Crossfire Ammunition

Started by Intercooler, March 13 2013 08:14:39 PM MDT

Previous topic - Next topic

Intercooler

  If they produce those 140 all Coppers pictured on the page in the loading I read about (1500 FPS+) they are on my buy list!

http://crossfireammunition.com/

At any rate another source.

The_Shadow

I didn't see any 10mm at 1500 fps, did I miss something?  ???
The "10mm" I'm Packin', Has The Bullets Wackin', Smakin' & The Slide is Rackin' & Jackin'!
NRA Life Member
Southeast, LoUiSiAna

Intercooler

   It was on another forum. A 16-40 owner tested some of the load they are developing over a Chrony.

4949shooter

The bullet on the right looks like a Winchester Ranger talon.

Maybe they will load some of these in 10mm for us.  8)

Intercooler

Write them and tell them what you want. I think the big problem with 10mm is they don't know what we expect.

hoss622

I posted that chrony data.

I'm doing my amateur best to advise him on 10mm.  No, they don't know too much about the cartridge.

So what is the consensus on hot 10mm and stock Glocks?  Is it OK?  Is it only OK in Gen 3 or later barrels?  I'm trying to steer him correctly, but my experience is strictly with 1911s.

hoss622

FYI, since I'm lacking any true Glock knowledge, I told him at minimum, he should put a disclaimer like this on his hot 10mm.  Rather than specifically listing pistols / barrels that are OK, I say "properly supported chambers", and I only specifically mention one type of gun, which we all know has an unsupported chamber (the old Delta Elites).  What do you guys think of my verbiage below?

Note:

- These are maximum pressure loads and SHOULD NOT BE FIRED in pistols that do not have properly supported chambers (for example, original "stock" Colt Delta Elites). Improper case head support may result in bulged or ruptured cases. Crossfire ammunition assumes no liability for damaged pistols due to ruptured cases, if your pistol does not have a properly supported chamber.

- Most factory 10mm pistols come equipped with a recoil spring that is designed to properly functional with lower pressure ammunition. You will probably need to install a heavier recoil spring to lower slide velocity, and to help keep the action "locked" while the pressure is still high. For 1911's, 22 to 24 lb recoil springs are recommended.

- It is also recommended that standard 1911's with "linked" barrel systems be equipped with flat-bottomed firing pin stops and extra power hammer mainsprings. This also assists in keeping the action "locked" longer, while the pressures are still high.

The_Shadow

hoss622, are you saying you shot the Crossfire ammo and it delivered 1500 fps? ???
What weight bullet?
I suppose it was 10mm?
The "10mm" I'm Packin', Has The Bullets Wackin', Smakin' & The Slide is Rackin' & Jackin'!
NRA Life Member
Southeast, LoUiSiAna

Intercooler

Do you know what powder and amount he is using for the 1540 140gr?

The_Shadow

There are several options to get those numbers with that weight  800X, LongShot, Power Pistol...
The "10mm" I'm Packin', Has The Bullets Wackin', Smakin' & The Slide is Rackin' & Jackin'!
NRA Life Member
Southeast, LoUiSiAna

hoss622

Quote from: The_Shadow on March 15 2013 07:03:10 PM MDT
hoss622, are you saying you shot the Crossfire ammo and it delivered 1500 fps? ???
What weight bullet?
I suppose it was 10mm?

Yes I did, and it's what I keep loaded in my gun.

Crossfire loaded up 1000 rounds of the hot stuff for Nate at Triad Gun, in Akron (my buddy).  I took a double handful of the stuff, and put four rounds over my Chrony.

The bullet is a 140 copper solid hollow point, made by General Bullet.  The top velocity was 1554, the low was 1519 with an average of 1540.  Obviously, a small sample. 




The gun is a P16-40, with a Storm Lake match 10mm barrrel, 22 lb recoil spring, flat bottomed firing pin stop and heavy hammer mainspring.



hoss622

Quote from: Intercooler on March 15 2013 07:25:15 PM MDT
Do you know what powder and amount he is using for the 1540 140gr?

Nope.

hoss622

So what do you guys think about the stock Glocks?  Should Crossfire warn against them?  Any difference between Gen 2 and Gen 3?

REDLINE

Quote from: hoss622 on March 16 2013 08:05:33 PM MDTSo what do you guys think about the stock Glocks?  Should Crossfire warn against them?

It's hard to say.  With that bullet I just don't know what to guess regarding a pressure level.  It does seem like it would be over 37,500psi, but I just don't know. 


QuoteAny difference between Gen 2 and Gen 3?

No clue on that one either.  Guess I'm proving to be pretty useless in this conversation. :'(
Gun Control?  Oh yes, the theory that becoming a victim is somehow morally superior to defending yourself & your family.  Makes perfect sense.

4949shooter

Some of the Gen 2 Glocks I have seen photos of on Glocktalk had poorly supported chambers. I would use due caution if someone was using one of these. Their best bet would be to purchase a Gen 3 Glock barrel, or an aftermarket barrel.