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    Bayou Bullets, VV N320, Glock 34

    in 9mm/38 Caliber

    Posted

    RR:

    Finally got a chance to bench rest/test the N320/Bayou 135 combo. Tried 3.6g & 3.7g @ 1.130 along with 3.6g & 3.7g @ 1.135. Seems my G17G4 preferred the 3.7g/1.135" combo, with the best 10-shot group producing this:

    Bayou135_4-2_zps4kvpbhoe.jpg

    Temp: 68*

    Avg: 991fps

    ES: 20

    SD: 6

    PF: 133.79

    Hope to load a few more for further testing/sight adjustment.

    Thinking this type of grouping is about as good as it's going to get for a stock barrel......

    Thanks for your recommendations!

    HR

    Bayou Bullets, VV N320, Glock 34

    in 9mm/38 Caliber

    Posted

    3.75 Grains of N320 with a 135gr Bayou Bullet, 1.135 OAL made 131 PF out of my G17, with Awesome accuracy.

    RR:

    Wondering if you still recommend your above load for a G17?

    Got 100 of the 135 Bayous to test with N320, as I can't hit on the consistent accuracy I'm after using the 147 Bayous. This would be a ~130PF GSSF load for my G17G4.

    Thanks!

    Shaving Lead Bullets? Bayous...

    in 9mm/38 Caliber

    Posted

    Have loaded right at 500 of the Bayou 147gr coated in the XL650; and once I got the bell set properly on initial setup, have not had any bullet shaving whatsoever. And, I seat and crimp with the Redding Micrometer dies.

    Any lead round will require a bit larger bell when compared to FMJ, etc.....

    HR

    Most accurate load for a 200gr SWC

    in 44/45 Caliber

    Posted

    Sorry Hogrider, no experience with N320. I was going to try it until I found out it is just as temperature sensitive as N310. Since Solo 1000 is no where near as temp sensitive and is essentially equivalent to N320, I'll continue to use it. BTW, when you chrono you will find out that the velocities listed in the VV Reloading manual are a figment of some marketing type's overactive imagination.

    zzt:

    Finally got a chance to test some N320 with SnS 200gr coated SWC. This was 5.0gr at 1.250" OAL, and the best 10-shot group out of 3. 25yds off a Caldwell rest:

    N320SnS45ACP2_zps49c6c752.jpg

    Was very impressed with the accuracy out of my Springfield RO; though it was a little slow at 760fps. Think I'll bump it up to 5.2gr and see if I get close to 825fps.

    Yes, VV's load data is WAY OFF from what I expected!

    ;)

    Advice - Fitting an Aftermarket Glock Barrel

    in Glock

    Posted

    Candersen:

    Some may think the gain wasn't really substantial, but IMO, I was very pleased with the results.

    Here's a "test" load I was working on @ 25yds off a makeshift rest; first the stock, Glock barrel:

    string5Glk_zps663cb401.png

    And the same load through the Bar Sto:

    string2BarSto_zps6efd1781.png

    And, trust me the "flyers" were a result of my excitement!

    HTH's

    :)

    Most accurate load for a 200gr SWC

    in 44/45 Caliber

    Posted

    Sorry Hogrider, no experience with N320. I was going to try it until I found out it is just as temperature sensitive as N310. Since Solo 1000 is no where near as temp sensitive and is essentially equivalent to N320, I'll continue to use it. BTW, when you chrono you will find out that the velocities listed in the VV Reloading manual are a figment of some marketing type's overactive imagination.

    zzt:

    After viewing load data on this and other "reputable" forums, I too have noticed the discrepancies in VV's data! Must be the 6" test barrel?

    Thanks for your reply!

    ;)

    Most accurate load for a 200gr SWC

    in 44/45 Caliber

    Posted

    zzt:

    Appreciate the VV info.

    Starting to work up some test loads for new Springfield RO using VV N320, and have loaded some test rounds with 5.0gr @ 1.250" with coated 200gr LSWC based on Wilson's IDPA practice load. Hope to test/chrono this weekend. Have also noticed claimed accuracy on another forum using 4.6gr N320.

    Any experience with N320 from your end?

    Thanks!

    Glock 17 recoil spring #

    in Glock

    Posted

    I was inquiring about using a G34G4 RSA in a G35G4 back in late 2012, and a GSSF member stated the G35 was 17#, and the G17/G34 RSA was "about 1 pound lighter".....

    Still haven't seen any factory published data to confirm/deny.

    Best sizing die for the bottom of a case

    in 9mm/38 Caliber

    Posted

    I use Lee Dies so maybe that's the difference. My funnel slides right into the case after sizing with no friction until it gets belled. I had to reduce the diameter of the funnel neck expander a little but I have no set back or off center bullets.

    I also reduced the expander on my funnels. Radically reduced the "catch" on the upstroke.

    Sarge:

    Did you ever offer details of your modded funnel on the forum? Got an XL650, and I would appreciate any advise on your mod!!

    Thanks!

    Who else is using a Redding Competition Seating Die for 9mm?

    in 9mm/38 Caliber

    Posted

    Using all Redding dies for 9mm in the XL650 including the micrometer seating and crimp dies. IMO, the micrometer dies are worth the additional cost; especially when changing bullet profiles and/or brass headstamps. Once the exact mic settings are established, repeatability is a simple adjustment.

    Sizing is excellent with the competition sizing die; but does require perfect alignment of the case insertion/shell plate indexing. Still get the occasional mis-alignment which causes the brass to catch on bottom of die........

    Have heard others experience the same with EGW undersize die.

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