Fishbreath Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 I'm running Clay Dot/160gr .38 Short Colt loaded to 1.2" OAL, although 2.8gr gets me to about 133PF. (Lower and I get inconsistent velocities.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_w Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 @TomJerry1 How much end shake does your cyl have? I was just thinking that the revolvers I see having bullet walk the worst seem to have at a bit more end shake. Just a thought but maybe nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomjerry1 Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 The end play on my cylinder is tight, but a good thought. I believe I'm going to seat the bullet a little deeper, am 1.2" and going to go to 1.15". The Lee Factory crimp has been the largest facto in reducing the bullet creep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 14 minutes ago, tomjerry1 said: The end play on my cylinder is tight, but a good thought. I believe I'm going to seat the bullet a little deeper, am 1.2" and going to go to 1.15". The Lee Factory crimp has been the largest facto in reducing the bullet creep. When I went under 1.2 I had issues with case bulge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 1 hour ago, tomjerry1 said: The end play on my cylinder is tight, but a good thought. I believe I'm going to seat the bullet a little deeper, am 1.2" and going to go to 1.15". The Lee Factory crimp has been the largest facto in reducing the bullet creep. 1.170" with a 160 grain bullet gave me an occasional case bulge, I've since settled on 1.180 to 1.185 oal with 160's. I could go shorter with lighter bullets though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyScuba Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 I've never ever had sticking/bulging issues (not with my loads anyway). I do rollsize, use a Lee U die with a FCD all with blazer brass 1.19" with N320 (165gr .358) And it's fine across all 6 929's we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomjerry1 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Well, finally got everything where I want it. This last weekend, I shot my 929 in a match, and the pistol and ammunition operated flawlessly. I shot two bullets, Blue Bullet 38/357 (.358) 147 gr and Bang and Clang 38/357 (.358). 145 gr. Also incorporated a Lee factory crimp die into the mix. My issue with the bullets creeping seems to have been resolved, checked every round left on the moon clips after a reloads, no movement. Both bullets are accurate, but the Blues are just a little tighter. Now I believe I will address the extra 1.5" of barrel hanging out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Just now, tomjerry1 said: Well, finally got everything where I want it. This last weekend, I shot my 929 in a match, and the pistol and ammunition operated flawlessly. I shot two bullets, Blue Bullet 38/357 (.358) 147 gr and Bang and Clang 38/357 (.358). 145 gr. Also incorporated a Lee factory crimp die into the mix. My issue with the bullets creeping seems to have been resolved, checked every round left on the moon clips after a reloads, no movement. Both bullets are accurate, but the Blues are just a little tighter. Now I believe I will address the extra 1.5" of barrel hanging out there? Cool. Yes, it took me a while to find out what my 929/me liked. I settled on Federal brass, Federal Small Pistol Primers, Blue 147 Bullet, TK .035 moon clips, Lee U die, with Lee dies. As opposed to my 627, which, I bought the gun, bought some ammo, and shot it ymmv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomjerry1 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Didn't you have your 929 cut down to 5"? how do you like it compared to the stock 6"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 3 hours ago, tomjerry1 said: Didn't you have your 929 cut down to 5"? how do you like it compared to the stock 6"? I like it. I think it handles much better, and feels like my 627. Plus it got rid of the goofy looking front end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomjerry1 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 That's what I wanted to hear. I think the pistol is to barrel heavy. I will definitely put this on the to-do list for the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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