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  1. My first choice for 155 pf IDPA revolver loads would be N-310 under a 200gr lead round nose bullet. My standard 165 pf revolver load(5" barrel) was 3.8 gr. N-310 under a 230 gr lead or HiTek coated round nose bullet. This load made 170-175 pf and had extreme spreads of 20-30 fps. I never tested n-310 in 32 degree conditions to see if it was temp sensitive. Look at the Vithavouri .45 acp load data here. You should be able to develop a good load using this info. https://www.vihtavuori.com/reloading-data/handgun-reloading/?cartridge=52
  2. Here is some of my American Select load data. The firearm is a GP-100 with a 4.2 inch barrel that I use in IDPA SSR. All cases are .38 spl. GP-100 MATCH CHAMPION – 4.2” barrel 158 GR MISSOURI RNFP COATED WIN CASES, FED SP MATCH PRIMERS 1.287” OAL 4.3 GR AMERICAN SELECT LO 886 HI 936 AV 899 ES 49 SD 21 PF= 142 158GR MISSOURI RNFP COATED WIN CASES, FED SP MATCH PRIMERS 1.287” OAL 4.1 AMERICAN SELECT LO 870 843 HI 891 902 AV 883 875 ES 21.1 59 SD 7.28 17.71 PF = 139.5 150GR BONUS CHINA CAMP LEAD ROUND NOSE FLAT POINT (VERY NARROW DRIVING BAND) FED SP PRIMERS 1.43 INCHES 4.4 GR AMERICAN SELECT LO 978 HI 1024 AV 1003 ES 46 SD 17.6 PF = 150.45 4.7 gr American Select 125gr Round Nose FP Missouri Fed Small Pistol WIN CASES FED CASES HI 1047 1024 LO 1028 992 AV 1037 1015 ES 19 32 SD 6 12 125 gr SNS Coated Round Nose Lyman M Die – Fed SP Magnum old batch red box Starline Brass 4.6 gr American Select 1.491 HI 1038 LO 1014 AV 1025 ES 24 SD 8 pf 128.125 THIS WILL BE MY IDPA LOAD UNLESS I GET BETTER RESULTS WITH THE 148 GR EGGLESTON ROUND NOSE BULLETS. (ACCORDING TO THE ALLIANT 2004 LOAD DATA, 4.7 GR. OF AMERICAN SELECT IS THE MAXIMUM STANDARD PRESSURE .38 SPECIAL LOAD WITH 125 GR. LEAD BULLETS. YOU CAN PROBABLY BUMP THIS UP BY A COUPLE OF TENTHS IF YOU ARE SHOOTING A .357 MAGNUM REVOLVER.) BONUS INFO REGARDING VV N-310 IN .38 SPECIAL! WARNING! THIS IS AN "OFF-LABEL" USE OF N-310 IN .38 SPECIAL AND IS NOT BASED ON ANY PUBLISHED DATA. WORK UP WITH CAUTION. THE LOADS SEEMED QUITE MILD AND HAD NO PRESSURE SIGNS. THAT SAID, USE THESE ONLY IN A .357 MAGNUM REVOLVER. 158gr Missouri LRNFP w/ Alox 3.6gr N-310 Starline Brass – Fed SP Match Primer Low: 817 823 High 843.8 860 Av. 832 837 ES 26.82 36.35 SD 10.53 12.76 PF 131.4 132.24 3.3 gr N-310 Low: 773 774 High 792 794.8 Av: 778.2 782 ES 18.97 20.89 SD 6.78 8.86 PF 123 123.5 I WILL POST DATA IN A FEW WEEKS REGARDING 148GR ROUND NOSE EGGLESTON BULLETS IN .38 SPECIAL.
  3. Hello: I use American Select with lead and coated bullets in .38 special. The data from the Alliant 2004 online reloading manual shows a max load of 4.3 gr. under a 158 gr. lswc and 4.7 gr. under a 125 gr lead round nose. If you will send me a PM, I will send you a copy of the 2004 alliant manual and my chronological results from my gp-100. It might take a few days cause I'm in the hospital right now post knee replacement surgery.
  4. The mixed brass is likely causing the variations in your fps. Of all the commonly used brass, Win seems to be the most consistent for me in 9 mms. I use mixed brass only in practice ammo.
  5. I put in a 10 lb mainspring and it fired all my reloads with Federal primers. I will put in a lighter trigger return spring and see if that helps. How light a mainspring are you using?
