Always interesting when companies update the load data, you pretty much have to start from scratch unless you have older batches of powder that you have a tried and true load with

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

Yep , things change and I’m glad I stated slow. 😂👍

@hawkeyeted

10 ай бұрын

@@unclejim2330 Jim, with respect to your problem with bullets bulging the case and not chambering, Lee makes a bullet sizing kit. However, yours are polycoated so you may risk marring the coat.

Great video. This evening I was going nuts trying to figure the Longshot data issues as well!

Thanks Jim, just getting my feet wet with reloading. Also just picked up a 10mm, so starting to work my way through the learning process. MUCH LESS info kicking around on 10mm than other loads Ive been doing. Appreciate it!

@unclejim2330

7 ай бұрын

Thank you , reloading is fun when it’s safe. 😂👍

I like Power Pistol in my 10mm loads. I've never used Longshot for 10mm, but if I do, I'll know I need to work up a good load in spite of what my older manuals may say. We should always work up loads. Thanks for the video.

@unclejim2330

10 ай бұрын

Thanks. 👍

Soooo glad I came upon your vid. Found an extremely accurate load using HS-6. After trying various loads of Longshot, came across an extremely accurate longshot loading with increased speed .. >1300fps. Thanks again.

@unclejim2330

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching . 👍

@neilarellano8470

10 ай бұрын

Are you running 180gr or 200gr bullets? I'm at 1260fps with 200gr FMJs with a 10.0gr charge of HS-6.

Great point about powder changes over long terms. It changes lot/lot more subtly but who knows from 2010’s to now? I’m still working through my powder collection from 10y ago so I’ll stay with 9.0gn load for 180’s. I hope you don’t use 231 for 10mm. ;)

@unclejim2330

4 ай бұрын

Yep keep updated and no I don’t use W241 for 10mm 😂👍

Great series going on 10mm Jim. Always wanted one. Until then, I'll watch you!

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks Jeff! 👍🇺🇸

I’ve had problems like that before on different brass so the brass that works I make a note of it and if you use lee factory crimp die it’s going to size your bullets quite a bit that’s why I don’t like it great video thanks for sharing

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julio, it’s like driving Mrs Daisy , we have are good days and bad days. 😂

Thanks for the content. On my last lb of 800x and using it sparingly. Picked up a lb of silhouette to try out. Longshot used to be a good one, and was thinking about trying it next. May look at power pistol

@unclejim2330

9 ай бұрын

A lot of people like power pistol and blue dot. Thanks. 👍

At 9.3 grains of longshot and a 180 xtp, im averaging 1225 from a 4.5 inch barrel. No pressure signs.

@unclejim2330

11 ай бұрын

I’m getting more than that with less.🤷‍♀️

I load 10mm with Vectan BA 6.5, there's no load data for it and their idea of the burn rate is way off (I split a Super Blackhawk cylinder with it), I use Federal primers because they're the softest and I see how the brass fits back in the chamber. Also chronograph while I'm at it, I don't like any binding on re-insertion into the chamber when I'm flying blind.

@unclejim2330

6 ай бұрын

Splitting a Ruger cylinder takes poop! 😂

I sure remember the max load being 9.5 grains and my Lee manual says so as well. I emailed hodgdon about this late 2020 trying to find out if Long shot powder changed or if they just backed the charges down and they never replied. I have went to the 9.5 max with a 180gr bullet and was pushing over 1440fps out of a 6" barrel. I now stay right in the 8.2 grain range for "hot" loads and 7.7 grains for plinking loads. All I push is PC lead.

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

Too bad they didn’t reply but glad you know what I’m talking about! 👍 ever have problems with brass diameter? Thanks.

