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the common saying for garands is nothing faster than IMR 3031 and nothing slower than IMR 4320. Anything outside of these ranges could result in bent oprods.

I get great accuracy from Silhouette and True Blue. Both are in the burn range that you mention. 115 xtreme at 1175

I got the chance to try titegroup and a 147gr in 9. I couldn't tell any difference. Heavier bullets cause more recoil, fast powder less recoil. I get the same effect from a light bullet and slow powder.

Silhouette and true blue

Congrats on your nationals performance! You almost had Max Michel!!

I look forward to your results!!

what powder was it for 10mm?

Bullet crimp and barrel length will also play a part in powder burn. Silhouette is designed to have low flash as well.

Silhouette! It's my goto powder for 9, even in minor PF.

I think it would be hard to do a walk through faster than you do when shooting it. You were going pretty quick on sunday Slower walk through while paying more attention is good (unless you are in front of me, then you need to go quick hahaha)

I believe you are correct. Hopefully they will beat the shutdown soon. Custer has some really cool props, polish plate rack and a death star! Good people up there. They will also have a level 2 match later this year, with a southpark theme. Last year it Monty Python, and it was a very fun match.

If your bag is over 50#, they charge an extra 75$, ammo or not. The ammo limit is 50# by itself for Alaska.

That's great info 57k! I have a lot of ramshot and accurate powders around, including #9, #7, and true blue. I use true blue for xtp loads in 45 right now. I'll have to try it in 10 too.

welcome! You can find the basic info here: http://northwestsection.org/ I'm not sure if kitsap club is running matches right now. The other matches close to you are in Puyallup (paul bunyan) this sunday, and renton fish&game (first match is the 4th sunday of this month). Ping me if you have any questions.

Ramshot rocks! I use titegroup for 40 because it was what the previous owner of my first 40 2011 was using. I use true blue for XTP bullets in 45, and ramshot silhouette in 9mm minor with 115's. I've also used true blue for 9mm minor, both are very accurate imho. vv320 for 45. cost does not factor into these decisions for me at all.

Right on! AlphaCharis and I are lucky enough to be in the same local matches as Hwansik.

AA9 is also very good for an AR in 10mm.

I decided I wanted a nice double stack 1911, so I bought an edge in 45. Then I realized I could use it for uspsa, so naturally I went into limited. I still have that edge, but now have two 2011's in 40 that I use instead. I have always liked single stack 1911's, and one of my friends is doing single stack now, so I will try that division out too.

I have not noticed this. I've been using 4.7 gr of titegroup for 40 for a year now with a steel edge, but haven't had any issues with the fiber optic insert

The scoring change has helped me a bit in my last few short matches. I've always been more accurate than fast from personal priority, and it did help me. the top guys are still the top guys though.

Just get on Hwansik's squad next match and watch closely

I agree, I shot the inland empire match in richland last year, cool place.

Made it to 50! Nothing to sell though

I agree. I lost one screw to a holster while in Utah for area 1 last year. Fortunately, I found a similar screw at lowes that I was able to use.

This is correct. The safety check is for the new shooter, never shot a match. It's to make sure they can draw and fire safely and not shoot their foot off more than anything else. Our IDPA clubs do the same thing for the brand new shooter.