Shot my first 100 .40 reloads today

led0321 · March 29, 2013, 08:14 PM

Actually shot 122

I had CCI small pistol primers with 4.6 grains of titegroup below a 165 grain. Ranier bullet.

I used the Lee carbide pistol die set and all the rounds functioned perfectly.

After putting 150+ rounds through my Glock 27 I couldn't be happier

BusterValentine · March 29, 2013, 08:19 PM

That's awesome! Glad to hear it.

You must have a knack for this, my first 50 were garbage, second 50 were hit or miss (

) it wasn't until after 100 that I got consistency.

NUKE HUNTER · March 29, 2013, 08:24 PM

good job, you still got all you fingers and nose, success

led0321 · March 29, 2013, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BusterValentine

That's awesome! Glad to hear it.

You must have a knack for this, my first 50 were garbage, second 50 were hit or miss (

) it wasn't until after 100 that I got consistency.

Too dangerous to not do it right LOL

The Lee dies make it effortless

BusterValentine · March 29, 2013, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Too dangerous to not do it right LOL

The Lee dies make it effortless

I was increasing the charge weight with each batch of 50. I started just below the recipe weight and worked my way up. Didn't get consistency until I was .2-.3 over.

led0321 · March 30, 2013, 06:59 AM

I used the data off the Hodgdon website for 165 grain

Gster · March 30, 2013, 07:29 AM

Good to hear. Congrats on your success.

rlc323 · March 30, 2013, 08:53 AM

I like the way Titegroup shoots, it is real consistent and does not take up much room in the case. With that smaller volume you have to be careful not to double charge. Of course that goes with any powder. I always like to eyeball each charge before pressing in a bullet.

Sounds like you are on the right track. You worked up the load, found consistent operation, and enjoyed the fruits of your labor.

Ruger45LC · March 30, 2013, 08:55 AM

Looks like a good load. I like TG for lower end power, 4.0-4.4 under a 180gr is sweet. 3.5gr under a 200gr is possibly even sweeter.

sliverslinger · March 31, 2013, 11:50 AM

I haven't tried tightgroup yet. I still have 3 lbs. of win. wsf. I really like 4.5gr. under a 200gr. xtp.....smoooth!

jokker1978 · April 1, 2013, 11:48 PM

I plan on loading some TG under 180gr bullet one day this week. Where did you get your data for them?

led0321 · April 2, 2013, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jokker1978

I plan on loading some TG under 180gr bullet one day this week. Where did you get your data for them?

Hodgdon's website, my Lyman book has a little bit but not a lot.

Starting load for 180 grain is 4.2 grains with TG

jokker1978 · April 2, 2013, 06:58 AM

Led where did you get that info at? I didn't see it listed anywhere. It isn't in my Lyman or hornady manual.

led0321 · April 2, 2013, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jokker1978

Led where did you get that info at? I didn't see it listed anywhere. It isn't in my Lyman or hornady manual.

Go to the hodgdon webpage for their data

March 29, 2013, 08:14 PM	#1
led0321 Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2013 Posts: 135	Shot my first 100 .40 reloads today Actually shot 122 I had CCI small pistol primers with 4.6 grains of titegroup below a 165 grain. Ranier bullet. I used the Lee carbide pistol die set and all the rounds functioned perfectly. After putting 150+ rounds through my Glock 27 I couldn't be happier

March 30, 2013, 06:59 AM	#6
led0321 Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2013 Posts: 135	Re: Shot my first 100 .40 reloads today I used the data off the Hodgdon website for 165 grain

March 30, 2013, 07:29 AM	#7
Gster Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2012 Location: N.central Pa. Posts: 302	Good to hear. Congrats on your success. __________________ Gun control means: Being able to hit what you are shooting at.

March 29, 2013, 08:19 PM	#2
BusterValentine Member Join Date: March 28, 2013 Posts: 31	That's awesome! Glad to hear it. You must have a knack for this, my first 50 were garbage, second 50 were hit or miss ( ) it wasn't until after 100 that I got consistency.

March 29, 2013, 08:24 PM	#3
NUKE HUNTER Member Join Date: August 22, 2009 Location: dutchess county, new york Posts: 85	good job, you still got all you fingers and nose, success

March 30, 2013, 08:53 AM	#8
rlc323 Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2013 Location: Forgottonia, Il Posts: 217	I like the way Titegroup shoots, it is real consistent and does not take up much room in the case. With that smaller volume you have to be careful not to double charge. Of course that goes with any powder. I always like to eyeball each charge before pressing in a bullet. Sounds like you are on the right track. You worked up the load, found consistent operation, and enjoyed the fruits of your labor.

March 30, 2013, 08:55 AM	#9
Ruger45LC Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 768	Looks like a good load. I like TG for lower end power, 4.0-4.4 under a 180gr is sweet. 3.5gr under a 200gr is possibly even sweeter.

March 31, 2013, 11:50 AM	#10
sliverslinger Junior Member Join Date: September 23, 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 11	I haven't tried tightgroup yet. I still have 3 lbs. of win. wsf. I really like 4.5gr. under a 200gr. xtp.....smoooth!

April 1, 2013, 11:48 PM	#11
jokker1978 Member Join Date: March 8, 2013 Posts: 23	I plan on loading some TG under 180gr bullet one day this week. Where did you get your data for them?

April 2, 2013, 06:58 AM	#13
jokker1978 Member Join Date: March 8, 2013 Posts: 23	Led where did you get that info at? I didn't see it listed anywhere. It isn't in my Lyman or hornady manual.