miculek handload

nccampbell · October 30, 2006, 08:27 PM

Does anyone have any idea what 45acp load Jerry Miculek shoots?
Just wondering!

FirstFreedom · October 30, 2006, 08:52 PM

He tested, gradually lowering the powder charge until one stuck in the barrel. Then added 1/2 grain. Not to take anything away, but every little bit helps. Ditto on the mainspring...subtracted coils until no ignition even with the softest primers, then added one coil (new spring). Just a guess.

Ken O · October 30, 2006, 09:44 PM

You might see if he has a website, or email one of his sponsers. He might shoot commercial ammo from a sponser.
It seems most are using the 230grRN in the 625, so you need 720fps to make the 165 powerfactor requirement in IPSC or IDPA, or if you use a 200gr bullet you would need 825fps. So whatever it takes, I use a little over 4gr of Clays to make it with the 230.

HSMITH · October 31, 2006, 11:12 PM

A little recoil actually helps time the gun and keeps it predictable. Going too light negates this.

I read something a couple years ago that had him using Bullseye with a 230 grain FMJ at low 170's PF. Bullseye, Clays, N310, 700X, Red Dot, and probably a couple others make really nice 45 loads. I load and shoot Clays myself, I can't find anything better.

FF, no coils in the mainspring on a S&W revolver. He also uses pretty strong rebound slide springs otherwise he outruns the trigger reset. I'd bet you a dollar and a donut the DA pull on his competition guns will light CCI magnum primers without fail......

Ken O · November 1, 2006, 09:16 PM

True, the 165 powerfacter is definatly not a light load. For Steel Challenge you can load as light as you want, there is no powerfactor requirement.

Charles S · November 1, 2006, 09:51 PM

Mr Miculek's website is located at:

http://www.bang-inc.com/

He can be contacted at:

[email protected]

I am sure he will be happy to answer any questions.

ffl · January 31, 2007, 02:28 PM

Jery does not use any light springs for his triggers on his revolvers because he wants the trigger to return as fast as it can. I got this information from him at one of the shoots we sponsor.

October 30, 2006, 08:27 PM	#1
nccampbell Junior Member Join Date: October 19, 2006 Location: Baton Rouge La. Posts: 9	miculek handload Does anyone have any idea what 45acp load Jerry Miculek shoots? Just wondering! __________________ 625 shooter

October 30, 2006, 08:52 PM	#2
FirstFreedom Junior member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: The Toll Road State, U.S.A. Posts: 12,451	speculation He tested, gradually lowering the powder charge until one stuck in the barrel. Then added 1/2 grain. Not to take anything away, but every little bit helps. Ditto on the mainspring...subtracted coils until no ignition even with the softest primers, then added one coil (new spring). Just a guess.

November 1, 2006, 09:51 PM	#6
Charles S Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2002 Location: North East Texas Posts: 950	Mr Miculek's website is located at: http://www.bang-inc.com/ He can be contacted at: [email protected] I am sure he will be happy to answer any questions. __________________ "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell

January 31, 2007, 02:28 PM	#7
ffl Member Join Date: March 8, 2005 Location: Airport Drive Missouri Posts: 27	Jerry M trigger info Jery does not use any light springs for his triggers on his revolvers because he wants the trigger to return as fast as it can. I got this information from him at one of the shoots we sponsor. __________________ "Amidst all the baying from gun opponents is the irrefutable fact that there will always be people in our society who refuse to follow any rules and who can never be reasoned with or rehabilitated. There is no doubt that the very thought a potential victim might possess a firearm deters that element of our society that cares nothing about laws or human life but rather understands only one thing -- brute force." Ohio Judge Robert Ruehlman

October 30, 2006, 09:44 PM	#3
Ken O Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2005 Location: Half way between Grayling and Cadillac, Michigan Posts: 353	You might see if he has a website, or email one of his sponsers. He might shoot commercial ammo from a sponser. It seems most are using the 230grRN in the 625, so you need 720fps to make the 165 powerfactor requirement in IPSC or IDPA, or if you use a 200gr bullet you would need 825fps. So whatever it takes, I use a little over 4gr of Clays to make it with the 230.

October 31, 2006, 11:12 PM	#4
HSMITH Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2002 Posts: 2,019	A little recoil actually helps time the gun and keeps it predictable. Going too light negates this. I read something a couple years ago that had him using Bullseye with a 230 grain FMJ at low 170's PF. Bullseye, Clays, N310, 700X, Red Dot, and probably a couple others make really nice 45 loads. I load and shoot Clays myself, I can't find anything better. FF, no coils in the mainspring on a S&W revolver. He also uses pretty strong rebound slide springs otherwise he outruns the trigger reset. I'd bet you a dollar and a donut the DA pull on his competition guns will light CCI magnum primers without fail......

November 1, 2006, 09:16 PM	#5
Ken O Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2005 Location: Half way between Grayling and Cadillac, Michigan Posts: 353	True, the 165 powerfacter is definatly not a light load. For Steel Challenge you can load as light as you want, there is no powerfactor requirement.