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TexasShootR

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  • Birthday 04/19/1957

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  1. Thanks Dr. Phil, this question probably doesn't belong here but asking anyway. If I go with a lighter bullet should I use a slower burning powder or a hotter burning powder and should I use a lighter or stiffer recoil spring for better control? Newby questions but to old to care, Thanks
  2. Appreciate that Braxton1, can't argue with you at all on the "Old open shooter". I had considered the smaller bullet but was thinking the snappier the more the flip. If I wasn't so competitive in nature I wouldn't care to much about slow times but I think if I tried, it would be hard to make it out of B class with what I'm doing now.
  3. Got this gun a few years ago after giving up my 2011 open gun, about the time Carry Optics got hot. After shooting my first match with it I realized that this Sig was a different beast with respect to muzzle flip. Since then I have more or less stop shooting matches but I have continued to practice shooting the Sig, trying to tame the muzzle flip. I have to say I haven't been very successful. For example, shooting at 4 targets, 2 rounds each, 15 yard out with timer and pistol holstered. After a couple of different days on the range, taken my best time from multiple groups fired, I have these split times, 1.42 .43 .36 .32 .36 .34 .34 .31 (3.88). With this it's all Alpha's and Charlie's no 2's. As I shoot it seems an eternity for the sight (red dot) to come back to target so I feel that second shot needs to be fired, thus the Charlie. I have made a couple modifications to the pistol, installed a tungsten guide rod and a Keres Trigger (which made a big improvement). Long story short I'm starting to think that this is the best this pistol is going to get with what I'm firing through it, which is 147gn Bayou Bullets with 126PF. With all that said, am I hoping for to much as far as wanting doubles at 15 yards with the Sig or is there something someone could suggest that would help me with the muzzle flip/dip? Thanks,
  4. Had forgot we called that a squib round, guess I've been gone from competition to long.
  5. Update, got the bullet out. Nervous as heck doing this in my garage in a subdivision but I took all precautions. Long story short, I pressed on the ejector pin while pulling back on the slide and it came loose. I then had to hammer the stuck bullet out of the barrel. Looks like it didn't get a hit of powder during the loading, looks like the primer drove the bullet into the barrel. Out of curiosity I measured the remaining bullets in the mag and they were all 1.14 COL. Thanks to all that replied!
  6. Thanks for the advice, I was trying the hold slide and hit with palm but its so small very hard to do. I will give it another go next weekend and will let you know how it goes.
  7. Out shooting this evening with my P365 and twice it failed to fire. The first time it happened I was able to pull back on the slide a little. After releasing the slide it went forward and the gun fired. About 10 shots later it failed to fire again. Now the slide will only move about an eighth of an inch backward and forward. When I pull the trigger I hear what could be the firing pin release, not sure. Whatever the sound is, it sounds a bit light. I've seen and dealt with a few fail to fire situations which I had to put a lot of force on the pistol to get it to open but this little pistol isn't moving when I try to get it open. Plus I know the bullet is still in the case. Looking for some expert advice on what to do. Thanks!
  8. I have 2000 147gr FP Bayou Bullets. Would anyone care to share their load data (if you have any) for 9mm 147gr FP Bayou Bullets, that will give good results shooting minor, for CO division, shooting a Sig 320 X5 Legion? Or any recommendations for a good shooting 9mm minor round for the Sig. Thanks
  9. Hello troupe, did you get the frame I sold you put together? Would love to see it when its finished.

    1. troupe

      troupe

      I have not done a thing with it yet,  sorry for the late response. I have been very busy at work.  Merry Christmas.

  10. Brian, wanted to let you know I've just sold an item here at BE and also made a small donation. Thanks
  11. Chrono this last week, Blue Bullets 147 gn N320 3.1 - 3.2 gn COL 1.140 range brass cci spp 10 rounds, AV 882 FPS, ES 31, SD 9, Power Factor 129.9 Very good on recoil, not much dip on return. Sig P320 x5 legion.
  12. Thanks, 36873687, 147gn Blue Bullets 3.3gn VV N320 COL 1.135 String one, 10 rounds AV 898, ES 20, SD 6 String two, 10 rounds AV 900, ES 55. SD 15 Power Factor 132 Overall, recoil was very manageable. Very little muzzle dip. Accuracy good.
  13. Going to start shooting Carry Optic Division but first I need some help with load data. I will be shooting 147gn Blue Bullets out of the Sig P320 X5 Legion. Have a few powders on hand, VV3N38, VV N320, IMR 4756 and IMR SR 7625. Blue Bullets suggest loading for the lead bullets. Not finding any data for loading lead bullets on any of the listed powders that I have. Also for any of my powders listed the recommended charge for the XTP bullets won't make minor power factor (less than 850FPS). I did find one post here at BE where they use 3.3gn of VV N320 @ 1.125 but he had a short throat on a production gun. Would anyone shooting BB and a Legion care to share their load data? Thanks
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