TFT_Guns_Up Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Hey guys I`m about to shoot my first Icore Match. I`m really looking forward to it as I`ve shot local Pistol matches, and 3 Gun. At the local matches Power Factor doesn`t come into play. How does this affect an Icore Match? I`m shooting a stock pre hole 6 shot 686. The rounds I have on hand are Winchester 130gr FMJ and Speer Lawman 158gr TMJ, will these make the cut? Thanks in Advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRB Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Good afternoon Sir. First off, have a great safe time, its loads of fun. The power factor is 120. bullet weight x velocity divided by 1000. If you don't make that you do not get a score, but I think that if it's factory ammo they might make an exception. It's a fun shooting game, but as always be safe, Russell Bryan Canadian ICORE, AP, IPSC, PPC and anything else that's fun with a firearm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revoman Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Yes factory Ammo is an exception. Enjoy and welcome to ICORE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFT_Guns_Up Posted December 8, 2017 Author Share Posted December 8, 2017 Thanks for the heads up guys. Is all factory ammo ok, or is there a preference? I have 158 and 130gr rounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdpaz Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, revoman said: Yes factory Ammo is an exception. Enjoy and welcome to ICORE And where in the rule book do we find that exception? Edited December 8, 2017 by bdpaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revoman Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 27 minutes ago, bdpaz said: And where in the rule book do we find that exception? It must have been taken out. It was put in for International shooters who just purchased factory ammo instead of trying to ship or purchase hand loaded. It even named the brand that was accepted. Guess I should stay up with the rules before I speak. ✌? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFT_Guns_Up Posted December 8, 2017 Author Share Posted December 8, 2017 Ok, I have Winchester 130gr FMJ, muzzle velocity is 800fps, and Speer Lawman 158gr TMJ with a muzzle velocity of 850fps, will either of these rounds make the grade? Do I need to look into .357's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdpaz Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 34 minutes ago, TFT_Guns_Up said: Ok, I have Winchester 130gr FMJ, muzzle velocity is 800fps, and Speer Lawman 158gr TMJ with a muzzle velocity of 850fps, will either of these rounds make the grade? Do I need to look into .357's? If those speeds are from your gun then the 158gr at 850fps will be legal as it gives you a 134 power factor. Realistically, as a first timer at local match nobody is likely to care. I'd volunteer that you're unsure that it makes power factor, and also wouldn't try to hustle any one with side bets on the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revoman Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 ICORE is pretty laid back where at you shooting at and is it just a local match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFT_Guns_Up Posted December 8, 2017 Author Share Posted December 8, 2017 (edited) I’ll bring both and see what happens I’m shooting the International Postal Match, at Lower Providence Rod and Gun Club. I’m in SE PA and I saw this by chance on the Icore FB Edited December 8, 2017 by TFT_Guns_Up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecmc Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 I have never been to an level 1 or 2 icore match that pulled the Chrono out. Don't worry about it. Concentrate on hitting Alphas and staying safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 (edited) You can get away with either ammo for your first match and I'm sure no one will bother you. After that the 158 grainer is allowed. The 130s were tested and were too lite. I use to be the rules coordinator. Things may have changed since them but I like being safe. Remember, don't go fast. A slow A for ICORE is mush better than a fat C or D. If you are accurate you will win more. As you become more proficient your times and thus your scores will improve. Have a great time. Have fun, and find a few people you like and can communicate with. Edited December 9, 2017 by AzShooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revoman Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 12 hours ago, TFT_Guns_Up said: I’ll bring both and see what happens I’m shooting the International Postal Match, at Lower Providence Rod and Gun Club. I’m in SE PA and I saw this by chance on the Icore FB Just being a local match no one will care and as far as the Postal match their isn’t anything but bragging rights on the table. But consider joining ICORE and getting classified as Ontelaunee Rod and Gun Club in New Tripoli, PA. David Olhasso will serve as the 2019 host for The IRC (International Revolver Championship) which is the premier match for ICORE. Enjoy yourself as you will not find any friendlier people to shoot with than revolver people. Dean Gomez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg K Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 On 12/8/2017 at 12:03 PM, JRB said: Good afternoon Sir. First off, have a great safe time, its loads of fun. The power factor is 120. bullet weight x velocity divided by 1000. If you don't make that you do not get a score, but I think that if it's factory ammo they might make an exception. It's a fun shooting game, but as always be safe, Russell Bryan Canadian ICORE, AP, IPSC, PPC and anything else that's fun with a firearm. Here is the clip from the current rule book, if you fail chrono you do get a score but with 360 added to it. 5.3. Ammunition must produce a minimum power factor of 120. All competitors may be tested for minimum power factor at any ICORE match. Six rounds will be collected from each competitor at random during the match and at least one of those six must equal or exceed a 120 power factor when shot over a chronograph through the competitor's firearm. A seventh round may be collected and weighed to accurately determine bullet weight. "FAILING TO MAKE CHRONO" will result in 360 seconds being added to a competitor's score. Chronograph testing of a competitor’s ammunition is mandatory at Regional and higher matches effective 01-January-2018. Chronograph testing of a competitor’s ammunition has been mandatory at the 2016-2017 International Revolver Championships. (REV 19-July-2017, added chronograph requirement for Regional and higher matches) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg K Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 All that said, since it's a local match and it's your first time, just bring something that goes bang reliably and no one is going to care. Aim a lot, be safe and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFT_Guns_Up Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 I’m bringing the 158’s, they’re made by Speer Lawman, and they have (according to the website) a velocity of 850 FPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revoman Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 134 PF should give you plenty of room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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