[Glock 34]

The only thing I do is change sights and the slide release to a non-comp because of the way I shoot I occasionally lock the slide accidentally with my big paws.  I run 1K or so rounds through it to be sure there are no function issues and then do the 25 cent trigger job. 

 

With the exception of the slide release, that is what I do with all of my Glocks from the M17 to the M43.

 

[Fed de-milled loading.]

4 hours ago, Yeti said:

CFE might be a better choice to test.  I don't think 800X can get you where you are now FPS wise.  

WSF at ~4.0gr?  Can't say.

 

I have loaded 147's with 3.5gr N320 in mixed BRASS to similar PF to what you are getting now.  It was a pleasant, reliable & accurate load.

Just a thought.

I stopped shooting skeet and for my 6.2# 1928 Elsie with a straight stock I am loading square loads in federal papers cut down to 2 1/2" with Red Dot and roll crimped so the 800X is just sitting.

 

I loaded 100 CFE of various weights last night and with run them this weekend to see what's what. 

 

WSF at  3.9 seems to shoot ok with 147 but 4.9 gr behind a 124 FMJ is a great round in my G34.

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2 hours ago, firewood said:

 

I hate walking away from brass also. There is a place that sells once fired 9mm (6000 pcs) for $132.00 tax and shipping included. This works out to 2 cents per case. So if I leave 200 cases on the ground it's $4.00 which is ok. This makes my loaded price about $130.00/1000 rounds. Not as good as your price but still ok. Short of casting my own bullets I think this is as good as it gets for me.

 

I would be interested in hearing how well the Al cases work long term.

That is not a bad price for brass.  I assume they are all mixed with some plated.

 

I don't even try to reload the AL.   Figure what I have payed for primers over the lase couple of years, the cases are less than $0.02 each so they are not worth picking up.  Additionally, I remove the decaping/sizing die and they fit my Dillon case gauge and pass the plunk test.  If I can get them dialed in with a powder, they will be great for GSSF matches and state matches.

[Fed de-milled loading.]

Just an FYI, no feeding issues and they are running 893-912 fps per my "B" so at 2% variance, they are fairly consistent.

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6 hours ago, Yeti said:

I know that is great soft shooting load in brass.  May need to go up a wee bit with plated and Al cases at that OAL to get a better case-chamber seal and improve accuracy.  

Not ideal range conditions, but something tells me you all are used to it up there.  Way nicer scenery up your way, though.

I am wondering if I should go with a little slower powder like CFE, 800X, WSF or AutoComp though AutoComp velocities are low vs pressure....

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3 hours ago, muncie21 said:

I realize you came here looking for an answer to AI cases, however once fired 9mm brass is pretty cheap too.

True but the pulled AL are real cheap once you factor they are primed......loaded price of $96 per 1,000.  I have a hard time walking away from brass.....I know, its a mental condition. 

[How many rounds can you load per hour]

Me..

 

RL 550B
Casefeeder: No
Experience: 3 months
Average Rounds/Hour, 9MM Pistol: 250-300 (have not gotten my loads down for two new pistols)

Average Rounds/Hour, .45 Pistol : 400-450

Average Rounds/Hour, Rifle: N/A

 

 

I have all my primer tubes loaded in advance and all extras (cases, bullets and powder ready)

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40 minutes ago, Yeti said:

Most of us do not reload aluminum cases.  I know some guys do, but I never will. 

I have shot 'lost brass' local matches with the factory loaded Al and it was barely workable in 9, 40 & 45.  It generally functioned, but was filthy and not very accurate.  Combine some cooler weather and things really went downhill with FT extract issues.

I used some 40 that had severe setback issues with minimal neck tension and that was it for me and aluminum.  

 

That being said, FED SPP are not picky.  I have been forced to (availability) use numerous powders and have not encountered an issue with FED primers.

 

 

 

I will say that it was 36 deg and sleet yesterday at the range.....

 

These are new pulled cases from RM.

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44 minutes ago, usmc90 said:

You may want to give a few more specifics in your description..your OAL , charge weight,  shot from a bench rest or off hand ?

Those help us help you determine issues 

Right,

 

My current recipe with WW brass is:

 

CCI Small Pistol

3.2. GR Titegroup

147 gr extreme

COl 1.151

 

shoots sub 2" offhand and 1" off sand bags.

 

Using the pulled Fed alum (never fired) the only difference other than case and primer is COL of 1.149-1.150 

[Fed de-milled loading.]

New guy here on this forum and I trust folks here can give me some answers to way too many questions.

 

I will take them 1 at a time so I do not confuse myself with responses.

 

I purchased 1K of pulled/primed Fed alum cases for lost brass matches.  I am using Xtreme 147 gr plated which works with a Titegroup/Win cases/CCI primers but with the Federals they group 4-5” at 11 yards.

 

My question is, do Federal primers prefer a specific brand or powder?

[Good morning all from Idaho,]

New guy here on this forum and I trust folks here can give me some answers to way too many questions.

 

I have been loading for 52 years +- and this I am having some issues with 9mm which I will post in the appropriate forum.  Thanks in advance for all the help I am about to receive.