Jess409 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 I am new to the forum. I’ve been reloading for around 5 years. I’ve been shooting USPSA for about 8 months (limited major).Reloading on a Dillon xl650. So I am struggling to make major pf with my loads. I just reached 171 pf with 5.1gr titegroup. Looking on this forum and others, I’ve noticed my load of titegroup is .3 to .5 gr above most other shooters in the sport with the same gun platform as me (STI 5” kkm bull). My exact load is 5.1gr, Berry’s 180gr FP .401”, mixed brass, WSP primers, oacl 1.185”, gun STI EDGE Benny hill custom with a 5” KKM Bull barrel. I haven’t shot a match with it yet, I have only chronod 21 rounds. I am not showing any pressure signs in any of the primers but am nervous I’m pushing it with the TG. What do you guys think? I just don’t want to be picking up parts of my gun one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnlinebacker Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 you're totally fine. my recipe:5.1 gr of TG180gr JHP @ 1.225171PF at Area 8 with easeSent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess409 Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 Awesome, thank you for the reply. I really like the way it feels it just made me a tad nervous when I couldn’t find any other loads as high as mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess409 Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 And if anyone else wants to chime in about the load I’m using and your opinion about it, please do. The more info I get from shooters with close to identical loads the more comfortable I will feel with it. Thank you. (Not sure why I waited so long to register on this forum)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigedp51 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 (edited) entered in error Edited October 2, 2018 by bigedp51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnlinebacker Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Awesome, thank you for the reply. I really like the way it feels it just made me a tad nervous when I couldn’t find any other loads as high as mine. no problem bud. the factory load on hodgdon site is 1.125 we're loading closer to 10mm lengths so the longer COL compensates for the higher power charge. If you can get that same charge out 1.200 you may feel lesser snap while maintaining 165-166pf for your local matchesSent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiggerJJ Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 All your questions about recipes with Hodgdon, IMR, and Winchester powders can be answered at hodgdonreloading.com and use a crono! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess409 Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 Thanks riggerjj that was very helpful. . Not sure why I didn’t think of that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72stick Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 I stopped using TG in .40. It burns way too hot and it's way too snappy for follow up shots. It works much better in 9mm. A slower burning powder like WSF or WST makes the .40 a dream to shoot and it's more accurate on follow up shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmans45 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 On 10/2/2018 at 10:26 AM, RiggerJJ said: All your questions about recipes with Hodgdon, IMR, and Winchester powders can be answered at hodgdonreloading.com and use a crono! There recommendationss don’t make major with the Dillon calculator. The 200 gr 40 S&w with 3.8 grains of titegroup ( there max load ) is a 164 . It is a starting point though Get out a chron and check your loads good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberacp Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 When i was using TG, 180 Zero, 1.170 oal, 4.6 TG. From a 5" gun. 72stick, is correct. TG has too much of a bark, to it. Too hot! I now use WST, 5.5 gr. Much better recoil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrado_kid Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) Interesting I’m running 4.3gn (heavy 4.3 almost 4.4) of titegroup with 180gn blue bullets and make 171pf 1.165 oal Edited March 6, 2019 by Corrado_kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Corrado_kid said: Interesting I’m running 4.3gn (heavy 4.3 almost 4.4) of titegroup with 180gn blue bullets and make 171pf 1.165 oal He’s loading considerably longer with a slower plated bullet, and there’s a lot of variations when it comes to barrel speed, too. Edited March 6, 2019 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrado_kid Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 24 minutes ago, MemphisMechanic said: He’s loading considerably longer with a slower plated bullet, and there’s a lot of variations when it comes to barrel speed, too. Gotcha, it runs about the same out of my cz tso and atlas titan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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