[POWER FACTOR 147gr]

On 5/3/2019 at 5:03 PM, dr_boone said:

same for me.

147 DG Flat points

3.2 titegroup

135 power factor

from an SP01

What OAL?  Just found that 1.14+ fails plunk in my S2O barrel.

[Noob, thinking about reloading...]

Solid advice, how about the actual equipment?  Dillon 750 and Mr. Bullet Feeder the way to go?  Where should I buy it?

 

Also, like you said time reloading takes away from time training.  I don't pick up brass, let alone piss around with polishing it.  I'll probably use once-fired I buy online already polished.

 

As for measuring and gauging every round, F-that!  Maybe if I was shooting USPSA Nationals or some s#!t.  Otherwise I'll probably weigh my powder 2 or 3 times each run and check the first couple OAL then rock a 2,000 rounds or so.  Looking to save time, not piss around in the basement...  

[Noob, thinking about reloading...]

33 minutes ago, MikeyScuba said:

Welcome to the club.  Not the best time to start but it’s not like you have a choice.

 

I started with a 650 and a bulletfeeder.  Slightly steep learning curve but not horrendous.  If you don’t have an easy supply of brass buying processed brass is a good way to go.  I get all I need for free but then I went and bought a roll sizer.  There are a lot of vendors here selling processed brass.

 

Use a Lee U die and use case lube

Get a hundo case gauge
 

I do tumble match rounds - they come out sooo shiny.

Lee U, Hundo?  Is that Greek?...  

[Noob, thinking about reloading...]

8 minutes ago, konkapot said:

Are you reloading because ammo is scare or to save money?

 

What type of gun?

 

First because ammo is scarce, and secondly if I'm going to burn 4k+ rounds/month saving .10 per even if buying once-fired polished brass it adds up quick.

 

I have a CGW Shadow 2 Orange, and an X5 Legion.  I'm likely going to sell the X5 and focus my training on the Shadow 2.

[Noob, thinking about reloading...]

OK, to the point.  Just started practical pistol and competition shooting this year.  Really like it.  Ammo has become scarce, I'd also like to shoot 4k plus rounds a month.

 

I'm thinking Dillon 750 with case feeder and bullet feeder.  Might as well make it efficient?   Is there a better setup for bulk 9mm?

 

Also, thinking once fired polished brass, or even new?  Where should I get brass?  I'm not about to start washing, drying, and polishing.  F-that...

 

For bullets I'm think bluebullets.com?...  As for powder and primers, local?

 

Thoughts?

 

Thanks,

 

Justin

[CZ Shadow 2 Race Holster???]

16 minutes ago, clw42 said:

 

Maybe the new Safariland 015, but I don't think any of the other race holsters will mount to the ELS fork.

Yeah, just ordered another GXProducts Vice, I'll set it up the same as my current rig so I can quick swap.  Doesn't look like such an animal exists.

[CZ Shadow 2 Race Holster???]

52 minutes ago, Mike21STI said:

You tighten down a couple Allen screws and it mounts directly to you belt

Except I use the same belt for my Sig...  and it uses a fork.  Not the quick swap I'm looking for.

[CZ Shadow 2 Race Holster???]

I run an ELS belt.  My Sig holster is a GXProducts Vice with a Boss Hanger and ELS fork...

 

Does the DAA work with an ELS fork without modification?  Does any solid race holster?

[CZ Shadow 2 Race Holster???]

So just ordered a new S2 Orange w/the full upgrade pkg from CGW.  I'm thinking I may want to try a race holster for some steel challenge matches.  I read that the Everglades MRH is the s#!t, but they don't make one to fit a CZ.  Any other thoughts?

 

TIA

[Beretta 1301 Comp Pro Misfeed]

On 5/17/2020 at 1:46 PM, Ming the Merciless said:

Try it with different ammo.  For matches when it's cold or damp, I run 1-1/8oz Winchester AA 7.5 shot Super-Handicap 1250fps or Heavy Target 1200fps or the Remington Nitro equivalent.  The rest of the time I run Winchester AA 1-1/8oz 7.5 shot Light Target 1145fps or the Remington STS equivalent. I sometimes use Fiocchi , the cheap Walmart Winchester  or Remington Gun Club for practice, but the sharp edged crimp and softer material of the hull can cause feed problems like yours.  Without some modification to the gas system spring, the 1301 won't generally run 1oz shot loads under 1300fps.  The Fiocchi 7/8oz low recoil slugs have been flawless and shoot to POA.

 

Thanks for the reply.  The slugs are 7/8 ounce.  All the bird shot is 1 1/8 ounce 7.5.  But it is all Fiocchi.

 

The softer case and sharper crimp could definitely be the issue.  That's exactly where its hanging up.

[Beretta 1301 rear sight install]

8 hours ago, dogtired said:

There are some screw on turkey sights that may work for you.

Thanks, looked at some of those.  I'm going to have Briley install their rear express sight and do a few other things.

[Beretta 1301 Comp Pro Misfeed]

New gun, maybe 300 rounds.  Probably 75 slugs or so and the rest is bird shot.  Running Fiocchi 7/8 oz target loads and JM 3gun loads.

 

Jammed on me twice today within about 5 shells.  The shell didn't feed all the way and caught the edge and jammed.

 

I was shooting pretty fast, running speed drills and target transitions at 10 yards.  I shouldn't need to clean it yet...  too hot from rapid firing?  Just doesn't like Fiocchi JM 3gun loads?  Needs an action job/polish?

 

This is my first semi-auto shotgun...  a bit concerned considering what I paid.

 

Thoughts?

[Beretta 1301 rear sight install]

I know I'm digging up bones with this thread...

 

However, this is awesome.  I was shooting slugs like s#!t today.  Anyone know of a solution that mounts to the 1301 comp pro without machining the rail?  Even from a bench I'm shooting to the right.  Tried figuring out a workable hold.  No real luck.  I'd like a low pro express adjustable setup like this.

 

TIA