XD525Shooter
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I found a new one today. The same step was present inside a case with an IMT head stamp. I am going to load some of these and shoot them over the my chronograph.
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The shorter OAL will increase pressure/velocity. Your chronograph should confirm this. As you seat the bullet deeper consider decreasing your powder charge.
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Welcome to the club.
For future reference. The following are great sources for parts and improvements.
Springer Precision
Powder River Precision
Canyon Creek Customs
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Good idea. I sent mine in to get the rear sight pin replaced. Then asked if they would replace the extractor and send me the old one as a spare. Saves me on some shipping.If it helps the process of sending the slide to Springfield was painless and quick. At my request, as recommended by GlockOp, they fitted an extra extractor for a small fee.
Did they actually give you your old extractor?
Sorry for a very slow reply d_striker. My slide came back with the original extractor in place. It was accompanied by a shiny brand new extractor which lives in my range bag.
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I've shot a lot of Precision Delta 124 gr FMJ with reasonable success. I traded a friend for 100 Montana Gold 124 FMJs. The M.G.'s seemed to group well. I load both to an OAL of 1.130". I use Titegroup so I can't help you with load data. Both loads shoot about 1,100 fps.
I recently tried some Precision Delta 124 gr JHP. I loaded them to 1.100" OAL, again with Titegroup. This load had an average velocity of 1,073 fps. These loads shot REALLY well in my 5.25.
I've played with a few 115's. Had acceptable accuracy results but the recoil was a little snappy when loaded to power factor.
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So far I haven't heard of anyone making aftermarket extractors for the XDM's. It is my understanding the extractor is not a drop in part. Each one is fitted/tuned to the pistol it will be used in. When my rear sight pin failed I sent the slide back to SA. For a small fee they fitted an extra and sent it back with the slide.
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Zdog I have been happy loading 124 PD FMJ bullets with 4.0 gr of Titegroup at 1.130" in my 5.25. I haven't put any over the chrono since I backed off. I started with 4.1 gr TG at 1.25" which ran at a snappy 136 PF.
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If it helps the process of sending the slide to Springfield was painless and quick. At my request, as recommended by GlockOp, they fitted an extra extractor for a small fee.
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I also use the Comp-Tac paddle for Steel Challenge, Falling Steel, and "both" IDPA matches I've tried.
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I have a case pro for 9, 40, and 45 for $20 per 1000 and you pay the shipping ($11 for a med flat rate box)
What is your general location?
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I have always been told Federal is the softest American made primer.
Both of my 5.25 9mm's have PRP drop in trigger kits with the light striker springs. I have been shooting WSP's all year. I had 2 failures in my last batch of 300 rounds. Upon further examination of my ammo I found a few high primers. I don't recommend you do as I do but I finished the seating those few suspect rounds with my hand priming tool. No more problems.
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I like it! And a 2nd, 3rd, or whatever for no batteries required. Something like this could replace the current lighting system for my LNL.
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It is realistic for you to find one load that performs well in multiple pistols. In fact many of my shooting buddies and I shoot almost the exact same powder charge and OAL. We're shooting multiple brands of jacketed and plated bullets in every different type of pistol you can imagine. I shoot Precision Delta jacketed bullets so I don't have any good powder recommendations for you. Hopefully others here will.
Figure out what OAL will fit the chamber and magazine in all 4 pistols you are loading for. Start playing with charges until you find one that will make your desired velocity and meet your accuracy standards. For myself if I can get 2"-3" groups at 25 yards with my eyes I'm happy. What is good enough for me may not be good enough for others. That should be easy since they are similar. You may find the POI changes slightly from pistol to pistol. You may need to drift the sights to correct for windage. If your elevation is too far off you may need to change the front sight blade to correct. At close range sight adjustment may appear to be good when it's not. I learned this the hard way. My spot on shooting at 7 yards turned into 2" right and 3" high at 25. I went back and laid out a grid on some 7 yard targets and guess what, even though the holes were in the "bullseye" 80% of them were in the upper right quadrant of the grid. Once I corrected at 25 yards I still hit in the middle at 7.
Good luck with your new hobby.
My 2 cents.
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Here is the link to Mr. Camp's website.
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Thanks for the tips guys.
