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My guess is it would not work out well on a semi auto. I did see the type but looks like it is only for fixed barrels.

What kind of bullets were you using? I had it at the starting load and it wouldn't even lock the slide back on the last round. I made a mistake in my original post. I have 124gr 9mm bullets, not 115.

Correction it's once a month and here are the details. Though this past one may have been last till next year. Calendar MCRPC01 Created by [email protected] Description The 3 Gun will require the shooter to engage both steel and paper targets at varying distances (10 - 100 yards) using a long gun, shotgun, and handgun. Shooter MUST carry all ammo on their person. * If you are NOT a member.....Entr​​​​​y to this event closes at 8:30am sharp! If you are not at the range by the 8:45am safety brief you cannot shoot this event. No exceptions!

Stop all this bickering and someone sell me their 627. Right now.

Tenafly is an awesome place to shoot. Probably the most down to earth and relaxing environment to shoot in from my experience. I just shot the ProAm match last Sunday and had a blast.

I think Monmouth County Rifle PIstol has a three gun on the weekends: http://www.mcrpcnj.com/event_schedule.html I think you can attend with a member as a guest, but you may want to double check. Maybe someone is a member here and can chime in?

Can you eat them?

The crowd is really friendly though. I don't care how much better the people in my squad are I care if I can get along with them. I don't like attitudes and arrogance but I've never encountered that at CJ. Personally I prefer to shoot with people much better than me. You can ask questions, watch, and learn a lot. From my experience everyone is willing to help out and answer questions.

No way, that sucks. I didn't even hear of that.

I may just buy that off you. I bought this Clays right before the scare. And then I went into a bit of a reloading retreat where I didn't touch my press for 8 months or so. On the flipside are Titegroup, 231, N320 good for 45?

For some reason I thought it was some special tripod. If a photo tripod works I got that covered. Thanks.

Sounds good I will give those a shot.

Hey guys is this not a powder for 9mm? LOL. No 9 data at all! And to be honest I personally did not shoot it yet. My buddy and I shot a match and he was out of ammo so I gave him the first 100 rounds I made. Shot fine, but I noticed his slide was not locking back. I can't really ask his opinion since he's a little new to shooting.

Hey guys. I started looking into chronos and all the pictures I see they are mounted to tripods or on a large table. I only have access to indoor ranges and Ft. Dix where you really can't shoot that far behind your table. Plus I'd really rather not have to invest in a tripod and carry all that gear just to test out my rounds. Do they make some type of micro/mini chrono that doesn't take up too much space that maybe could fit on a booth table in an indoor range?

Ever chrono it? Just wondering what PF it makes.

Is it not a good powder for 9mm? I like to only have one powder on my bench and prefer to use it across multiple calibers if I can. Just to keep it simple. Good to know I am probably making major.

I didn't know they were so affordable. Hmm good to know. I will look into that. Thanks!

Yeah I will not do 250s again. And 230s appear to kick a little harder than I would prefer. I don't know what it is but the 200s have this sweet spot where they are soft in recoil and they feel "quick". It could all be in my head, but I have found 200s to be the best so far. My only concern is I'm not making power factor for major and I don't have a chrono.

Just trying to get a feel for what you guys using clays are loading for 45acp and 9mm. Right now I am at 3.7ish gr for 115 RN 9mm copper plated Berry's bullets. I started at 3.4 and it would not lock the slide back on the last round on a M&P9. So I have bumped it up to 3.7. Going to test it tomorrow hopefully. For 45acp Flat point lead and Copper plated I'm using around 4.4ish gr and this does lock the slide back on my 1911 and feels moderate. I'm OK with the 45 load, although I don't know if it's making major power factor (more of a steel round anyways). But the 9 I'm trying to get dialed in and I do want to make at least minor power factor. Any load data for reference?

I don't think anyone is arguing what you're saying is wrong. I'm sure it's accurate information. I think the question here is the applicability. To some people having a $4000 tolerance on their bushing to barrel fit will matter. To guys like me who shoot USPSA/Steel it doesn't. Doesn't matter to me if the gun I shoot does a 1 1/4" group at 25yds or 2". Because I know I"ll never shoot 1 1/4" under a time stage at 25 yards. I never bench shoot and I don't do bullseye so it's not applicable. Doesn't mean I don't want an accurate gun. Just means I don't think a couple thou of an inch tighter tolerance is even worth talking about. But that's just me. As to the recoil spring almost every single competitive shooter is running a modified spring to suite their load, gun, etc. I run a slightly lighter one in my Kimber since I load light. I think you're dismissing the practical application of doing so. I'm not trying to argue anything about the POA, accuracy, etc. I'm sure many people know way more about that. I'm just saying there is a reason just about every competitive shooter experimenting with different reloads is doing it. In reality and application it has proven to increase performance.

I can appreciate the math but I highly doubt any reloaded has EVER used physics to calculate a load. OAL, grains, bullet weight, are what is used to determine anything and everything.

I didn't intend a scientific approach to the matter. The reloads we make probably do have a huge perceptive quality to them whether they are founded in actual science, math, etc. I just wanted to see if anyone actually experienced softer shooting rounds (ie ones that are easier to shoot and shoot fast/accurate) as they used heavier bullet weights. From what I gather is the general consensus is no. I'm actually leaning toward trying some ultra light bullets like 95gr 9mm and 180gr 45acp. My feeling is they will feel very light. May make for a great steel round.

So having too light of a load would potentially make the gun shoot slower? I always thought The point if a soft shooting round is so the recoil Is more manageable and minimizing muzzle Rise thus getting on target faster.

I think it's just cause I used the flash and it messed with the color. Was pretty much black looking.

Well you gotta wipe it off. Otherwise your gun will smell up the entire range. It's more for loosening up parts if they are stuck. Or getting rid of debris, grim, that is really on parts. But ultimately you have to wipe it all off.