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April 18, 2000, 10:39 AM | #1 |
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Didn't know whether to post this in the Smithy or here; so here it is. I'm going to be shooting a thousand plus rounds in an upcoming pistol course. I've loaded the rounds with 4.8 to 5.0 grains of Win. 231, using 230 grain FMJ bullets. By all standards this powder range is light,650-700 fps. I am currently using a 17lb recoil spring in my government model.I have had a few stovepipes since having extensive custom work done on the gun-(fitted Kart barrel, slide/frame tightened,etc.). My question is should I drop down to a lighter recoil spring for these loads or chalk up the few stovepipes to the tightness of the gun. Factory hardball runs great in it. Before I had the work done the light loads worked flawlessly with the same 17 lb spring. |
April 18, 2000, 05:13 PM | #2 |
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Try a hundred rounds or so with a 15lb. spring. If it works, you've found the problem.
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April 18, 2000, 09:26 PM | #3 |
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Sport:
My question is should I drop down to a lighter recoil spring for these loads or chalk up the few stovepipes to the tightness of the gun. Factory hardball runs great in it. Before I had the work done the light loads worked flawlessly with the same 17 lb spring.[/quote] I'd suggest that you consider a 14-15# spring and see how it performs. What you are describing sounds like the heavier spring could indeed be the problem with those loads. |
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