[Bar-Sto barrels hooplahhah]

Hello Forum

Considering the age old debate regarding feeding a Glock lead,  I'm curious about the Bar-Sto barrels.  

With a mountain of lead (for reloading) that I've acquired over the years.............what say the forum members on these barrels.

Thank you!

[5.56 bullet for reloading]

51 minutes ago, mofosheee said:

Hello...........are you able to you describe the difficulties that I would encounter using Varget?  Thank you for responding

Found it.............metering issues.  Thanks

[5.56 bullet for reloading]

On 11/23/2022 at 12:54 PM, DesertTortoise said:

Varget is great, but doesn't work well on a progressive press

 

Ive used Ramshot tac and accurate 2200 which both work well on a progressive press for bulk ammo

Hello...........are you able to you describe the difficulties that I would encounter using Varget?  Thank you for responding

[5.56 bullet for reloading]

CRE 223 it will be. 

Yes HesedTech,  my concern was over pressuring.  

Many thanks to all!

  

[5.56 bullet for reloading]

Hello again

 

Would someone recommend a powder?  Or would these be suitable? 

I have in possession; W231, Accurate #2, 5 & 7, Titegroup, Vargat

Thank you again!

[5.56 bullet for reloading]

Thank you!

[5.56 bullet for reloading]

Having re-loaded my fair share of 9, 40 & 45 using my Dillon 650.   I've been feeding my toy 55 to 62 grain 5.56. 

With zero experience in reloading 5.56, I'm asking the forum if

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1010924765?pid=586952

and

https://www.rmrbullets.com/shop/bullets/rifle/224-5-56mm/224-62-gr-hornady-lead-core-full-metal-jacket-no-steel/

will be comparable to what I've been shooting.  Thank you!

 

[Mp5 8.5" barrel(ish) suppressed @ 7500' elevation]

Hello BE forum

 

Seeking a starting load for; H&K Mp5 8.5"(ish) barrel with suppressor @ 7500' elevation.  The 7500' ele is what gets me.  I've never made adjustments for 7500'

For powder my options are; AA#2, AA#5, W231 (HP38) and Titegroup.  147gr RN Berry's as a projectile.    Of course I want to stay subsonic around 1000fps. 

Any and all advice appreciated.  Yes, I will chrono.

Thank you!

 

 

 

[recommendations for loads for my 38cal S&W model 36 2" barrel]

Thanks Modoc

Good starting point!

Jerry

[recommendations for loads for my 38cal S&W model 36 2" barrel]

Hello Forum

 

Have had the model 36 for years...............piles of brass & primers at my disposal.   Powder on hand; W231, AA2, AA5, AA7 & titegroup.

Would some one please chime in on their favorite loads for this gun?  Target and hollow  (NON +P loads of course)

 

Thanks all!

[Recepie for Everglades 9mm 115gr JHP]

4 hours ago, zzt said:

Use data for Hornady XTP.  For the loads I've used the Everglades 115 JHP gives exactly the same velocity.

Makes sense.  Similar profile.  Thanks for responding!

[Recepie for Everglades 9mm 115gr JHP]

5 hours ago, Trippy said:

Ok, the Nosler data is using a 4in barrel, and has a shorter OAL than the Hornady data. Also, the Hornady uses their own bullets for measurements and for that reason, I only use that manual when I'm loading XTP's. The data that Rnlinebacker posted looks like it's from the Hogdon website. It shows a cup of 25,300 @ 1.125. Since you can safely go up to 35,000 (or so), you will be more than safe using the Nosler data at your OAL. Do you have a chronograph? Velocity measure is a great way to see where you are on new loads. By the way, the Lyman manual shows a load for 231 using a JHP OAL of 1.090. The starting load for this one is 3.5gn @20,700 cup up to 4.9gn @32,100 cup. My money is on the Nosler data. I've loaded a bunch of these bullets using all sorts of powder/primer/OAL combos. I'll try and scrounge my notes and if you'd like, I'll post the chrono results. 

If it's not too much trouble, I'd very much appreciate taking a look your data.  I feel more comfortable using the Nosler data (longer OAL) plus.............

I'm having feed issues with the XTP @ 1.075"  Thanks for the response!

