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I have loaded some 125gr blue bullets, they pass the case guage and plunk test and load in a storm lake barrel but will not fit in the lone wolf 40-9 conversion barrel. Any thoughts? Would like to use this load for several guns.
I have the same problem. The lone wolf 40-9 conversion barrels have much tighter tolerances (for my G22) than stock Glock 9mm barrels. I had to adjust OAL accordingly.
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Any pressure signs? Those loads seem to be above the max load data on the ramshot website, and shorter than the OAL as well. I have heard ramshot data is pretty conservative though.
No, no pressure signs at all.
they sound about right coming out of a G19. i get about 50-75 fps more out of my G34. Its a good powder that seem to mimic N320. I burned 4 #s of it in 9 and 40. my uspsa load was 4.7 with a 180 moly and it made 170 pf out of my STI. If i can find more i would buy some
I don't shoot major so I wasn't going max PF. I too have used Ramshot Competition for 40 and 180gr and absolutely love it. This was my first run with 9mm. So far I'm impressed with Ramshot Comp.
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Kinda following Zack Jones lead. I also did some chrono work this weekend using different components. I always appreciate it when you guys post your findings and I thought I would follow suit.
These were all fired From a stock as a rock Glock 19. I wanted to load a longer OAL but 1.12 was as long as the Glock chamber would allow for these 147gr Blue Bullet RN profile.
Ramshot Competition 3.0gr with 147gr RN Blue Bullets
OAL 1.12
AVG Velocity - 825 fps - 15 rounds
Ramshot Competition 3.2gr with 147gr RN Blue BulletsOAL 1.12
AVG Velocity - 856 fps - 15 roundsRamshot Competition 3.4gr with 147gr RN Blue Bullets
OAL 1.12
AVG Velocity - 878 fps - 15 roundsAll three of these loads were about the same when it came to accuracy - 3" to 4" groups at 15 yards - free style. (this coulda been the fault of the shooter too LOL).
Enjoy!
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Just a thought, make sure you are using the correct profile on your seating die. If you're using Dillon dies, they have a flat point profile and a round nose profile depending on what bullet you're using.(In fact I think most brands of seating dies have both options - not sure though) I load mixed head stamp on my Dillon 650 and do not see any variance at all. If you're loading 147gr FP bullets with the RN profile seating dies (or vice versa) - that might be the cause.
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Thanks guys! All good advice. I didn't really consider the 550 as so many recommend the 650. Time is always a consideration and either would reduce my hand loading time by more than half. Doesn't that mean I can load more and shoot more!
next step will be to check out some friends setups and decide what will be best for me.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
One other thought JC, you can also use your Lee dies instead of buying Dillon, in fact, I would recommend it. I think Lee dies are superior to Dillon's Dies. (Thats just me anyway)
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I too love IMR SR 7625. Its a shame its going away. Here was my fav load in 9mm:
Blue Bullet 147 gr
3.6 gr charge
1.125 OAL
CCI spp
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I thought along the same lines as you JC. I used a Lyman TMag2 turrent press for about 8 months. At the time, I couldn't justify spending the money on a nice Dillon 650. But after sitting in my hot ass garage in the middle of summer, sweating my @SS only to crank out 80 to 100 rds/hr. (max) - that got old quick. I finally broke down and purchased a Dillon XL 650 and boy howdy--- I never looked back. The XL650 is a sweet machine. It cranks out quality/consistent ammo like no tomorrow (i take my sweet time and run 450 rds/hr - no BS). Anyway, I'm not trying to become a Dillon salesman here but it was worth every penny in my book. I still use my turret press for working up load recipes and and odd ball hand loading. That's my 2 cents anyway.
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I use a 50/50 mixture of Corncob and Walnut as well. I add a 1/4 cup of mineral spirits about every 3 loads of brass. I never knew about the dryer sheet trick. After the media gets old, it does get a little dusty. I'm gonna try it.
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I have 2 presses - a Dillon XL650 for 40 and 9. A Lyman T-Mag2 turret for everything else
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blue bullets. plenty in stock, they shoot great and very accurate..
+1 here. Blue Bullets are cheap, and they work great.
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I've handled thousands of Primers with zero misfires.. I'm calling BS on that one.
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Wow, I'm dying to get a dillon 650. I'm lucky to get 100 rds per hour on my Lyman Tmag turret press and thats not including brass prep. One day I'll be one of the cool kids.