@95fordtbirdlx

2 жыл бұрын

So I have the exact barrel as you do. The alpha wolf 10mm 6" and the chamber is super tight. I use the Lee factory crimp die and it does iron out the case some where the bullets are seated. I think it is because of your .401" sizing and the tightness of this barrel. I just crank the Lee FCD down to 1 turn (crimp setting) and go to a crimp of .421". This DOES decrease the bullet diameter right where the crimp is but does not effect the overall diameter of the bullet from start of ogive after the crimp to end of ogive. Once you get the FCD you'll notice what im talking about, you'll clearing see a shiny spot on your brass the whole length you have your bullet seated to. I been thinking about trying a .400" sizer myself. I have gotten zero leading even pushing my 182 gr (Lee 175- TC) bullets to over 1400 fps sized to .401" but I'll be interested to see how they do sized to .400''.

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

Great to get your input Jimmy AND on the same stuff! I’ll ream an old sizer to .4005 or+ and let you know if it works and shoots good. 👍 I’ve had no leading either a like the barrel. Thanks. 👍

@95fordtbirdlx

2 жыл бұрын

@@unclejim2330 thank you for the upload and for showing me in a previous video how to stop the case gouges on the LCP Max. Since filing the sharp edge just before the ejection port, I've had no issues with the gun scraping the brass. I appreciate your content brother!

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

Well thank you, after having a few hundred vids taken down and losing friends I wasn’t sure I wanted to do vids anymore but replies like yours keeps me going. 👍 Its been good chatting and you’re more than welcome to come on a live chat if you want and hopefully I can get one to work tomorrow under UJ 2 👍

Very interesting information Uncle Jim. Thanks for sharing. Echo

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

👍

I've got the lyman 50th edition and they don't even have Longshot as a listed powder for any of loads.

Lawyer protected reloading manuals ever since 1970.

@unclejim2330

9 ай бұрын

Some of it is also modern pressure testing.

Great info ty. I have found 8.2 in long shot performs well. I also have problems with diameter seems my ronin 1911 is touchy.

@unclejim2330

Жыл бұрын

Thank and yes the brass seems to very causing tighter chamber issues. 🤷‍♀️

Im looking in both the 2016 manual and the 2023 hodgdon annual manual. Both list longshot at 9.5 grains max for the same bullet which is the 180 sierra jhp. Also same pressure and velocity.

@danielgreene7987

10 ай бұрын

But online it's 8.2 grain max for sierra 180 jhp

@unclejim2330

10 ай бұрын

On line is the newest update and always work up loads with a Chrono and check brass. If you go in the 9’s use new Starline brass. 🤭

Nice 10mm loads. Hope u get it figured out soon least kind got away to still shot them. I'm think about 10mm . Love my 40s&w need to start hadloading for it. Cwlongshot was tell me he load for with some good results with lead . Me and my brother both got 40s&w he's one got go to 40 . Got little 380 acp I carry time to time

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

Your 40 would shoot this bullet fine, the only difference is the 10 does it casually and can take the heat. 👍

Very interesting ! 👍

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, thanks. 👍

Do you happen to remember what your COL was so this feed great in a Glock? Looking to do this same load for my Glock 40 with 6.5” barrel.

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t but go with the plunk test on your barrel then careful on the charge and work up. 🤷‍♀️ I don’t have 40, sorry. 👍

I've had similar problems when hand loading 40 S&W cartridges. To bring cases back to or near factory outer dimensions I used a Redding G-RX base sizing die kit and resizing lubricant. Since you hand load all that is needed is your loading press. A catch can is sold separately but you can make one out of an empty water bottle that performs quite well. Lee is making some of the same kind of product, the Bulge Buster, in several calibers. Another issue I had was with a case gauge being so tight in tolerance that a .400 caliber bullet would not pass through the gauge. I since then bought another and found it adequately machined for meaningful purpose. As a subtle reminder, to anyone hand loading cartridges, a SLIGHT flaring of the case mouth will add in seating bullets. I just read below that 'baranski' mentioned the Redding G-RX sizing die. I just hate being redundantly superfluous. Good video. Shame on KZread for the eradication of your library.

@unclejim2330

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply, good info. 👍

Awesome Video !! I would love to get into hand loading my 10mm ammunition but I still have a lot to learn and tools to buy !!

