BJung
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For the action pistol shooters.. I've been reading a little about powder choice for 40s&w. Is the recoil of a fast burning target load snappier than a medium burning target load; and which is preferred and why?
Action pistol match scoring favors speed over accuracy. Key is choosing bullet weight/powder charge combos that allow you to get back faster on sights, faster your stage times and higher your stage score.action pistol ... Fast vs Medium Powder for 9mm/40s&w ... target load ... which is preferred and why?
I am in agreement as while faster burning than W231/HP-38 powders actually produced slightly better accuracy, I liked the slower recoil impulse of W231/HP-38 that allowed me to get front sight back faster on target.for my 9mm match loads I prefer something with a medium burn speed as to me the recoil is less snappy. (most other shooters tend to go with the faster powder)
Action pistol match scoring favors speed over accuracy. Key is choosing bullet weight/powder charge combos that allow you to get back faster on sights, faster your stage times and higher your stage score.
Here's the thing about gunpowder and recoil. When comparing gunpowders that push the same bullet to the same speed, the one that uses less charge weight produces less recoil force.
It is demonstrated here:
https://www.shootingtimes.com/editorial/measure-relative-handgun-recoil/99442
This reflects my experience alsoI understand the math, but always found the felt recoil of Titegroup to be more severe than N320.
I'll use any excuse that's convenient, not that one would need much excuse considering the characteristics/limitations of the powderIt could be I just wanted another excuse not to use Titegroup.
I inherited 16 pounds and have zero experience with a powder that fast. It may sit for a while....I’ve been loading 165gr Berry’s over a max load of Ramshot Competition, which is a pretty fast powder. To me at least, it seems to have a much milder recoil impulse that most factory loads.