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    To use a Thumb Rest or No thumb rest

    in Open Pistols

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    So I've noticed some of the top shooters use thumb rests. I've ordered one on my SV open build but I've had no experience with them. Thought I'd give a try. I suppose if it doesn't help me I'll get rid of it. Not sure if SV has their own design or if they use something else.

    What's "y'alls" opinions. Also if anyone has pics of a newer SV with a thumb rest would be great.

    To popple or not to popple

    in Open Pistols

    Posted

    Thanks guys. Didn't realize this question would elicit so many responses. I appreciate it much! For those who care aBrandon preferred VV 3n38 3n37 imr 7625. However I don't see 7625 even offered. I wonder if Hodgdon will offer another powder with similar burn characteristics?

    To popple or not to popple

    in Open Pistols

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    I think I'm going with Brandon's recommendations on the barrel holes (3). Now the hard part. Powder. If anyone knows where some is available that would be great. I have some 7625 left over but I thought I read Hodgdon discontinued that powder. It's no longer listed on many of the websites I've visited selling powder. Anyone had any experience, good that is, with longshot? Or VV105?

    To popple or not to popple

    in Open Pistols

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    The gun has a certain balance point. If all the down pressure is applied at the very end of the gun, then you have "dolphin " effect.

    Two schools of thought:

    1. Run comp only, fast burning powders, no holes - basically a limited gun with a bit of compensation.

    2. Run comp as a muzzle brake, use holes to vent gasses as force vectors to control movement of the gun - slow burning powders, more control over the movement of the gun, down pressure is applied closer to the middle line of the gun.

    Yes, both schools work, neither is wrong, but they are different.

    For us, more important than how flat the gun is or how soft it shoots is how consistent it is shot to shot. In other words, if you do a super fast split, a "double tap", at 25 yards, how close are the hits? For us, the only true measurement of an open gun is the number of "snake eyes" you get on a stage. We found that we get better results by separating the function of the compensation system. The comp is, basically, a muzzle brake. Its function is to control recoil. The holes in the barrel are designed to control the return of the gun to the same spot. Slow burning powders.........

    Shay what powders do you recommend that would work the comp and barrel with holes?

    To popple or not to popple

    in Open Pistols

    Posted

    Yep just got an email from Brandon. He recommended 3 for my setup. After extensive testing that with the comp combo returned the dot on target faster. The new comp design allows for other tha Vit powders. The team currently using 7625. Btw anyone know where I can find some??

    To popple or not to popple

    in Open Pistols

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    Ok. So I'm changing my SV order to an open gun. I've been shooting limited for a while and will shoot open whenever my gun arrives. However I notice some open guns have barrel holes and some don't. I shot a bedell open for 2 years and was a B class shooter ( I now have time to work on that classification?). Anyway Bedell said he didn't see the need for popple holes all they do is require more powder and were louder. I asked about Max's gun which has 2 small holes and he said that's just what he has always had and he had a load he always used for that set up so why change.

    Looking to hear some of your opinions especially from some gun smiths or some folks with some valuable feedback who shoot SV open guns.

    SVI comes through like a champ!

    in Open Pistols

    Posted

    What kind of load are you using. I know Brandon recommends VV3N38 with barrel holes but that stuff is impossible to find these days. Along with other powders. Just curious. Ive ordered the no hole barrel on mine. Also is it true it took 6-7 months turn around?

    Pre-Match Dry Fire

    in Tips for Improvement

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    I shot the South Carolina state match 3 years ago and arrived at the match early and walked the stages. After that I started my mental prep by doing 10 draws. 10 reloads and reloads off the table. Shot my first stage and scored 3rd place behind Chris Tilley in open division ( I was a B class shooter.). I learned that that is what I needed to do to shoot well. So do what you think helps you to prepare for the match and stick with it.

    SV Limited Reloading for Accuracy

    in General Reloading

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    Hello everyone!!! I have an SV limited pistol with full length dust cover and accelerator cuts in .40 cal. non AET barrel without TiN coat.

    I'm looking for a anyone who can share a recipe for an accurate load for this type of pistol. I normally shoot Clays 4.7gr with MG 180gr. JHP @ 1.220" OAL. Good accuracy out to about 15 yards (1 1/2" groups) and 3 inch groups out to 25 yards. I know this pistol is more accurate than that so I talked to Brandon and he recommended VV N320 which I have a limited supply of. It is hard to come by as yall know. However I do have plenty of Clays and TiteGroup which I tried today and got about 2 inch groups at 20 yards. Which is good I suppose. Anyone with an SV get better accuracy using different loads? All shooting is from a rest. Thank you all for your input!!!

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