200gr RN BBI bullet clay loads

[R1valdez]

What do you guys load this bullet at to make major with Clays?

Thanks

[DWFAN]

4.5 makes it in my 625, 4.2-4.3 makes it in my 1911.

[R1valdez]

4.5 makes it in my 625, 4.2-4.3 makes it in my 1911.

I loaded 4.2 with my 1911 and was only at 160PF.

[Steve RA]

Here is what I get with a 200gr LSWC.

Average Velocities taken with the PT-1911 5" Taurus. Reason for the different averages is that a # of gun writers say that the best 3 of 5 off a rest will equal 5 from a Ransom rest. I've tried it and it seems a pretty accurate theory.

Edited January 23, 2013 by Steve RA

[R1valdez]

Here is what I get with a 200gr LSWC.

Average Velocities taken with the PT-1911 5" Taurus. Reason for the different averages is that a # of gun writers say that the best 3 of 5 off a rest will equal 5 from a Ransom rest. I've tried it and it seems a pretty accurate theory.

Thanks Steve! I'll load up some 4.3 and 4.4 and see what I get. Guess its okay to go above book max load.

[Steve RA]

Well, yes - but - work your way up, don't just leap into the deep end initially !!

[R1valdez]

Well, yes - but - work your way up, don't just leap into the deep end initially !!

Will do. Thanks again Steve.

[cslafrain]

What length are you loading at? Clays is sensitive to case volume which is affected by OAL. My load for the 200rn is 4.3 Clays at 1.24. For the 200 swc I use 4.2 @ 1.245.

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[Steve RA]

Have never measured one, I go by the "plunk" test and load to whatever length makes the case head flush with the barrel hood.

[Steve RA]

Ok, I broke down and measured one:

1.244"

200gr Missouri Bullet LSWC, SB case, 4.3 Clays, Tula LP primer

[pskys2]

I found the problem with a Coated bulllet like the BBI 200 is it needs a longer oal, it has a small shoulder, and then seemed to back out easier than lead or plated. If I tried to load it by rolling over that shoulder it collapsed the bullet way too deep.

Load I used.

1.250 OAL, F150 primer, 4.5 Clays, .465 Taper gave 838 f/s, just made PF in my 625.

[R1valdez]

I found the problem with a Coated bulllet like the BBI 200 is it needs a longer oal, it has a small shoulder, and then seemed to back out easier than lead or plated. If I tried to load it by rolling over that shoulder it collapsed the bullet way too deep.

Load I used.

1.250 OAL, F150 primer, 4.5 Clays, .465 Taper gave 838 f/s, just made PF in my 625.

It seems like my Springfield TRP likes it on the longer side too.