  6. SNS Casting and Missouri Bullets both make coated 158 gr round nose with cannulure sized to .358. I've used these over N-310 for IDPA in my GP-100. They go into the cylinder easily using a moderate roll crimp.
  7. Try VV N- 340 or N-350. I saw no muzzle flash using N-340 in 9mm but the 124 gr loads probably didn't go above 1,150 fps. I also shoot full-power 38 spl reloads out of my snub nose revolvers using N-340 and 125gr XTPs. Those loads have little to no muzzle flash. I don't think you can push 124gr bullets to 1,200 fps with WSF using Hodgdon's load data. It is a very accurate and consistent powder thouugh.
  8. I use their 125gr rnfp 140gr TC, and 158 RN in .38 special. They all work well, are reasonably accurate, and no leading. Sometimes I get a "burning insulation" smell but otherwise they work fine. I'm trying 125gr SNS casting Round nose coated bullets for faster reloads. The 125gr SNS have shorter bearing surfaces than the Missouri 125 gr and average about 40 fps slower with the same powder charge.
  9. I shoot IDPA because 1. It is a somewhat different discipline than USPSA, 2. It provides better practice for concealed carry and practical shooting skills.. 3. The matches are small and take much less time than local USPA matches ((2.5 to 3 hours vs. 5+ hours). 4, I can have fun and be competitive with my .38 special revolver. 5. In general, there are fewer big egos at IDPA matches. 6. There are often IDPA side matches for rifle and back-up guns. There are several changes I would like to see in IDPA but that's a different thread. Chris
  10. I agree with Steve RA. I got large extreme velocity spreads with Universal in 45 acp unless it was loaded to the max. OTOH, Universal worked quite nicely for me with 124gr jacketed bulls in 9mm. It was not quite as "soft" as Titegroup, but burned cleanly, was accurate in my gun, and burned cooler than Titegroup. By the way, get the Hodgdon "Annual Manual" for thousands of rifle and pistol loads with all Hodgdon, IMR, and Winchester powders. A new edition comes out each December or January and it contains many times the number of loads you will see through online sources. The current edition is probably available through Amazon.
  11. With the "lighter" mainspring installed, the Match Champion still digests Win and CCI primers without problems. However, in truth the lighter mainspring hasn't affected the trigger pull very much. I suspect that it might be at most one or two lbs. lighter than the original spring. I also added some hammer shims because the hammer was dragging against the left side. I still use Fed Small Pistol primers for my match loads, but haven't had a misfire with any primers yet. Chris
  12. My Match Champion with a stock main spring shoots my reloads with CCI and Win SP primers without problem. We will see how it does after I install the lighter main spring that Ruger sent me out of the blue a few weeks ago. Chris
  13. You don't need a harder bullet. Modern coated bullets should have less leading, smoke, and debris than standard lead bullets with hard lube. Definitely try a different powder. I use Billy Bullets 200gr LSWC and American Select in my 1911 and get virtually no residue outside the barrel. I use Bear Creek 200gr lead round nose hollow base over American Select in my SW 625 and again have little residue in the barrel and no residue outside the barrel or on the front sight. WST, Solo 1000, N-320, or even Universal will burn much cleaner than Unique and all will have less muzzle flash. Some folks even use N-310 under 200gr SWCs. Vihtavouri powders are expensive but burn very clean and meter accurately. Chris
  14. "While on the subject I also stopped by to talk with Ben at Alliant this afternoon. He told me if you purchased the new Speer reloading manual to hold on to it as it will be their last. ATK, BAE and other manufacturers at the Arsenal are getting ready for a change. Alliant will now have to rent the ballistics lab in order to use one. I saw pallets of all kinds of pistol and shotgun powder leaving there today so they are still making and shipping it just as fast as they can. If I catch anything else interesting I will pass it on." If this is correct, I find it amazing that Alliant, a company that is supposed to be a major manufacturer of gunpowder, does not have its own ballistics lab. This would be the culmination of Alliant's efforts over the years to provide less and less loading data about their powders and to tell customer that some powders they previously sold for handgun use are no longer recommended for that purpose.
  15. Congratulations on your Ruger Revolver. If you are interested in tinkering with it, famed gunsmith Jerry Kuhnhausen wrote the manual about working on Ruger's "Six" style pistols. His book can be obtained through Midway and other outlets. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/122286/the-ruger-double-action-revolvers-a-shop-manual-volume-1-book-by-jerry-kuhnhausen One thing to note is that the supply of spare parts that Ruger has for the Six series is getting low. If you plan to shoot it a lot in competition or do any modifications, you might want to check with Ruger or Numrich Gun Parts to see what is available.
