tomjerry1

I just finished loading 32 rounds that I will hopefully get to tomorrow, plused up another grain to boost the PF a little, just a little close for me.

That sounds like a starting point, already using the U-die, going to drop the crimp from .380 to .376 and see what happens. Thanks

Just got back from the range, good and bad. Accuracy with the .358 bullets has increased, but the bullets continue to walk out of the cases, probably about 20 to 25 thousands on the seventh and eighth rounds. I crimped these to .380 but need more, how much are you folks crimping coated bullets? With 3.6gr of Vectan 9.5, I'm attaining 125 to 128 PF, need to bump a grain. I do believe I am going to try some 160 gr bullets, maybe more bullet to grip the case?

Thank you for the info, what powder are you using? I have Vectan 9.5 at 3.6gr and am going to use 1.2 OAL. I'm going to try and get to the range tomorrow and chrono this load and see how it shoots. What size moon clips are you using? I've got .035, .037, and .040 using win brass, they seem to like the .040 clips.

NoSteel, So you like the 160gr weight better? I have used .356 147gr plated, accuracy is okay? but what really bothers me, is the bullets walking out of the cases while firing. I'm hoping that using a .358 coated will stop this from happening, and the accuracy should get better. 160gr may help more, should be a longer bullet, more for the case to hold on to.

I thought(I read), that the .001 from the chamber to the throat is for accuracy, and gases blowing by. I don't know for sure yet, just loaded some .358 147 gr Band & Clang, will know, hopefully, in a day or two.

147 gr, and I agree about OAL around 1.2", should definitely help with bullet creep. Am looking forward to trying these new bullets, also have some Blue Bullets on order, .358" 147 gr., both should help with sealing gases and leading.

S&W 929-So I was reading about loading for a revolver, and ended up with .358" from Clang and Bang. If what I read is correct( and please don't beat me up to much on terminology), you should slug the throat of the cylinder( in my case .357), and then use .001" larger in the chamber(.358 for me). So now I'm trying to determine OAL, I've seen some folks load to 1.2", but I've been playing and have determined I can load as long as 2.25 AOL before the bullet is contacting the throat. Would this be to long for a 929 load?

S&W 929-So I was reading about loading for a revolver, and ended up with .358" from Clang and Bang. If what I read is correct( and please don't beat me up to much on terminology), you should slug the throat of the cylinder( in my case .357), and then use .001" larger in the chamber(.358 for me). So now I'm trying to determine OAL, I've seen some folks load to 1.2", but I've been playing and have determined I can load as long as 2.25 AOL before the bullet is contacting the throat. Would this be to long for a 929 load?

Contact DAA and ask them, they didn't steer me wrong.

Well, at least you are shooting. I believe before long, we'll be shooting SS/Production 10 rounders. Have fun.

Where are you shooting, looks like you are dropping mags at 8-10 rounds?

I started out bullets forward while shooting limited, then switched to bullets out for open, don't really remember if it was better, probably to lazy to change back.

Well, how's the new pistol treating you?

Is the trigger guard rounded or square. If round, a Para block, if square, a Caspian block. Double stack?

I do appreciate the help, now I'm just waiting for the bullets to arrive. I got some 147gr .358 Blue Bullets, any others that you all know about?

Well, I use a 550, so limited to 4 stations. But the powder drop from Uniquetek looks promising.

Hello everyone, wondering what die set you are using for the S&W 929. I am waiting for some .358 bullets, and figure since they are .38 bullets, maybe I should be using the seating and crimping dies for the .38. Looks like I'll have to use some 9mm and .38/357 dies?

Pro Chrono

Have you bobbed the hammer or replaced it with a bobbed hammer, like the TK hammer? The reduced weight will reduce lockup time, has cured my issues. As everyone above has suggested, use the Federal SPP, it does make a difference.

Wow, EGW did discontinue their Caspian magwell, now what!

I have 2 V5s, no issues, knock on wood. Send to C-More and let them take care of you.

I don't know what disconnector is in your pistol, but I had an issue with mine. I use the "EGW HD BALL HEAD LONG DISCONNECTOR", seems as tho other disconnectors can extend into the mag area of the grip, and can cause an accidental discharge during reload. I have had it happen to me, and someone suggested this disconnector, and haven't had an AD while reloading since. You may have to reduce the ball head diameter slightly to function. The mag well looks like an EGW product also, what I use, it is pressure fit and may loosen after a lot of use. I use a piece of masking tape on the pistol mag well, trim it to match and the tap the mag well into place with a plastic mallet, never had it move.

Nice, that's one long comp, should be a great shooter.

Glad to here that, now the fun starts. Can't wait for pictures.