.380acp 80 grain TAC-XP load data??

[PANTyRAiD]

So I have these all copper barnes that are supposed to be the proverbial **** when it comes to defense bullets for .380.

However, I have searched high and low and cannot find a load for 80 grain anything, let alone 80 grain all copper bullets...

The powder I have is red dot, and the primers I have not yet bought, so I can get what ever the recipe calls for.

Anyone got a load with red dot (or any powder for that matter?)?

Thanks!

[Sub95]

Barnes has info on 80gr no.2 powder and Silhouette


found this on handloads.


88gr JHP 3.1 gr Red Dot 965 fps 0.96" WSP Alliant Suggested starting load: 2.8 gr

[PANTyRAiD]

hmm...Well since I'm looking for +P velocity like the buffalo bore load with the same bullet (pushing 1200 fps), I think I will load the 2.8 grains Reddot and see for signs of over pressure...

Unless someone has a more accurate load??

[Sub95]

The red dot will have a high peak spike for 1200fps, might look into a slower powder.


off of buffalo bore website here is some info about seating that bullet

The all copper, long-for-weight, Barnes bullet is so long that when seated to an OAL of .940 to .950 inch, the base of the bullet will make a slight bulge in the case, but this DOES NOT affect feeding or chambering as the bulge is not pronounced enough to cause any problems, but in order to avoid endless emails, I’m mentioning it here. In fact, that bulge provides enough resistance to the bullet base, to stop the bullet from being battered deeper into the case upon feeding, which is a very good thing. If we load to a longer cartridge OAL, to eliminate the bulge, the cartridge will be too long to fit some magazines. Feeding was 100% in our over-the-counter test guns