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Posted: 12/9/2015 8:33:31 PM EDT
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Just finished my first dummy round and plan to make a few more. But first a few questions:
1)There is a faint outline where the end of the bullet stops showing up on the outside of the case. Is this an issue? In other words, its not completely smooth as a factory round would be. 2) I can feel a tiny bit of lip on the end of the case where the bullet seats. Is this not enough crimp? 3) Load Data is 124 grain Hornady XTP CCI Small Pistol Primer 3.5 grains HP-38 O.A.L. is 1.130 Can someone please double check the data? These are all for a Glock 19, I don't want to get blown up twice 
Photobucket is acting strange but I'll try to get a pic up. |
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Having the case show the outline of the seated bullet isn't uncommon. The range of brass brands is so broad, it's not an issue.
That "tiny lip" SHOULD BE THERE. It's the case mouth, and that's what the 9mm round headspaces on. Here's a way to tell if your dummy is OK; it's called the "plunk test." Disassemble your Glock. Hold the barrel in one hand with the chamber end up. Drop your dummy in the chamber. The dummy should drop into the chamber with a "PLUNK." Watch this YouTube video demonstration of the plunk test for a better description, and what to look for. |
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Congratulations!
If you load for more than one gun, you may need to look into a case gauge, which can simplify your testing. A lot of competition shooters "plunk" every single round they take to the range, pretty much just like the guy in the video did. It's decent insurance against a stoppage due to a flawed reload. |
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lol I have the case gauge from dillon for 9mm.
Both the rounds dropped into that fine and didn't protrude but was a slight hang up in the barrel (stock g19) The crimp took care of that. Thanks for the help! Just want to see if anyone can confirm the load looks ok before I go live. Its tough to find data for hp-38 with these 124 grain XTPs. |
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Quoted: lol I have the case gauge from dillon for 9mm. Both the rounds dropped into that fine and didn't protrude but was a slight hang up in the barrel (stock g19) The crimp took care of that. Thanks for the help! Just want to see if anyone can confirm the load looks ok before I go live. Its tough to find data for hp-38 with these 124 grain XTPs. Remember that HP 38 and W-231 are the same exact powder. From a thread the other day, the start load of W-231 with a 147 gr bullet was 3.5 grs. Same charge with a lighter bullet...you will be fine. |
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