BASE772 Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Has anyone tried to run 180 gr Bayou Bullets in their STI Edge and it didn't work? Reason I ask,.... I find myself going through a case (2500) of Montana Gold JHP's every two months. So 1250 rounds a month. They run flawlessly but getting pretty pricey so say the least. I hear nothing but good things about Bayou Bullets and would love to try them before I buy a couple cases. ( Already notified Donnie per email) But with lead times that seem to be getting longer it could be several weeks before I get to try them and then even longer before I would get an order. Which would mean I would run out of bullets I already have. So,...would it be dumb to order a case or two without trying them out first. I got a jug of WST just waiting. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K13 Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Good bullets you won't be disappointed .Donnie is a great guy to deal with too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASE772 Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Never mind, I just ordered some. So 1.180 OAL under 4.8 of WST for major PF??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I've run 20K of them. I'm ordering more payday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcraig Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 BillD, put me onto the the Bayou Bullets, they are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a matt Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 (edited) Ok Edited January 27, 2013 by a matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RippSpeed Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Never ran Bayou Bullets but heard good reviews about them... I run nothing but Bear Creek... Shot close to 30K soo far and very happy with them. Standard Deviation Arms sells them here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASE772 Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Thanks for the replies guys. Since we are on the topic of lead bullets what crimp dies do you use for your loads? I've done searches already and basicly come up with which ever die works for you. Some guys say tapered and some guys say FCD. I've never loaded lead, I've got a Dillion 550B using Dillion dies except for the crimp which I use a Lee FCD for 9mm, .40, and .45 with great results. But I have the Dillion tapered crimp die if needed. My thought was to try the FCD first, if that doesn't work go to the tapered crimp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RippSpeed Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I use a Lee Factory Crimp die ... and I would pull one of the bullets in a batch just to make sure theres a slight ring around the bullet ... Then you should be good 0.421 crimp but if you use the sharp part of the caliper on the very edge of the brass where it meets the bullet ... MInes @ 0.419 crimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I use a Lee FCD in .40 and .45. Made my life easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdnok Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Thanks for the replies guys. Since we are on the topic of lead bullets what crimp dies do you use for your loads? I've done searches already and basicly come up with which ever die works for you. Some guys say tapered and some guys say FCD. I've never loaded lead, I've got a Dillion 550B using Dillion dies except for the crimp which I use a Lee FCD for 9mm, .40, and .45 with great results. But I have the Dillion tapered crimp die if needed. My thought was to try the FCD first, if that doesn't work go to the tapered crimp. I like the FCD die for fmj but I seem to get better results just using a standard Dillion crimp die to .422 on lead, moly and copper plated bullets in my STI limited guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
works for ammo Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Never mind, I just ordered some. So 1.180 OAL under 4.8 of WST for major PF??? my .40 load is a 180gr moly at 1.175 with 4.5gr WST making around 173 power factor out of a 5" STI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASE772 Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Never mind, I just ordered some. So 1.180 OAL under 4.8 of WST for major PF??? my .40 load is a 180gr moly at 1.175 with 4.5gr WST making around 173 power factor out of a 5" STI Thanks you sir, looks like I'll start at 4.4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaeOne3345 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Depends on the barrel/time of the year. I run 4.6-4.8 WST at 1.180" for a Bear Creek 180 moly. -I use a standard Lee sizer. Tighter than the Dillon I had, but not overly tight like a U die. -I got rid of the FCD. If the sizing die isn't doing its job, replace the sizing die. That's what it is supposed to do. I also notice way better neck tension without the FCD in place. YMMV. -Redding Comp Seater -Regular Dillon taper crimp: I apply as much crimp to remove the bell and drop into the chamber. No more, no less. My rounds run flawlessly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
works for ammo Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Yep, 4.4gr. is a good place to start. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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