@unclejim2330

5 ай бұрын

You can keep it cheap and simple to start off with, I wouldn’t start with 10mm though. 👍

Good Video! You showed Weighing Charges! I load 8.5 Gr Longshot in My Glock model 40 with Berry"s 180gr Plated, Works Good!

@unclejim2330

5 ай бұрын

👍 love the model 40.

10mm and 357 Sig hot load info For those of you mad scientists who reload and want to make 10mm and 357 Sig great again….. Fwiw I found on some forums (YMMV) 2 loads which, in THIS gun (10mm G40 Klone 6.61” LWD compensated barrel + 22# RSA in a 6” longslide) “are supposed to” do 1400fps with Hornady 180gn XTPs. CCI LPP’s, Starline brass, heavy Lee FCD crimp, and coal is 1.260”. Hodgdon powders used were: 9.7gns Longshot And 17gn Lil Gun. NOTE: these are over max published loads and flattened primers, they ran in MY gun AS CONFIGURED. They ejected 6-10’ away. They were accurate enough at conversational distances. I’ve shot them and they are confy to shoot IN MY GUN AS CONFIGURED. The compensator makes a huge difference! I dont have a chronograph so I am estimating the velocities based on what forum shooters reported from their guns. Point being….to me it was worth it to try carefully building up these loads. Shot at approx 5,000’ elevation. Likewise in 357 Sig I use the Speer GDHP with Hodgdon Longshot 9.5gn, federal small pistol primers, asst brass, the Speer GDHP 125gn JHP coal is 1.140” COAL, shot the load in 5.5” G35 compensated (LWD comp) conversion barrel is 1643fps as per what other forum shooters got, as I have no chronograph these are estimates but were safe in my gun, also safe in G23 with threaded and compensated (LWD comp also as were the above 10mm and 357 Sig longslide) 4-1/2” barrel, and unknown velocities. YMMV! I really enjoyed this video, and appreciate your making it.

@unclejim2330

7 ай бұрын

You are a braver man than I. 😂 Thanks.

@Bhakhanda1369

7 ай бұрын

@@unclejim2330 it was doing careful work to get there and by using reloading lore from other cartridges gleaned over the experience I have directly acquired. But it can be done (1400fps 180gn XTPs in 10mm) as there are videos out there showing chronograph results. I really did enjoy your video sir too.

Corporate Lawyers your Chronograph will tell you ! I use 8.6 of LS with 214gr Hardcast with WLP and 8.2 with CCI 350 and 200gr FNGC Hardcast in G20 KKM.

@unclejim2330

6 ай бұрын

👍

A 10mm neck turning video would be entertaining, but a Lee FCD will fix the problem.👍 That’s crazy about the change in powder…should have just rebranded it…that’s not safe. 🤦🏻‍♂️

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

Lol! Hope the FCD works. 👍

Thing is, if you load .40 you can use the same powder and bullets but with much less powder, however, .40 cases are just really cut down 10mm with a different headstamp. If you load up to 10mm powder amounts you are WAY over, yet if you don't get high preasure signs with max 10mm loads, then how will you get any preasure signs with .40 that is loaded up to the 10mm power?

@unclejim2330

8 ай бұрын

10mm brass is thicker/stronger and longer so less pressure in the same amount of powder.

If you’re having trouble with the bulge on the case you need to run them through your crimp die which fixes that every single time even if you don’t crimp it or have a very light crimp! Yes you just mentioned at this very moment you were going to get a Lee crimp die that’s what I use and it irons out this issue!

@unclejim2330

Жыл бұрын

Some brass I’d thicker than others and it show with the tighter chamber even after the factory crimp.

Looked pretty snappy when you were shooting it.

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

10 is snappy but it was mild compared to a mid size 357 revolver. 👍

I'm glad you started lower than the 9 grains. I hope the 8.2 is an accurate load. I'm always curious when I see a change in the books. If anybody will figure out the "bulge" it will be you.

