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I thought I saw that the some of the USPSA rules are being updated for 2013? If so, when do they publish the new rules?
I would have guessed that they would publish them before the new year to allow everyone to review and update their equipment for any such new rules. For example putting on those new slide rackers and thumb pedals on the Limited guns for 2013...
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Just cuirous, but would the flat nose create a bigger and/or cleaner whole on the paper targets? If so, then for those shots close to the lines might just grant you a better score...
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I am not sure if the frame is the same on a 3.8 if it is then yes. I purchased a 5.25 here on the forum and put the slide and barrel on the 4.5 lower I have set up for limited and it runs with zero issues. Good luck finding just the upper for sale.
From this picture I found online it looks like the 5.25 slide does fit the 3.8 frame:
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I still consider myself relatively new to the sport. I have been doing it for 1.5 years now.
During any of my local matches, I look to shoot first in the squad so that I can then watch all the other shooters and compare how they run the stage to what I did. I have learned quite a bit doing this and learned to read stages in different ways.
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I ran 4.8 gr of N320 at 1.135 with a MG 180 HP in my XDM 5.25 to make major. You shouldn't have to go much higher than that. I only use 5.2 gr in a STI Trojan at 1.200 and it makes major easily out of the 5" barrel.
Interesting!!! The few posts online I see of people using n320 are usually for the STI type guns with 5" barrels and they are usually at the 5.0 to 5.2gr mark. So I had made the assumption that I would need about the same powder in the XDm 5.25.
yup in my xd oal 1.133....4.7gr N320/180gr is about pf167.....out of the 4" service model and pf176 out of the 5" tactical...
Thank you for the validation!!!
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I ran 4.8 gr of N320 at 1.135 with a MG 180 HP in my XDM 5.25 to make major. You shouldn't have to go much higher than that. I only use 5.2 gr in a STI Trojan at 1.200 and it makes major easily out of the 5" barrel.
Interesting!!! The few posts online I see of people using n320 are usually for the STI type guns with 5" barrels and they are usually at the 5.0 to 5.2gr mark. So I had made the assumption that I would need about the same powder in the XDm 5.25.
Most of the people loading for STI's are loading longer OAL because the magazines allow it, and it sometimes feeds better in that platform. If you load longer it can take a couple tenths more powder to achieve the same velocity. Don't use loads developed for STI's with longer OAL's when you are developing loads for a gun that requires factory max lengths. Best practice is to determine if a powder is suitable for your intended use and then start low and work up to velocities that have proven workable using a chronograph!
Mike
Thank you for the great information!!!
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N320 is a great powder for 40. The cost is really small when you figure it out per round. IIRC with my major loads, it was well under .01 per round difference.
Quick math.
N320 $00.0193 per round in powder
WW231 $00.0133 per round in powder
This is considering buying 4lb jugs of each at PV's current prices using my loads for 40 major. Find a powder you like and roll with it!
You can't debate the math. Thank you!!!
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I ran 4.8 gr of N320 at 1.135 with a MG 180 HP in my XDM 5.25 to make major. You shouldn't have to go much higher than that. I only use 5.2 gr in a STI Trojan at 1.200 and it makes major easily out of the 5" barrel.
Interesting!!! The few posts online I see of people using n320 are usually for the STI type guns with 5" barrels and they are usually at the 5.0 to 5.2gr mark. So I had made the assumption that I would need about the same powder in the XDm 5.25.
Thank you for the information!!!
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Hello;
I will soon get into reloading ammo to make 40s&w ammo for USPSA Major Power Factor. The one piece of equipment I am still missing and will acquire soon is a chrono.
Taking the cost of the VV N320 powder out of your recommendation (I know, it's expensive when compared to other powders), would you recommend using VV N320 as the powder to use for a XDM 5.25 40s&w that is dedicated to be used in USPSA Limited competition?
The OAL of the ammo I plan to make would be 1.135. I made a few test rounds (no primers and no powder) and this length seems to run smoothly through the mags and pistol. Once I acquire the chrono, I plan to begin making test rounds starting at 4.5 grains and move up by 0.1 grains at a time until I can reach 170 power factor. I foresee that maybe 5.0 or 5.1 grains would make this expected Power Factor, but only testing will tell for sure.
The bullet planned to be used is the FMJ 180gr from Precision Delta. I might also try FMJ 180gr bullets from Montana Gold.
Thank you ahead of time for you replies, comments, suggestions, or even criticism of my data above.
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Thank you!!! I was trying to find out what the best distance would be to chrono my reloaded competition ammo. I think if I setup it up at 15 feet away from the shooting area then I should be ok. I might even setup it up at 10 feet and then 15 feet away just to see if it makes any difference at all.
