ipscjoe Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) Yes I've used the search function..........I've been reading over the loads for 40 with VVN320 and it is confusing because people include their loads for short length ammo and also for different guns.... I don't need all that, I need a load for VVn320 Loaded long with either 180 or 200 grain LEAD bullets..... I must be lucky because I have POUNDS of N320 from SASS Shooting..... The problem I have also is that when I go to the Lapua site their is only one VVN320 load and it is for a 180 and I believe it's jacketed... I have a box of 200 gr Lead TC bullets I'd like to try first, but I am open to 180's too... I see that most people are hovering around the 1.200 range in length I also would like to keep the power factor close to 165........If I go minor I don't care , not looking to hotrod it.. I know it's been asked before, so I appreciate the help.. Joe Edited April 10, 2014 by ipscjoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MoreChains Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Assuming 5" barrel since you specified Edge in your title. 180 gr FP Leatherhead bullet with the same moly coating as Bayou's. 4.6 gr N320 loaded to 1.180" ~170 PF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Steele Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) VV N320 @ 3.8g, 200g Bayou Bullets @ 1.187" COAL =166 PF @ 87 Deg. F Edited April 11, 2014 by Scott Steele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Steele Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) VV N320 @ 4.5g, 180g Bayou Bullets @ 1.187" COAL = 170 PF @ 93 Deg. F Edited April 11, 2014 by Scott Steele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) Google uspsa load data. There are ipsc loads utilizing n320 with 180 grain. Great resource. Only one n320 plated load though. Sorry. I use 4.8 n320 with 180 grain j&k fntc 1.180 oal. 170 pf out of a 5" edge. Edited April 10, 2014 by Nugget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipscjoe Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Tried tonight 3.5 to start at 1.190. Barely cycled the gun. Made a whopping 144 pf. Came back to the house and loaded 10 more at 3.7 and 1.180 oal. Ran out of light so will try tomorrow. It's only 44 degrees here in Montana with snow on the ground so if you guys say I'm close I will wait for warmer weather. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerassassin22 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I have Ramshot Comp data might be close to what u need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A63111 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 As already stated my loads were always in the 4.6 to 5.0 grain are. Unless you are trying to make minor your load falls short... Yes my OAL was 1.180. Try starting with 4.6 @ 1.180 or 1.190, work up from there slowly hopefully with a chrono. 4.8 usually got me about a 170 PF. Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Steele Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) VV N320 @ 3.8g, 200g Bayou Bullets @ 1.187" COAL =166 PF @ 87 Deg. F ipscjoe, if it's 44 Deg. F you'll need a tenth or two more of powder charge to meet ~165 PF. I see you started walking the powder charge up to what you need. That is the best way to get what you need. My load book stated this back in 2008 and it was humid that day and also i'm at sea level. All this factors in, therefore your results will differ a little from mine. be safe. Edited April 11, 2014 by Scott Steele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak_tech Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 VV N320 @ 4.7g, 180g Bear Creak Molly @ 1.80" COAL = 172 PF @ 85 Deg. F Also on a side note this is the best load I have found for shooting lead that smokes the least. I shoot indoors sometimes and this one is barely noticeable. Its also made PF everywhere from 45-115 deg F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipscjoe Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 As already stated my loads were always in the 4.6 to 5.0 grain are. Unless you are trying to make minor your load falls short... Yes my OAL was 1.180. Try starting with 4.6 @ 1.180 or 1.190, work up from there slowly hopefully with a chrono. 4.8 usually got me about a 170 PF. Good luck!! Using a 200 gr right now thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipscjoe Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 VV N320 @ 3.8g, 200g Bayou Bullets @ 1.187" COAL =166 PF @ 87 Deg. F ipscjoe, if it's 44 Deg. F you'll need a tenth or two more of powder charge to meet ~165 PF. I see you started walking the powder charge up to what you need. That is the best way to get what you need. My load book stated this back in 2008 and it was humid that day and also i'm at sea level. All this factors in, therefore your results will differ a little from mine. be safe. I was surprised it made the 144 pf with that little recoil and barely cycled my used 15 pound factory spring. At 165 it must REALLY be light recoil for major with a 200 gr. My only experience with loading major for my edge was with AA5 back in the day and I never changed it. The recoil is TERRIBLE with that powder. Been trying what the consensus is on loads lately here. And found my loads for 45 acp here too. Was so happy with that I figured I'd better ask for my 40 too. Thanks so much. Shooting is fun again. Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Steele Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 VV N320 @ 3.8g, 200g Bayou Bullets @ 1.187" COAL =166 PF @ 87 Deg. F ipscjoe, if it's 44 Deg. F you'll need a tenth or two more of powder charge to meet ~165 PF. I see you started walking the powder charge up to what you need. That is the best way to get what you need. My load book stated this back in 2008 and it was humid that day and also i'm at sea level. All this factors in, therefore your results will differ a little from mine. be safe. I was surprised it made the 144 pf with that little recoil and barely cycled my used 15 pound factory spring. At 165 it must REALLY be light recoil for major with a 200 gr. My only experience with loading major for my edge was with AA5 back in the day and I never changed it. The recoil is TERRIBLE with that powder. Been trying what the consensus is on loads lately here. And found my loads for 45 acp here too. Was so happy with that I figured I'd better ask for my 40 too. Thanks so much. Shooting is fun again. Joe. Ipscjoe,FYI I was using a Wolff variable 12# recoil spring with that load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdrr72 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 I've used 4.2g with 180g Bayou Bullets and 3.8g with 200g Bayou Bullets to make major (~168PF) loaded at 1.135 for Glocks. I've also used 3.7g with 155g Bayou Bullets for minor loads (~130PF), again 1.135. You can use these at starting points for your loads, as they should be really close to bare lead loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lknbigfish Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I've used 4.2g with 180g Bayou Bullets and 3.8g with 200g Bayou Bullets to make major (~168PF) loaded at 1.135 for Glocks. I've also used 3.7g with 155g Bayou Bullets for minor loads (~130PF), again 1.135. You can use these at starting points for your loads, as they should be really close to bare lead loads. have you noticed and difference in recoil for minor loads with the 155 vs 200gr? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdrr72 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I've used 4.2g with 180g Bayou Bullets and 3.8g with 200g Bayou Bullets to make major (~168PF) loaded at 1.135 for Glocks. I've also used 3.7g with 155g Bayou Bullets for minor loads (~130PF), again 1.135. You can use these at starting points for your loads, as they should be really close to bare lead loads. have you noticed and difference in recoil for minor loads with the 155 vs 200gr? I have not used the 200 in minor loads, but I think the 180 minor is softer than the 155 minor for the same power factor. I use 180 for minor exclusively now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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