 

[Recepie for Everglades 9mm 115gr JHP]

Hello

Would someone please chime in on a starting load for Everglades 9mm 115gr JHP's RN.  I'm unable to find anything specific in my manuals.  The most comparable are listed as attachments. These are for my G43. They plunk and spin @ 1.11".   The 1.075" COAL referred to in the one attachment presents feed problems.  The Nosler COAL works.

I'll be using W231 with Federal Small Magnum pistol primers.  It's all I have.   What confuses me is the disparity between the COAL and grs.

Thank you!

 

[Everglades 40 cal 180gr. JHP load data]

Hello forum

Does anybody have a start load data for; Everglades 40 cal 180gr. JHP's?

I'm thinking that if I use the Hornady 180 JHP W231 data as a starting point, with 4.1gr @ 1.125" I'd be safe.  Chrono up from there

[Everglades 40 cal 180gr. JHP load data]

Hello forum

Does anybody have a start load data for; Everglades 40 cal 180gr. JHP's?

I'm thinking that if I use the Hornady 180 JHP W231 data as a starting point, with 4.1gr @ 1.125" I'd be safe.  Chrono up from there

[Berry 124gr HBRN load request Ramshot Silhouette]

Would somebody back me up with a load for my Hk Mp5K ............4.53" barrel

With Berry 124gr HBRN I'm getting numbers of 4.7 to 4.8grs Accurate Silhouette @ 1.15"

 

Thanks again

[Hornady 115 gr XTP HP loads #35540]

1 hour ago, MemphisMechanic said:

 This is the kind of ammo that you want to feed in everything.  

      I'm seeing that.  Thank you!

[Hornady 115 gr XTP HP loads #35540]

Thanks for the info zzt

Understand the OAL issues you cited.  Trying to stay out of the no go zones.

And yes, I intend to send barrel out as soon as things settle down.  

[Hornady 115 gr XTP HP loads #35540]

Then 1.075" it is.  Thank you

[Hornady 115 gr XTP HP loads #35540]

Thanks BC17A and Memphis for the great info..........was unable to find the published Hornady data that you attached. 

I'm relatively new to reloading. My approach to reloading is to scour the net for published data (prefered) ask questions.

The range where I can use a chrono is temporarily shut

 

One looming question...........

looking at the Hornady chart attached,  Why is it not preferable to max out the COL for any particular barrel?

I can get dummy  Hornady 115gr XTP HP bullets @ 1.16" to chamber and eject just fine in a 9mm.   The Hornady chart shows 1.075"Yes I realize velocity changes

[Hornady 115 gr XTP HP loads #35540]

Thanks again!

[Hornady 115 gr XTP HP loads #35540]

Hello Forum;

I'm using AA#2 for Hornady 115gr HP's.  This particular bullet / powder combo is not listed in the Western Powders load manual.  

Am I correct in understanding the following as a general rule for all reloading?

"for a particular powder one can safely use data for the same weight FMJ as long as they start about 10% below maximum and work up to a safe load"

The COAL's for my barrel plunks fine at 1.075" and anything longer doesn't work.   Published COL is 1.100  which throws everything out the window and puts me in unsafe territory

(or am I overthinking?)

 

From the Western table; 115 SIERRA FMJ 3.7gr  971fps 4.6gr 1,088fps  34,202psi 1.100COL

 

Thanks all!

 

[Berrys (mm 147gr Plated RN loads]

Hello forum..............hunting and searching, unable to find specifics.  Can someone back me up on this load?

I have a 1000 box of Berry's 147gr copper plated round nose and have been using AA#2

 

The best data I can come up with is; 3.4gr AA#2 @ 1.16" starting load

                                                                ; 3.8gr AA#2 @ 1.16" max load

What say the forum..................many thanks                        

[reloading; Everglades 9mm 124gr]

Yo Fly....................thanks for the suggestion.  I'll give it a try when I acquire hollow points.  My rounds are simply jacketed round nose. 

 

[reloading; Everglades 9mm 124gr]

Thanks all..............Great info.  I was somewhat in the ball park with my grains.  My barrels are 3"ers. Per above  by K Texas I found my COAL to be 1.125".   Just trying to stay safe!

 

Thanks again to all responders