Shot PPC for the first time..

BullsEyeBo · April 7, 2009, 01:36 PM

I shot PPC for the first time and didnt do too well. Score was 428 and 7 X's.

Things I had against me:

3 1/2'' barrel
FMJ 115 grain production ammo
First time shoooting with left hand

Guys there said I didnt do too bad for what I had, but that is all I have for this competition.

Things learned:

I need smaller loads (where is the best place and what grain?)
Longer barrel ( different gun )
More practice
I need to learn more

Anyway, I wanted to share just to maybe get a few tips on how to get better. any suggestions appreciated.

kraigwy · April 7, 2009, 01:44 PM

Main thing

DID YOU HAVE FUN?

PPC is rough, but fun, and you learn a lot if you keep at it.

Try shooting it with a 642, I dont score well, but its a lot of fun. Also helps my close in shooting a lot.

I did learn, thought I dont get many in the 10-X ring, I could discourage bad behavier at 50 yards if necessay.

BullsEyeBo · April 7, 2009, 01:47 PM

Had lots of fun! I was a bit nervous, but overall was great.

Ken O · April 7, 2009, 08:04 PM

Its been a while since I shot PPC. You are going about it right, shoot what you have, enjoy it, and you will decide along the way what you want to upgrade to. There is no hurry, all this stuff cost a lot, so take your time and get it right.

BullsEyeBo · April 8, 2009, 06:22 PM

I think I am going to try light loads next time out. Is there anywhere I can buy these or do I have to get someone to make me a few?

Casimer · April 8, 2009, 06:51 PM

www.mastercast.net offers a good variety of new and remanufactured ammo, with a variety of wadcutter types for 38spl. The WC's are popular for PPC.

sti_mike · April 8, 2009, 08:06 PM

Did a little exploring on the subject of Police Pistol Combat competition, sounds interesting.

BullsEyeBo · April 9, 2009, 11:55 AM

I wanted to do IPSC, but I thought I would start out with PPC for the sake of drawing and shooting without running and swinging a firearm around as a newb

As long as I can throw some lead down range I am happy tho

April 7, 2009, 01:36 PM	#1
BullsEyeBo Member Join Date: November 24, 2008 Posts: 22	Shot PPC for the first time.. I shot PPC for the first time and didnt do too well. Score was 428 and 7 X's. Things I had against me: 3 1/2'' barrel FMJ 115 grain production ammo First time shoooting with left hand Guys there said I didnt do too bad for what I had, but that is all I have for this competition. Things learned: I need smaller loads (where is the best place and what grain?) Longer barrel ( different gun ) More practice I need to learn more Anyway, I wanted to share just to maybe get a few tips on how to get better. any suggestions appreciated.

April 7, 2009, 01:44 PM	#2
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	Main thing DID YOU HAVE FUN? PPC is rough, but fun, and you learn a lot if you keep at it. Try shooting it with a 642, I dont score well, but its a lot of fun. Also helps my close in shooting a lot. I did learn, thought I dont get many in the 10-X ring, I could discourage bad behavier at 50 yards if necessay. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

April 8, 2009, 08:06 PM	#7
sti_mike Junior Member Join Date: March 27, 2009 Location: East Hartford, CT Posts: 10	Did a little exploring on the subject of Police Pistol Combat competition, sounds interesting. __________________ NRA Life Member He who knows and knows he knows, knows not. RR .45 WC, SW41, SW686, G34, Sig Trailside

April 7, 2009, 01:47 PM	#3
BullsEyeBo Member Join Date: November 24, 2008 Posts: 22	Had lots of fun! I was a bit nervous, but overall was great.

April 7, 2009, 08:04 PM	#4
Ken O Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2005 Location: Half way between Grayling and Cadillac, Michigan Posts: 353	Its been a while since I shot PPC. You are going about it right, shoot what you have, enjoy it, and you will decide along the way what you want to upgrade to. There is no hurry, all this stuff cost a lot, so take your time and get it right.

April 8, 2009, 06:22 PM	#5
BullsEyeBo Member Join Date: November 24, 2008 Posts: 22	I think I am going to try light loads next time out. Is there anywhere I can buy these or do I have to get someone to make me a few?

April 8, 2009, 06:51 PM	#6
Casimer Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2007 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,918	www.mastercast.net offers a good variety of new and remanufactured ammo, with a variety of wadcutter types for 38spl. The WC's are popular for PPC.

April 9, 2009, 11:55 AM	#8
BullsEyeBo Member Join Date: November 24, 2008 Posts: 22	I wanted to do IPSC, but I thought I would start out with PPC for the sake of drawing and shooting without running and swinging a firearm around as a newb As long as I can throw some lead down range I am happy tho