bubba Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I've ran solo 1000 behind lead bullets for the past two years 4.4grs at 1.135 and it made 169-171pf.This last lot of powder I bought is taking a great deal more to make major . Has anyone else had this problem ? Is it abad batch ? Does it generally vary this much lot to lot ? I've emailed the manufacturer , but they didn't reply . Now I'm asking the people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradthegunmaniac Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Yes it can vary from lot to lot my last keg was really slow no big deal just work up a new recipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmw5142 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 There has been a ton of posts about Solo 1000 and lot-to-lot variations. The jug I just opened is a moderately slow one. I had to bump up .2gr to get the same PF. For better or worse, it's pretty much normal. Just start low and re-chrono when you open a new jug. It hasn't really been that big of a deal IMO. Just a little annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technetium-99m Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Jugs vary, my current jug takes 4.8gr behind a 180gr lead bullet at 1.180 to make 175PF. Have to stay on top of your chronoing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Well I appreciate the help I normally buy 24lbs at a time ,so this was the first I noticed.I guess I'll be good for the next 24lbs until I need to recheck. quote name='technetium-99m' timestamp='1309874540' post='1485485'] Jugs vary, my current jug takes 4.8gr behind a 180gr lead bullet at 1.180 to make 175PF. Have to stay on top of your chronoing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster113 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Just chronoed two test loads today with a new keg of Solo 1000; so far so good. First time using this powder. Bullet is the BBI 180 grain moly, OAL 1.20", Fed SP primer and Fed brass. 4.6 grains gave me a pf of 162.5, 4.8 grains gave me a pf of 166.68. SD's were 6 for the 4.6 grain load and 9 for the 4.8 load. Surprising since the powder doesnt seem to meter very well. Probably bump the load up to 4.9 grains and call it good for local matches/practice. Man, the recoil impulse with the 4.8 grain load feels alot like my match load with N320. wish I tried it sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben b. Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 A metering trick I learned here, and found valid with S1000, is to set it up with a heavier charge and adjust down. So if target is 4.8, set throws at 5.0 and decrease a bit then test a batch of 10 throws until you reach 4.8. With my Hornady and last 6 8# jugs of S1000, I've found excellent reliability in charge weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwoods Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I switched bullets and opened a new jug and rechronoed. I now use 5.0 grains at 1.190 with a 180 bullet to make 170pf. I used to use a 185 moly bullet with 4.5 grains at 1.195 oal to make the same pf. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffWard Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I log on today, looking for new reloading info for 40 and Solo 1000... BAM, first thread... NICE! Just got my 5" M&P 40 Pro yesterday! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Go 8lb jug or go home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster113 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 crap, I guess Solo 1000 is getting more popular cause PV is out of the 8lb jugs. Of course, right after I tell the other club guys how great the stuff is and they all want to order some.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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