  16. I've had my 85 Combat in satin nickel finish for ten years. The finish holds up quite well. It's been unholstered and holstered in a Cendex kydex holster thousands of times. It is very reliable and I can could the number of failures to feed or eject on one hand in upwards of 10,000+ rounds. It still has the original magazine springs and the original extractor. The adjustable rear sight broke a couple of years ago. I ordered another rear sight from CZ-USA and the gunsmith installed it. The only other mod is a CZ Custom action job and trigger kit they installed. Those modifications were well worth the money. You now have a fine 9mm pistol that should last you a long time if you take care of it. In the hands of a good shooter, it can be very competitive in Production. Chris
  17. I've read Tactical Journal over the past year and had no inkling that the IDPA bosses were about to jettison ESR. Why change any rule at all regarding ESR? So there wasn't much participation ESR - so what? Did the few folks who showed up at matches with their 4" barrel 625s somehow detract from the shooting experience and enjoyment of the other participants? Did we fart, belch, or shout obscenities? Revolver shooters as a group are humble, self-effacing, easy to get along with, and easy to clean up after. Why do we get this treatment? Sport shooting groups like IDPA should encourage wider participation - a "big tent" approach, if you will - rather than ostracizing those whose equipment was perfectly fine yesterday but suddenly became verboten today. Was anyone on the so-called Tiger Team a revolver shooter? By essentially banning the SW 625, IDPA also missed an opportunity to enlist those who found that the 6 shot 625 was no longer competitive in USPA. IDPA should have said that any revolver shooter with a USPSA classification could shoot the first 4 - 6 matches with a 5" barrel to see if they liked the sport and wanted to buy in. After that, the 625 shooters would have to go to a 4" barrel like the veteran ESR wheelgunners. As a long-time USPA revolver shooter, I recently decided to modify one of my 625s to make it IDPA complaint. I bought the 4" barrel and a new cylinder (old cylinder worn out) and was about to send it to the gunsmith to set it up. Now I have 2 625s that are forbidden in IDPA and not competitive in USPA. I also have about 2,000 rounds of .45 acp reloads (230 RN moly coated bullets over N-310) that I may never get to use in competition. I will write to our betters at IDPA headquarters and see what they say. If they tell me to take a hike, I probably will. Chris
  18. According to the 2004 Alliant Reloading Manual, 5.2 gr Green Dot was the MAXIMUM load for 9mm with a 125gr lead bullet and resulted in an average velocity of 1,165 fps..The minimum OAL was 1.15" and the barrel length was 4". They recommended starting with minimum loads at least 10% below the maximum. I've never shot Green Dot in 9mm or any other caliber, but that's the info from the powder manufacturer. Chris
  19. for 200 gr LSWC (Billy Bullets or lead with Alox coating) - 4.6 to 4.8 gr American Select gives 169 to 175 PF out of my STI Trojan. AS burns very clean, has no muzzle flash, and meters well through my Uniflow. About the same amount of WST can also be used with similar results. for 200gr Bear Creek round nose hollow base - 4.9 - 5.1 gr American Select and Federal LP primers for my SW 625 5" barrel = about 170 PF For 230 gr lead round nose or Billy Bullets RN - 3-8 to 4.0 gr. VV N-310 = 172 PF out of the 625. Can also use the same amount of Clays with those bullets but N-310 is cleaner and more consistent. For 230gr Zero FMJ I will use Solo 1000 or American Select. Solo has more headroom if you want to get 800+ fps out of a revolver or 1911.
  20. I'm 63 years old and as very nearsighted until I had Lasik surgery about 9 years ago. The doctor did mono-vision and undercorrected my left eye so I could see the front sights. Things worked perfectly until about three years ago when I became increasingly farsighted and had more difficultly with near vision. My eye doctor, who is an avid bullseye shooter and trap shooter, recommended progressive lenses. The first pair worked fairly welluntil my farsightedness worsened. I've ordered a second set of progressive lenses for my current prescription and had the optometrist make the "near vision" part include the lower 55% of the lens, the "middle vision part" be about the next 10%, and the "far vision" part be the upper 35% of the lenses. The lenses haven't arrived year, but hopefully I will again remember to find the target using the distance vision and tilt my head back a few degrees to use the near vision part of the lenses.
