NickAument Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 (edited) OK.... first I am an avid reloader and have PLenty of manuals , that said i'd like your load data for ONLY 231 as I've got 12lbs to use up. I've been loading my 115's with 4.6. I got a bunch of 124 and 147's to load and 147 load data with 231 is scarce. PLEASE only for FMJ's or plated I don't shoot lead. so please bullet mfr.....weight....OAL.... velocity If you know it MY sincerest THANKS in advance. Edited September 11, 2010 by NickAument Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam P. Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 I loaded 124 gr FMJ Precision Delta's with 5gr of 231 at 1.15 OAL. I at work right now, so I don't have my chrono records with me. It made minor PF and was my goto load for IDPA out of the Glock 34 I had. I'll find my info and post it up when I get home later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowhand23 Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 4.5g of W231 at 1.145 OAL with Precision Delta 124 FMJ. 5 shot avg. data below. M&P9 - 1016 M&P9 Pro - 1036 Glock 34 - 1062 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougCarden Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 147gr bullets, OAL 1.130 3.7 gr W231 chrono from there, accurate and fairly soft. DougC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH45 Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 OK.... first I am an avid reloader and have PLenty of manuals , that said i'd like your load data for ONLY 231 as I've got 12lbs to use up. I've been loading my 115's with 4.6. I got a bunch of 124 and 147's to load and 147 load data with 231 is scarce. PLEASE only for FMJ's or plated I don't shoot lead. so please bullet mfr.....weight....OAL.... velocity If you know it MY sincerest THANKS in advance. I'm thinking your load is a little on the light side. When I used 115 fmj, with 231, I was at 5 grains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walküre Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 124gr MG CMJ @ 1.160" OAL, 5.0gr WW231, ~136PF (one of my two standard 9mm minor loads) 147gr Berrys Plated RN @ 1.165" OAL, 4.0gr WW231, ~138PF (a load originally developed for my suppressors some time ago, rejected in favor of a Power Pistol load) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamann Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 (edited) I was using a Rainier 124gr with 4.3gr of Win 231 for an average velocity of about 1050 through my G34. Wanted to add that my OAL was 1.150. Edited September 13, 2010 by kamann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickAument Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 THANK YOU....keep em coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 124gr LRN 4.2grs hp-38 1.100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jid2 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 (edited) I just fired a handful of this, did not shoot over the chrono but it was a little softer feeling than factory ammo: - 115 gr Rainer FMJ - 1.125" OAL - 4.6 gr W231 So I have some of this to try next: - 115 gr Rainer FMJ - 1.125" OAL - 5.0 gr W231 Edited September 13, 2010 by jid2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickAument Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 PLEASE PLATED and FMJ's ONLY........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgethis! Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Would CMJ count? Montana Gold Complete Metal Jacket 124grn 4.6grn W231 1.105-110 OAL Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 147gr bullets, OAL 1.130 3.7 gr W231 chrono from there, accurate and fairly soft. DougC I use 3.8 gr W231 with MG 147 gr, and 3.6 gr W231 with Zero 147 grain bullets - the 3.8 gr/MG chrono'd out at 132 (900 fps) at Area 8 a few weeks ago, and the 3.6 gr W231 with the Zero 147 is about the same velocity/PF. This is out of my Browning Hi=Power. Using WW brass, WW magnum primers, OAL of 1.13". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maksim Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I use two so far... 115 gr FMJ 4.5 gr of W231 (pretty soft shooting) 124 gr FMJ 4.5 gr of W231 similar to above 115 gr FMJ MG 4.8 gr of W231 a tad hotter load but shoots quite well out of my Smith 1911 9mm. Out of an Hk P30L was a tad hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickAument Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 My sincerest Thank You ...... appreciate everyone taking the time to share! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenDot Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 good info here, much thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamann Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 I just got some Montana Gold 147gr, and am going to try about 3.6gr of 231. Should put me at about 900 fps or so with my G34. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Check the Hodgdon website. If I remember correctly the for 147 gr. lead bullet the max load of W-231 was 3.5 gr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I just got some Montana Gold 147gr, and am going to try about 3.6gr of 231. Should put me at about 900 fps or so with my G34. I'm using 15 year old WW231, but I need 3.8 gr with the MG 147 to reach 900 fps (132 pf). Maybe the new powder might be a little hotter than my old powder? And, 3.6 gr would be a good starting point, anyway. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamann Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I'm starting at 3.5 and chronoing up from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chbrow10 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I have two loads, one was given above by Walküre but with a longer OAL. My version of that load is: Berry's plated 147 gr 4.0 grains W231 1.135" OAL Mixed Brass CCI Primer average of ten shots 957 fps out of a G34 Standard deviation 9.8% The other load I have is Precision Delta 147 grain FMJ 3.8 grains W231 1.140" OAL Mixed Brass CCI Primer average of ten shots 946 fps out of a G34 Standard deviation 11.4% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I have two loads, one was given above by Walküre but with a longer OAL. My version of that load is: Berry's plated 147 gr 4.0 grains W231 1.135" OAL Mixed Brass CCI Primer average of ten shots 957 fps out of a G34 Standard deviation 9.8% The other load I have is Precision Delta 147 grain FMJ 3.8 grains W231 1.140" OAL Mixed Brass CCI Primer average of ten shots 946 fps out of a G34 Standard deviation 11.4% Why are you loading to a 140 PF? That's almost half way to Major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPDGG Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 124 Plated RN 4.3 grns W231 CCI SPP Mixed Brass 1.16 OAL 124 FMJ RN 4.5 grns W231 CCI SSP Mixed Brass 1.16 OAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 More, More! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinLei Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 124gr MG CMJ @ 1.160" OAL, 5.0gr WW231, ~136PF (one of my two standard 9mm minor loads) 147gr Berrys Plated RN @ 1.165" OAL, 4.0gr WW231, ~138PF (a load originally developed for my suppressors some time ago, rejected in favor of a Power Pistol load) Walküre, Your 147gr @ 1.165" OAL is the same OAL as my 9mm major load. For my 9mm minor load, I think I'll try your load without changing the setup of my press, since I've got some 147gr plated bullets from you know who. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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