CaptJeff Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 How long (OAL) are most people loading for STI Edge in 40 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japarker82 Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 1.125 OAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FULLMETAL Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 1.14 with a 180 Leatherhead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeislarge Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Most guys shooting an STI Edge or similar load to 1.180 and longer. Shorter rounds can often have feed issues. Search function will bring up umpti-nine threads addressing this exact topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmil Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 1.180 for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copecowboy22 Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 1.145 for me but I use the same round in my wife's XDm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowenbuilt Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 (edited) Depending on bullet shapes 1.170 to 1.180 for mine. I did have some feeding issues under 1.145. At 1.135 I had some FTF issues occasionally. Edited June 7, 2015 by bowenbuilt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quack Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 1.180 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biloxi23 Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 1.200 with Precision 185 grain coated bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy1629 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 1.200 in my Edge with Montana Gold JHP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKT1106 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 1.180, but have loaded down to 1.16 and up to 1.22 successfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 How long (OAL) are people loading for STI Edge in 40 ? Capt, it really depends on which bullet you're using. If you switch from one bullet to another, you might have to change your OAL. Even if they're the same weight. That's why The Plunk Test is very important. If you are loading Major (PF165+) it's even more important, and if you are using a heavy bullet with fast powder (Highly recommended for Major) it's Even More Important. If loading Major, it's also Very Important to know that you cannot push the bullets into the cases manually (not all the way, just enough to shorten the OAL). If you are loading N320 and a 180 gr bullet at 1.18", and you can push the bullet into 1.15", you might have a serious problem. Good luck and welcome to The Forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnettcw1 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 1.15 to 1.18 runs great in mine. This oal seems keep the SD down on chrono for the e3 powder that I use. My 2011 will run factory ammo without any problems as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 1.200 for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDA Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 (edited) I always measure to find the max OAL for a particular bullet in a particular pistol. (I shoot lost of different pistols and am trying different bullets) 1. With the pistol in battery, measure from the muzzle to the breech face with a caliper. 2. Remove the barrel and drop in a bullet of choice. (just the bullet) Hold the bullet lightly against the rifling using a pencil (eraser end) or dowel rod. Slide another pencil in from the muzzle until it touches the front of the bullet and place a mark on the mark pencil even with the muzzle end of the barrel. 3. Measure from the mark in the pencil to the end of the pencil that was in the barrel. 4. Subtract that measurement from the measurement in step 1 above and you have the max OAL with the bullet touching the rifling or throat. I make a list of different pistols with different bullets so I can either load a "one size fits all" OAL or load for a specific pistol and bullet combination. For example, I did a .45 cal 230g RN jacketed, and 230g RN plated, and a 230g RN lead bullet, and all have a different OAL in the same barrel. Just because they look the same doesn't always mean that they are the same! Edited June 8, 2015 by TDA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhugh4 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 1.190 Black Bullets International 180gr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IATURNKEY Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Just bought a used Edge and ran about 100-1.135 Berry's 180's that I had used in my Glock 35. I did't have any problems and was wondering how often do most STI's have problems with shorter rounds. Should I just start loading a separate load for the STI or could I just have a gun that will run 1.135 reliably? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy1629 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 My Edge will run reliably with factory length rounds. I only load long so I have more variety in rounds. My 180gr JHP Montana Gold with VV-N320 powder shoots very consistent and soft loaded out to 1.200. It's just a matter of what works best for you and your gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racnsoonr Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 1.175 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob DuBois Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 1.220 using Lee's U die runs 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intel6 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 My Edge always has run factory length rounds, seems to be an individual gun thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulm540 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 1.190 for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbcaster45 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I haven't tried any factory ammo in my Edge yet. With the Bullet Works 180 gr. RNFP I've had good results loaded to 1.180, 1.190, and 1.200. Each time I loaded a little longer accuracy improved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trouble Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 My edge will run 1.10 - 1.185. No accuracy difference that I can tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breacher217 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 The 1.223 OAL load for my Infinity passes the plunk test and fires fine from my brother in law's Edge. 180gr JHP Zero/5.0gr Titegroup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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