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Autocomp is a little rough with 200gr bullets tried it a few times. Solo I think would be great, I currently use Ramshot Comp until i can find some Solo 1k or more Ramshot
Would you mind expanding on the "rough" loads that Autocomp causes? I have an 8# sealed jug that, if needed, could be sold or traded for something for suitable.
Ive heard good things about Ramshot Comp and 200gr's.
I've never used or tried 200gr but Ramshot Competition is a dream with 180gr. It's clean, accurate and measures damn near perfect every time out of my hopper. I just hope to be able to buy more of it in the future.
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I've seen this with Alliant Blue Dot as well. I was a little light on the charge by about 3-4 tenths.
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My one thought as to how my tumblers died so easily is b/c I keep it in my garage that gets to be below freezing in the winters here in NH. Do you guys think this had anything to do with it?
I suppose its possible. I am on the other side. I live in south FL and my tumbler is in close to 100% temps hot ass garage all year round. Maybe ithe Frankford loves the heat/hates the cold. I guess I'll never know.. I'm the same way. My blood is too thin and I hate the cold.
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I have a frankford arsenal with thousands of hours on it. I have left it running for days before.
I too have one. I can't seem to kill it... I cant even imagine how many thousands of cases I've put through it....but if I had to guess, close to 50,000. I've left it running for days on end many many times. Its better than a Timex.
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I'm picking up my first 40 cal, a Glock 23 G4, in a couple of weeks and plan on loading 180 SNS/Bayou coated lead. Also plan on buying another CZ SP-01 Tac in 40 sometime this year. Wondering if I should go ahead and buy a LW / KKM barrel for the 23. Understand that leading hasn't been an issue in a poly rifled barrel with the coated. Still the general concensus? Never owned a 40 so also worried a little about the Glock bulge. Will my Dillon sizing die in my RL550 size low enough to take care of it or should I invest in a new die? Got a birthday coming up and hope to get some gift cards and want to decide how to spend them, on loading stuff.
I use poly coated (Blue Bullets and Bayou) in all my Glocks - all with stock BBL's - 9mm and .40. I have never had a problem with leading whatsoever. They are inexpensive, clean, accurate and use less powder than jacketed. as far as the glock bulge, as long as your shooting your reloads in a glock, you won't have a problem. I have heard of others complaining that Glock shot brass will have a problem chambering in other guns but I haven't seen this. I used a Lee carbide resizing die which seems to resize most if not all of the bulge. Happy Birthday!
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I've said this before and I'll say it again. Hodgden's load data on their website is way too low, especially for thier IMR powders. Thier starting data wouldn't cycle my guns as well. Use and trust printed data from loading manuals. They can be trusted.
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The Falcon Bullet people have the prices right and they look like I need to try some. Thanks Craig for bringing them to my attention.
Those are some sexy looking bullets but I don't see any discounts for buying in quantity... too soon maybe. But I'm gonna have to gives these a whirl.
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180 gr Blue Bullets for me... works great over BlueDot, IMR SR4756, IMR SR7625, IMR PB, and Ramshot Competition (my fav).
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I started in 40 cal a while back myself. I've never used TightGroup but I've used other Hodgden powders. I can't speak for all thier powders but I've found that thier starting loads for IMR brand powders are very weak. (Some not even enough to cycle the action of my stock Glocks). Trust your printed data over the websites is all I'm saying and Be sure to spend the money and get yourself a chronograph. (about $100 on Midway or Amazon). Just start low and work your way up. Have fun!
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2nd for Ramshot Comp
I'll 3rd this.. I'm not crazy for how it meters in my Lyman powder measure but it sure performs well. Very accurate and very clean burning in my .40
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Coated 147 gr all the way here. Very soft shooting, very accurate and requires less of a powder charge to make 125 PF. I use em in a Glock 19 for IDPA.
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Coated bullets require a little more finess and patience compared to to plated in my experience (not a lot but a little). Yes plated are a little easier to load but you're also gonna pay $15 to $25 more per 1K depending on the brand. I prefer Blue Bullets or Bayou cuz I'm cheap. If money is not an issue, plated are easier to load with.
next step will be to check out some friends setups and decide what will be best for me.
OAL Consistency
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Take your Lee sizing die apart. The stem (the part that actually makes contact with the bullet) is reversable with a FP side and a RN side. I just tested it on my Lee 9mm seating die. My dillons are the same way.