JLeeCZ Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I found some 700X and bought some. But I bought way to much, not sure why. Think it was a panic buy. I thought about keeping it until I start reloading .45 but going to use it now. I realize it's not the ideal powder for 9mm but heard that some like it. I have some PD 147 FMJ and some 147 plated to experiment with. Curious how it will meter through my RL550. 3.0 grains is not much of a powder drop so plan on being careful not to double charge. Anyone have experience with this load? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
56hawk Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Don't remember the powder charge right off, but I load 700X with 147s. They are super soft at minor power factor. Actually the only reason I'm using 700X is that a neighbor gave me a 12 pound keg a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLeeCZ Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) I bought 2 8lb containers. 16 freakin lbs. Let's see- that's 32,000 rounds at 3.5gr per load? I'll never use all of it. Don't know what I was thinking. Guess someday I can leave what's left to my sons. Edited February 20, 2014 by JLeeCZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Send one container to me ... It will be gone by the end of Dec .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeZer Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I used to use 700X with 124gr plated (Berry's RN), saw pressure signs with 4.0gr at OAL 1.12" and was at PF130. It shot softer than with Universal but I switched to Clays a while back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLeeCZ Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 I have 2 lbs Power Pistol and 5lbs AA7, WSF on backorder. Really need to use this. I'll work up over my Chrono and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowenbuilt Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 3 grains of 700X with the X-treme 147 PRN loaded to 1.145 worked well for me. For minor that's all you will ever need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLeeCZ Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 3 grains of 700X with the X-treme 147 PRN loaded to 1.145 worked well for me. For minor that's all you will ever need. That's what I thought I would start with. Thanks for validating for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ryder Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 You don't shoot enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLeeCZ Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 You don't shoot enough! Working on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blankenhole Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 3 grains of 700X with the X-treme 147 PRN loaded to 1.145 worked well for me. For minor that's all you will ever need. +1 for this. I used another plated bullet but everything else is very similar with good results, had to work up a tiny bit so it would cycle my xdm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canine582 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 just got 2#'s today. What I need is a good starting point and range for X-tremes 124 gr. plated plus OAL Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ring Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 When in doubt, consult a verified source. The 2014 Hodgdon Annual Manual gives the following information about 700-X from a 4" barrel with Win cases and CCI 500 small pistol primers. 124gr Berry's bullet - Start 3.7gr, max 4.2gr , estimated 1,068 fps 33,400 psi. 147gr Hornady XTP - Start 2.6gr, max 2.9gr, 838 fps, 32,000 fps. IIRC, Hornady XTPs have brass jackets. Gilding metal jackets sometimes give about 50 fps more with the same loads. 3.1gr or so is probably your max load. Enjoy shooting the rest of your 700-X. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDA Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 IIRC, Hornady XTPs have brass jackets. Gilding metal jackets sometimes give about 50 fps more with the same loads. 3.1gr or so is probably your max load. You have mentioned that before and I responded that time as well. Hornady XTPs have copper jackets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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