gjeepguy Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 (edited) So I currently load 45 ACP for my 1911... but I just bought a 2011 in .40 for USPSA and IDPA. Currently I am using Clays for .45ACP. 4.2 grains on a 200 lead SWC. at an OAL of 1.250 So here is my question. What powder do you use for USPSA and IDPA power factor. I am mainly interested in people using the same powder for both. If you give me your info i can put it into a spreadsheet for all to use. Bullet Type and Weight Powder Type and Weight OAL Gun Type Barrel length Thanks in advance... I have used the search button for those who are interested. WST and Titegroup seems to be the favorites. Edited July 18, 2011 by gjeepguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjeepguy Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 can one of the MODS move this to the .40/10mm section... thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz41 Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Clays is probably going to give you the softest feeling minor load for .40 (if that is what you want to do for IDPA). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Tompkins Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 W231 for both major and minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcs5 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 i use montana gold 165's and 231. i chrono 170.X at 2 area matches and 1 sectional this year! love it I use all winchester brass and either CCi or federal primers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETexPops Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 4.0 gr N320 (minor) and 4.5 gr N320 (major) with either BBI or Bayou Bullet 180 gr loaded to 1.140 in my XDm40. Run the minor loads with a 16 lb recoil spring and the majors with an 18 lb spring. Works good for me but may or may not work for you. Good luck in finding those magic loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH45 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Clays, or Titegroup for .40 minor. Titegroup, or N320 for .40 major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam P. Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I use 5.5gr of Power Pistol, 180gr TC Missouri Bullets, CCI SPP, COAL of 1.13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 for me the main sport is USPSA major, but I occasionally shoot steel where major isnt allowed and I shot IDPA at one time. The same basic formula works pretty well; Develop your 170pf load with a 180 to 185 gr bullet and a reasonably but not extreme fast powder, TG, WST, Solo 1000, I use 1.180 OAL as it works in my 40's but go with whatever works in your guns, The make no other changes to your press settings and substitute with 155 bullets, you'll end up with a lighter bullet doing an almost identicle velocity, hitting in the same spot, running about 140pf that will work the guns without respringing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 for me the main sport is USPSA major, but I occasionally shoot steel where major isnt allowed and I shot IDPA at one time. The same basic formula works pretty well; Develop your 170pf load with a 180 to 185 gr bullet and a reasonably but not extreme fast powder, TG, WST, Solo 1000, I use 1.180 OAL as it works in my 40's but go with whatever works in your guns, The make no other changes to your press settings and substitute with 155 bullets, you'll end up with a lighter bullet doing an almost identicle velocity, hitting in the same spot, running about 140pf that will work the guns without respringing. Here it is. Works well for me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjeepguy Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 thanks merlin and joe... do you only run the 180s in matches? or do you practice with both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salilus Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 For IDPA: 3.0-3.1 gr Clays behind BBI 180 Moly @ 1.135 for a pf of ~150. Its real soft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve L Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I use the same powder for both just drop the charge USPSA I shoot an STI 5" .40 and IDPA a Glock 35 I shoot the same OAL for both Titegroup 180gr 1.115 4.6 for 169pf 3.5 for 140pf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D roc Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) i have one for clays and bullseye but i have to locate it. saved them to my phone for fast look up and safe keeping and lost a lot of stuff during my last update. there were 10 shots fired for each string. didnt display duplicate vel. Edited November 9, 2011 by D roc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve L Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 D Roc those results are similar to my test with a factory glock 35 barrel and plated bullets. I also really like that chart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 wait, I'm suppose to have different loads? I just use my major load for both. I'm used to it so why change it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D roc Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 wait, I'm suppose to have different loads? I just use my major load for both. I'm used to it so why change it? i take the loss and shoot minor for USPSA since i shoot more steel matches than USPSA. i just did load development for all of my powder and bullets. the Green in the table is where i like to be and Red is a no go either due to PF or trying to drop accurate gn charges with that specific powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D roc Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) I use the same powder for both just drop the charge USPSA I shoot an STI 5" .40 and IDPA a Glock 35 I shoot the same OAL for both Titegroup 180gr 1.115 4.6 for 169pf 3.5 for 140pf any issues with that OAL with the G35 Edited November 10, 2011 by D roc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve L Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 let me correct myself I load 1.125 OAL no problems at all and I picked that length so I can shoot the same bullets major or minor in my Glock, XD and STI no pressure with my loads with federals to russian primers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyM Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 (edited) Minor: 3.8 of VV N320, 180 gr. Berrys, 1.18 OAL - 130 PF Major: 3.8 of VV N320, 200 gr. Bayou Bullet, 1.18 OAL - 170 PF KISS method, just change the bullet. If I ever mix up my loads, it's easy to identify major / minor...major is a green bullet, minor is plated Edited November 10, 2011 by JeremyM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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