MRBerg Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 getting started in uspsa revolver class wanting to use 38 short colt in my 627 PC what are some good loads to get me started I will be using Starline brass Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 2.8gr TG, 160 bayou, federal spp, 1.150 Or 3.0grs e3, 145 bayou RN, same,same Works in 4 different 627s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRBerg Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 Thanks for the load info. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcfoto Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 My load: 147 gr blue bullet RN 3.7 gr American Select 1.19 OAL chronos in the low 130s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRBerg Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 powders I have on hand I will most likely shoot blue bullets 147's RN is it lee that makes a 38 short colt 3 die set 700x hs-6 red dot TG auto comp. 231 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRBerg Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 goodness load info. on this cartridge is hard to find any more load info. would be greatly appreciated Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acoop499 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 On 1/17/2020 at 6:29 PM, MRBerg said: goodness load info. on this cartridge is hard to find any more load info. would be greatly appreciated Ron I found that using 9m load data at least gets you close and the pressure ratings for even max loads in 9mm do not exceed 357 magnum pressures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 (edited) 3.0 grs e3 145rn Bayou Fed app Co 1.150 Pf 131 5" 627 Edited January 23, 2020 by jcc7x7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRBerg Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 Again thanks for all the load info. This is all very helpful for me Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadShot Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 I run 2.9gr of TiteGroup under a 160gr Bayou bullet loaded to 1.160. It gives me 132 power factor. This is with Starline brass and Federal Small Pistol primers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRBerg Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 Thanks Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFO Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 2.9grn of Clays, 160 Bayou, 1.195 O.A.L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRBerg Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 looks like most are the using the 160 gr. Bayou bullets any reason ? more knock down power on steel or just more of a forgiving bullet for the twist rate understanding your gun makes you a better shooter. and at 62 and a new shooter I need all the help I can get Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 160 Bayou's are very soft shooting 2.8TG is almost cheating LOL They thump large poppers down well, even with slightly low hits They group extremely well in my guns etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRBerg Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 sounds like the Bayou 160's win the poll and I have TG powder need to get Starline brass ordered I picked up a 1000 Federal primers today at the gun show to start out going to try some with Winchester primers see if they work ok ( have a pile of them ) Thanks for all the input on loads for this case Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 I know this is an old topic. But what oal should I be using with 160gr RN Bayou bullet? Same question with a 158gr RN Berry's Bullet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggman Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 I use an OAL of 1.19 for any of the 160 gr. coated RN bullets . My load is 3 grs of Ramshot Competition , Federal SP primer, Starline brass ans 160 gr. RN bullet from SNS, Summers , or Ibejiheads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Name: .38 Short Colt: 160gr Bayou RN: Titegroup 3.2gr Notes: S&W 627 5" barrel 1.15 oal Federal primer Star Line case Titegroup 3.2gr Shots: 16 Average: 841 ft/s SD: 11 ft/s Min: 823 ft/s Max: 863 ft/s Spread: 40 ft/s Power Factor Average: 134 Power Factor Low: 131 Power Factor High: 138 Weight: 160.0 gr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
309jdj Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 6 hours ago, ysrracer said: Name: .38 Short Colt: 160gr Bayou RN: Titegroup 3.2gr Notes: S&W 627 5" barrel 1.15 oal Federal primer Star Line case Titegroup 3.2gr Shots: 16 Average: 841 ft/s SD: 11 ft/s Min: 823 ft/s Max: 863 ft/s Spread: 40 ft/s Power Factor Average: 134 Power Factor Low: 131 Power Factor High: 138 Weight: 160.0 gr. What kind of group are you getting at 25 yards with that combo? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 4 hours ago, 309jdj said: What kind of group are you getting at 25 yards with that combo? Thanks! I'm not sure yet. When I'm running and gunning, it's not the load that's keeping me from hitting all A's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Name: .38 Short Colt: 160gr Bayou RN: Titegroup 3.0gr Notes: S&W 627 5" Shots: 8 Average: 769 ft/s SD: 10 ft/s Min: 756 ft/s Max: 784 ft/s Spread: 28 ft/s Power Factor Average: 123 Power Factor Low: 120 Power Factor High: 125 Weight: 160.0 gr. Primer: Fed SSP Case: Star Line C.O.A.L.: 1.15 Powder: Titegroup 3.0gr Bullet: Bayou 160gr RN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 At an o.a.l of 1.15 with a 160gr Bayou bullet I get a bulge in the case. I can load them individually into the chambers, but they hang up when in a moon clip. At 1.20 there's no bulge, and they drop in freely even in a moon clip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 1.20 OAL with 160s and3 grains of VV 320. I use Winchester Brass. Starline would stick in my cylinders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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