G20 KaBoom update

[sqlbullet]

Looks like they are making balloon style brass.

[RMM]

Glad everything is ok.  Seems like the PPU brass is hit or miss on quality. 

[Geeman]

I bought 3 boxes of the stuff because I was looking for something CHEAP!!!

I just got back from UPS, and the pistol had to be returned Next Day Air.  The UPS charges were more than the cost of all three boxes of ammo.  In addition to the out going, I'll also have to pay for the return shipping.  And I'll be responsable for the repair cost.....

I wonder how many boxes of Underwood I would be able to pay for!!!  Its likely I'd be able to load 500 fresh Starline cases with the load of my choice for what this is going to cost me.

P-Pee-U ammo is not cheap as far as I'm concerned.  I'll never ever reload another single case of that stuff again.  I'm thinking I won't shoot the 2 plus boxed of the new stuff either.  Its just not worth it.

Greg

[Yondering]

That's a good illustration of what being "cheap" gets you. I'm as guilty of that as anyone else, but am trying to change my ways...

[Hunter]

I have reloaded PPU brass and it seemed the case mouth would loose tension easily.
I would do a full length resize but when I pressed the bullet in (Hornady 155gr) I could use my thumb to push the bullet all the way into the case. I wonder if the case mouth
tension was a little loose the bullet could of been pushed deep in the case thus greatly increasing chamber pressure.
I quite using PPU brass.

[The_Shadow]

When you look at the actual brass and case head with the primer you can see that the primer isn't even flatten.

[Geeman]

I really don't think it was an extreme load.  Every other sign says moderate pressure.

I'm out the shipping to Glock (next day, signature required, insured), plus Glock charged me $100 for the new frame, mag, and other small parts in the slide.  I assume I'll have it back this week sometime.

Greg

[Intercooler]

 Other than not using PPU brass, what's the approach for reloads/ammo?

[Geeman]

As always I try to find a safe starting point and work up looking for signs of too much pressure.  Its what I did with the load that caused the issue in the PPU case, up to 12g of Power Pistol.  I still didn't see pressure signs, but Quickload showed it as max SAAMI and I didn't see a need for more.

I know you think the load is crazy, but look at the Buffalo Bore 155g load.  That load shows the came chamber pressure as 12g under the 135g nosler according to quickload.

I am thinking of using new brass only, and pedaling the once fire brass.  It seems to bring good prices because it is hard to come by.

Greg

[Intercooler]

 For higher end loads new brass seems perfect.  You could then use those for a nice plinking load.

[The_Shadow]

Geeman, have you heard anything back from Glock in regards to the frame replacement?

I know I am leary of some brass and seeing several PPU blowing the entire case heads off is disturbing.  I know I have handloaded several PPU brass and they are loaded with some book spec loads or slightly above.  So far I haven't had any issues, but who's to say what if anything will happen! 

[Geeman]

Geeman, have you heard anything back from Glock in regards to the frame replacement?

I came home today to the repaired pistol.  New frame, new mag, and some small parts in the slide replaced for exactly $100.  The shipping to glock ran about $60. 

Its back home and ready for use again. 

Greg

[Intercooler]

Let me arm twist a little while it's all new

[Geeman]

I was thinking a Limited Pro.

Greg

[Intercooler]

   Got one of those. Very nice!