some sample rounds to test as soon as I'm out of "quarantine"............ Anyone use or have validated a similar load? Thanks!
  2. Hey all... New reloader here and I'm hoping to get some advice and info from you seasoned veterans. I would like to shoot .40 Major Power Factor in the Limited Division when I start out. I got a really good deal on an SA XD(M) 5.25" Competition in .40 S&W, so I'm going to be using that. Nothing special done to the firearm. I will be running it as it came from the factory, with the factory 5.25" match barrel. Ok, I bought 500 once fired Federal brass (already cleaned and ready to go), 1000 Winchester Small Pistol primers, a pound of TiteGroup and 500 Hornady 180gr XTPHP bullets. I probably wouldn't have gone with that bullet choice after reading all of the info here first, but I purchased all of this at the same time I bought my reloading equipment (from the same place/site), so that is why I went with it, so that is what I have to reload for now. I will change to another type of bullet after I have loaded these 500 rounds. So, my question is, has anyone done any loading data with the above (or very similar) items for the XDM 5.25" in .40 for Major in Limited? Any suggestions, hints, ideas? I know from other threads here that TG runs hot and since summer is right around the corner, I may be trying to find some VV N320 locally. If I can find it and someone has run the same setup above but with N320, I would also love to hear that loading data as well because I may be using that for future use. I do prefer 180gr .40 bullets as I have always carried, qualified and used them for duty ammo, plus it is my understanding that using the heavier bullet with the faster burning powder (TG or N320) will produce a softer recoil for Major. So, I figure that is the way to go and makes sense. I also looked up the info on the Hodgdon website for TG and it gave me the following loading data info for Hornady 180gr XTP HP bullets, but I'm curious to hear from others that have run TG on an XDM 5.25" on what their loading data is/was. TiteGroup (Case: Hornady Twist 1:16" Primer: Winchester SP Barrel Length: 4" Trim Length: .845") Stating Load: Gr 4.2 Vel 877 fps Pressure 26,500 psi Max load: Gr 4.7 Vel 978 fps Pressure 33,300 psi Bullet Dia: .400" COL: 1.125" (I read that factory .40 S&W OAL is 1.120") Now my barrel is 5.25" and the above info says 4" barrel, so I don't know if that would affect the COL info, amount of grains and/or pressure or not on the loads for my XDM. That is why I am asking. Again, better to be safe than sorry and thus the reason for this post. I checked the VV website for load data on the N320 and it had no load data for HP bullets (not for N320, it did for N340). Soooo, I wouldn't even know where to start. However, here is their info for N320 on Fiocchi 180gr LTC (Lead Truncated Cone?) bullets: N320 (Case: Remington Twist: 1:16" Primer: Small Pistol Test barrel: 5.5" Trim Length .843") Starting Load: Gr 3.5 Vel 883 fps Pressure Not Listed Max Load: Gr 4.1 Vel 968 fps Pressure Not Listed Bullet Dia: Not Listed COL: 1.126" So, I don't know how different of the loading data would be from the LTC bullets to the HP bullets for the N320. Again, any info on either of these loads would be truly appreciated as I'm trying to stick to either of these loads for this particular firearm for the time being. I'm not planning on loading anything until I get the info sorted out first. Plus, is there a better or certain OAL (Is that the same as COL above?) that I should run in the XDM 5.25" and how would that adjust/deviate the load data above? Thanks again for all the great info from everyone! Mat
  3. I ran some test of Bayou Bullets new 120 Gr Truncated Cone bullet with BA 9.5, N320, and Tightgroup powders. These test were done in my Accu-shadow from my Ransom Rest and is the average of 3 five shot groups at 25 yards. Also included is the test of 124 Bayou TC's and Precision Delta 124 JHP with BA 9.5 powder. 041717 Bayou 120 Test.pdf
  4. Hello Everyone. I have been shooting USPSA for a little over a year and have been reloading for my STI edge and a bar-sto since I started. I have never had an issue developing loads that meet power factor and function in either gun...A few months ago, I took delivery of a custom 2011 with a briley barrel. This barrel has me stumped....The most recent load that I have worked up is 4.8gr of n320, loaded at 1.180, win primer, xtreme 180gr HP. This load comes in at 166PF and is showing signs of pressure. Flat primers, and primer flow...If the primers did not look they way they do, I would normally bump up the powder 1-2 tenths of a grain and call it a day..One of the guys at the range mentioned I may want to test magnum primers for more velocity.. Does anyone have a similar experience with briley barrels? They seem to be slower than STI and bar sto barrels..Should I try jacketed bullets or a different powder? Thanks for the help in advance.
