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20 hours ago, Darrell said:
9mm bullets have to be pushed fast to get great accuracy. Most people are trying to find an accurate load that will make a certain power factor, and be soft shooting. Hence is why they tried Solo 1000, N320, Tightgroup, etc. For truly accurate 9mm you have to use powders like N330/340, Power Pistol, and Accurate #7. A 115 gr JHP will be over 1200 fps, and a 124 over 1100. Look at the bullseye forum and you will see what they are using to get 1.5" groups at 50 yds in custom bullseye guns. One load that comes to mind is 115 Nosler or XTP at 1.08" oal, behind 4.8-5.0 of N330 or N340. 6.2 gr of power pistol works too.
I get great accuracy from Silhouette and True Blue. Both are in the burn range that you mention. 115 xtreme at 1175
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On 1/10/2017 at 6:07 AM, Hi-Power Jack said:
I can understand you "like the velocity" - but faster powders will also give you the same velocity.
I'm not sure I understand what you mean when you say that you "like the recoil" ... does that
mean you kind of miss the recoil when you go to faster powders and heavier bullets?
What was it about the faster powders didn't you like, for minor 9mm loads?
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.
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Silhouette and true blue
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Congrats on your nationals performance! You almost had Max Michel!!
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29 minutes ago, v1911 said:
I haven't had the chance to shoot under low light conditions yet. I'll be looking to do that by the end of next month.
I look forward to your results!!
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12 hours ago, v1911 said:
I've worked up several low light SD rounds for 9mm, .45 and 10mm. Each had a favorite as far as muzzle flash was concerned.
For 9mm it turned out to be Silhouette. For .45 it was BE-86.
N350 was also tested and performed well but the other 2 powders met more of the criterias that I was looking for.
what powder was it for 10mm?
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47 minutes ago, EngineerEli said:
My thought was that if you use a faster powder, you have a better chance of all the powder burning before the bullet leaves the barrel compared to a slower powder where you may still have a little remainder of powder making a little fireball behind the bullet as it leaves the barrel. My specific experience has been between powders like Power Pistol (big fireball and slow) and powders like WST, N320, or Titegroup (faster powders and less muzzle flash). WW231 could also be grouped with the faster powders, though not quite as fast as the other I mentioned.
Bullet crimp and barrel length will also play a part in powder burn. Silhouette is designed to have low flash as well.
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Silhouette! It's my goto powder for 9, even in minor PF.
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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)
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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.
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25 minutes ago, fishsticks said:
As long as you don't try to carry it on you should be ok
Southwest says less than 11# is ok.
My understanding is Alaska doesn't limit you other than extra weight if your bag is over 50#.
If your bag is over 50#, they charge an extra 75$, ammo or not. The ammo limit is 50# by itself for Alaska.
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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.
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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.
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16 minutes ago, 57K said:
OTHER: Still no love for Ramshot!
True Blue because it is the most accurate powder I've ever used. JHPs or SWCs.
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.
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12 hours ago, ShortBus said:
Im on his squad for area 6
Right on! AlphaCharis and I are lucky enough to be in the same local matches as Hwansik.
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17 hours ago, 57K said:
For your higher velocity loads, AA #9 is tough to beat. The original "standbys" were Blue Dot and AA#7 both giving excellent results while #7 won't flash nearly as bad, if that is undesirable. Any double-based Flake powder comes with the price of muzzleblast/flash. There are, however, single-based powders that can be excellent without the 18" fireball coming from your muzzle. Unfortunately, and even though they seem slow about doing it, Hodgdon stated some time back that 7625 and 4756 are being discontinued. Both are single-based where 700-X & 800-X are double-based.
If you want to see some impressive flash, just make some warm loads with Blue Dot & Power Pistol and shoot them at night! Might want to have a cameraman handly as well!
N350 or 3N37 work great. Probably Vectan Ba 7 1/2 as well because it is their version of N350. Vv and NobelSport/Vectan are owned by the same entity. Really, any spherical from say N340 down to AA #9 is going to work pretty well. I'm particularly fond of Ramshot True Blue and Silhouette and even Enforcer can be used if you have the data. It and #9 are very close in burn rate and AA 4100 is the same powder as Enforcer. Just in case you want a powerful pig sticker. Then there's Vv 3n38 that does very well in 10mm and just slightly faster than Blue Dot/AA #7 as is LoudShot which won't give as much load density.
I've seen some guys raving about how hot there loads are using 800-X. I never have and never will use any. It is a double-based flake as mentioned and probably the worst metering powder you can use in handgun loads with its very large flake size. IMO. AA #9 is a much better choice, particularly if the loads will have any defense application. AA #7 also, and even Silhoutte because it's chemically treated to give very low flash.
For the softer stuff, you also have plenty of choices where Lyman talks about very good results coming from W231. Ramshot ZIP is very close and cleaner burning. just to name a couple.
AA9 is also very good for an AR in 10mm.
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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.
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9 minutes ago, yellowfin said:
Now here's a question : at what number of rounds is this heat problem encountered with Titegroup? I've been loading with it for 3 or 4 years now and never observed this phenomenon. Maybe it's a problem with all steel guns and I've only been shooting polymer framed ones? Or is it with longer strings of fire like a 40-50 round stage or drills? Or is it just more noticeable with 40 than 9x19 because of more powder being used?
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
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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.
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13 minutes ago, AlphaCharis said:
Dang! That is A LOT of match footage
Ya! I should definitely study up
Just get on Hwansik's squad next match and watch closely
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12 minutes ago, JWBaldree said:
If you ever get out towards Eastern WA, the Tri-cities area has a really good club in EWPSA. Most of their info is on the Rattlesnake Mtn Range website. In the Spokane area, Sharp Practical Shooters. Match dates are posted on the Spokane Valley Rifle Pistol Club page. I'm North Idaho, and shoot the Sharp's match regularly. I shoot EWPSA whenever I am even remotely in the area, their sectionals have been really well done. If you ever find yourself around Missoula, the Hamilton club is another one that puts on really excellent matches, their end of July Montana Mayhem would be worth your drive.
I agree, I shot the inland empire match in richland last year, cool place.
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Made it to 50! Nothing to sell though
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2 minutes ago, JAFO said:
There was a guy last year that lost a screw from his holster and was only able to continue because a club member had a bag of screws and assorted holster hardware. That's probably a very good idea.
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.
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6 hours ago, L3324 said:
I assumed the policy was for shooters who have never shot a match before, not experienced USPSA shooters.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThis 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.
Ya! I should definitely study up
Bolt vs Gas ammo.
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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.