Timido Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 I have a Cz shadow. I am going to load my first ever ammo. I have read and searched the world. I have some 124g Bayou Rn bullets I have titegroup and some n320. Most of the load data I have seen sounds like titegroup and n320 both are loaded about 3.4- 4.0 grains Most of the load data books I have found are for FMJ. What kind of starting load would you recommend with the cast 124g Bayou bullets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsticks Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Plunk test, then pick a starting load. I'm guessing 3.7 gr at 1.1" coal. That's where I ended up on my Accu. Not bayou but several other brands of coated 124/125. Should easily make minor +\- a tenth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ85Combat Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 I use 3.8gn of N320 @ 1.100 with 125gn Blue Bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z40acp Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 And don't be surprised if your plunk test comes out shorter, like 1.085". For CZ's, plunk test is important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 The Plunk Test is critical ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timido Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Seems my 124g Bayou bullets plunk fine at 1.14-1.15. Is there any advantage to trying to load them this long. From reading I take it I should try them long and record accuracy and then start adjusting them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Seems my 124g Bayou bullets plunk fine at 1.14-1.15. Is there any advantage to trying to load them this long. From reading I take it I should try them long and record accuracy and then start adjusting them in.That's the fun of reloading for me, load development. Find the longest oal you can run and then back it off a smidge. From there you can experiment by dropping less powder and or length in different combinations. Use a chrono with a target behind it 20 yards or do. Mark an aiming point and shoot from a rest initially. You will soon see big differences in grouping ability between the test loads. Just pick the most reliable, most accurate and about 132 of load of the bunch and you're all set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timido Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 I don't have a Chronograph yet. I guess I need to put one on my wish list. Thank you all for your advice. A lot of you guys posts from the past have been very helpful also. I am getting the hang of this 550b as my first press just by setting up this load Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timido Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 (edited) Oops double Edited July 24, 2016 by Timido Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I don't have a Chronograph yet. I guess I need to put one on my wish list. If you're shooting a Shadow, and using N320 powder, you can certainly afford a $70 Chrony Very important for load development ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Yes the 550 is awesome! If you are shooting competition and like to experiment with load development then a chrono is a necessity . If you just want to shoot casually and prefer to stick to established loads then you can get away without one for a little while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timido Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 My first load was 124g Bayou 3.6g titegroup 1.14 oal light crimp with a light lee Factory Crimp die. It cycled 100% 25 rounds. Now I get to play around with reloading some more. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChemistShooter Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 For absolute cheap, you won't be able to beat this:http://www.midwayusa.com/product/626107/caldwell-ballistic-precision-chronograph . . . but this is the one I have and it works. I am also new to reloading.https://www.amazon.com/Caldwell-Ballistic-Precision-Chronograph-Premium/dp/B00HTN5290/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469399303&sr=8-1&keywords=caldwell+premium+ballistic+chronograph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judgecrater Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I think you will really like the Bayou Hi-Tek coated bullets as they do not lead, are smoke free and accurate (and the price is right.) I have dropped using uncoated lead altogether. As I am loading with AutoComp and CFE Pistol I can not comment on your powders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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