vaalpens
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This week I received PIF bullets from bds containing 180gr 40s&w X-treme and RMR bullets. Thanks again to bds for his generosity.
When I receive PIF bullets I like to document the testing I do, and then share the information with the forum members. So hopefully the PIF will not just help me, but maybe also provide some information to another member that can help with some decision making, or maybe even save some money. I know this PIF is saving me money because I get to evaluate 180gr bullets for the first time without actually buying the bullets.
This thread will probably be stretched for a few weeks since my chrono is in for repairs, so it will take some time before I will be able to evaluate these bullets.
Following is an image of the bullets I received. Also shown are two dummy bullets used to test fit.
Following is a high level reacp of what I am planning and tasks I have already performed:
-Checked bullets for weight and length
-Determine if my regular COL will still place the ogive above the case mouth
-Loaded dummy rounds to my regular COL of 1.125"
-Did a plunk test
-Did a quick cycle test to ensure there is no setback
-I have decided to use regular 1.125" COL since I can always play with the COL if I decide to start loading 180gr bullets
-I have not decided on the powder or powders I want to use yet, but for now I am leaning towards BE-86. Other powders I am considering are Power Pistol, CFE Pistol and maybe Unique. These are plated so I am not testing Longshot.
-The plan is to try and find good accuracy, and then also evaluate X-Treme against RMR
As always any comments or suggestions will be appreciated.
When I receive PIF bullets I like to document the testing I do, and then share the information with the forum members. So hopefully the PIF will not just help me, but maybe also provide some information to another member that can help with some decision making, or maybe even save some money. I know this PIF is saving me money because I get to evaluate 180gr bullets for the first time without actually buying the bullets.
This thread will probably be stretched for a few weeks since my chrono is in for repairs, so it will take some time before I will be able to evaluate these bullets.
Following is an image of the bullets I received. Also shown are two dummy bullets used to test fit.
Following is a high level reacp of what I am planning and tasks I have already performed:
-Checked bullets for weight and length
-Determine if my regular COL will still place the ogive above the case mouth
-Loaded dummy rounds to my regular COL of 1.125"
-Did a plunk test
-Did a quick cycle test to ensure there is no setback
-I have decided to use regular 1.125" COL since I can always play with the COL if I decide to start loading 180gr bullets
-I have not decided on the powder or powders I want to use yet, but for now I am leaning towards BE-86. Other powders I am considering are Power Pistol, CFE Pistol and maybe Unique. These are plated so I am not testing Longshot.
-The plan is to try and find good accuracy, and then also evaluate X-Treme against RMR
As always any comments or suggestions will be appreciated.