Throwin Lead Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I picked up a sample pack of 175 gn lead SWC bullets that I would like to try to develop as a practice load. I'm planning on loading to a OAL 0f 1.125. My biggest concern is how well will they run? Should I expect FTF issues because of the bullet profile? Should I make 10 at 1.120, 1.125.1.130 and see how those lengths react then load from there? Doing a search prior to posting a few Glock shooters have used SWC successfully - any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sargenv Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 My only question is why so short? If it were me, I'd load these so they just fit in the magazine. I've found that most guns like them a little longer as opposed to shorter. Even my Sig 229 likes them loaded to max length (1.135"-1.140") as opposed to shorter. I'd make up say 25-50 at max length and see if they function. Also loading up a few as dummies and then checking how they hand cycle is sometimes a good way to see if they will cycle as ammo. I try to avoid cycling live ammo into semi's as a test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racemaker Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Just my input. I use a 155 lswc in my M&P 40 full size, with 4.2 ww 231 and an oal 1.150. Function flawlessly and are very accurate. FYI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW45ACP Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Your plan is fine and everyone's really covered it, but when I load for my FNP-40, I start at about 1.130 with a lead 155 grainer. I remove the barrel use it as a case gauge. I then extended the length about .005 at at time until it I can't twist the round freely in the chamber. Usually 1.135 is not too long for anything I load and, as everyone says, the longer the better provided they fit in your mags. I got a reasonable deal on 1000 Berry's Plated 155 RNFP's and found that they like to be loaded at a max of about 1.137 in my barrel. Just load them until they don't chamber and then back them off a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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