chopps Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I have hp38, sr 4756 and was wondering if anyone here has a good conservative recipie and c.o.a.l for these powders ? if not what are some suggestions I have heard longshot/ pistol powder of 4.4 grs and c.o.a.l of 1.120 but never used either of those. Normaly I just do 124 gr with hp38, universal clays or titegroup but 147's are kinda new to me. Now I have loaded 147 truncated ones with 3.5 gr's of universal clays and had good luck but can't find universal clays right now. Any help will be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopps Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 Ugh just saw the post on page 2 here about 147, s but still chime in if you can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 My favorite is tite group. Some where between 3.1 and 3.3 grs but I did know OAL off the top of my head. Shoots very soft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I use the hp38 (WW231) and it is a nice soft load. Your OAL has nothing to do with which powder you use - only YOUR gun/mags. I'm at 1.13" with MG 147's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopps Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) I use the hp38 (WW231) and it is a nice soft load. Your OAL has nothing to do with which powder you use - only YOUR gun/mags. I'm at 1.13" with MG 147's. Hi-power what amount of powder you putting in the brass ? Thanks for the info to sir. Edited March 11, 2014 by chopps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 3.6 grains got me a PF of 132. Your results may vary:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopps Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 3.6 grains got me a PF of 132. Your results may vary:) Thanks will try 3.2. One other question I know I am a rookie but what is the abbreviation "pf" refer to ? I know I should know that but all I ever load is 124 gr rn 9mm and normally have my recipe that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDA Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 One other question I know I am a rookie but what is the abbreviation "pf" refer to ? Power Factor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopps Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 One other question I know I am a rookie but what is the abbreviation "pf" refer to ? Power Factor Thanks RDA I am still learning everyday something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 If you're shooting actions sports (USPSA, IPSC or IDPA), you need to load to a certain power factor (125 for minor), so instead of saying that we loaded a 125 grain bullet to 1,000 fps, we say we loaded it to PF125 ... Sorry about the confusion. Sounds like you may not be concerned about PF, but you should be concerned re: velocity, for safety's sake if nothing else. You need a chrono ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopps Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 If you're shooting actions sports (USPSA, IPSC or IDPA), you need to load to a certain power factor (125 for minor), so instead of saying that we loaded a 125 grain bullet to 1,000 fps, we say we loaded it to PF125 ... Sorry about the confusion. Sounds like you may not be concerned about PF, but you should be concerned re: velocity, for safety's sake if nothing else. You need a chrono ... Yes sir your right I do some IDPA and thanks. I assume a 1.130 c.o.a.l will work to for that load and is closse to what you are doing. My M&P eats everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtp Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Hodgdon online has recipes for 4756 w/147gr XTP IMR SR 4756 .355" 1.100" 3.0 668 21,800 PSI 3.6 834 29,900 PSI http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/pistol Hornady 8th Edition shows 3.4gr/750FPS min and 4.5gr/950FPS max with their 147gr variants (HP/XTP @ 1.10" or FMJ-RN-BT@1.165")..so I'm inclined to believe you can get to Minor PF..but a chrono would help. For OAL, better to check once and confirm, then load up a batch and be surprised: http://www.czfirearms.us/index.php?topic=34225.msg189131#msg189131 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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