.22 TCM Load Data

[TXCOONDOG]

RIA 1911 A2, FS Target (.22TCM/9mm) Combo

Since these were my first loaded rounds, I used the Armscor factory (black/yellow box)rounds as my baseline and the average velocity was 2016 FPS out of a 5" barrel.

No signs of pressure, got me between 1911- 2012 FPS with good feeding and ejection.

NOTE: Since I could not find a case gauge, I used my barrel to check my dummy rounds. I soon realized that the Hornady dies didn't size the case properly near the head. Using my dremel, I shaved the shell plate down .003" to allow the case to go further into the die body.......bingo!

Bullet: 40gr JHP
Case: Once fired Armscor with a CL of 1.025"
Primer: WSR
Powder: LIL'GUN @ 9.0 gr
O.A.L: 1.252"
Velocities: Average 1911 FPS
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Bullet: 40gr JHP
Case: Once fired Armscor with a CL of 1.025"
Primer: WSR
Powder: LIL'GUN @ 9.5 gr
O.A.L: 1.252"
Velocities: Average 1992 FPS
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Bullet: 40gr JHP
Case: Once fired Armscor with a CL of 1.025"
Primer: WSR
Powder: LIL'GUN @ 10gr
O.A.L: 1.252"
Velocities: Average 2012 FPS

 

[Ratdog68]

Interesting little round. Rock Island Armory has a 22 TCM/9mm conversion pistol that uses the .38 Super mags (1911 platform).

 

[TXCOONDOG]

They also have a G17 conversion and are gearing up for other models too

 

[TXCOONDOG]

I contact Hornady by email and will follow up with a call about my sizing die being out of spec.

The manafacture specs call for the base to be .372" and the die is producing .375 until I shaved my shell plate .003" and now I get .373" if I resize and rotate two or three times.

The problem with the shaved shell plate is the shoulder is being pushed to far back.

Hornady is a good company with customer service so I have 100% faith that they will resolve my issue.

 

[Itsazonik]

I have been looking at getting one of those for a while. I think it would be a lot of fun to shoot.

 

[rob072770]

A very cool little round.