pcschwenke Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I was wondering what overall length people running. My goal is to find a decent load with WSF or WST for use with my S&W 986 and XDM5.25. I was thinking a load of 3.8gr of WSF would be a good starting load. Any information would be useful. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missed it by that much Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Sorry don't shoot those. Wish I could help Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Start with 3.4 WST work up with chrono in the REVO so it will make PF with auto also OAL based on what your Auto will plunk test and fit in mags I did the same with my 929 and my 9mm Auto's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Ammo Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 I shoot a XDM 5.25 and have used H&S 147gr bullets. On my chrono, using 3.4gr of WST it was 136 PF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcschwenke Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Thanks for the starting loads. I went on and loaded up some rounds last night with 3.6gr of WSF, federal primers, and overall length of 1.115. They pass the plunk test in my xdm and fit similar to factory loads in my 986. Hope they are work and are easy to remove from the S&W 986... This revolver I really want to like, but continues to give me issues. I haven't been able to get 2 full moon clips through it without misfires or tough extraction. I bought a much of factory stuff to try as well. My XDM seems to not care too much and cycles fine with anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Win or blazer brass seems to be the favoured brass for the 929. Figure it should work out for you also. Give it a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcfoto Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 I am new to reloading but also load for XDm and revolver (although two different calibers - .40 and .38 sp). What I've noticed is that the revolver is very primer sensitive. Not the brand but the seating. If I hand prime and make sure the primer is below flush, I can get reliable ignition even with CCI. Maybe part of your misfires are primer seating? As you note, the XDm pretty much fires off everything and cycles anything that has made it through the gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcschwenke Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Jcc7x7 - I will try Blazer brass. Back when ordering new moon clips from T-K Custom, they mentioned to use Win, R-P, and Aquila. So far I'm not convinced these all work. Thanks for your input! Mcfoto- Yeah, most revolvers benefit from using Federal primers. Federals are more sensitive & ignite easier. I've been reloading for 28 years and love shooting my 38 special 686. It always works, even with an extremely light trigger. My 986 has been back to S&W for timing issues and has always had issues lighting off primers. It seems to have come with an extended firing pin, which I replaced with a T-K extended anyway. This didn't help. Everything else is stock. Also I removed a ton of burrs, but still didn't cure the problem. I have a few more things to try, but open to ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDIllon Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) I tried 100 of the Acme 145RN with 3gn of Tite Group OAL 1.149in and they seem to be fine in my Shadow 2 and Canik SFX also my AR9s. I have been loading 147FN Bayou's with that same load but would like to go to a RN bullet. Any one else have experience with Acme?? Note: I did not PW them!! Edited September 19, 2018 by JDIllon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcschwenke Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 JDillon, that was exactly the load I was going to try next! My WSF load shot fine in my XDM5.25, but would get stuck in my S&W 986... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGUT2000 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 On 9/19/2018 at 9:32 AM, JDIllon said: I tried 100 of the Acme 145RN with 3gn of Tite Group OAL 1.149in and they seem to be fine in my Shadow 2 and Canik SFX also my AR9s. I have been loading 147FN Bayou's with that same load but would like to go to a RN bullet. Any one else have experience with Acme?? Note: I did not PW them!! I am using ACME 145 RN. 3.1 g of Sport pistol. OAL 1.145. ES-5, SD-2. 129 PF in Canik SFX. They shoot well with easily manageable recoil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFO Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 On 9/19/2018 at 6:32 AM, JDIllon said: I tried 100 of the Acme 145RN with 3gn of Tite Group OAL 1.149in and they seem to be fine in my Shadow 2 and Canik SFX also my AR9s. I have been loading 147FN Bayou's with that same load but would like to go to a RN bullet. Any one else have experience with Acme?? Note: I did not PW them!! Bayou makes a 145gr round nose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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