Sig Sauer Elite Performance 180gr FMJ April 2015 Pull-Down

The_Shadow · April 01 2015 06:19:33 PM MDT

Cartridge is from Ammo Manufacture: Sig Sauer Elite Performance 180gr FMJ April 2015 (provided by Aaron Barr)
Ballistics Information: 10mm Auto
Muzzle Velocity: 1250 fps
Muzzle Energy: 624 ft. lbs
Brass Make/Headstamp: SIG - Brass
Bullet Make/Weight/Construction/Info; Length 0.5940"/Dia. 0.4005": 180gr. FMJ
Actual weigh 179.8 grains Crimp Diameter 0.3975"
Meplat 0.2500" / Exposed Lead Base
C.O.A.L.: 1.2490" / 1.2510" / 1.2470" / 1.2530" / 1.2505"
Primer: Large Pistol Brass color
Case: Diameter 0.4215" Crimp Diameter 0.4205" Length 0.9875"
Powder Description/Positive ID/Type/Charge Weight: BE-86 8.8 grains

Glock 29 velocity 1178 fps case expansion 0.4315"
Glock 20 velocity 1250 fps     case expansion 0.4315"
Glock 20 velocity 1260 fps     case expansion 0.4315"
S&W1006 velocity 1276 fps     case expansion 0.4265"
S&W1006 velocity 1286 fps     case expansion 0.4270"

Intercooler · April 02 2015 03:18:29 AM MDT

Interesting! Given that powder and charge, do you think it will make advertised?

cwall64 · April 02 2015 06:32:06 AM MDT

My ordered just came in yesterday, but I doubt I'll get to chronograph this weekend. I am looking forward to seeing what they'll do also!

The_Shadow · April 02 2015 08:23:43 AM MDT

Alliant shows 8.5grains of BE-86 making 1265 fps...
I am hoping to run them this evening over the chronograph... ${$default_wink_smiley}$

Intercooler · April 02 2015 08:38:55 AM MDT

Mine will be here 4/8 and today they didn't have any at Cabela's.

Denver1911 · April 02 2015 09:24:04 AM MDT

Mone showed up earlier this week. $25/box. Not bad.

The_Shadow · April 02 2015 06:38:50 PM MDT

Sig 10mm 180 FMJ Test 4/2/2015
Glock 29 velocity 1178 fps case expansion 0.4315"
Glock 20 velocity 1250 fps case expansion 0.4315"
Glock 20 velocity 1260 fps case expansion 0.4315"
S&W1006 velocity 1276 fps case expansion 0.4265"
S&W1006 velocity 1286 fps case expansion 0.4270"

Intercooler · April 02 2015 07:48:26 PM MDT

Wow! My new favorite and I haven't shot mine yet ${$default_shocked_smiley}$

I wanted a 600 FT LB target load and here it is!

cwall64 · April 02 2015 08:13:12 PM MDT

Nice!

The_Shadow · April 02 2015 08:53:59 PM MDT

Now you know why I have been looking for the BE-86 powder for so long, I will buy an eight pound jug if I can find it!

It is close to Powder Pistol but has flash deterrents and very clean burning! ${$default_grin_smiley}$

cwall64 · April 02 2015 09:16:53 PM MDT

Any pressure signs since Alliant max recommended is 8.5 grains on the FMJs? I grabbed 4 lbs (4 1 pounders) of BE-86 last time I found it locally, but haven't seen it in a while... It did seem to be clean burning in my loads also.

The_Shadow · April 02 2015 10:04:18 PM MDT

The case expansion was minimal from the Glock factory barrels and the S&W1006, The SIG company probably bought all of the BE-86 and is probably why I haven't been able to get any down here... ${$default_sad_smiley}$

Intercooler · April 03 2015 01:51:37 PM MDT

Any idea on what brass they use? I was thinking JAG.

Have you found any visual differences between Starline and JAG when doing pull-downs?

The_Shadow · April 03 2015 02:33:45 PM MDT

I'll have to look closer but It is stamped SIG, and companies can buy enough and pay for the setup fee to have their own head stamps.

Intercooler · April 03 2015 02:48:17 PM MDT

It seems most MFG's are using JAG or Starline with their stamping. I'm thinking this is the same for Sig ammos.