reloading for a Glock G30 - The Firearms Forum

downfall · 04-06-2011, 08:04 PM

I bought a new barrel for my new G30 and I am looking to reload for it. DO I need to make any adjustments to the load recipes to compensate for the shorter G-30 barrel? or do i just start with the light loads and work up ignoring the difference in barrel length?

Thanks

woolleyworm · 04-06-2011, 09:19 PM

A shorter barrel as compared to ?? You may find that a slightly faster burning powder may give you more consistent results. I wouldn't be worried about loads worked up in a 1911 or a H&K A5 being safe for your Glock. I would try to work up some various loads though as it will most likely find it's sweet spot at a different charge wt or even powder.

downfall · 04-07-2011, 05:08 PM

thanks for helping out this obvious newbie

JLA · 04-07-2011, 05:23 PM

Worm be right on with the faster powder being better for short barrels.

I have a ruger SRH alaskan in .44 mag. It has a 2.5 inch barrel and I load magnum loads with hodgdons titegroup. Im still getting 1200 with 240 gr JHPs and a complete powder burn and really good accuracy at 25 yds.

04-06-2011, 08:04 PM	#1
downfall Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sacramento, DPRK Posts: 16	reloading for a Glock G30 I bought a new barrel for my new G30 and I am looking to reload for it. DO I need to make any adjustments to the load recipes to compensate for the shorter G-30 barrel? or do i just start with the light loads and work up ignoring the difference in barrel length? Thanks -->

04-06-2011, 09:19 PM	#2
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,888	Re: reloading for a Glock G30 A shorter barrel as compared to ?? You may find that a slightly faster burning powder may give you more consistent results. I wouldn't be worried about loads worked up in a 1911 or a H&K A5 being safe for your Glock. I would try to work up some various loads though as it will most likely find it's sweet spot at a different charge wt or even powder. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

04-07-2011, 05:08 PM	#3
downfall Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sacramento, DPRK Posts: 16	Re: reloading for a Glock G30 thanks for helping out this obvious newbie

04-07-2011, 05:23 PM	#4
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,407	Re: reloading for a Glock G30 Worm be right on with the faster powder being better for short barrels. I have a ruger SRH alaskan in .44 mag. It has a 2.5 inch barrel and I load magnum loads with hodgdons titegroup. Im still getting 1200 with 240 gr JHPs and a complete powder burn and really good accuracy at 25 yds. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!