Hornady 85XTP

Greetings,

Tested some Hornady 85XTP bullets in the 32 ACP yesterday. Initial groups look promising.

The only on-line data I found was from Accurate Powder website.

If anyone has a new Hornady Load Book, see if they list loads for the 85XTP for the 32ACP. If so, PM me the data so I can safely test other powders.

Cheers,

Dave

Dave,
Unfortunately the Hornady 10 manual only lists the 60gr XTP for the .32 acp; they include info on the 85gr load for the .32 long.

SmokinNJokin wrote:Dave,
Unfortunately the Hornady 10 manual only lists the 60gr XTP for the .32 acp; they include info on the 85gr load for the .32 long.

Same in the Seventh Edition (2007). I swear Hornady "useta" have an online database for their reloading manual. I cannot find it now.

Someday I'll figure out this Interwebs thing.

Edit: Never mind, I'm thinking of Hodgdon.

Greetings All,

Looking at the Hornady website, they do not offer 32ACP with an 85XTP bullet.

Might be "working without a net" on this endeavor.

From Accurate Powder website...



Several factors alter my results.

They used R-P brass, I used Hornady. Their test barrel is 4", my barrel is 4.9".  I cannot get the 0.940" OAL with 32ACP barrels chambered with the case mouth as head space.

Very puzzled as to why my velocities are 100 FPS higher than Accurate's numbers?

I will try some more test loads with less powder to see if I can get the velocities/pressures down to Accurate's numbers.

Might also try some Accurate #5.

All this is rather amusing as I do not even own a 32ACP.

Many thanks,

Dave

Maybe 20% more barrel length could give you 15% more velocity?

You’d know better than I would. I don’t shoot .32ACP either; just happy to support your innovations.

This might be a little help.

http://www.adi-powders.com.au/handloaders/equivalents.asp

I don't shoot any .32's but that target if at 50 yards is amazing if at 25 yards is still impressive.  I need a .32 like I need an additional hole in the head but it sure is fun to see the results some of the people on this forum are getting.

Greetings,

The two targets are fired at 50 yards. While "acceptable", I do not consider them impressive.

Bear in mind, the barrel was held in a mechanical fixture for testing.

Cheers,

Dave

Thanks for the update Dave. Might not be amazing for you it would be very impressive for a lot of us.  Thank you for showing us and I sure like seeing your updates.