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Thanks for the info. Once the HS6 has been depleted, I was going to give Silhouette a try. Any thoughts on how HEAT impacts HS6. Does it make it run faster or slower? OS

I loaded up some at 8.5 with an OAL of 1.165. I will chrono shortly and share the results. Thanks to all! OS

I am running a solid barrel with a Dawson awesome comp. No pressure issues with 8.5? OS

So, with 8.3 grains of HS-6 under a 124gr Montana Gold HP bullet, I am hitting 166+/- power factor. Looking to see what others are running, to see how high I need to go to get just above 170pf. Also, how does heat affect HS-6? I chrono'd the loads when it was 95 and Sunny. Thanks!! OS

I recently installed CCGunwork's sideways mount on my open gun. After each trip to the range, after getting it sighted in, all is well. During the next trip out, all of my shots are now hitting right. After the third time, I have come to thinking on this and the only thing I can think of is that when I bag the pistol and zip it up, the pressure of the bag is pushing down on the c-more. Is this possible? I didn't think so but I cannot think of anything else. I have of course checked all of the screws, etc and they are all tight. Any help on this riddle would be appreciated and I want to like this setup but can't stick with it if I keep losing my zero. TIA! OS

Cool. My case of Montana Gold 124gr JHP are on their way and should be here by the end of the week. Nice! OS

At 1.169, how much of the bullet was in the case? Not much I am guessing. OS

Thanks to all. I bought just a box of Berry's for the sake of testing. In talking with the good folks at Scheumann, because of the barrel purchased, they felt the plating would remain intact. That said, since I need to get this right, I will pick up some Montana Gold Bullets. As for length, I will drop to 1.160 and see how thing go. Still need to chrono, etc. You guys are great. See you on the range! OS

Ah'ha! Thanks, brother. At 1.155, I will still be OK on pressures? OS

So I took my new 9MM Open Gun out today for a test run. It ran fine, actually better than expected. We have just have a few things to tweak and then all is well. I read many of thread on BE and came away with a few loads that I tried and I am happy with. I have settled on a 124gr Berry HP bullet and HS-6 for powder. I worked up a 7.9 and 8.1 load but haven't chrono'd either as of yet. The gun cycled fine with a 9# spring. The slide has not yet been lighten (next phase) I have my OAL at 1.165 which is where my my question comes in. I think the rounds are too long. .I am using STI 9mm mags with spacers. In my Eagle I run 1.165 round nose minor loads. With the flat nose, I feel I need to shorten them up. How short can they get before they will start impacting pressures The frame is an STI 2011 frame, Scheumann barrel and STI slide. Round Nose Minor bullets fed fine, the JHP at this length were nut very smooth, hence the question. I want to thank all of those on BE that have shared their knowledge thus far. You have been a huge help to me. It is my hope that one of the 9MM Major Gurus will help me a long on this one. God Bless, OS

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Attention USPSA members! The Oak Park Sportsmen's Club in Plainfield, IL will be hosting its first "major" USPSA Match on Sunday, October 14th, 2007. This inaugural match will be a benefit match for one of our members who has fallen on tough times and needs a little boost to get back on his feet. The match will include seven stages, one of which will be a "dark house" stage. Your match fee includes lunch and a chance at many prize table items. We will have an optional side raffle for a gun and t-shirts will be available for just $15. With just two month away, we would appreciate your attendance. If you can find time to shoot just one more match this year, we would love to have you. Match details can be found on the match website, which will be updated during this week and next. The basics have been posted and are available for review. If you have additional questions, please let me know. Thanks to all who are interested. Thank you to Mr. Enos for offering up a venue to post this announcement. Match Website: http://chitownshodown.com

If you are interest in some video from the WIIT, click below. "Whack A Mole" is the last stage on the video. Ralph shows the correct way to shoot that stage, I unfortunately show you the wrong way... OS http://www.pistolgear.com/assets/2007%20WIIT.wmv

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The airsoft will break the cardboard, that is not the problem. At $.95 each, that can be a problem. Once we decide on target, paper versus cardboard, I will send Chris an e-mail to see if he can work us a bulk price. Thanks to all for your help!