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Shorty4087

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  1. Does anyone know what powder they’re using?
  2. 135g SNS RN over 3.7g of Sport Pistol at 1.150” I’m very happy with accuracy and saw a distinct improvement from 3.4g. Runs equally well out of both my G34 and STI 2011. PF around 137’ish
  3. A friend of mine is running very low as well for Steel Challenge and has already blown up one BSF barrel and recently had a squib this past match, which could’ve lead to a second barrel. Running on the ragged edge has its potential rewards, but the risks are there as well...
  4. 0.003-0.005” increase in COAL after performing the test in my uncleaned AR with uncrimped rounds. Using a kinetic bullet puller to remove the projectiles took quite a few hard whacks as well so it wasn’t super loose. I’m only using a Lyman M die for prep/bell as the powder charges are added offline for the initial tests.
  5. So I tried this and the COAL actually lengthened, which I thought was interesting. I inspected the bullet and it was scratched up. I installed the Lee FCD and adjusted until it held consistently after 10x as suggested. Total crimp is less than 0.002” per my measurements so testing starts tomorrow, thanks again.
  6. Much appreciated, thank you and Happy New Year!
  7. Thanks and one more follow up question if you don’t mind. Crimp or no crimp? If crimp how much?
  8. Are you using magnum or standard primers for the 77 SMK loads?
  9. 100% agree and the same load had a higher PF out of my G34 than the 2011.
  10. I load for a friend that really likes 3.2gn under a 147gn a 1.130 out of his 2011
  11. Been through 8lbs of Sport Pistol in both 9 and 40 over the past year and very satisfied. I was running 3.4gn with a SNS 135gn RN (130pf) until I recently increased to 3.7gn with a longer OAL, which improved accuracy.
  12. What is the primary consideration for NOT using slide lock back followers? Capacity loss or other?
  13. Have you tried reducing the amount of brass to 400-500 like a number of us are doing? I’m also using 1 - gal of water with Southern Shine Media chips and a cap of Brass Juice. Results are both consistent and excellent!!!
  14. My friend and I are both running 11# variable recoil spring for a similar setup on 147 and 135g
  15. I run 135gr SNS over 3.4gr of Sport Pistol at 1.13” for 135 PF out of G34
  16. I couldn’t be happier with my Johnny Glock and it’s break
  17. Looks great and appreciate your insight!
  18. Seriously considering making the investment and have limited it down to these two choices to support my sponsors. For those of you with experience in 9mm with either or both platforms, I would greatly appreciate your insight and benefits of either platform. I primarily shoot 3G but dabble in USPSA, Steel Challenge and other shooting disciplines. I was fortunate enough to have a premier STI dealer at my vacation destination and was able to handle both. Other than the magwells and slide milling, what else am I missing between the two?
  19. I saw this same thing happen with a buddy’s 2011 and the lube was the root cause with 40 degree temps starting out in the morning. I was cringing as I help with his reloads but the gun ran much better as temps warmed up. I believe that he was running the heavier Slide Glide...
  20. I’m very satisfied with APA’s The Answer and a number of us compared multiple comps on the same day and it definitely stood out amongst the rest. The fact that we’re all now running them is even further validation of that result.
  21. Yes, towards the top or load end. I used a caliper to measure as i slowly opened it up with a file. Be sure to clean up any burrs left on the inside as well. Start with just one of the mags that is giving you problems and get that one to work properly before moving on to the others. This mod did not affect mag drop or feeding for me. Remember, that we’re only talking 0.010 to 0.015” of material removal so take it slow and steady...
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