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May 6, 2008, 06:32 PM | #1 |
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6.2gr. Power Pistol pushing 115gr. FMJ...What are your thoughts?
The load data on Alliant Powder's site states 6.7gr for Power Pistol on a 115gr. FMJ at 1.120". I started down to about 6.2gr. It really packed a punch. Does anybody think I could drop .2-.4gr and still have good cycling? I know it's to each his own especially on the gun. But, I'm wondering if I can get away with dropping more than the usual 10% reduced load on a powder of this type.
I'm used to AA#2 and #5 powders for 9mm. But, I'm trying something different. Any thoughts? http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloade...14&bulletid=20
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I don't use the 115gr but do the 124 with max charge - I like it. I use PP in my .380acp Browning w/102gr Golden Sabre also.
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I compared the loads with UMC's factory ammo and Remington's Golden Saber self defense ammo and the felt recoil was more than the UMC, but just a bit less than the GS. I'll be shooting 600+ rounds next week and don't want to take a beating if I can get away with it.
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May 6, 2008, 08:46 PM | #4 |
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A 10% reduction from the 6.7 gr max load would be about 6.0 gr. Why not try that and see how it feels?
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May 6, 2008, 09:39 PM | #5 |
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I use 5.7 gr. of PP behind 115 gr. plated Berry's bullets. It's noisy, but my XD cycles 100% of the time, and it's more accurate than any manufactured ammo I've used.
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In what pistol are you shooting these loads? HK P30 Quote:
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I load 5.5gr PP, with 115gr fmj. Runs 1160 over the crony. Its reduced, but cycles all my 9mms, still clean
The 6.0gr loads feels like +P, and 6.7gr loads feel too hot. |
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I run 6.2gr on a 115 JHP at 1.125 and it was nice and soft through a Sig 239.
Have you tried 6.2gr seated at like 1.130 with round nose FMJ ? If seating on the deeper side, you may be running at +P pressures depending on that brand of bullet. Alliant lists 1.120 as the MINIMUM OAL for their load data. Also, make sure you are accounting for variation in your presses seating depth. |
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Load data: 5.5gr power pistol, 115gr Win flat base bullets, 1.155 oal, wsp, mixed brass. Avg 1100fps out of my CZ compact, 44 degrees F. |
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Thanks, JDG. That gives me a good baseline to consider. Should see how they fly tomorrow.
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