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  1. Just curious what firearm and length barrel you were shooting from.
  2. Hope to see more pistol powders make it down around Columbus. Only powders I've bought this year have been rifle powders (4227 and 3031).
  3. I've been testing powders for a while. Stay away from unique in my opinion. I've had good success with titegroup and longshot for all bullets and titewad for 115gr or lighter bullets. I've tried PB also but it is a very tight spec and results are all over.
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    I feel fortunate mine has been trouble free even with tulammo and hand made ammo but glad you were able to figure out your issue.
  5. I tried Unique but it is just so dirty. Liked Titegroup but have stuck with longshot at about 7.2 to 7.7 grains for 185 grain JRN with either large or small primer cases. LP seems to produce about 900fps and SP is lower abound 850fps out of my Sig 1911 tach opp. In a pinch I would try PB as I use that for my 40S&W rounds and it works well. I would be interested to see a recipe for 45acp using trail boss, but I think it would take too much to make it work well.
  6. That is good information and worth everyone looking at. I think the double charge is just an easy excuse and get a lot of the blame weather it is or isn't the real cause. As for an expert, I guess I am thinking someone who works for the gun makers developing, testing and analyzing the guns under all and any condition. As for covering things up, I am sure the threat of endless law suites is motivation enough. If it wasn't I'm sure examples like what Glock suffered at the hands of their initial negative introduction and Hi Point still suffer under makes the decision final. The public should not know of any issues with firearms that they themselves can not be blamed for. Call me a conspiracy theorist but I am already aware of one example where a Taurus firearm had a catastrophic failure and was covered by Taurus with no information disclosed on why it failed, just here's your money sign the agreement. So It does happen, I wonder how often?
  7. So what are the possible reasons for a KB that exclude human error with the powder charge? It seems we are all quick to say reloaders fault if it's reloaded ammo. I'm not a metallurgist so what signs of wear or stress are there in guns chamber or barrel? How important is the brass to the containment of the shot? Does the chamber fully support the brass or is the brass more important than that. What is the possibility of a bullet that is slightly over sized getting over crimped or causing too much back pressure exiting the barrel? I never hear any of these items discussed but always hear the Human error side because most of the evidence for anything else disappears whit the KB. I also notice that most cases where firearms blow using factory ammo are not discussed much online and seem to disappear fast. I'd love to hear from a real gun expert on what other issues aside from powder overcharges can result on an explosion of the gun.
  8. I've been really liking the 405 gr jacketed soft nose rounds with 3031. Makes around 1600 fps. On a side note I chronoed some of the Hornaday evolution 325gr rounds and was surprised. Most factory 45-70 rounds seem to chrono around 1200 to 1300fps. I assumed this was because they have to produce the ammo at the maximum pressure for all 45-70 firearms that might be on the market still. The hornaday rounds 2 of them came out at 1912 and 1867 fps. I don't buy the lever evolution ammo anymore since I started reloading as the cases are not standard length but it is interesting they have no warnings on the box about possible higher pressures other than they are made for guns originally chambered in that caliber. Sorry, back on topic....
  9. So since I started reloading I've had a lot of friends ask about starting up. Most want to start reloading for a single caliber and have that "I wanna try it and see if I like it" attitude. To that extent I put together two videos showing some less expensive options to the traditional press for reloading. The most inexpensive and slowest being the Lee Classic reloader that runs around $30. 38 spl Lee Classic Reloader Photo of a 45-70 round reloaded using a Lee kit Then there is the time tested and true hand press. A little faster and not as hair raising for those who feel awkward about hitting a bullet with a rubber mallet. LOL reloading with a hand press For disclosure I have used the Lee classic loading kits for 38spl, 45-70 and 223 successfully while the M1 30 carbine kits just don't work (I have tried three and all were returned).
  10. I've chosen Titegroup as my primary 9mm powder but have used titewad for short barrel rounds and PB or longshot for a slower burn.
  11. I've used 4.6 gr titegroup with 115 gr berrys JRN bullets and a COL of 1.150 + .005 to get 1100fps + 30 fps but that is with a G17. At 5.0 grains I was seeing 1250 fps with the G17 just for reference. I don't have results with this load for my G34 gen4. Sorry, but I hope this helps.
  12. Thanks, I guess the best thing to do is just shoot the gun. In time I might find others nearby or figure something out.
  13. No, I've not become competitive yet and most of those I know who are shoot rifles. So for me this is all scientific experimentation and learning. I like to actually be good at something before I compete. LOL
  14. Well, here's the product info on mine. The Lone Wolf 9mm Major compensator offers a unique advantage to the discriminating competitive shooter. This exceptional performance is accomplished in 2 simultaneous steps. First, the redirection of gas to a 30 degree rearward angle actually pulls the barrel forward, reducing felt recoil. Second, the redirection of gas vertically provides a genuine reduction in muzzle rise. The result allows the shooters sights to remain on target or realigned quickly providing faster accurate follow up shots. Want your compensator custom engraved? Check out our custom engraving options here. Popular choices are "Smile, Wait for Flash" and "Warning, Lead Poisoning" around the muzzle. *Lone Wolf Distributors provides a quality engineered light weight system that delivers maximum performance at 1/2 the cost of similar compensators. Fits standard LWD 9mm barrels threaded 1/2 x 28 models G17,17L,19,26,34. Will not fit any LWD 9mm conversion barrels threaded 1/2 x 28 models 22/9, 23/9, 24/9, 27/9, 35/9. We highly recommend the use of LWD stainless guide rod and ISMI standard power recoil springs (up to increased power) with this product. Light loads, reduced power loads and standard ammunition WILL NOT RUN RELIABLY. You must use +P, +P+, or 9mm Major loads with this compensator. 115 grain, light loads, or other weak ammo is known to not work reliably with this compensator. Reliability is affected more with tactical or long slides (Glock 34/35/24/17L). Approximate dimensions .75"H x 1.5" L x 1" W Steel construction with a dark charcoal parkerized finish that's superior to black oxide. *Customers have reported these comps work great on Walthers
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