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I loaded several hundred rounds of 147gr FP bullets to run in my 5" Pro M&P. Starting at 910 FPS and average PF of 134 and up to 970 FPS and 141 PF I get a really wimpy ejection. Even at 141 PF casings are traveling two to three feet max. At the 135 PF level I start getting stove pipes. I really...

I've been shooting and loading 115g 9mm loads because that's what my M&P9 with 4.25" barrel likes. Heavier bullets hit high based on iron sights, 115 are right on. I'm now shooting a CORE 5" with Red Dot optic and even the heavier bullets hit similar to the 115s. Plus can tweak the optics if...

Not sure how many people heard but effective February 1st Appendix D7 has been amended to get rid of the ten round limit for Carry Optics. Rule #8 and #9 now allow as many rounds as can fit in a 141mm magazine. This is great news for me as I JUST converted over from Production to Carry Optics!

After a lot of internal debate I broke down and picked up another M&P yesterday. Brought home the M&P Pro CORE 9mm 5". Figure now I have to start the customization all over again. I have a lot of work done to my standard M&P9 I use for USPSA including Apex Competition trigger and full stippling...

I've starting working on my first test batches of 9mm loads and mostly doing OK. One area I'm not happy with is the seating and bullet crimp. I'm using the Hornady American Series die because I didn't know better when I bought my pistol dies. Now I wish I would have tried the Custom dies...

Some of the Hornady dies use O-rings to lock in the setting. I've never been a fan of O-rings as they can compress and even twist out of place and not reliable to lock in a setting. Does anyone know if the set screw style lock rings use for other dies are available individually to replace the...

Been working my way into reloading over the summer stock piling casings, powder, bullets etc etc preparing for MN Winter. Now at the point of ready to start cranking out pistol rounds. In looking at various recommended die set up configurations none seem to mention the expander die to bell the...

I'm looking for options for shooting glasses for USPSA and IPSC. I'm sure I have a lot of company with the same problem, need a crisp focus for my pistol sights at arms length but still need to be able to see my target. I'm at that point where I finally broke down and surrendered to bifocals but...

Sort of a cross over question in different categories but... I'm starting to reload and working on different recipes which also is driven by bullets and weights. I think I have things worked out for 9mm and 40 for USPSA and what I'm loading but running into some questions regarding my 45 1911...

I started shooting USPSA last year and have gotten pretty serious about it. Also made the jump into reloading. I shoot a variety of guns and as part of getting the guns zeroed in I've been experimenting with lots of different brands of ammo, bullet weights etc. 9mm seems the least picky, the...

Friends that know me well are threatening an intervention as I've been buying a new gun every single month since last November plus lots of stuff to go with them. Been averaging $2k per month. I promised myself time to stop buying guns let the savings account recover and even told the friends...

Just now making the jump into reloading and the complete set up for the Hornady LNL AP press. Pushed a $1,300 cart out of Cabela's over the weekend. As I'm looking at the different recipes I'm wondering which is better for USPSA shooting in the Production division. Lighter bullet, higher...

I know magwells are OK for Limited and Open but currently shooting Production. Looking at the SSS full magwell for my M&P 9 but have not been able to confirm the magwells are OK for Production. I know I'll be moving to Limited at some point and probably SS with the 45 later but for now playing...

Just received my acceptance letter to the local outdoor gun club/range after the long waiting period. This club also hosts USPSA events which has my interest in participating in. I'm wondering if anyone has experience with custom loads for lower power factors with their M&P9s? Larger grain...

Did a search but didn't find an answer. Added an M&P40 to the collection and took it to the range the first week. Put about 70 rounds through it and every shot was about 4" left and 2" down. Consistent group. Shot the M&P22 same sight picture and nice 5" group on center at 25'. Same with my Baby...