Jimmy76 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Hello all, I'm interested in loading 180 gn Bayou Bullets and N320 for minor PF. These would shot out of a stock STI Edge. I've searched and found a few posts that were close with other powders but I don't have any TG or Clay's. Thanks in advance Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKT1106 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 What PF do you want? Do you want to ride 125 or something higher? Remember that you have to balance the PF with cycling the slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy76 Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 130ish or so...It would be for a junior shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowenbuilt Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 3.6 @ 1.180 will get you started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy76 Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 Thanks that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMadWorld Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I run 3.8 @ 1.190 and get a PF about 145, cycles the gun and feels like a 9mm cycling. No issues running my SS with a 10lb recoil spring and 16lb mainspring. Regards, Mads You can't miss fast enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy76 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Thanks for the replies. I'll post chrono results after testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Just a heads up to check accuracy as well. Super low velocities can negatively impact accuracy. My experience is that 140ish is the sweet spot for my minor .40 loads and the difference between 130 and 140 pf isn't that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy76 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Will do on accuracy, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy76 Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 Update...3.6gns of N320 made 140 power factor and cycled the pistol reliably. Felt recoil was light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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