Scott L Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) I've been searching my reloading manuals, forums and every website I can think of trying to find data for a 200gr lead bullet and Titegroup that will make major. I've searched and read a lot here at BE, but I definitely haven't read every thread on the subject. I've seen references to this combination, but no specifics. Can anybody point me to a thread with relevant info? Or, does anybody have suggestions for this combination? A little background might be in order. I know Titegroup and lead can be smokey, I use it in 10mm and .45 with lead, so I've seen first hand what it will do. I've got 4 pounds of powder and 4,000 bullets (the bullets were a close out deal that I couldn't pass up) that I'd really like to use up. I'm planning on running this in a Glock 20 with an aftermarket barrel that's been throated to allow the OAL to be 1.200". I can be flexible on primers and brass is mixed range brass, but I really want to find a safe load with Titegroup and 200gr lead bullets. In the end, if it's not safe to use 200gr bullets and lead then I won't do it, I'll find a different powder. That said, I know it's been discussed here, I just can't find any detailed info. Thanks in advance for any help. Scott Edited July 24, 2012 by Scott L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightFireJay Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Are you trying to make major power factor? I should think with the extra length youll be safe. Is 1.120 as long as 10mm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Soto Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Is 1.120 as long as 10mm? No, not even close. Specs for 10mm is 1.260" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Soto Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 In the end, if it's not safe to use 200gr bullets and lead then I won't do it, I'll find a different powder. That said, I know it's been discussed here, I just can't find any detailed info. I have never tried it with lead projectiles but I can tell you that I tried to make Major with TG and 200gr FMJ's and I was unable to do so. Even before I reached the maximum recommended load data (3.8gr according to the Hodgdon site), I was noticing significant primer flattening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott L Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Cy Thanks for the info, I was hoping to find somebody that tried already. With lead I figured I would probably have to start around 3.0 grains and work up, but it might not be worth the headache. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glockman1000 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Try this link. Not for TG but might help you with alternatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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