  5. Hey everyone, I’m hoping someone can offer some help. I’ve been trying to develop a minor load for my G34 using VV N320. So far I’ve tried BBI 135s and 147s, and Xtreme 147 HPs. I’m using mixed brass and Winchester SPP. So far I have only been testing for accuracy, and haven’t chrono’d any of the loads. For some reason, I haven’t gotten very consistent results. The first time out at the range, I tested the Xtreme 147s and BBI 135s using N320. For the Xtremes, I also loaded one batch using CFE Pistol. I shot 5 shot groups, rested on a bag, at about 20 yards. I first shot a control group using factory new Freedom Munitions 147 gr RN. The group measured 2.23”. Here are the results for my reloads: Xtreme 147 HP, 3.4 gr N320, 1.135” - 2.39” group Xtreme 147 HP, 3.9 gr CFE, 1.135” - 2.46” group BBI 135, 3.6 gr N320, 1.130” - 1.79” group (the 5th shot wasn’t on the paper, so I think this was a fluke with the 4 shots being 1.79”) The next time out at the range I tested BBI 147s, using 3.4 gr N320, at OALs 1.120-1.160” at 0.010” increments. Same shooting setup, except this time I decided on 10 shot groups to hopefully get more conclusive results. The best group I managed was about 4” at 1.140” OAL, but the rest were in the 6-7” range. In addition to shooting groups I’ve shot all the loads for feel. I decided that I preferred the feel of the BBI 135s so I decided to focus on those. This time I loaded 10 rounds each at 3 different powder charges (3.5, 3.6, and 3.7 gr N320) and 6 OALs (1.110-1.160” in 0.010” increments). 3.5 gr - Best group was 2.14” at 1.160” OAL. Not bad at all! However, all other OALs were over 4” groups. 3.6 gr - All groups were 4” or more. 3.7 gr - All groups were 4” or more. At 1.110” OAL, the groups were horrible! Only 4 shots made it on the paper. I've shot good groups with the Xtremes, so I was starting to think my gun just didn’t like BBIs until today when I shot that one good group. I guess I could just switch over to the Xtreme 135s, but I’d like to get these BBIs to work. Maybe I can confirm the 3.5 gr at 1.160” makes PF, and just go with it?? However, I noticed another slight problem with this load. It will not pass the plunk test in my barrel. It takes slight pressure to chamber the last 0.020-0.030” and some force/wiggling to get it back out. OALs shorter than about 1.130” plunk just fine. Anyone have any ideas what could be going on?? I tried attaching pictures of the groups but the "Insert image from URL" isn't working. Thanks!
  6. Last weekend at St. George, UT I had an opportunity to chrono some loads. They were shot out of a CZ Tactical Sport (5.47" barrel) in .40 S&W. 100-104F was the average temperature. chrono was in the shade. 2,860' elevation. Loads were mixed brass, using CCI SPP and Xtreme 180gr HP bullets. OAL was 1.130" Load 1: 4.4 grains of N320 933 930 916 928 934 928 Average velocity 928.16, 167PF Load 2: 4.6 grains of N320 948 957 976 969 971 Average velocity 964.2 173.6 PF I guess 4.5 grains could be the ultimate load giving enough cushion.
  7. I've had a Dillon 650 for over a year now. I've loaded around 20k rounds of 9mm without any problems. I tried a few different powders at first then settled on Titegroup and have used it ever since. I recently purchased some 147gr CMJ's and a couple pounds of N320. I started to work on developing a load this week but I didn't get far before running into an issue with the powder measure. I loaded the tube with N320 then attempted to throw a charge and the powder bars seemed to bind up. I tried making adjustments, disassembled the powder measure to inspect and clean but I couldn't find anything wrong with it and the cleaning didn't help. Out of 10 attempts to throw a charge, 2, maybe 3 worked and the rest would bind up. It felt as if the powder was getting in the way somewhere, causing a grinding feeling and would bind up, if that makes sense. I then emptied the tube, cleaned it, switched back to Titegroup and it worked perfectly fine. I switched back to the N320 again and had the same issue which leads me to believe its related to the N320. Does anyone know what my problem might be?
  8. Did some load tests for a friend who has a 40 cal, 6 in Custom LimCat STI. Hope this is helpful to someone. Gun: Custom STI (LimCat, 6 in Barrel, 40 Cal Powder - VV N320 OAL - 1.185 Bullet 180 g X-treme HP Primer Win Small Rifle Powder Weight 4.0g 4.5g 4.9g OAL 1.187 1.185 1.185 Low 799.7 890 995.4 High 836.4 934.9 1029 Avg 817 914.2 1010 Es 36.75 44.37 34.47 SD 15.65 18.52 12.44 PF 147.06 164.556 181.8 Accuracy for the 4.0 and 4.5 loads was very good. Did not test the 4.9 Bullet 180 g Montana Gold FMJ Primer Win Small Pistol Powder Weight 4.4g 4.6g 4.8g 5.0 OAL 1.185 1.185 1.185 1.185 Low 781 828 856.2 932.4 High 837 872.5 900.4 956.4 Avg 809 843.9 883.7 942.4 Es 44.07 44.2 24.02 SD 18.11 18.02 12.12 PF 145.62 151.902 159.066 169.632 Accuracy for the 4.6, 4.8 and 5.0 loads was very good. File attached to make reading columns easier. Cheers! LimCat Load Tests.pdf
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