Ultimo-Hombre Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Did a quick search and didn't see a similar recent topic. So question is, what power factor do you like to run at? 165.1? 180? Please include data like 9/38, holes/ no holes, and how / why you got to that number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mro111lland Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 170 9 major 124 rn 8.4 hs6 2 port comp no holes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I bought my first batch of 9mm Major from a local shooter - I wasn't reloading Major at the time. Got to a major event, and the first two shots thru the chrono were <165 ... But, no problem, the third shot was high enough to boost the three shots above 165. BUT, that was too close for me. Now I reload my own, and use WAC and 124 gr MG JHP's at PF 168 - 170 (consistent) - makes me feel warm and fuzzy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkreutz Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 172PF, no holes, 6.8 Autocomp, 124 RMR. I loaded a few from 170 to 176, 172 was the one that felt the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) 1st gun - 170.5 PF with 3 port comp and 3 holes. 2nd gun - 175.2 PF with older style 3 port comp. Criteria (for me) is make Major and shoot as flat as possible. I also shoot a little 3 gun with both guns at shoot for 135 PF. Edited March 24, 2016 by Flatland Shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I run 172-173PF no matter what gun or which caliber. I develop loads that give SDs in the 4 to 11 range. That is consistent enough that even the slowest load in a 20 shot string still makes Major. Plus, different chrono techniques yield slightly different results, so you have to have room for some margin of error. Another reason is I like that PF. I've gone as high as 188 to try and get a gun flat shooting. There are no holes in any of my barrels. I've found that by matching powders to the different bullets (caliber/weight) 172-173 always seems to be the sweet spot for the comps I use. None shoot dead flat, but the recoil is tame, they are easy on the gun, reasonably quiet and the dot is well behaved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkheard Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 173.5 using 124 MG CMJ with 7.1 WSF behind it. I shoot an SJC Open Glock 17. 5 port comp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38supPat Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 172-174 any gun. Gives a nice safe margin above Major floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooldylocks Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 At the chrono we ran at our last club match, I was at 167. That is a little low for me, I'm going to bump it up to 171-173ish. 5" 9mm, no holes, T1 comp. 8.9gr HS6 115gr plated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I load for a velocity that is at least 3 SD higher than what is needed for major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acsr Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 177 pf 38 super sti trubor 7.6 wac 124 mg hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSGJohnV Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 174PF, 124 ibejihead, 6.8 grains CFE pistol, 3 small holes, CCG titanium 2 port comp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynes_world_45 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 172. 7.7 Autocomp 115Gr JHPS CK Comp. 3 barrel poppels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRick Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) 38 SC 9.5 gr HS-6 115 gr MG JHP 175-178 PF Factory STI DVC barrel. Edited March 25, 2016 by MrRick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) FGW 9mm 121gr MG 7.0 WAC 3 small holes, CCG ti comp 172pf Edited March 25, 2016 by echotango Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeyedme Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 121 IFP MG (9mm) 7.5 WAC 1.168 NO popple holes 176 pf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspian guy Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Current primary gun commander length shorty with 2 barrel holes 8.1 gr of silhouette 124 Montana Gold jhp in FC headstamp brass at the length I load to yields about 172 pf. That's a safe margin for the chrono and where when I was working up loads the gun seemed to flatten out and track well. In other guns/ combinations of ports/comps I have loaded as high as 178 to get the dot to track the way I wanted it to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimo-Hombre Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Good stuff. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basman Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 171 7.0 WAC 3 holes 9mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboy69 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 38 Super, 2, 3/16" popple holes, 5 port comp 8.0g WAC - 125 Zero JHP 174 PF 38 Super, 2, 3/16" popple holes, 5 port comp 7.6g WAC - 125 Blue Bullet 174 PF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearsomeCritter Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 38sc, 115 PD JHP, 10.1gr 3N38 Trubor = 174-175 CK Arms comp with 3 poppel holes = 172-173 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&W686 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Freedom Gunworks 9mm major with Cheely Comp and three popple holes 7.5gr Autocomp 115gr Montana Gold C.O.L. - 1.165 Power Factor - 172 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theWacoKid Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) 9mm, 5", KKM barrel, 3 1/8" popple holes, CCG comp 115 gr MG CMJ 8.5 gr HS-6 1.157" oal Win SPMP 172.5 pf Enough margin to be sure I make major, but tends to get harsher as you approach 175+ pf. Edited March 25, 2016 by theWacoKid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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