DrLove Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 So which caliber do you prefer to use to make major PF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I only get to check one? I wanted to check 2, 3 and 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLove Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 I only get to check one? I wanted to check 2, 3 and 4. haha, yeah, the poll is for your primary caliber:) Wouldn't be that useful if everyone just selected all:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightUp_OG Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) I would think it to be more useful if 38Super and 9 Major were separated. They are 2 different creatures with dedicated followings and to be blunt I don't like be lumped in with those 9 guys! Edited August 12, 2013 by StraightUp_OG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLove Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 I would think it to be more useful if 38Super and 9 Major were separated. They are 2 different creatures with dedicated followings and to be blunt I don't like be lumped in with those 9 guys! Well, I kind of shoot both and that's why I lumped them:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermobollocks Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Revo major: .45 ACP is an utter kitten. With a 200 or 230 grain, you could make major with Titewad if you really wanted, though I learned depending on the gun it can be even tougher to find a bullet profile to pull off really slick reloads. There's a particular profile of 230 that has a lip above the driving band that tends to bugger things, and there's a profile that doesn't. The flat points can also work, but if you get too stubby things start to bind again... As a bonus, 230gn RN usually feeds great in 1911-shaped guns, including my Sig. 40 major: I have a .40 cal and I've developed loads for it. A 180 grain LFP makes major pretty handily with a variety of powders, but I'm not built up enough technologically or mentally for Limited... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperman Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Revo major: .45 ACP is an utter kitten. You need to talk to all the revo shooters who say shooting major is beating them to death. Somehow dropping the PF from 165 to 160 for revolver will solve this problem for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) Actually, none of the above....... I use 45 Colt to make major (250gr LRNFP). Large bullets going fast. Edited August 13, 2013 by Blueridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperman Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Actually, none of the above....... I use 45 Colt to make major (250gr LRNFP). Large bullets going fast. I've seen him shoot his little cannon. No one is going to accuse him of running minor ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerburgess Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) Without specifying a division the information will be usless. Open you will find 95+% are either 9mm or 38super Limited will be 95% 40sw ant get there with a 9 or 38 L10 will be a more even split between 40 and 45 Single stack will be mostly 45 with a growing number of 40's Revolver will be 95% 45ACP with some 40's, 10's, 357's and one 45 colt Production will all be I dont need to make major. Mike forgot to add that for me it's Open 357sig (because its different) Limited 40sw and sometimes 10mm L10 see Limited SS 45 Revo 45acp Production no need Edited August 13, 2013 by bikerburgess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermobollocks Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) Revo major: .45 ACP is an utter kitten. You need to talk to all the revo shooters who say shooting major is beating them to death. Somehow dropping the PF from 165 to 160 for revolver will solve this problem for them. I've used a 4 inch 625 for a little while now, and I love it. I'd only get some minor bruising in the webbing of my thumb after four stages with Eagle Secret Service grips. Once I upgraded to the flat-fronted, untextured Hogue square butt conversion grips that went away. It should be even easier to make major with a 5" gun, which seems far more popular in USPSA and ICORE. Bearing down on an object that is moving is bound to cause some level of discomfort at some point. When I shoot production, my grip tape sometimes does a number on the insides of my fingers. When I reload enough, I sometimes get Dillon Hand from the knob. When I have my earmuffs on all day in the summer, my ears get a little rank... Next thing you know they'll complain that the frags in steel challenge are too much and they should move the targets at least 50 yards out. Edited August 13, 2013 by thermobollocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 9mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLove Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 Without specifying a division the information will be usless. Open you will find 95+% are either 9mm or 38super Limited will be 95% 40sw ant get there with a 9 or 38 L10 will be a more even split between 40 and 45 Single stack will be mostly 45 with a growing number of 40's Revolver will be 95% 45ACP with some 40's, 10's, 357's and one 45 colt Production will all be I dont need to make major. Mike forgot to add that for me it's Open 357sig (because its different) Limited 40sw and sometimes 10mm L10 see Limited SS 45 Revo 45acp Production no need I knew it was you Mike once I read the 357sig thing:) You're right, I should have divided this by division to get some more insight into this... Yet, seems your estimates are pretty close indeed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerburgess Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Without specifying a division the information will be usless. Open you will find 95+% are either 9mm or 38super Limited will be 95% 40sw ant get there with a 9 or 38 L10 will be a more even split between 40 and 45 Single stack will be mostly 45 with a growing number of 40's Revolver will be 95% 45ACP with some 40's, 10's, 357's and one 45 colt Production will all be I dont need to make major. Mike forgot to add that for me it's Open 357sig (because its different) Limited 40sw and sometimes 10mm L10 see Limited SS 45 Revo 45acp Production no need I knew it was you Mike once I read the 357sig thing:) You're right, I should have divided this by division to get some more insight into this... Yet, seems your estimates are pretty close indeed... Yep you caught me. I know you have been playing with open lately and there the bigest question is 9mm or 38 super and there are good reasons to run both of them, the super has more case capacity so you have a larger selection of powders to make major with, it can be easier to get guns to run well with super as well, 9mm has cheap brass and there are enough powders that work that it shouldnt be a problem, and with a well built gun and possibly a 90deg sight mount getting one that runs well is not that hard, one advatage to a 9mm is you can also run factory ammo at minor PF if you get behind on the reloading, you may need to change the springs to get it to run right at minor though. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster113 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I mostly shoot L10/Limited so its .40 for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bk94 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 +1 for 9mm Open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jukez Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 limited .40! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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