IDPA-SSP "gamer loads" with ww231 ?

[gunsablazin]

I have just purchased a Glock 35 for future use in SSP. I am looking for a load with ww231 powder masterblaster 180gr fp bullet wsp primers to make 130,000 or slightly less. What would be a good place to start and work up from. Also as I am not into Glocks as much as 1911's what is the weight of the stock recoil spring, and will I need to go lighter for the light load?

thanks, Robin

[Flexmoney]

Stock recoil spring is 17 pounds.

Try a 15, then a 13 pound.

have you looked in the reloading section yet?

[racerba]

I have just purchased a Glock 35 for future use in SSP. I am looking for a load with ww231 powder masterblaster 180gr fp bullet wsp primers to make 130,000 or slightly less. What would be a good place to start and work up from. Also as I am not into Glocks as much as 1911's what is the weight of the stock recoil spring, and will I need to go lighter for the light load?

thanks, Robin

If you're looking to go 130 - you don't need to go to a lighter spring. I run a stock spring with a 131 PF loads.

I use 5.0 behind 155gr Montana Gold. I think 4.5 ww231 would be a good start. You can work it from there.

Edited October 2, 2007 by racerba

[benny hill]

Lighter bullets--- 155 or 165.

[et45]

Gamer loads?,Dude you are getting pulled into the dark side

[Joe D]

There are much better powders than 231 for light loads. Try Clays or Titegroup.

[Merlin Orr]

Try around 3.8 of TG with a 155 Precision Black Bullet. More than 130 pf but a Really nice controllable load with a little more slide speed. Never tried it in a Glock but works great in a 5" 1911.

[gunsablazin]

Gamer loads?,Dude you are getting pulled into the dark side

When I complete my current mission, I am crossing over.

Robin

[HK Dan]

FTDR!

Gamer loads in IDPA??? What is the world coming to?

LOLOLOL

HK Dan

[gunsablazin]

FTDR!

Gamer loads in IDPA??? What is the world coming to?

LOLOLOL

HK Dan

Guilty as charged, it is a game, right?

Robin

[HK Dan]

<shhhhhh> 3.9 grains of Bullseye under a 165 grain RNFP. It shoots like a .22....

HK Dan

[gunsablazin]

OK, the general consensus is clays, tightgroup or bullseye. I was thinking 231 only because it is all I have used for years in .45 and .38. Also I can see I was thinking too heavy in the bullet dept. This .40 thing is all new to me I have never owned one, had a G19 many years ago and that was my only Glock. Really never liked them much, but it seems a logical choice for SSP-ESP. I have the gun in my safe, but I'll take my own sweet time getting it and me ready to use it in a match. Thanks for all the input, as usual you guys are very helpful.

Thanks Robin

[tulsamal]

There are much better powders than 231 for light loads. Try Clays or Titegroup.

I don't personally use 231 because it is too fast and the charges are so light that it is possible to throw a double charge without noticing. I really prefer to use a powder with sufficient "bulk" so that it will overflow the case if I get a double.

And if 231 is too fast, Bullseye is even worse. There are much safer choices than either one with today's powders.

Gregg

[Singlestack Wonder]

3.0 grains of Clays behind a 180 grain bullet. 135-140PF. Very soft. Use 13# spring with this load.

[HK Dan]

I'll admit that Bullseye is an anachronistic powder. I've found that it smokes less than Titegroup even though it dirties the gun up more. My GLOCKs and USPs seem to like a snappier powder--that would be Bullseye.

Because I'm using so little powder, the cases could be double charged within the case capacity of a .40 (or even a 9mm). You're right--it's a risk! At the Power Factor we're talking about here, most any powder has the same issue--we just have to be careful and visually check every case (or use a powder check).

HK Dan