Need .40 Load Data for 6.5" 610

[AultGM]

I have plenty of 165 gr. Montana Gold bullets and lots of VV N320, 700X, & WSF Powder.

I also a good supply of WSP & Federal Small Pistol Primers.

I'm looking for a "comfortable" Major Load for my 6.5" 610, which I will be shooting

at the upcoming 2010 Nationals. I have severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in both wrists,

so Major Loads usually sting pretty good. At 67 yrs. old, half-blind, overweight, with

a bad "ticker", I don't expect to do anything more than have a good time. However, I

would like to gather as many points as possible and shooting Major will help.

If I "must" go to 180 gr. bullets, I can get a supply of Billy's pretty fast.

I would greatly appreciate any loading data you may have for the (3) Powders I listed above,

using 165 or 180 bullets.

Thank You for your time, Howard

[Joe4d]

pick a start load from a manual and get to work with the chrono, your gun combo is gonna make your results different from most .40 shooters. But based on my experience and what I expect to happen, I dont like any of the powders you have mentioned. But I would concentrate on the 320. Its a little slower than the 700 and your extra inch and a half of barrel over the norm may help you pick up some velocity and back off the charge a bit. As long as you stay subsonic I dont think you will ever notice a difference in shooting the 180's.. If you do decide to go with a different bullet I'd go all the way up to 200 grain bullets. You may beed to go to a powder that takes up less room in the case like titegroup.

[10mmdave]

If your going for more fun than competing what about loading up for Minor ??

How easy/soft shooting would a full size 6.5 inch barrel N frame be then

If you don't want to use Clays then as mentioned, use the N320

[AultGM]

How 'bout it folks ... Any Loading Data out there for the (3) Powders I listed above ???

Major and Minor Load Data will be appreciated.

[GMM50]

Hi:

From a C class shooter, I use Mixed Brass

Winchester Primers,

Berry's bullets (180gn and 200gn) Copper plated.

I load Clays about 4.0 grains. But start at 3.7 and work your way up. I've found Clays to be temperature sensitive. I cold weather (40F) the speed also falls off. In hot weather (90F) no notice of any change.

I like clays cause it has a rather soft push making major.

Enjoy

gm

Edited August 20, 2010 by GMM50

[revoman]

N320 4.9 grains, 165 jacketed bullet, 994 FPS, PF 164

N320 5.2 grains, 165 jacketed bullet, 1038 FPS, PF 171 (max load)

Over all length 1.126

Lead bullets will run a little faster with the same load.

[AultGM]

N320 4.9 grains, 165 jacketed bullet, 994 FPS, PF 164

N320 5.2 grains, 165 jacketed bullet, 1038 FPS, PF 171 (max load)

Over all length 1.126

Lead bullets will run a little faster with the same load.

COOL That's what I am looking for ... Thanks, Howard

Edited August 20, 2010 by AultGM

[michaels]

Howie, next time you come down, bring the gun and I'll chrono it with my 610 load and we'll see where you end up. I'm right at 167-9 with 180 billys and 4.1 of clays, just load them long.

mike sousa

[AultGM]

Howie, next time you come down, bring the gun and I'll chrono it with my 610 load and we'll see where you end up. I'm right at 167-9 with 180 billys and 4.1 of clays, just load them long.

mike sousa

Otay, Mikey, I'll do that ... and maybe I can get "BOXES" to come along for the ride.

[michaels]

Ya know, Bemis's bullets did not shoot straight in my gun....

but he's your friend Howie, so I didn't beat him up about.

michaels

[AultGM]

Ya know, Bemis's bullets did not shoot straight in my gun....

but he's your friend Howie, so I didn't beat him up about.

michaels

Maybe it's 'cause he walks funny ... kinda like John Wayne (Bless his heart).

I will pass along the bad news about the sideways bullets. I don't think

he has ever shot any through his STI ? Maybe he knows sumpin' we don't.

Seeya at the Open Match, Howie