Rangertim Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 From the time I started reloading I have been using Montana Gold 115gr FMJ. I'm running 4.4gr of Titegroup under it and make 133PF. I'm wondering if it will be worth me switching to a heavier bullet, namely 124gr MG. Will I notice a significant reduction in recoil if I tailor the powder charge so I'm still making approx. 133PF? I would expect that less "snap" will get me back on target faster, allow for quicker splits, and lower my times. Am I on the right path? It it worth the switch? Thanks for the advice! FYI-Running a 5in XD, as if it made a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Split the difference and go with the 121's. Very accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1SOW Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 From the time I started reloading I have been using Montana Gold 115gr FMJ. I'm running 4.4gr of Titegroup under it and make 133PF. I'm wondering if it will be worth me switching to a heavier bullet, namely 124gr MG. Will I notice a significant reduction in recoil if I tailor the powder charge so I'm still making approx. 133PF? I would expect that less "snap" will get me back on target faster, allow for quicker splits, and lower my times. Am I on the right path? It it worth the switch? Thanks for the advice! FYI-Running a 5in XD, as if it made a difference. The 124's slower speed should give you what you're looking for. In my all steel gun, it helped noticeably. Normally I like Zero 125jhps, but while waiting for more, I've been shooting MG 124CMJ and it shoots well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 124s should feel a little softer, but I don't know that it'll really help your split times, since the gun cycles in essentially the same amount of time and it's not a huge difference in flip. For what it's worth, trying to reduce split times by switching to a heavier bullet really isn't the best way to go about things. I can shoot split times as fast with my Limited or SS guns when compared with my Production gun (M&P Pro), and they have a lot more flip and recoil. If you really want to feel a difference, jump up to 147s...quite a bit softer. I wouldn't bother with the 121s even though they're usually a very accurate bullet...6gr more just isn't enough to notice, and most are actually under 121gr unless they've changed something. R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lugnut Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 (edited) I'm a believer in fast powder/heavy bullets. I don't think you will notice much with 124s but you will with the 147s. Some people may say the slide is too slow, it feels sluggish, etc. I doubt you will ever out run your slide... Edited November 22, 2010 by lugnut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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