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

Hope to figure it out and will try an accuracy test soon. Thanks Tex! 👍

@Tex_I_Can

2 жыл бұрын

@@unclejim2330 You'll figure it out. For SOCIETY!!

Funny, I was looking for a .400 sizing die just the other day. Wish Lee made one. My PC bullets seem to like being .001 under what you'd normally size to with lead. I found that Lee factory crimp die was sizing down the bullet even more with the case around it. I'm guessing it's not good for the pressure when that happens but I haven't see any warning signs either. Good luck and safe shooting on your quest for hot 10mm reloads.

@unclejim2330

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I agree. Thanks for the reply. 👍

@coldfront7914

Жыл бұрын

@@unclejim2330 I went to a .451 sizing die for my 45acp after finding problems with the "standard" of .452. Thinking of contacting Lee to see if they can make me a .400 for my PC bullets. May need to do the same for the 9mm as well.

The data hasn’t changed…hornaday starts at a lower load than does hodgdon ..if you look at the data you’ll see that the hodgdon data tops out at 34600 psi at 9.5 grains…the hornaday does not list psi for any of it’s loads…I have shot them at hodgdon’s max without issues and hornaday’s start loads again without issue…your results may vary

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

Started feeling it at 9 but chrono and worked up. 👍

Great 10mm video with my favorite powder for 10mm

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, what is your load and old or new powder? 🤭

@ChrisFromThe740

2 жыл бұрын

@@unclejim2330 8.2gr with the 180gr XTP I came up with that one in 2018 and just stuck with it. Are you doing a live stream tonight

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

Will try a stream tonight. 👍

@ChrisFromThe740

2 жыл бұрын

@@unclejim2330 awesome I will swing by after I am done with G23

Do a string of current load data and write the charge using a sharpie on the side of the case. Once you get to max, go in .1gr increments for 1 case up to the old MAX loads of 9.3gr? Then as you shoot each load, .1 at a time, look for pressure signs on your brass/primer and chrono your fps. You will know when you are getting warm to hot. Don’t shoot any remaining bullets once you reached old published max unless you got no pressure signs.

Good video thanks for the grate information 👍 very good

@unclejim2330

Жыл бұрын

Thanks LA. 👍

I updated all my die sets to include Lee Factory Crimp Die for the sizing ring. I found using the FCD will even your chronograph numbers. Hope that worked out for you.

@unclejim2330

3 ай бұрын

I did remove the sizing ring for 44 Magnum because I need oversized for some guns. 👍

@_JimS

3 ай бұрын

@@unclejim2330 I can see that to hit your bore size.

I use the Lee FC on my 10 mm loads. I shoot starline in my revolver and a mix of everything in my semiauto. I can feel that Lee FC die working harder on some of those that others. I don't have any Longshot, I thing that I have everything else, LOL. I will send you some MP 402-160hp, if I can ever get some more cast up.

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Hope the FCD solves the headaches. Hey don’t worry about the bullets but thanks. 👍

You should check the Hornandy manual

With the thicker rounds, i put them in the sizing die with the decapping pin removed

@unclejim2330

9 ай бұрын

I started putting range brass in a gauge as I size them and put aside bulged ones no more issues with the tight chambered barrel. 👍

Excellent

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. 👍

Get a Redding GRx die and run the oversized loads through it, even completed loads. The Dillon dies don't size far enough down. I've also had great luck with Mighty Armory sizing dies.

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

The Lee bulge buster would be cheap and fast on the APP. 🤷‍♀️

I ran into the same drama. I use QuickLOAD also and estimated 8.2gr. Turns out that was the sweet spot.

@unclejim2330

10 ай бұрын

I found 8.2 works well. 👍

Nice work.

@unclejim2330

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Tony

Do you use Lee Factory Crimp Die ?

@unclejim2330

6 ай бұрын

Yes 👍

hehehe i have some long shot !!!!! and several testers !!!