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Hello;
In looking through the USPSA rules, I found Appendix C2 and number 3 where it states:
3. In all cases, the skyscreens must be positioned and spaced per the manufacturer’s
requirements for the chronograph in use. The closest skyscreen must
be placed no less than 10 feet from the shooting location.
Are there any rules that state how far away it can be placed from the shooting location?
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After looking through the VihtaVouri Reloading Guide Edition 9, I found this:
I created the following test rounds (10 for each) that are now pending a chrono test to see what speed and power factor they each produce. I will use my 4.5 XDm to test fire these founds. Once I have my 5.25 XDm back from Canyon Creek, then I will test the rounds receipe that is closest to Major Power Factor to see if the 0.75" difference in barrel length would make any difference.
1) OAL = 1.133
Precision Delta = 180 FMJ
VV N320 = 4.6gr
Federal Small Pistol Primers
2) OAL = 1.133
Precision Delta = 180 FMJ
VV N320 = 4.7gr
Federal Small Pistol Primers
3) OAL = 1.133
Precision Delta = 180 FMJ
VV N320 = 4.8gr
Federal Small Pistol Primers
4) OAL = 1.133
Precision Delta = 180 FMJ
VV N320 = 4.9 gr
Federal Small Pistol Primers
Please feel free to respond back to these should you have any comments or suggestions. You won't hurt my feelings. I am new to reloading, so I encourage it. Members of my local USPSA club are helping me with my reloading learning experience.
Thank you!!!
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Looks like this match will be on today's Shooting USA episode on the Outdoor channel.
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I had the same problem with my 5.25 limited gun. I took the slide stop off as there is no rule that you have to have one. Ran perfect after that. I don't know if production is the same, but Springer Precision makes a smaller one that may help. Don't know if it's legal or not.
Had the same problem with the 4.5. Mine was locking back prematurely like yours. I eventually trained myself to keep my strong hand thumb off of it.
I hear the springer replacement helps but like others don't know if it's production legal.
As per the web site:
Springer Precision Slide Stop
The Springer Precision slide stop was design to position the slide release lever so that it does not interfere with your shooting grip and will engage the slide when the magazine is empty. This is made from high strength stainless steel it is design withstand the rigors of heavy use. It is available for all XD and XDM models. It is great for gun games such as IDPA where you are require to shoot to slide lock and for those use a thumbs forward grip. The XD 45 model is the same as the XDm 9/40.
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Have any of you tried to use any of the Vihtavuori powders? If so, which one and how much was used for generating your Major/Minor Power Factor?
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Springer Precision sells a comp for the XDm.
Springer Precision sells the complete firearm too. Plus you can ask them to perform any enhancements you want before they ship it to your FFL. This would save you shipping expenses by not having to send your firearm back to them or another gunsmith for enhancements.
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Isn't a slide racker also going to be legal in USPSA Limited competition starting on January 1, 2013?
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Does anyone know where to buy ipsc-legal "fit in the box" basepads for XDm 525 (40 caliber)
The USPSA legal ones I have now from Dawson are way too big. And if I go back to stock, I will have too little rounds (and then I will need to remove the magwell)
Thanks
Have you tried contacting Springer Precision and/or Powder River Precision to see what they may have available and legal for IPSC?
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Being that you are in California, you are limited to 10 rounds maximum per magazine. But, you could still compete in Production and Limited 10 within USPSA. For both of these, the 40S&W would be best to compete in both. As a reloader, you can research and come up with two receipes:
1) A 40S&W round/receipe to make Major Power Factor for Limited 10 and less recoil than factory rounds
2) A 40S&W round/receipe to make Minor Power Factor for Production
You might need a softer recoil spring to allow the firearm work as expected with Minor Power Factor 40S&W, but only testing will determine if you need to change the recoil spring or not.
Thinking about again...you could honestly do the same with the 45ACP version and not be breaking any rules that I am aware of.
The 9mm would only be counted as Minor Power Factor in Limited 10 because of the bullet size. You receive less points per hit on the paper targets in Minor than you do in Major Power Factor. That is the disadvantage of 9mm in Limited 10 within USPSA.
You could use your 1911 45ACP to compete in USPSA Single Stack.
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Is there an update to the squad lists?
I checked the web site provided in earlier posts above, but I still don't see my friends and I listed and we sent our registration and check a couple weeks ago.
Thank you!!!;
Jorge R.
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Sorry for the noob question here...Do they award prizes and/or plaques to the top three winners of each USPSA Division/Classification for this match? If so, does anyone happen to know what the awards and/or plaques would be for each winner?
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See Appendix E2 of the URL below to measure it as in the rules:
* USPSA Handgun Competition Rules
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Aren't Some Of The USPSA Rules Updating For 2013?
in USPSA/IPSC Rules
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I do remember seeing that, but I thought they also said that these were not all the new rules/changes planned and that they were not official because they were still all being reviewed at the time of publication.
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