Doublehelix
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I created some test loads using Sport Pistol and 9mm RMR bullets and tested them today, specifically, the RMR 124 gr JHP (MPR) bullets and RMR 147 FP (Match Winners).
I loaded the 124 gr. JHP to a COAL of 1.08", and the 147 gr. FP to 1.10".
All rounds were shot out my SIG P320 X5 Pistol with a Bar-Sto match barrel.
I was aiming to beat the 125 Power Factor requirement for USPSA, and I normally like to shoot for the 130 to 133 PF to give me some buffer.
Comments in general:
-The powder metered well. All loads were dropped from my Dillon powder drop for these tests.
-All chrony data came from my Labradar.
-There were a few times where I noticed more smoke than I am used to seeing, but I should have paid more attention to this to see if this was a pattern I needed to watch for.
-The gun was surprising clean after testing, and I ran a lot of loads.
-I personally felt the recoil response was smoother than my normal Titegroup loads, but that could have been my imagination.
-The accuracy was VERY good throughout the load range.
I was really impressed with this powder and its performance in my gun today, and I love the way it meters from my Dillon drop.
I ran several loads in each bullet weight, but I am only going to show the ones that have promise and meet my PF criteria.
124 gr loads: Both of these 2 loads met my PF criteria, but the 4.3 gr loads were more accurate. Actually, they were the best loads that I tested all day from an accuracy perspective.
Bullet Type: RMR JHP
Bullet Weight: 124
Powder: SP
Weight: 4.2
COAL: 1.08"
Primer: CCI 500
Case: Mixed
Stats - Average 1089.57 fps
Stats - Highest 1104.00 fps
Stats - Lowest 1064.00 fps
Stats - Ext. Spread 40.00 fps
Stats - Std. Dev 12.55 fps
Avg Power Factor 132.57
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Bullet Type: RMR JHP
Bullet Weight: 124
Powder: SP
Weight: 4.3
COAL: 1.08"
Primer: CCI 500
Case: Mixed
Stats - Average 1101.80 fps
Stats - Highest 1129.00 fps
Stats - Lowest 1086.00 fps
Stats - Ext. Spread 43.00 fps
Stats - Std. Dev 11.20 fps
Avg Power Factor 133.91
Notes: Very Accurate
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147 gr. loads: Both of these loads met my PF criteria, but the 3.6 gr loads were more accurate.
Bullet Type: RMR FP
Bullet Weight: 147
Powder: SP
Weight: 3.5
COAL: 1.10"
Primer: CCI 500
Case: Mixed
Stats - Average 901.75 fps
Stats - Highest 930.00 fps
Stats - Lowest 885.00 fps
Stats - Ext. Spread 45.00 fps
Stats - Std. Dev 10.70 fps
Avg Power Factor 130.62
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Bullet Type: RMR FP
Bullet Weight: 147
Powder: SP
Weight: 3.6
COAL: 1.10"
Primer: CCI 500
Case: Mixed
Stats - Average 914.82 fps
Stats - Highest 934.00 fps
Stats - Lowest 895.00 fps
Stats - Ext. Spread 39.00 fps
Stats - Std. Dev 12.09 fps
Avg Power Factor 132.83
Notes: Very Accurate
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I am totally in love with this powder! I have been using Titegroup as my go-to 9mm powder for a long time. I just have not found anything I like better than TG until now, including BE-86 which seems to be a THR favorite.
I am definitely going to be making a few larger batches of the 124 gr. with 4.3 gr of SP even though it was on the higher end of the PF target, it was just do darned accurate in my pistol. And then a few larger batches of the 147 gr with 3.6 gr of SP. The 147 gr have a softer overall feel compared to the 124's so I am leaning towards the 147's as my competition load.
Overall, a really good day with Sport Pistol. Highly recommended.
I loaded the 124 gr. JHP to a COAL of 1.08", and the 147 gr. FP to 1.10".
All rounds were shot out my SIG P320 X5 Pistol with a Bar-Sto match barrel.
I was aiming to beat the 125 Power Factor requirement for USPSA, and I normally like to shoot for the 130 to 133 PF to give me some buffer.
Comments in general:
-The powder metered well. All loads were dropped from my Dillon powder drop for these tests.
-All chrony data came from my Labradar.
-There were a few times where I noticed more smoke than I am used to seeing, but I should have paid more attention to this to see if this was a pattern I needed to watch for.
-The gun was surprising clean after testing, and I ran a lot of loads.
-I personally felt the recoil response was smoother than my normal Titegroup loads, but that could have been my imagination.
-The accuracy was VERY good throughout the load range.
I was really impressed with this powder and its performance in my gun today, and I love the way it meters from my Dillon drop.
I ran several loads in each bullet weight, but I am only going to show the ones that have promise and meet my PF criteria.
124 gr loads: Both of these 2 loads met my PF criteria, but the 4.3 gr loads were more accurate. Actually, they were the best loads that I tested all day from an accuracy perspective.
Bullet Type: RMR JHP
Bullet Weight: 124
Powder: SP
Weight: 4.2
COAL: 1.08"
Primer: CCI 500
Case: Mixed
Stats - Average 1089.57 fps
Stats - Highest 1104.00 fps
Stats - Lowest 1064.00 fps
Stats - Ext. Spread 40.00 fps
Stats - Std. Dev 12.55 fps
Avg Power Factor 132.57
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Bullet Type: RMR JHP
Bullet Weight: 124
Powder: SP
Weight: 4.3
COAL: 1.08"
Primer: CCI 500
Case: Mixed
Stats - Average 1101.80 fps
Stats - Highest 1129.00 fps
Stats - Lowest 1086.00 fps
Stats - Ext. Spread 43.00 fps
Stats - Std. Dev 11.20 fps
Avg Power Factor 133.91
Notes: Very Accurate
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147 gr. loads: Both of these loads met my PF criteria, but the 3.6 gr loads were more accurate.
Bullet Type: RMR FP
Bullet Weight: 147
Powder: SP
Weight: 3.5
COAL: 1.10"
Primer: CCI 500
Case: Mixed
Stats - Average 901.75 fps
Stats - Highest 930.00 fps
Stats - Lowest 885.00 fps
Stats - Ext. Spread 45.00 fps
Stats - Std. Dev 10.70 fps
Avg Power Factor 130.62
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Bullet Type: RMR FP
Bullet Weight: 147
Powder: SP
Weight: 3.6
COAL: 1.10"
Primer: CCI 500
Case: Mixed
Stats - Average 914.82 fps
Stats - Highest 934.00 fps
Stats - Lowest 895.00 fps
Stats - Ext. Spread 39.00 fps
Stats - Std. Dev 12.09 fps
Avg Power Factor 132.83
Notes: Very Accurate
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I am totally in love with this powder! I have been using Titegroup as my go-to 9mm powder for a long time. I just have not found anything I like better than TG until now, including BE-86 which seems to be a THR favorite.
I am definitely going to be making a few larger batches of the 124 gr. with 4.3 gr of SP even though it was on the higher end of the PF target, it was just do darned accurate in my pistol. And then a few larger batches of the 147 gr with 3.6 gr of SP. The 147 gr have a softer overall feel compared to the 124's so I am leaning towards the 147's as my competition load.
Overall, a really good day with Sport Pistol. Highly recommended.