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

Well, have you used it in 10?

@chris3383

2 жыл бұрын

@@unclejim2330 I have not tried it at all yet got it a couple weeks ago

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

@@chris3383 gird your loins!😂😂😂

@chris3383

2 жыл бұрын

@@unclejim2330 southeast Indiana hasn't had a bear or big cat sighting in several years ...but at least I have all the components and can get my hands on some 200 and 220 .401s too I'm supposed to help him make some bullets for his company today or tomorrow!! I'll work for bullets LOL

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. 👍🕺🏻

Better to buy larger quantities of powder for your pet loads. Wont have to create new pet loads as often

Hi, very very good! the weith of the blu bullet? Massimo from Italy

@unclejim2330

8 ай бұрын

Hello, they are 180gr powder coated lead.

@masdet1

8 ай бұрын

@@unclejim2330 ok Thanks! 👍👍

Time to start some ladder tests

@unclejim2330

Жыл бұрын

👍

I've used Longshot for years. The burning rate on the charts is faulty. It burns way quicker than shown. Because of this, I've had a number of very bad experiences with it. From my data, the safest thing to do when loading with Longshot. Is to use Accurate Arms #5 data when loading with Longshot. Don't pay any attention to either the burn rate or data given for it in the loading manuals. The are wrong! Very bad things can happen, if you use them reloading with Longshot.

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and sorry for the late reply ( y tube) 🤷‍♀️

You probably already found the answer, but I emailed Hodgdon a few months ago about the change in load data. They stated there was a change in pressure testing equipment that revealed pressure issues.

@unclejim2330

Жыл бұрын

That sounds right, thanks. 👍

@j.shorter4716

Жыл бұрын

Last time I checked their max loads for 180gr was nearly identical for the 40s&w and the 10mm. I wonder why they didn’t change the data for the 40 as well

The 2020 Hodgdon reloading manual still list 9.5 grain of longshot with the 180 grain sierria bullet as the max load. Your velocity with your bullet is way to high for the amount of powder you are using. The max load of 9.5 grain of longshot is only 1287 fps and 34600psi per Hodgddon with the 180 grain bullets. Something isn't right here.

@unclejim2330

Жыл бұрын

I’m sticking with manufacturers data. all I can say is my chrono don’t lie, it’s a 6” barrel, lead bullets are faster, and I’m at 7.000 ft. I’ve found lots of funky info in manuals like 5.7 OAL. 🤷‍♀️

I noticed the data change too a couple months ago. I swear it list 9.0 for a minute as max on a 180 jacketed before going to 8.2. I was loading 9.5 with a 180 fmj and getting 1335 fps out of my Kimber 1911. I found this a little much and settled on 9.0 yielding 1250 fps. What I find ironic is the data for 40SW and 357 Sig is unchanged. Something else, max charge for 40SW 180 jacketed is 8.0 and 8.2 for 10MM. Seriously? And why 8.4 for a 180 coated cast? I speculate there had to have been some bad reports using a 9.5 shot. .424" didn't sound like a big deal until I measured my loads. Most of my 10s are S&B brass and measured .4205" using a .400" bullet. I did find one Starline, .4215". Generally speaking, I'm not a FC crimp die fan. The idea of swagging/sizing a completed cartridge doesn't address the underlying issue. Knowing how tight LW cuts their chambers, it's probably the path of least resistance. I actually have a 40/10 FCD because of the same problem in 40. It is now a dedicated push through sizing die that I run all my 40, 10 and 357 Sig brass through after cleaning.

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply ( YTube) Anyway thanks. 👍

@j.shorter4716

Жыл бұрын

I also found this interesting. How can the 40 and 10 be so close? Seems like either the 40 data needs to be lowered or the 10 data is wrong.

Never tried l Iongshot

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

It goes a “ long” way. 😂🕺🏻

It was crappy (win) brass and unsupported chambers.

@unclejim2330

2 жыл бұрын

Could be. 🤷‍♀️