chubs Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Wondering what some are loading a 160 bullet with titegroup. What is the o.a.l? I appreciate your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdude Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 It depends on which bullet you're loading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubs Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Bayou bullets. Have WSF and what if either are better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdude Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 This guy used 1.155" - http://www.shootingtimes.com/reloading/reloading-heavy-bullets-in-9mm-luger/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 3.0 TG 160 Bayou COL 1.155 132PF several 5" 1911's, Glock and Sigs all about the same PF +-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hcore44 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I could not get my attempts with 160 to shoot well at all. I used 3.0 TG with SNS 160s in glocks with both standard and lone wolf barrels along with a VP9. None would shoot them well. I had a few instances of tumbling too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oteroman Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 What Gun?Makes a difference on OAL u can get away with. I favor WSF. IMO WSF is able to work better at the he higher end than TG again IMO. I have run 165s to 1000fps if I had the need. Keep in mind your in dangerous territory with no margin for sloppy reloading. I would not attempt that with TG. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubs Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 I am using a g34 with a kkm barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaGary Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I tried bullseye, WST and WSF with SNS 160gr. I liked the WSF the best. 3.2gr is what my Lee auto disc should be throwing but it weighs about 2.9 when I check it. I'm at 1.167 oal for my g34. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH45 Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 On 1/29/2017 at 8:28 AM, hcore44 said: I could not get my attempts with 160 to shoot well at all. I used 3.0 TG with SNS 160s in glocks with both standard and lone wolf barrels along with a VP9. None would shoot them well. I had a few instances of tumbling too. I used the same load at 1.14OAL and when chronoed all came in between 797-803. Accuracy wasn't as good as 147s, and definitely not as good as 124 jhps. I weighed a bunch of the bullets, and they were between 158.1-160 grains. I bumped my load to 3.2, and was getting 130-134 pf, but, bullets were tumbling. I called SNS, and he tried to tell me I had too much crimp, but, I measure each case (once-fired Winchester) and have my press set up for no crimp, just straightening out the bell. He also suggested switching from Titegroup, to Sport Pistol. I loaded a test batch with 3 grains of Sport pistol, and all came in between 130-135pf, just where I like to be, but, most bullets were tumbling again. Guns used were 2 Sig xfives, and M&P Pro, with Apex, gunsmith-fit barrel. I guess I see why 160 grain bullets weren't listed as being used by anybody at USPSA and IDPA nationals. 126-128pf is just too close. I will burn up the rest of my 160s at lower velocities, just for steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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