9mm load with 147 gr bullets

I just started reloading and have been slowly working to my final load setup. Currently I'm at:

147 Gr. Campro RNFP
3.3 grains of Titegroup.
1.115 OAL.

This load was making 137 Power Factor. Going to try dropping to 3.1 and 3.2 grains and see where that gets me for PF but so far this load has been very reliable and groups real well, for me.
 
Chilidip said:
I just started reloading and have been slowly working to my final load setup. Currently I'm at:

147 Gr. Campro RNFP
3.3 grains of Titegroup.
1.115 OAL.

This load was making 137 Power Factor. Going to try dropping to 3.1 and 3.2 grains and see where that gets me for PF but so far this load has been very reliable and groups real well, for me.
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3.1 sounds about right for that bullet did you track the speed?
 
Barrel length and crimp tension will both have an impact on final velocity and pressure.
3.2gr titegroup to me is a 147gr doing 990fps from a 5"barrel with mild crimp(.015 i believe)

I run 3.1gr for my ipsc load with 147 and a stead 130pf.

Powder is not your only variable.
If your just plinking, drop your charge as much as possible that your comfortable with that has reliable ignition and function and go shoot.
Loading for 'accuracy' out of a plinker handgun is pointless!(unless your serious about bullseye shooting) Save that extra penny/2 and load cheap and go shoot.
 
snooze98k said:
Barrel length and crimp tension will both have an impact on final velocity and pressure.
3.2gr titegroup to me is a 147gr doing 990fps from a 5"barrel with mild crimp(.015 i believe)

I run 3.1gr for my ipsc load with 147 and a stead 130pf.

Powder is not your only variable.
If your just plinking, drop your charge as much as possible that your comfortable with that has reliable ignition and function and go shoot.
Loading for 'accuracy' out of a plinker handgun is pointless!(unless your serious about bullseye shooting) Save that extra penny/2 and load cheap and go shoot.
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Well said the purpose dictates the load..
 
Trying 147s myself in a Shadow and won't have access to a Chrony for a few weeks. How much VV N320 do folks use to make 130 PF? I'm thinking that 3.3 grains is near what I need.
 
Pr589 said:
Trying 147s myself in a Shadow and won't have access to a Chrony for a few weeks. How much VV N320 do folks use to make 130 PF? I'm thinking that 3.3 grains is near what I need.
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Been talking to others about that as I was considering trying N320 and it seemed most of the folks I know are more in the 3.6 gn range to make power factor.
 
Pr589 said:
Trying 147s myself in a Shadow and won't have access to a Chrony for a few weeks. How much VV N320 do folks use to make 130 PF? I'm thinking that 3.3 grains is near what I need.
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If the pistol cycles well, and groups decent to me thats more important than the speed, although I guess it doesn't hurt to know regardless..
 
Magellann said:
If the pistol cycles well, and groups decent to me thats more important than the speed, although I guess it doesn't hurt to know regardless..
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For some shooting sports like IPSC, there are minimum power factors that must be met (speed *bullet weight)/1000. I've only had my ammo tested at the Provincial championships. At that one, there was 5 or 6 people whose ammo didn't make minimum power factor for their divisions, so their match scores were thrown out. Almost as bad as being DQ'd :(

I'm currently using 3.5gr of N320 under a 147gr Campro projectile @ 1.100 COL. That makes a nice 135pf in my Grand Power X-Calibur. Just found out the recommended COL for Campro 147 gr is 1.060" so going to retune my loads for that.
 
VanMan said:
For some shooting sports like IPSC, there are minimum power factors that must be met (speed *bullet weight)/1000. I've only had my ammo tested at the Provincial championships. At that one, there was 5 or 6 people whose ammo didn't make minimum power factor for their divisions, so their match scores were thrown out. Almost as bad as being DQ'd :(

I'm currently using 3.5gr of N320 under a 147gr Campro projectile @ 1.100 COL. That makes a nice 135pf in my Grand Power X-Calibur. Just found out the recommended COL for Campro 147 gr is 1.060" so going to retune my loads for that.
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Exactly there is more to it than going bang and hitting a barn door :)
 
VanMan said:
For some shooting sports like IPSC, there are minimum power factors that must be met (speed *bullet weight)/1000. I've only had my ammo tested at the Provincial championships. At that one, there was 5 or 6 people whose ammo didn't make minimum power factor for their divisions, so their match scores were thrown out. Almost as bad as being DQ'd :(

I'm currently using 3.5gr of N320 under a 147gr Campro projectile @ 1.100 COL. That makes a nice 135pf in my Grand Power X-Calibur. Just found out the recommended COL for Campro 147 gr is 1.060" so going to retune my loads for that.
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That explains it well, I don't shoot IPSC and am not familiar with their requirements.
 
I loaded CamPro 147 JFP's over 3.3 Tite Group. In my hands, my wife's SR9 functioned flawlessly (single rds and double taps) and produced excellent groups. In her hands, she had several stovepipe stoppages.
I was offered a mag of factory 115 gr loads and in her hands, the gun ran flawlessly.

I coached her re: her grip, etc., but she continued to have the stovepipes with the 147 gr load. She shoots 1911's in "Wild Bunch", IDPA and IPSC, so she knows she has to hang onto a semi-auto for it to function.

I'm left scratching my head over this one .....
 
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