Kevin J Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 I've been searching the forums for some proven load data, but really haven't found anything definitive. I've been reading about how great precision's moly coated bullets are and just got a sample pack of 185 gr round noses. I really like N320 and would like to hear anyone's personal tried and tested loads with these particular bullets. I've been loading a 155 gr.Xtreme over 4.6 of N320 with a 1.170 OAL for my CZ 75 TS. I know that combo is minor pf and would like to get these 185s to major. Anybody got a load? Thanks!! Kevin J. www.practical-shooters.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 (edited) I'm loading that bullet to 1.180" for an STI Trojan - not much longer. Summer time around central Texas, I load 4.3gr. Dead of winter I needed 4.7 to just barely squeak by at Major at the Double Tap in 35-ish degree weather. Probably start 3.8 and work up at your length??? Edited to add (duh)... using N320, of course Edited July 17, 2006 by XRe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradox Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 (edited) +1 I shoot that exact load in my STI Edge. 185gr Precision at 1.180" over 4.3gr of N320. I do not have chrono data for 'winter' conditions in East Texas... (Seldom gets below freezing). I think you will like the combination! I get no noticeable smoke when I am shooting, it's very clean, and the sights track perfectly for me. When I first switched to this load, I intentionally ran over 3k rounds through my gun without cleaning it - ZERO malfunctions. This is my chrono data for this bullet / powder combination: Notes: 185gr Precision (Actual AVG Weight = 188gr), 1.180" OAL, Winchester Cases, WSR Primers, PF calculated with actual bullet weight, screens 15' from Muzzle, 10 Shot Averages 82 Degrees F; %65 Humidity 4.1gr N320 - Min=867fps / Max=893fps / AVG=878.9fps / PF=165.2 4.2gr N320 - Min=893fps / Max=916fps / AVG=902.1fps / PF=169.6 101 Degrees F; %35 Humidity 4.3gr N320 - Min=901fps / Max=927fps / AVG=913.6fps / PF=171.8 (169PF @ 185gr) 4.4gr N320 - Min=912fps / Max=945fps / AVG=930.9fps / PF=175.0 I think XRe's recommended starting load is a good one. Hope this helps, Justin Edited to add - PF using 185gr bullet; I chose 4.3 for a cushion with either weight Edited July 21, 2006 by Paradox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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