Charlie98
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Because of the short action of the 3" pistols, I don't think there is a lot they can do with the spring weight. You could try by cutting a coil or two and see how that works, but I would fear frame battering.
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Because of the short action of the 3" pistols, I don't think there is a lot they can do with the spring weight. You could try by cutting a coil or two and see how that works, but I would fear frame battering.
.45Coltguy
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Well, let me show my ignorance on .45acp springs. I have and shoot often, a SA 1911-A1 mil-spec with factory springs. All handloads in the mid range[790-850 MV].
Never had any problems with loads. What are the factory springs? 16-18 lbs? I really don't know. If I need to ever replace them, Wolf what? Thanks guys.
Never had any problems with loads. What are the factory springs? 16-18 lbs? I really don't know. If I need to ever replace them, Wolf what? Thanks guys.
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Lysdexia is retrible.
I don’t get how you don’t have dies but do have Dillon dies. ????
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Have you ever been without sunshine for 1-2 months straight. Yes sir, I need to get some Florida medicine in me.Lysdexia is retrible.
I don’t get how you don’t have dies but do have Dillon dies. ????
Anyway, think another SDB is coming home with me Wednesday. My current is setup for .357/38 and I didn’t feel like changing it over
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vaalpens
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It seems this thread is mostly about finding an accurate load for a 1911, but I have some test results for a SIG P220, which I am trying to find some accurate loads for. Hopefully this will also help.
These are the most accurate loads I have tested. I have an SWC bullet listed, but don't shoot it anymore since SWC's don't feed well in the P220:
These are the most accurate loads I have tested. I have an SWC bullet listed, but don't shoot it anymore since SWC's don't feed well in the P220:
| 45acp, P220, 4.4" Case: S&B COL: 1.240" Xtreme, 200gr, SWC, CFEpistol, 6.7gr, CCI300 Velocities: , , , 814, Grouping @ 15yd: 0.49" Test Date: 12/24/2018 |
| 45acp, P220, 4.4" Case: S&B COL: 1.175" Berrys, 200gr, RS, SportPistol, 5.6gr, CCI300 Velocities: 828, 795, 810, 828, 812 Grouping @ 15yd: 0.539" Test Date: 03/04/2018 |
| 45acp, P220, 4.4" Case: Federal COL: 1.250" RMR, 230gr, FMJRN, TiteGroup, 4.6gr, FED150 Velocities: 730, 718, 719, 705, 710 Grouping @ 15yd: 0.54" Test Date: 06/03/2021 |
| 45acp, P220, 4.4" Case: S&B COL: 1.175" Berrys, 200gr, RS, SportPistol, 5.3gr, CCI300 Velocities: 771, 796, 807, 746, 735 Grouping @ 15yd: 0.546" Test Date: 03/04/2018 |
| 45acp, P220, 4.4" Case: Federal COL: 1.175" Berrys, 200gr, RS, BE86, 6.3gr, CCI300 Velocities: 760, 765, 783, 784, 809 Grouping @ 15yd: 0.561" Test Date: 03/04/2018 |
| 45acp, P220, 4.4" Case: Winchester COL: 1.255" RMR, 230gr, FMJRN, 700X, 4.4gr, CCI300 Velocities: 679, 695, 696, 673, 694 Grouping @ 15yd: 0.62" Test Date: 10/21/2018 |
| 45acp, P220, 4.4" Case: Federal COL: 1.200" Zero, 185gr, JHP, TiteGroup, 4.6gr, FED155 Velocities: 694, 697, 709, 686, 693 Grouping @ 15yd: 0.63" Test Date: 07/07/2022 |
| 45acp, P220, 4.4" Case: Geco COL: 1.255" RMR, 230gr, FMJRN, Bullseye, 5.1gr, CCI300 Velocities: 814, 797, 790, 781, 782 Grouping @ 15yd: 0.65" Test Date: 09/27/2018 |
| 45acp, P220, 4.4" Case: Federal COL: 1.250" RMR, 230gr, FMJRN, TiteGroup, 4.7gr, FED150 Velocities: 738, 748, 720, 728, 729 Grouping @ 15yd: 0.65" Test Date: 06/03/2021 |
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that is some super accurate loads!!!
vaalpens
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Thanks! I use a rest and mount a scope on the P220, which helps a lot.
