Competition / target load velocities

[Jim_Sl]

I’ve been watching jerry miculek videos on YouTube lately. There is no doubt that he is amazing but my question is this. I’m sure they are shooting reduced loads. Does anyone know what load Jerry or any of the shooters use or at least the velocity they reload too. I’m assuming they are shooting 357 magnums that are reduced to 38 special velocities.

Jim

 

[reddog81]

I’d assume it varies from video to video. Watch the one of him shooting 6 rounds of .44 Mag in one second. It’s pretty impressive and kind of funny. In order to to be able to shoot a gun like that you need the grip strength and forearms of a gorilla along with great technique.

 

[Chuck Edwards]

I’d assume it varies from video to video. Watch the one of him shooting 6 rounds of .44 Mag in one second. It’s pretty impressive and kind of funny. In order to to be able to shoot a gun like that you need the grip strength and forearms of a gorilla along with great technique.

That pretty much describes Jerry.

 

[AJ]

I doubt they care much about velocities very much. As long as the round operates the gun (if an auto) and is accurate, then it is good. In a revolver they all just need to go bang and score well.

 

[glenwolde]

Thread 'Question about Miculek Load Data Quote'

May 14, 2018

I found an interview where the Great One says:

"PMC 230-grain ball and PMC cases loaded with American Select... .45 was loaded to IDPA revolver minimums, which were a 120 power factor, and it is also legal for IRC competition. "

Link for context:
Interview with Jerry Miculek after he set three world revolver records, Part 2. - Free Online Library

So, if I understand PF, that means he was loading a 230gr bullet at ~520fps to make 120 pf?

If so, I didn't know you could load a 45 ACP that light. I'd be worried about getting a bullet stuck in the barrel of the 4-5" barrel guns he...

• dr. mordo
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• Forum: Reloading

 

[H Richard]

Only when you shoot USPSA type competition is velocity important, as you must make a certain power factor for "major" and "minor". Otherwise usually loaded to whatever is most accurate.

 

[Nevada Ed]

It is known that he used the factory, Brazilian ammo, MAGTECH, for all his matches
in the old days.
I don't know what he uses now.

 

[Jim_Sl]

Thanks everyone for your responses.

Glen thanks for the link. It tells me what I wanted to know.

 

[AJ]

2.8 grains of Bullseye with either a HBWC or DEWC has been a standard load for more years than I can remember. Use it in both my 52-1 or my K Frame PPC every time I shoot them.

 

[rwsmith]

I know that the revolver he uses for fast shooting/loading is a 9mm cut for moon clips. For the best accuracy with pistols I shoot heavy for caliber bullets with light loads.

 

[mreed911]

I’m not Jerry and I’m not shooting a revolver, but I definitely tune my loads for both USPSA and SCSA competitions. For Steel challenge in a comped semi auto right now I’m running a 65 grain 9 mm at 1600 fps (factory Norma) which is a 104 power factor (no minimum). On the other side I’m running 165 grain 9 mm at 8800-850 fps in USPSA for about a 128 PF (124 is the minimum).

 

[ruggyh]

I’ve been watching jerry miculek videos on YouTube lately. There is no doubt that he is amazing but my question is this. I’m sure they are shooting reduced loads. Does anyone know what load Jerry or any of the shooters use or at least the velocity they reload too. I’m assuming they are shooting 357 magnums that are reduced to 38 special velocities.

Jim

He shoot factory ammo in his 500S&W video with a power factor over 600!!!
Nothing reduced there --300 grain bullet with a velocity of over 2000fps!!!