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You can reuse the primers, i wouldn't trust them for competition.

I consistently regard Sarge's info spot on and i ran JHPs for years. Back in the early 2000s my shooting buddy and i ran tests on JHPs and round nose for our 38 supers. We found the JHPs ran faster. These were MGBs, 124s. So we went that way. I switched to 9mm Major awhile back and just switched from an STI open gun to a Tanfoglio. The JHP profile does not run well. So long story long. It can depend 9n your gun. Sarge rules!

I used Longshot for 38 super and still use it for 9mm Major. I will see if i can find my old load data.

Enough to up PF by 3 to 5 when traveling out of state.

Don't forget altitude. When living in Colorado, our loads were fine when chrono-ed, but might not make PF at lower altitude.

For pistol ammo i reuse plastic containers from peanuts and salsa. Sam's club had a great jalapeño container but unfortunately switched to glass. Various other containers too. For competition rifle ammo, i but MTM containers.

Never seen that.

OK, I am late to the party but since I used the same powder I used for 38 Super that I did in my 9mm Major STI DVC and now my 9mm Major Tanfoglio Gold Custom Eric with great success I will add it to the list. 124gr CMJ (MGB) 7.8grs Hodgdon LongShot 1390fps Avg velocity from 20 rounds (172 PF) 1.160" AOL Tanfoglio has the V12 barrel, so comp and ports

I am looking for an extractor fix for my Custom Gold Eric. Hoping to order a few extractors like this guy did and see if I luck out.

$449 for online Ground shipping certification.

I did a LOT or research on this topic. You have to be certified to ship EXPLOSIVE Hazmat (Primers, Powder), the cost of getting certified makes getting it not economic. The best option is to get a broker to ship for you BUT brokers I found ship TRUCKLOADS NOT cases, so it is REALLY a pain in the ass to ship primers or powder.

I am running a Tanfoglio Gold Custom and with the mag limitations and plunk test, I had my barrel reamed to 1.170 to accept my Montana gold bullets 124gr JHP and Round nose. The JHP still stick in the lands so I have opted to just load the RN at 1.160. I was running a STI DVC previously and that would accept just about anything with MBX mags but I loaded to 1.170.

Where are you located? Not seeing any decent prices on ammo around Minneapolis.

.357 SIG cartridge is a PITA to reload when you first start, fun to finally get 100% success on reloads. Do you have a cartridge gauge? I had this problem several years ago and re-sized the loaded cartridge, its not ideal. Going forward, I would suggest a .40 cal de-bulging die, run the cases through that before sizing the the case during reloading. I also use a redding tapper crimp die for the last step.

I was using 7.7grs of Hod Longshot under a 124gr JHP MGB for a PF of 167. I also ran 7.9 at if I was traveling to make sure I would make major. My OAL was 1.170 for my STI DVC. I will be testing loads for my new Tanfoglio Gold Custom team 9mm Major, might take more powder with the V12 port barrel.

I vote for Tanfoglio as well. Just bought a new Custom Gold Eric (old series, replaced by the Domina (sp)), well priced at ~$2K new but you have to add mount and optics or maybe just mount for you (Speed Shooters.com) Works well with the Safariland holsters, the czechmate will take a specialized holster.

When I was choosing a bullet for USPSA, I tested both the 124gr JHP and FMJ from Montana Gold bullets. The JHP actually had a higher velocity under the same powder charge and it was easier to make power factor. I never heard that JHP were more accurate and for my game not sure I need the extra accuracy.

Hello, New Tanfaglio 9mm Major owner, looking for pointers and website links Searching the forum is not fruitful. I am looking for the sight mount and sight ideas for the Gold Custom Eric (2007). Also, besides Henning, who else works on tuning the guns, this trigger is not as good as my CZ TSO. Also, looking for all the other items I need to deck this out as a USPSA race gun. So, I need magazines 3-4 140mm and at least one 170mm. Also need known good load data for these. I prefer Hodgdon Longshot and 124gr bullets since I used that in my STI DVC and have a lot of both. Thanks!

I had looked for barrels for my Steelmaster and could not find, ended up selling the gun.

Can't go into Canada anyway.

Here is another one since you might be able to find it. Hodgdon LongShot slow burning, gets the velocity you want with less whip.

Good to know.

Great info, thanks.