Hey all, I've been reloading rifle for about 6 years now, pretty much got it down. Just started reloading for my pistol (CZ P10C) this week. I am having a heck of a time figuring this out! I am getting consistent cycling, and no pressure signs, but it seems as though im still seriously under pressured as it looks like the cases are not sealing to the chamber. Here are the load's i've tried and the results( i do not have a chrono yet so going off recoil, pressure signs, and brass)
1st group - 5.0gr, 1.160OAL, very slight taper crimp(lee factory crimp) -- VERY soft shooting. Cycles, but its CLOSE to stove piping. Almost no recoil. Brass is EXTREMELY dirty, as you can, but only on 1 side of the brass.
2nd group - 5.3gr, 1.150OAL, .002crimp --- Noticeably hotter than group 1, but still very dirty on one side of the brass. Still no pressure signs, primers look fine, etc.
Pic with glove on is of 5.0/1.160, no glove is 5.3/1.150. I tried 5.0 at 1.130 and a heavier crimp, and it wouldn't cycle at all. SO what do you all think? I'm hesitant to go up to 5.5 as that's the max according to Hodgdon.
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