Missouri Bullet (MBC) 135gr IDP#8 Hi-Tek Coated bullet test

[double-d]

That explains it (was looking in the wrong caliber).

I could be wrong but I would guess it would be helpful if MBC had a search function ..........

[JRR]

Wobbly,
Has your barrel chamber been throated to get your OAL?  I'm loading my 135 cast to 1.097", but they are flat point.
Thanks

[IDescribe]

Wobbly,
Has your barrel chamber been throated to get your OAL?  I'm loading my 135 cast to 1.097", but they are flat point.
Thanks

There is no relationship between bullet weight and maximum OAL.  It's all about the bullet profile.   Different bullets will have different maximums.

[IDescribe]

Incidentally, that bullet in my ShadowLine plunks and spins at 1.105.  I load them to 1.100. 

Wobbly, what's your maximum without rifling engagement?

[Wobbly]

Incidentally, that bullet in my ShadowLine plunks and spins at 1.105.  I load them to 1.100. 

Wobbly, what's your maximum without rifling engagement?

1.145" exactly. I followed my own advice and subtracted 0.015". My SP-01 Tac is maybe 10 years old or more. I bought it new and never touched the barrel.

[IDescribe]

1.145" exactly. I followed my own advice and subtracted 0.015". My SP-01 Tac is maybe 10 years old or more. I bought it new and never touched the barrel.

Wow.      

My ShadowLine is more short-throated than most, and it's not uncommon for me to see it .02-03 shorter.  This is the first time I've noted a .04 difference relative to someone else's CZ. 

[painter]

Painter is also known for getting the joke five minutes late at dinner parties. 

...or not reading to the end.

[IDescribe]

IDP #8 is listed with the 38 super sized to .357

Painter, can you verify this info for us?

[viking499]

Viking has the same problem.  He can't find the Hi-tek coated ones.

At my age, I am loosing things all the time.....correct link below......

http://missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=334&category=5&secondary=26&keywords=

[painter]

IDP #8 is listed with the 38 super sized to .357

Painter, can you verify this info for us?

It's true, as Viking shows in his link.

I would use a .357 bullet happily in my .3555 barrel.

As James says...'fit is king'.

[Wobbly]

As James says...'fit is king'.

Elvis might have something to say about that !   

[painter]

As James says...'fit is king'.

Elvis might have something to say about that !   

Pretty sure he's left the building.

[Wobbly]

Speaking of burning lead, I've been busy again....

TESTING
Caliber:  9x19 Luger
Bullets:  MBC 135gr IDP#8 Hi-Tek coated LRN
Brass:  RWS
Powder:  Vit N320
Max Velocity:  1075fps (calculated)
Primer:  Remington 1-1/2
OAL:  1.130"
Pistol:  SP-01 Tac
Qty:  8 rounds each, slow fired
Weather:  70F and highly overcast
Chrono:  ProChrono

Load      Avg Vel           SD
3.6             976               5
3.7             992               6
3.8           1020               9
3.9           1038               9


NOTES
• Burned remarkably clean, even at 3.6gr
• Attribute the low SD numbers to the powder and consistent brass
• Recommend 3.8-3.9gr for general plinking
• No smoke noted
• My powder measure is better than ID's powder measure
• Might be able to get in 4.0gr as Max Load at ~1060
• What can I say, I like these bullets.

 

[1SOW]

 

? Attribute the low SD numbers to the powder and consistent brass

POWDER and drop, Bullet and Brass.

[Wobbly]

Actually, I'm starting to believe Winchester components were a huge part of my previously high SD numbers. Almost makes me want to go back and re-do those older tests.