  21. Try doing finger curls with a dumbell. This is how I do it. Make sure your arm is hanging driectly below your shoulder. This means bending 90 Degrees at the waist and resting your head on a solid object. (I use my opposite forearm as a cushion between my head and the solid object.) Grab a dumbell weighing 30 - 40 pounds in the farthest joint of your fingers. Slowly curl the dumbell in toward your palm and then let it out just as slowly. Repeat 12 times per set. (If you want, while the dumbell is fully curled in you can lift your arm up, working your upper arm and shoulder a bit. Let it fall slowly to the straight down position and uncurl the dumbell.) I'm up to two sets of 12 reps with 50 pound dumbells now and I can control my competition revolver and snubnose 638 better than ever. Don't crush the pistol - a firm, steady grip works best. I've used the squeezy things for years and they didn't do jacks*** for my grip. Chris.
  22. I've used Clays under 230gr lead and moly-coated bullets in my SW 625 revolver for years and haven't experienced any unusual leading. IIRC, Handloader magazine reviewed Clays a few years ago and said that it contained about 10% nitroglycerine. In my experience, it doesn't burn hotter than many other fast powders. Your wide extreme velocity spreads with Universal are similar to my results with that powder. Now I save the Universal for 9mm and a few .38 spl. loads. Chris
  23. My past results with WSF and Montana Gold FMJ, are similar to yours. My minor load for a a while was 5.3gr WSF under a 115gr Montana Gold FMJ lit by Winchester SP primers.. (Shot over 5,000 rounds of these loads.) It gave consistent velocities of between 1,140 to 1,150 in my CZ 85 Combat, with extreme spreads of 30 - 40 fps. I used 4.9 WSF under a 124gr Montana Gold FMJ and got around 1,070 fps with 30-40 fps extreme spreads. I used about .2 to .3gr less WSF under the plated bullets for the same averages although the extreme spreads were a bit larger. I found that my WSF 9mm loads for the most part mirrored the data in Hodgdon's Annual Manual. I can't explain the anamolous results with the plated and coated bullets. Perhaps the plating on Extreme Bullets is thicker these days than when I used them. Chris
  24. When in doubt, consult a verified source. The 2014 Hodgdon Annual Manual gives the following information about 700-X from a 4" barrel with Win cases and CCI 500 small pistol primers. 124gr Berry's bullet - Start 3.7gr, max 4.2gr , estimated 1,068 fps 33,400 psi. 147gr Hornady XTP - Start 2.6gr, max 2.9gr, 838 fps, 32,000 fps. IIRC, Hornady XTPs have brass jackets. Gilding metal jackets sometimes give about 50 fps more with the same loads. 3.1gr or so is probably your max load. Enjoy shooting the rest of your 700-X. Chris
  25. 8ring

    CZ 85 Combat

    My 85 Combat in satin nickel has been a reliable, accurate shooter for almost 10 years. With over 14,000 rounds through it, there have been fewer than 10 failures to feed or eject. The adjustable rear sight failed at about 10,000 rounds but that is the only mechanical problem. It eats everything from bulk 115gr factory ammo to my 124gr FMJ, 135gr lead moly coated, and 147gr FMJ reloads. It has a few mods - a new front sight with a small diameter green fiber optic. CZ Custom installed their special hammer and did an action job. It has Hogue rubber finger-groove grips that fit my large thin hands perfectly. The double action first shot is smooth and I estimate around 9 - 10 pounds. As a revolver shooter, I have to laugh at those who complain that a double action first shot in a selbslader is somehow mysteriously unmanageable. The single action is so light and crisp (with a bit of take-up) that I am often reluctant to let new shooters try it. The 10 and 15 shot mags still have their original springs. I clean them a couple of times a year, at most. Short beaver tail vs. long beaver tail? It makes no difference to me. (I don't even know what a long beaver tail looks like on a 9mm.) I get a good, high grip, employ medium firm grip pressure, and off I go. The hammer has never bitten me. The magwell is not beveled? So what? As long as I practice my reloads, I might lose only a small bit of time from not having a beveled magwell. I'll make that up with all "A" hits. The tapered mag body helps reloads quite a bit. Chris It is a solid gun, easy to field strip and clean, and good to go for USPSA Production or IDPA Stock Service Pistol. If I ever had to carry something more than my .38 spl snub nose to protect myself, my 85 Combat would be my choice. Chris
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