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The same thing happened to me today. A little tape held the 2 pieces in place to get me through the match. Has anyone come up with a fix for this or is the slide going back to Springfield?
Thanks.
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We suggest testing them in the freezer if you are going to shoot in the cold and make sure the striker channel is dry. If you can make it colder than your freezer, then test it there, as the frames will shrink when they get cold. You don't want to find out on match day the gun won't fire or the mags won't drop. (right Paul
) Remember, if you are shooting in sub zero temperatures, you'll want to add a bit of extra over-travel also, because your freezer only gets so cold.How do you add extra over travel with your tigger kit? Put the stock sear back in or does that screw up the geometry with the trigger bar?
No need to change out parts. Simply remove a little more material from the rear of the trigger stop.
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I hope it serves you as well as my 5.25 9mm has served me. I have been happy with the Powder River drop in trigger. A fellow 5.25 shooter at the local club has 2 of them. He is very happy with the work done by Loves2Shoot at Springer Precision.
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http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/HandloadsForDefense.htm
Golden Saber is another good expanding hollow point.
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I had time to give the ProChrono a real tryout today. 30 9mm rounds about 4 ft from the muzzle with ZERO errors. This thing is easy to use. Even a caveman........ The good reviews on this forum was the deciding factor for me to purchase this particular model. Thanks for the wisdom everyone.
XDM 5.25 9mm
Barrel Length 5.25"
9/15/2012 80 degrees
Titegroup
Precision Delta 124 gr FMJ RN
WSP 1.125"
LNL Press
Hi 1158
Low 1085
Avg 1122
ES 73
Std Dev 22
Avg PF 139
Unique
Hornady 115 gr FMJ RN
WSP 1.10"
LNL Press
Hi 1231
Low 1140
Avg 1189
ES 91
Std Dev 33
Avg PF 136
Titegroup
Montana Gold 124 gr FMJ RN
WSP 1.125"
LNL Press
Hi 1122
Low 1079
Avg 1102
ES 43
Std Dev 11
Avg PF 136
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PF? 17,858 fps is all I need to make minor.
My record with the Gamo is a 47 yard crow kill. Yep, I actually pulled out the range finder for that one. Bahaha
Back to the regularly scheduled programing...........
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A new ProChrono Digital was waiting for me when I arrived home from work today.
First load test:
Gamo Whisper
7 gr Crossman Wadcutter
Hi - 939
Lo - 923
Avg - 932
ES - 16
SD - 7
I think this load is a keeper.
What? I couldn't let my new chrono set around in the box until the weekend gets here.
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If you have a Grainger industrial supply store nearby they also carry ECONOLINE 20/40 corncob for $35.95/40#. That's only $2.29 more than the same product from Drillspot.
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Depending on the age of your manuals it may be a good idea to pick up one or two current reloading manuals. I have the ABC's of reloading, Lee, and Hornady manuals. The basic process of loading hasn't changed. Clean, size, prime..... However new components keep evolving.
I have no personal experience with the scale you mentioned but I have been very happy with my Pact digi scale. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/707006/pact-digital-precision-powder-scale-110-volt
Calipers. Be warned I worked in the gage calibration/repair shop in a manufacturing plant so my opinions may be strong and tainted. LOL We exclusively use Mitutoyo digital calipers in our facility. They hold up quite well in our 24/7 manufacturing environment. If you decide to go with dial calipers any of the big names will do. Mitutoyo, Browne & Sharpe, and Starrett are a few.
IMHO. Reloading equipment is like most other things. You can spend as little or as much as you want. As with my tools, firearms, and just about everything else I try to stay in the middle of the road.
Sounds like you hit the reloading jackpot. Good luck with your new hobby.
) Remember, if you are shooting in sub zero temperatures, you'll want to add a bit of extra over-travel also, because your freezer only gets so cold.
XD Failure to Eject
in Springfield (XD)
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The XDm action is fully cocked when the slide goes into battery. Therefore the full force of the striker spring works against the recoil spring when the pistol is in go mode(cocked). If a lighter striker spring was utilized when the PRP was installed this makes sense. Less resistance from the striker spring causes an increase in the amount of force applied directly to the slide by the recoil spring.