Harmon Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 and it does seem the hotter you load TG, the cleaner it gets. probably the nastiest loads ive shot in recent memory were 9mm steel loads loaded with HS6 Harmon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamakiri Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I've reloaded probably 100,000 rounds of 9mm, mostly using Winchester 231, but I haven't played around with .40 yet. Now's the time, since I just got a Glock 35. I'd like to start out safe so I'm looking for a high-volume powder, low-pressure load that reliably makes major in the Glock. Any suggestions? Right now from what I've heard I'm leaning toward using Universal Clays... I should add that the round I've got ready to go is a Zero 180 gr. FMJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I've just started using a 40 minor load with TG - a 170 grain Precision loaded to 1.100". By my measurements, that actually gives more internal case volume for the powder than a 180 grain bullet loaded out to SAAMI spec max of 1.135". I get about 135 to 140 PF, low SD's and a nice soft load w/o pressure signs. TG, at least in this load, has a little smoke and is what I might call "sooty". Nickel cases come out fairly blackened inside, vs, say, the Viht and UC powders I've used before that leave the case pretty clean. One problem with TG - I really have to look closely to see the charge in the case. The powder volume is so low it's actually possible to put FOUR charges in a case without spillage, so paying close attention is critical to seeing a double charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Bell Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Have reloaded .45 ACP for years, but recently started shooting USPSA/IDPA, and have been convinced to get a P-16, and will need to start loading .40S&W. Will be using a 550B, and will probably order a toolhead and a set of Dillon dies. Figured on trying Precision 185gr or 200gr RNF's. I keep plenty of Solo-1000 on hand for my 12ga and .45 ACP loads, but Accurate doesn't provide .40 S&W data for this powder. Anyone know where I could get some data for this combo? I don't have anything for Solo-1000. I load 180 grain Zero JHPs over 5 grains of Bullseye. It works well for my Glock 23, giving me 950 fps on the chrono or a PF of 170. I'm in the process of selling the Glock and buying a Kimber 1911 single stack for my .40 shooting. I just like shooting 1911 guns. I'll be working up something, probably using the same bullet, or some kind of lead bullet for that gun soon. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 (edited) Have reloaded .45 ACP for years, but recently started shooting USPSA/IDPA, and have been convinced to get a P-16, and will need to start loading .40S&W. Will be using a 550B, and will probably order a toolhead and a set of Dillon dies. Figured on trying Precision 185gr or 200gr RNF's. I keep plenty of Solo-1000 on hand for my 12ga and .45 ACP loads, but Accurate doesn't provide .40 S&W data for this powder. Anyone know where I could get some data for this combo? I don't have anything for Solo-1000. I load 180 grain Zero JHPs over 5 grains of Bullseye. It works well for my Glock 23, giving me 950 fps on the chrono or a PF of 170. I'm in the process of selling the Glock and buying a Kimber 1911 single stack for my .40 shooting. I just like shooting 1911 guns. I'll be working up something, probably using the same bullet, or some kind of lead bullet for that gun soon. Lee See page 1, post #13 for a link to factory Major .40 data and Solo 1000. BTW, the load that Raul was good enough to run a Quickload on (thanks Raul!) did not make it to major out of my KKM barreled SV .40. It might do so out of your gun. Shot soft & no pressure signs. Bullet was a Star brand 180 grain. <EDIT> Here is the data: .40 S&W SV w/ KKM bull barrel. Powder: Solo 1000, 4.5 grains, 180 Grn FMJ, 1.145" mixed cases Federal small pistol primer: Avg. 838 FPS, SD: 12 (10 rounds), PF: 150.8. Edited March 30, 2007 by Carlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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