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I would quite like to carry on with this aspect of things. Fastest reaction ever for me was .14 but I only ever managed it once so probably a fluke. Have done quite a few .16s lots of .18s and can do .20 from cold. But I would like to shave seconds off a stage time if possible. So if you would point me to the drills I will get at it. al

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/Pro...UN+FRONT+SIGHTS I have the 638-000-023 S&W Front Sight, Orange $39.95

I don't understand. It is a French powder made by Vectan. al

Care to tell us which ones. al

I just noticed your user name and thought you might like to know it was in a "Blue Edge" al

I figured even if I loaded them out to 1.25 it wouldn't bring the pressure down enough. Not to worry tho I shoot a lot of .45 acp and the BA10 will be good in it. al

It was 4.1g of BA10 behind a 200g plated rnfp bullet at 1.14 oal. It was a really nice soft shooting load. But at least now I know why BA10 isn't listed for .40

I met Mr Smiley face to face for the first time yesterday. Click to enlarge. Tried to use up some BA10 in .40 S&W. Don't do it ok al

Seems like not many are using power pistol which was supposedly developed for .40. al

I think yes because the bullet will leave the barrel slightly slower there will be slightly less recoil. What I would like to know is for a given power factor. In my case 174. I load 5.2g of PP to 1.115 behind a 200g plated bullet and send it out of the barrel at 870 fps If I increase the oal to 1.125 and up the powder charge enough to send the bullet out at 870 fps will the recoil feel any different. al

I just had another thought about this. Are you sure that the problem is with the powder measure and not the scale. al

Its a good idea to leave a few inches of chain on the bottom after the spring holder is clipped on. This helps the chain to run back through the hole and not hang over and snag. I dont think that would be necessary. I only ever used Bullseye, power pistol, n340 and 231 a don't know about other powders. IF you use the charge disks do you get a more consistant charge drop. al

I preferred to use the chain return method instead of the spring only. The spring method can stick and if you are not paying attention you can cycle a few ( or many ) times before you notice it. It can also stick and when the shellplate is down can return with a bang and then you wonder how many times did I cycle while that was stuck. The chain on the other hand is pretty much fool proof if set up correctly. The chain is a set length and will not stretch. The shellplate carrier will not go fully down unless the disk is fully retracted. If the disk or adjustable charge bar is sticking enough to break the chain something needs looking at. al

Guys. Just stating the obvious here. If you are having such a big variation as 1.9 to 4.9 then the measure is NOT SET UP CORRECTLY. If the chain is not bringing the disk back far enough then the chain is NOT SET UP CORRECTLY. I loaded thousands upon thousands of rounds on a pro 1000 and never had more than a tenth or so of variation. When setting up the chain you need to make sure there is a little tension on the spring when the shellplate carrier is in the down position. al

I been trying to explain this to a couple of friends. They have seen some video of Jerry Mickulek and think they have to shoot like him to be any good. While I idolise the man and wish I could shoot anywhere near as well the fact is that most revolver shooters are not even in the same ball park. A steady accurate shoot will get you up there, among the mere mortals. al

I been using one for about a year now. Just load .45 acp and .40 S&W. Just after I got it I loaded up a batch of primer strips and had at it and almost made 400 in an hour. Just did it to see how many I could do. I mostly load 50, gauge and box them then the next 50 etc. Usually load about 200 per hour like that. I bought it cause it was on sale and I was curious about the primer system. I am happy with it but I intend to try out a Hornady LnL if I get the chance. al

Thanks David. We can discount the different grip aspect because the difference is there when I use both guns. And yes the flight of the brass is not important but i was pointing it out as a difference in the two guns and maybe a clue as to what is going on. The important point is the recoil. Mine bucks unless I have a real good grip and his just raises the front sight out of the notch and settles back. It seams as if the slide just leisurly slides back and then forward again. There even appears to be a slight hesitation on the way back. His appears much easier to shoot. I won't get to the range again till saturday but I intend to do some experimenting. Try his recoilmaster in my gun, change springs around etc. al

Guys. When I shoot my edge using major .40 loads the brass goes about 12 feet. When my friend shoots the same load in his executive the brass just tumbles out at his feet and the gun seems to recoil very little. The difference I was told is because his gun is fitted with a recoil master. So off I go and purchase a recoil master. Alas it does not have the same effect in my gun. The brass goes just about as far and recoil is only marginally if any less. What do I need to do. al

Thanks Mike al

I tried my revolver last night with the cylinder release fitted from Mark at Pinnicle guns - Excellent!! just the job. I've also had the cylinder machined to take 'proper' moon clips instead of the 18 thou jobbies you get with the gun. Looking forward to my first comp with it now. If I may ask who did the machining for you. al

Hi. I have been loading .45 acp exclusively for months now. Yesterday I needed to do some .40 S&W. The first thing I noticed is how easy the primers go in. I use mixed .45 brass and Federal 150 primers and it takes a hefty push to seat them. I tried a RCBS pocket swager but it fits in ok. Any comments.? al

OOOps Sorry just saw the bit about shotguns. al

You may find this an odd recommendation but have you tried the UK. AFAIK practical shotgun is fairly popular there. al

I use one of these. http://www.plasticase.com/632_mini_brief_case_feat.html It holds 32 loaded moon clips for the 625. I glued in a thin piece of foam top and bottom and place the loaded clips primer side down When the lid is closed the clips are held snug and there is no movement so no chance of damaged / bent clips. al

I don't understand this. It's like a pair of pliers. Why is there any "twisting"? Click for larger image. If you look at the bottom arm The metal is twisted around to form the recess that the loaded round sits in. al