Bulldog317

Yes, sorry Typo.

Interesting. I used Blue Bullet 147 Flat Point at 1.35 OAL with no issue plunking in my SPO1 and with 3.3 Gr of tight group and would make 135-137 Power factor.

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Hey All, Just got some sample packs of Blue Bullet 125 Truncated and Round Nose, .356 Dia Looking for some good recipes and OAL for each. Not looking for soft & min PF, looking for accur. Shooting a SPO1 using TightGroup powder. Thanks!

1.135 Blue Bullet 147 FN in SPO1, plunks no problem.

The .355's are fine. I run the Blue 147's FN and they are great in my SPO1. I also tried Gallant and SNS all .356 and for the games we shoot I did not notice and real difference in accuracy and went back to Blue.

I've tried several different brands...Gallant, SNS, Blues and personally for the games I shoot USPSA and IDPA I don't think the accuracy is much different to make me pick one over the other, just depends on what runs good through your gun and cost...how much do you like to shoot.?? I started with Blues, and went back them. Can't beat them for the price, their customer service has been excellent for me, and they support our shooting sports.

3.2 Grains 1.135 and I run Blue Bullets 147 Flat Nose out of my Shadow.

Got the thin Boogies on the SPO1, work great! I have large hands, tried the Palm swell first but still prefer the thins.

11# With Blue Bullet 147's

Yes, there is a CO division. I believe it is just a provisional division. I know some Match Directors around me include it in the their club matches.

Welcome!

Just did the same thing a couple of months back for the same reasons, switched from a G34 to a SPO1 custom. I run it in SSP and Production...love the gun! The Glock's been good to me but it's now officially retired.

Did the same thing myself this year. Shot a 34 for the last 2 years, and picked up a SPO1 Custom for USPSA and IDPA. I have 4 matches under my belt with it and absolutely love it. The more I shoot it the more comfortable and confident I get with it and now the DA is no issue at all. I too have the Thin Lok gripes and love them. Been shooting 147 gr Blue Bullet Flat nose in the Glock and now the CZ with zero issues with 3.2 grains of TG with a OAL of 1.135. Wishing I made the switch sooner.

Plenty of water and eats..alot of sweet / salty protein between stages keep the sugar levels up, and small folding chair. I always take at least 300 rounds, never want to be short. Shoot YOUR game, don't try and follow better shooters especially when it comes to speed...wont end well. Enjoy the whole experience, you'll meet many great people and have a good time.

Nice! I have shot Glocks for years. Picked up a SPO1 Custom a couple of months back and love it! Wish i made the switch sooner.

147 FN Blue Bullet on 3.3 Gr of Tight group with a OAL 1.135 works great in my CZ SPO1 and G-34. Chrono from the 34 last month was 136 & 137 PF

LOK Bogies...love them. The have Thin, Standard & Palm Swell...you can see each on the web site that shows the thickness.

Just a thought. Ever think about a CZ...I also shot a 34 for two years wanted something new and was contemplating a STI but to be honest I have heard that their quality has been suffering and have seen it personally my self with a few not running well. With the cost of the mags alone, plus and all the other equipment you will need to replace..holster, mag carriers and such a lot of money to invest. I ended up getting a SPO1 from the custom shop, (wanted a gun I can shoot IDPA and USPSA with) and just my opinion I think the trigger is the next best thing to a 1911/2011 trigger from a "Stock" gun. MecGar mags are only $28.00 from midway and I haven't looked back since. If you know someone with a Tactical in 40 give it a whirl. You can get everything you need and still be under 2 G's. With that said and money is not an issue...buy what makes you happy!!!!

Our local club requires all new shooters to take a safety class, usually lasts about 4 hours and they pretty much cover all the basics of proper gun handling and aspects of a match. They ask that you bring your firearm and equipment (No Ammo) and at the end will run you through procedures...load and make ready, reloads with fingers out of the guard and such, and then they observe the match that is going on. They do not shoot on this day. Once they have completed the course they are a go to sign up for matches.

This could kinda go a few different ways, especially for a Level 1. First off if the RO running the shooter, who is the closest to the shooter didn't see it, and the RO/scorekeeper only "thinks" he saw it no DQ...just a warning. If it was a blatant violation then most of the squad would have seen it and someone would have or should have yelled Stop. That being said we all may know at least one RO or SO whether they are new or on the down slope who happen to miss calls or are just too lenient on making the calls and if you have a squad with a bunch of new shooters then I might be ok with a SO watching from the back make the call, but I agree they should be talked to and get a re-shoot. I know for sure nobody likes to have a squad of 8 and 6 of them act like range lawyers...drives me crazy. We did just however had situation where the SO was new, just started running shooters and the shooter was brand new, first match ever. Starting position was facing up range, on the buzzer turn and draw. This shooter was facing up range and instead of the SO telling him to "turn and face the berm" load and make ready, the SO gave the command "Shooter load and make ready" he pulled his gun out and pointed it at the whole squad and just about got his mag in before the entire squad yelled STOP! I do believe we scared the crap out of both of them. It was so loud the MD heard it and came over to find out what was going on.

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Wow, that's a lot of rounds between cleaning, may be able to get away with it with a Glock with little oil / lube in it...CZ not so much. I use to shoot "new" Freedom 147's before I started reloading and whatever they used was very dirty, could see it all over the end of the slide and barrel after 50 rounds. Don't see it with my Blue's and tightgroup. I will do a quick wipe down and swab the barrel after each session / match ...5 to 10 min at most. I'll do a really deep clean normally after the shooting season wraps up around here in Dec or Jan. Waiting 5 to 10K, you are making the cleaning way too hard on yourself.

Once you get the bug it's all over. Buy once, cry once...get a 650. Started with a Glock 19 in IDPA, started shooting USPSA got a 34, then a CZ, then a 650...does it ever stop??

Yes, the Mikes and no shoots are killing you. For now do NOT try and emulate the other shooters especially the really good one's, it will not end well. Just concentrate on learning the game. You "Don't know what you Don't know". Practice a lot of Dry Fire working on grip and sight picture. Only shoot as fast as the sights allow you to shoot, shoot when you have a acceptable sight pic. The speed will come with time. Good Luck and have fun!