DyNo! Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I shot WWB 9mm white box in my 2011 the other day and the dot didn't leave the window - it ran just fine. Since there's no power factor in 3-gun, there is no need to make major. There is a need to knock down steel that isn't calibrated to USPSA regulations since many times there aren't calibration checks allowed to begin with. I've got 8 pounds of HS-6 so that needs to be the powder. I've got a bunch of 124 grain bullets but that doesn't necessarily need to be the projectile since I'll be getting more bullets soon. Should I try 90 grain bullets? 95? 115? Any favorite brand. Any suggestions on what velocity to hit or load to try? Any feedback would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBags04 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Just use the 124's that you have. The data on the Hodgdon website has a starting load for 125gr FMJ with 141PF. That should be plenty for steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I agree, I would just use the 124's you have and load them up to 135-140 PF, that should take care of any steel standing. Problem with HS-6 is that it's not the best minor powder. Don't load them too minor, I would stay at or above 140 PF and see how you like those. Let us know how it goes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiggerJJ Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I load mine for 3gun with 124CMJs and HS6 at about 150 pf. haven't had a problem and its a nice soft load. jj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianATL Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 6.8 of HS-6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyNo! Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) Loaded 6.6 @ 1.160 w/ 124 FMJ - shot pretty soft (Not as soft as WWB but the dot stayed in the C-More), 1154 FPS & 17 SD from a gov't length 2011 with no popple holes. Dirty as **** just like the 8.2 grain major load but it functioned for 200 rounds. Edited June 8, 2011 by DyNo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blurryvisions Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 keep your power factor up even if its an outlaw match, may have to spin a MGM spinner... something to think about... good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyNo! Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 keep your power factor up even if its an outlaw match, may have to spin a MGM spinner... something to think about... good luck No worries, you know how it's a good idea to take a box of high-brass to a major match? I always keep a shell caddy full no matter what and I'm sure a SVI full of major wouldn't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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