Rick James Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Looking for 160g 9mm minor loads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm iprod Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 MAny moons ago I posted some data on 158gr Lead in 9mm,, fo rthe life of me I can't find the exact data, BUT I am sure I did not test WSF. But I would suggest starting out at 3.2gr - 3.3gr and work gently up from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intel6 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I have loaded up some 158 RNFP cowboy style bullets (cast by me and sized .356") in 9mm but I used WST. Shoot soft in my 17L but I am just playing with them right now. Neal in AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M109R Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 2.6 to 2.7 grains of Solo works great for me with a 160 cast round nose sized .356 in my Glock 34. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M ammo Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Interesting. I cast a 160 tapered point, sized .356 I used to shoot them in a revolver with speed loaders, I never have tried them in 9mm, I was thinking they would be too long. I know people like the 147's,,,, Hmmmmmm now I have 160's on my mind. Jim M ammo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick James Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thanks for the help guys. I was researching 135g bullets and the guy I am buying from said he had some 160g in .356 diameter as well he would let me try. I like the idea but I have no loading experience with a bullet that heavy. He recommended WSF powder but I have Solo 1000 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick James Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 2.6 to 2.7 grains of Solo works great for me with a 160 cast round nose sized .356 in my Glock 34. M109R what OAL were you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabe Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 (edited) 3.8 grains WSF (winchester super field) with overall lenght of 1.85 gives me a power factor of 143 out of a 5 inch colt barrel. You could go lower but this charge has been accurate in my stock and nowlin barrels. rabe Edited September 2, 2009 by Rabe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm iprod Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Rick, Always start with 1.150" as an OAL and work it around from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M ammo Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I just tried 9mm 160Gr lead, .356, with 2.5Gr of titegroup. in my glock 34 after market barrel. it worked. no problem, now for more testing. Interesting! Jim M ammo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relictrader Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Attended a Steel Match last month where a number of master shooters were using 9mm , 3.6gr Solo 1250 with 160 gr RN Molly bullets, OAL 1.70(on Lands) and making power factor with mild or no recoil. I was impressed with knockdown preformace from these 9mm 160 gr molly bullets on steel popers that had to be knocked down to trigger other targets to be presented. I tried same and found that tight(shinny ring) crimps were important in order for consistant PF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revchuck Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I tried same and found that tight(shinny ring) crimps were important in order for consistant PF? Nope. In bottomfeeder loads, the crimp doesn't influence consistency, unless you over-crimp...then it goes out the window. As long as you have adequate tension on the bullet from the resizing and expanding, you're good to go. If your loads are consistent with the standard weight bullets you're using now, there's no need to change the crimp. If the heavy bullet loads turn inconsistent, there's another problem involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relictrader Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I tried same and found that tight(shinny ring) crimps were important in order for consistant PF? Nope. In bottomfeeder loads, the crimp doesn't influence consistency, unless you over-crimp...then it goes out the window. As long as you have adequate tension on the bullet from the resizing and expanding, you're good to go. If your loads are consistent with the standard weight bullets you're using now, there's no need to change the crimp. If the heavy bullet loads turn inconsistent, there's another problem involved. Thanks Chuck for your input,and yes I found that the mixed brass needed to be trimmed,some much longer than others making the crimps to deep on some. will report back later. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootertheshooter Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Has any one chrono graphed a 160 g with solo 1000 powder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Out of what gun? I have data from a G17, G34 and Range Officer. Are we talking lead or moly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootertheshooter Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) Out of what gun? I have data from a G17, G34 and Range Officer. Are we talking lead or moly?. Out of an Edge or Trogan. What's the data out of the 34 I find they are faster through that though. Oh and a Bayou bullet Edited August 27, 2014 by Scootertheshooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) I mostly shoot lead bullets. On occasion I will shoot some old Bear Creek moly 160s. 2.8 gr of Solo 1000 goes 824 fps out of a G34 with a moly bullet. I load 9mm bullets long in my Range Officer - 1.200". 2.4 gr of Promo goes 805fps. 2.8 gr of Solo should go about the same fps. 2.6 grains of Solo only went 765 fps in the RO. 3.0 gr of Solo went 797fps out of a G17. I just looked at the cost of Bayou Bullets 160 gr 9mm. Guess that's why I shoot lead. I pay less per 1,000 than what they charge for 500. Edited August 27, 2014 by Joe D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Solo also has significant variation from lot to lot. One person's 2.8 could be another's 3.2. Not a big thing if you buy 8lb jugs. Or should I say used to buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I have a ton of E3 which I love as a minor powder in .40. Should see if I can work a load up with it with the 160s in 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Solo also has significant variation from lot to lot. One person's 2.8 could be another's 3.2. Not a big thing if you buy 8lb jugs. Or should I say used to buy? I always buy 8 lb jugs. I bought two 8 lb jugs of Solo about a year ago. Guess I got lucky as they both shoot the same fps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootertheshooter Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I mostly shoot lead bullets. On occasion I will shoot some old Bear Creek moly 160s. 2.8 gr of Solo 1000 goes 824 fps out of a G34 with a moly bullet. I load 9mm bullets long in my Range Officer - 1.200". 2.4 gr of Promo goes 805fps. 2.8 gr of Solo should go about the same fps. 2.6 grains of Solo only went 765 fps in the RO. 3.0 gr of Solo went 797fps out of a G17. I just looked at the cost of Bayou Bullets 160 gr 9mm. Guess that's why I shoot lead. I pay less per 1,000 than what they charge for 500. What's your OAL for the 160g moly with 2.8g of solo1000 out of your 34? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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