firematt100 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Does anyone have some good 40 major loads for VH N320? I have both 180gr. aand 200gr. I like to load long(1.22oal). thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougCarden Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 (edited) 165 JHP, 5.6gr VV-320 WSR primer, 1.200 OAL 171PF Regards, DougC Edited February 24, 2006 by DougC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.40AET Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 4.9g-5.3g N320 180g MG 1.200" oal SR Primers Jeff Maass' Reloading Data Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firematt100 Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 4.9g-5.3g N320180g MG 1.200" oal SR Primers Jeff Maass' Reloading Data Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Biondi Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 5.4 grs N320 VV OAL 1.2" 180 grs fmj tc 965 fpt 174 p.f. on STI Edge 40 S&W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 http://ipsc.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=18 My complete .40" loading experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firematt100 Posted February 22, 2006 Author Share Posted February 22, 2006 http://ipsc.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=18My complete .40" loading experience. Thanks very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinity Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 For IPSC standard gun [barsto barrel,STI long dust] 40sw 180gr N320 4.3gr OAL 1.170 PF ??? has anyone ever tried this load?? i was told by a friend that it can reach to 171PF..any comments and suggestions would be much appreciated. thanks so much!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.40AET Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 i was told by a friend that it can reach to 171PF I doubt it. If your friend has a chrono you may want to ask to see the data. Most folks are making major with 5.0-5.3g of N320 and a 180g bullet. I'd be surprised if it made 165 much less 171. Most folks are loading longer, so the OAL of 1.170' should increase the pressure and put you closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcoliver Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 For IPSC standard gun [barsto barrel,STI long dust]40sw 180gr N320 4.3gr OAL 1.170 PF ??? has anyone ever tried this load?? i was told by a friend that it can reach to 171PF..any comments and suggestions would be much appreciated. thanks so much!! That load is minor for 180gr even with lead heads. What heads are you thinking of using, dre? I suggest you also try using the 200gr with your setup and spring your gun low. You might like it better than the 180's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 40sw 180gr N320 4.3gr OAL 1.170 That load is minor for 180gr even with lead heads. How so?? When it's warm out, here, that load is good for 173PF or so, using 185gr Precision Bullets (moly coated) in my gun, loaded at 1.180". In the cold (40 deg F), I need more like 4.6gr. Lead should be slightly faster. W/ jacketed bullets, I need about half a grain more, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcoliver Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Oops, hehe , that statement was based on the available head types we have here since we (infinity and I) are located in the same area. I've tried all of the head types we have and compared notes with others using different barrels and I have yet to come across somebody getting major with that load. My load is 185gr plated using 4.8gr N320 @ 1.160" yields about 172-175PF. Now I'm curious, what's the bullet diameter for moly Precision? Getting a few grain's savings would surely add up in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulm540 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 If you are referring to precision bullets, they are .401 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcoliver Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Thanks for the info bul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 For IPSC standard gun [barsto barrel,STI long dust]40sw 180gr N320 4.3gr OAL 1.170 PF ??? has anyone ever tried this load?? i was told by a friend that it can reach to 171PF..any comments and suggestions would be much appreciated. thanks so much!! In my SVI Competition (5", long dust cover) I chronoed the following: 182grs Lead Flat Point-Beveled Base bullet 4.5 grs VV N320 CCI SP primers 1.170" O.A.L. 171.2 PF It is pretty close, but I guess 4.3 grains won't make Major in my gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achard Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 (edited) For IPSC standard gun [barsto barrel,STI long dust]40sw 180gr N320 4.3gr OAL 1.170 PF ??? has anyone ever tried this load?? i was told by a friend that it can reach to 171PF..any comments and suggestions would be much appreciated. thanks so much!! Dre, the load is too low. My current is n320 4.9g with 180g teflon and 1.19 - 1.2 oal. Have it chrono your self. by the way pf is around 170-173 Edited February 23, 2006 by achard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinity Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 i'm using the teflon coated heads...does it have a big difference than lead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 JJ it does. Teflon makes'em slicker, it's almost the same difference between lead and plated bullets. With the lead and plated bullets I use (same weight and bullet profile), I have to add some 0.3/0.4 grs of powder to the plated ones to reach the same PF. This is due to less friction in the barrel from plated/jacketed bullets when compared to lead ones. BTW, I know (from second-hand sources) that teflon coated bullets from a major italian manufacturer gave horrible accuracy in some guns. How is it for yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achard Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 BTW, I know (from second-hand sources) that teflon coated bullets from a major italian manufacturer gave horrible accuracy in some guns. How is it for yours? I think we use the same brand and I can say it is pretty accurate. I've been using it for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glk21C Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 40S&W .180 lead/teflon coated 1.200 OAL 4.7 Gr N320 Federal Primers 171 PF (verified at Area 8 last year, about 95 degrees and very humid) I plan on dropping a grain or two of powder to get closer to 165PF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinity Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 BTW, I know (from second-hand sources) that teflon coated bullets from a major italian manufacturer gave horrible accuracy in some guns. How is it for yours? So far it's holding up great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulm540 Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 40S&W .180 lead/teflon coated1.200 OAL 4.7 Gr N320 Federal Primers 171 PF (verified at Area 8 last year, about 95 degrees and very humid) I plan on dropping a grain or two of powder to get closer to 165PF. If I were you I'd leave it alone, mine is about a 174 PF. That gives you an extra cushion just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcoliver Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 JJ it does.Teflon makes'em slicker, it's almost the same difference between lead and plated bullets. Heard from the airwaves. Because back here real teflon is very expensive and the process of proper application is relatively tedious, what we call locally as "teflon-coated" is not really what it is. Instead, it's some kind of black (or other colored) paint just applied to the lead head. Accuracy, however, is relatively good when I tried to use it in my gun. I just could not bear the smell of it that tends to stick to your nose. That's why I use plated instead. Something to think about for you guys using it exclusively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinity Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 (edited) mco, i've never experienced that smell, from whrere do u get what u've tried? if i'm not mistaken it's some kind of moly coating instead of the Legit Teflon which is so expensive..i was able to have a piece of teflon ammo for 9mm and it is really different from the ones we use for Competitions... Edited February 26, 2006 by infinity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achard Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Dre, Have you chrono your load? mco,i've never experienced that smell, from whrere do u get what u've tried? if i'm not mistaken it's some kind of moly coating instead of the Legit Teflon which is so expensive..i was able to have a piece of teflon ammo for 9mm and it is really different from the ones we use for Competitions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now