Brewski Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 I'm not finding much info on this using search. Anyone played with this load? Thanks, Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intel6 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 What gun are you loking to load for? Neal in AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewski Posted December 1, 2010 Author Share Posted December 1, 2010 S&W M&P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Soto Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 I recently loaded some Montana Gold 180gr Hollow Points behind 4.5gr of Solo (OAL 1.185" & Crimp 0.422"). I was hoping to find a sub-minor load for Steel Matches. I didn't get a chance to chrono it but it is definitely a minor load (I know because I was getting 171PF using 185gr Precision Moly bullets). Nonetheless this wasn't the lightest 40 minor load that I have tried so I need to go back to the loading bench and work on a lighter load. I will probably start at 3.8gr and work from there. FWIW Accurate recommends the following for Solo 1000 but I have never had good luck matching their velocities. (The projected velocities they show are for bare lead bullets out of a 4" barrel): Bullet weight: 165/170 grains Start load: 4.2 grains (850 – 925 fps) Maximum load: 4.6 grains (950 – 1050 fps) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Soto Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 (edited) I forgot to say that my wife shoots 40 Minor in Production with 180gr Berry's TC bullet over 3.1gr of Solo 1000 with an OAL of 1.135" and a crimp of 0.422". She's making 128PF out of her M&P 40 with this load. Edited to add: This is what Accurate recommends for Solo 1000 Bullet weight: 180 grains Start load: 4.0 grains (825 – 875 fps) Maximum load: 4.5 grains (900 – 950 fps) Edited December 1, 2010 by Cy Soto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewski Posted December 1, 2010 Author Share Posted December 1, 2010 I forgot to say that my wife shoots 40 Minor in Production with 180gr Berry's TC bullet over 3.1gr of Solo 1000 with an OAL of 1.135" and a crimp of 0.422". She's making 128PF out of her M&P 40 with this load. Edited to add: This is what Accurate recommends for Solo 1000 Bullet weight: 180 grains Start load: 4.0 grains (825 – 875 fps) Maximum load: 4.5 grains (900 – 950 fps) Thanks Cy. I think I'll load a few at 4.0 and work from there. I almost always shoot lead/ moly but I need as little smoke and flash as possible for a night match. Wait a minute! I may have some Berrys 180s! In which case I'll use your wife's load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 She's making 128PF out of her M&P 40 with this load. I have to admit to being surprised that a load that light will cycle the gun without problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Soto Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 She's making 128PF out of her M&P 40 with this load. I have to admit to being surprised that a load that light will cycle the gun without problems. This load is so light that I had to go to 13 lb spring to make the gun cycle reliably. I tried putting an 11 lb spring in the gun but the slide would unlock when she shook the pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 I use the 11 lb spring in my M&P 9Pro and I have a load that is about 112 PF and is very accurate, feels like a 22. Only use this for Steel though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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