FENWICK7 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 My 929 arrived 2day at TK CUSTOM for complete makeover.I would like to use one of the Two Alpha bullets (coated) to shoot big dawg in June and also monthly CIPS matches. have even considered shooting DEWC or Semi-WC's in the first moon clip with RN for quick relaoad. I have lots of Unique, 700x and Tite group on hand but not opposed to another powder. any thoughts or suggestions (please be kind) would be greatly appreciated. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Congratulations on the 929. TK Custom will do a great job for you. I'd suggest 160 grain RN bullet with a minimum of powder so that you could use the same load for Steel and ICORE or USPSA. I like VV N320. Get some good brass and stay with it. Match your brass to the TK Moon clips. I'd stay away from DEWC or Semi-WC. Why load two different bullets? It's easier to just stay with one style that you find reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demus319 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 I shoot ICORE and Steel Challenge and I use Blue Bullets 147 with Titegroup, Winchester Brass. I use two different loads but that’s what I prefer. A little softer load for Steel Challenge. I also use at times HP-38. It’s a good powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWP Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 9 hours ago, FENWICK7 said: My 929 arrived 2day at TK CUSTOM for complete makeover.I would like to use one of the Two Alpha bullets (coated) to shoot big dawg in June and also monthly CIPS matches. have even considered shooting DEWC or Semi-WC's in the first moon clip with RN for quick relaoad. I have lots of Unique, 700x and Tite group on hand but not opposed to another powder. any thoughts or suggestions (please be kind) would be greatly appreciated. thanks. Is this a steel challenge load or a knockdown steel load? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FENWICK7 Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 Big Dawg. knock down plate racks with different asorments of targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWP Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 57 minutes ago, FENWICK7 said: Big Dawg. knock down plate racks with different asorments of targets. I’m not familiar with the match itself, but for most knockdown steel I’m just using standard 132-133pf loads with 147-160gr. I’d pass on anything except round nose. It’s not really the best idea to be using different bullet profiles, and the targets we shoot in matches with a timer never warrant the accuracy of a WC or semi WC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecmc Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 In my opinion, there are only two loads you need for a revolver for our shooting sports. (929/627) Minor load - 130 PF good for USPSA, ICORE, Knockdown steel, etc. 135gr-160 grain bullet, RN profile Sub Minor load- Steel Challenge - 95gr-115 grain bullet, whatever profile you like, doesn't matter. Making at least 800 - 850 fps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWP Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 14 hours ago, alecmc said: In my opinion, there are only two loads you need for a revolver for our shooting sports. (929/627) Minor load - 130 PF good for USPSA, ICORE, Knockdown steel, etc. 135gr-160 grain bullet, RN profile Sub Minor load- Steel Challenge - 95gr-115 grain bullet, whatever profile you like, doesn't matter. Making at least 800 - 850 fps. Agreed. And if a guy does his homework, all you have to do is change the bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FENWICK7 Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 Big Dawg has 15 stages of plate racks (steel knock downs per rack). Each stage is run 4 times.many different assortment of targets. The 929 gives me 2 extra rnds per run for any misses. I know there will be runs that will require a reload on my part. I was thinking a DEWC might deliver more energy on a half bullet hit than round nose. (I am not rocket scientist) then use round nose backups if i have to reload under time. I hope to get enough central iowa shooting buddies to join me and squad together. I will need all the luck I can muster to stay close to some of them. I'm sure you all know about bragging rites among shooting buddies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyScuba Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Others might chime in but Big Dawg sounds like the PSA shootout near Hersey PA. Going to try it out this year, looks like a blast! The crew out there though makes it 6 shot friendly for iron revo, 10sec penalty for extra shots over 6 for the 8 shot guns. Open revo is 8 shots. I'm using a 165gr going ~750fps and had no issues activating steel at the IRC, other than missing of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecmc Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, MikeyScuba said: Others might chime in but Big Dawg sounds like the PSA shootout near Hersey PA. Going to try it out this year, looks like a blast! The crew out there though makes it 6 shot friendly for iron revo, 10sec penalty for extra shots over 6 for the 8 shot guns. Open revo is 8 shots. I'm using a 165gr going ~750fps and had no issues activating steel at the IRC, other than missing of course. I've been shooting the PSA shootout in PA since about 2012-2013. Great match - well run - fun stages - good payouts At the PSA , it's 6 shot for Iron sights, 8 shots for open sights in revolver. Around here we just refer to those types of matches as " Knockdown Steel " sounds like big dawg is the same type of format. Edited January 20, 2020 by alecmc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rr4406pak Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 I've found that hollow point bullets have been much more accurate compared to round nose in every pistol platform I've tried them in (even PCC). Doesn't anyone use hollow points in revolvers? Wouldn't a 124gr HP be a great bullet (accuracy-wise) for a 929? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBurgess Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 45 minutes ago, rr4406pak said: I've found that hollow point bullets have been much more accurate compared to round nose in every pistol platform I've tried them in (even PCC). Doesn't anyone use hollow points in revolvers? Wouldn't a 124gr HP be a great bullet (accuracy-wise) for a 929? mostly no because doing reloads on the clock pound nose bullets are your friend. if it was going to be a 100% steel challenge load then probably not a big deal, but with coated bullets my gun is more than accurate enough for the games we are playing, and the extra expense for and extra 1/2" at 25 yards is not worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyScuba Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Keep in mind S&W used .358 barrels in 929’s From my research here .355” copper plated can be quite inaccurate but it depends on the gun. I went straight to .358 coated. When I finally received 2 brand new full tuned 929’s this August past I just kept using the same .358 165gr N320. And they worked just as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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