Shades Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 (edited) I'm looking to develope a load for my .40 S/W STI open gun. I'm in Canada ....IPSC power factor rules at play here. The current load......just does not work for me. The gun acts like it's nose heavy........without getting the full effect of the comp. Curently loading : 165 FNCJ OAL: 1.200" Powder VV( N320) 5.5 Grains......it just aint ROCK'N I need a little bit of this forums' magic to get things going....any help will be appreciated. Edited April 7, 2013 by Shades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 There is a ton of good info in the Mother Of All .40 Open threads. The load you are shooting is perfect, for a limited gun. Go to a lighter bullet and a slower powder. I have been using a 135 grain (Rainier) with around 7.9 gr of N-340 loaded to about 1.155 or so. Berrys also makes a 135. If you got the money, Nosler and Sierra make 135 Gr JHP. A 125 Gr frangible feels pretty nice also, Welcome to the forums and be sure to try out the search function. Later, Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiggerJJ Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 (edited) Got a crono? If not, get one before you proceed any further... You will need a slow powder, and a lighter bullet. I use 155jhp with HS-6. Get these three things and start low and crono all test loads! jj Edited April 8, 2013 by RiggerJJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shades Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 Thanks chuck The only problem is that I can't find 135gr the lowest I can get is the 165gr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shades Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 Got a crono? If not, get one before you proceed any further... You will need a slow powder, and a lighter bullet. I use 155jhp with HS-6. Get these three things and start low and crono all test loads! jj JJ thanks to you to Ya I got a chrono Also I was shooting a match this weekend and this guy said for me to try HS-6 I can't find 155gr bullets the lowest I can find is the 165gr Any idea the powder gr how much should I load? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiggerJJ Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 With a 165 bullet and HS-6 I would start at 7.0gns See the load data charts for Hodgdon Powders at www.hodgdon.com Start low, watch for primer over pressure signs, and CRONO everything when load developing. You will be fine, but if you can find a lighter bullet you will work the comp better. When starting out it probably wont make much difference, but you will reach a point where you will want 155s or 135s... jj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eroc1l Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Shades I think i was that guy you mentioned who shot with you at the Barrie match, I also live in Caledon, (Palgrave) I have some HS-6 and other powders that I can give you to try, to get you started. But if I was you I would try to source 135s or 155s like others have said. You can contact me at Mayneref@rogers.com if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shades Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 With a 165 bullet and HS-6 I would start at 7.0gns See the load data charts for Hodgdon Powders at www.hodgdon.com Start low, watch for primer over pressure signs, and CRONO everything when load developing. You will be fine, but if you can find a lighter bullet you will work the comp better. When starting out it probably wont make much difference, but you will reach a point where you will want 155s or 135s... jj This is canada my friend lol I can't find nothing in here I ben Looking for 135gr and 155gr also hs-6 and I can't find nothing The bullets everybody tell me to forget about it they can't get it The powder they are out of stock Can you ship some for me hahahah Cheers JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiggerJJ Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 (edited) Ya gotta do what ya gotta do... Good luck! jj Edited April 8, 2013 by RiggerJJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shades Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 Shades I think i was that guy you mentioned who shot with you at the Barrie match, I also live in Caledon, (Palgrave) I have some HS-6 and other powders that I can give you to try, to get you started. But if I was you I would try to source 135s or 155s like others have said. You can contact me at Mayneref@rogers.com if you like. Thank you Eric for your help in giving me all different powders i will be loading them up today so i can go to the club and chrono them Thanks a milhion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shades Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 Ya gotta do what ya gotta do... Good luck! jj Thanks JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuentesd99 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Can you order through Midway? If you can, check on there for Rainier Bullets. I use the 155's and 7.0 of AutoComp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhernandez Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 check with Custom Reloading in Maple Ridge, BC. They have what you need. I'm using 155 gr speer & 7.0 gr Autocomp on my .40 open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shades Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 Can you order through Midway? If you can, check on there for Rainier Bullets. I use the 155's and 7.0 of AutoComp. Thank you i will check them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shades Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 check with Custom Reloading in Maple Ridge, BC. They have what you need. I'm using 155 gr speer & 7.0 gr Autocomp on my .40 open. Thanks i try there web site but as it right now is under construction i will keep on trying i friend Eric that i meet at the mach give me some different powders in there is the Autocomp e will testing them on saturday as it now im using 165gr that's all i can find lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashdown Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Too bad you cannot get 135's. Keep trying. I used the Rainier 135gr like Chuck. I needed 8.7gr Alliant Power Pistol to make power factor and to get the gun to shoot flat. I also used a 9 lb spring (STI 2011). This all depends on your comp and slide weight. You only have to make 160PF. That'll save you from pushing pressures too high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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