Nemo Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Some folks change to 155gr over the same powder charge they use for major 180's. Does anyone change the powder charge and shoot 180 minor? I may venture some into production and need to experiment with a minor load. Heavy (180) bullet over little powder (sluggish) or light bullet (155 if I can find a moly-coated one) over medium charge? What say ye? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salilus Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Some folks change to 155gr over the same powder charge they use for major 180's. Does anyone change the powder charge and shoot 180 minor?I may venture some into production and need to experiment with a minor load. Heavy (180) bullet over little powder (sluggish) or light bullet (155 if I can find a moly-coated one) over medium charge? What say ye? I use a Precision Moly 185 over 3.2gr Clays in my Xd-40 Tac for ~805-810 fps or ~150pf. Very soft and not sluggish at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I'm using 180gr over VV320 for minor and major, so far that is working for me. But to be honest, I haven't tried a 155gr or 165gr for minor so I can't say that would be better or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) Just checked and Precision has a 155 and a 170, and Billy Bullets has a 150gr moly-coated. Just checking which of the molys make a 10/40 lighter than 180. Edited January 16, 2009 by Nemo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 165 montana gold over 4.2 gr. titegroup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Does anyone change the powder charge and shoot 180 minor? Welcome to the forum, newbie. 3.5g of TG with Zero 180jhp @ 1.135oal (only difference between that and my major 40 load is the amount of powder) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) Hello: I use the 185 Precisions for minor and major in the 5" pistol. They are very soft shooting in minor, softer than factory 9mm. The slide speed is still there. If not fast enough for you then add powder I forgot to add Precision sells a 155 grain bullet that I use in my revolver for ICORE. Thanks, Eric Edited January 16, 2009 by Aircooled6racer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen517 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I use 180 bear creek mollys for practice and 180 zero jhp for matches. Load them both major and minor with vv320 3.7g 1.150 for minor and 4.7g 1.150 major minor load is very soft in my XD tac. and the major load is real nice out of my sti edge. This is what works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Does anyone change the powder charge and shoot 180 minor? Welcome to the forum, newbie. 3.5g of TG with Zero 180jhp @ 1.135oal (only difference between that and my major 40 load is the amount of powder) Thank you sir. Do you keep the same recoil spring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Thank you sir. Do you keep the same recoil spring? I did stay with a stock recoil rod and spring in the G35...but, I would recommend dropping it down a few pound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revchuck Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Nelson - IIRC, 3.2 grains of Clays under the Hornady 180 grain LFP at 1.12" OAL ran ~760 fps from my full size M&P, and functioned reliably with the factory recoil spring, including locking back the slide. It'd probably be pretty close to that with other 180 grain lead bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Excelent! Thank you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamingoddess Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I am currently trying to shoot Glock 35 (or 22) minor, 1.135 OAL, 3.5 TG, Zero JHP 180, but the bullet would suddenly nosedive or get stacked oddly in the magazine. I am currently using 10-rd mags, does it make a difference? I used both Precision 185gr Lead and Montana Gold 180 FMJ same OAL and minor load powder with no problems, just wanted to try something new. Anyone have any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben b. Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 3.6 gr Solo 1000, 180 gr lead, 1.125" OAL, 4" barrel, ~135 PF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr renwick Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I shoot 3.4 of regular clays behind 180gr lead of my sig 229. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Does anyone change the powder charge and shoot 180 minor? Welcome to the forum, newbie. 3.5g of TG with Zero 180jhp @ 1.135oal (only difference between that and my major 40 load is the amount of powder) Same load I use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 3.2 Clays, 180 gr MGJHP, WSP at 1.135 gets me 135 PF through my G35 with a 15# ISMI recoil spring cut 4 coils.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuthh Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyshoots Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 4.3 gr. Bullseye with a 165 MG. It shots like a soft open gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M109R Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 1.9 grain of Clays and a 200 cast out of my 35 with a 13# spring barely opens the slide and still makes minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squishy Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 3.3 grs of Clays with 165 or 180 Zero JHP. Very soft recoil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Soto Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 1.9 grain of Clays and a 200 cast out of my 35 with a 13# spring barely opens the slide and still makes minor. Don't you run the risk of the pistol having a "stovepipe" if you limp wrist (or if you are shooting weak handed)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfwally Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 155 g Rainier plated flat nose over 4.2 g of Titegroup give 860 fps from my Witness Match for a pf of 133, and is very pleasant to shoot. The Witness likes .40 loaded long, so the OAL is 1.170". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Weidhaas Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Does anyone change the powder charge and shoot 180 minor? Welcome to the forum, newbie. 3.5g of TG with Zero 180jhp @ 1.135oal (only difference between that and my major 40 load is the amount of powder) Same load I use Nelson, This is my minor production load in my G35. I run a 15lb ISMI recoil spring for both limited and production. Hope all is well my friend. Nick- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee King Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Nelson, I use 3.5 of clays under 180 either MG (for steel/3gun) or lead (for practice). 'bout 155ish. Honestly I didn't want to dip into my supply of titegroup for practice. It was such a nice load I used it for steel. Lee 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