I have seen enough steel not fall after being hit several times to know this is prevalent. I have mixed feelings 1. it is about fun 2. It is no big deal if they are scored minor.
It really ticks me off though to see a 9 knock down steel and then someone shoots a 40 and they can't knock it down. Has anyone seen a club do anything about it? Does anyone think a club should do anything about it?
2007-12-19 11:59:08 · 5 answers · asked by uncle frosty 4 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Thanks CM. I shoot right at the power floor and that was why I was a bit surprised at some people's inability to knock down steel that was flying down when I shot it. I want everyone to come out and if women or kids need to shoot 9mm puff loads then fine, but once you go to 40 then no puff loads.
2007-12-20 05:07:42 · update #1
I have to agree that puff loads on a steel match is not the brightest thing a person can do. Any weapon can be made to cycle with light loads using the proper recoil system/springs. Personally, I am paper match shooter and use downloaded .38's in my S&W 586. Just enough power to maintain total accuracy and light enough to stay on target through rapid fire recoil. It would depend entirely on what type of shooting you do.
2007-12-21 16:10:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends.
If the match states that the round must meet a certain floor for a power factor, then yes something should be done.
If it is not specifically stated, then the participant is welcome to use whatever they want in the match ... as long as it meets wahtever is stipilated... go for it.
While I do not condone puff loads per se... my IDPA 200 gr SWC loads are not "full house" either by any stretch of the imagination. They do meet the power factor. And are a little stronger thant the floor requires.
At a few matches, I have seen a few puff loads get questioned.... they set up a chronometer and tested them. Only a once have I seen a load not make the floor. Person was dq
2007-12-20 11:08:47 · answer #2 · answered by C M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone is shooting a round that light, they are reloading it that light on purpose. I am surprise the guns cycle with such light loads. I would think that not being able to knock down a steel plate would cause someone to up the powder charge closer to factory specs. But people do what people do, you can give advice but they do not have to take it. I only act when someone is doing something potentially dangerous.
2007-12-19 20:55:59 · answer #3 · answered by SW28fan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Powder Puff loads in matches is one of my pet peeves.
If you are going to shoot a match that is supposed to be based on tactical use, use freaking service ammo, not wimpy gamer loads!!
Doc
2007-12-20 02:07:46 · answer #4 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is an easy way to fix it if it don't fall it don't count.
2007-12-20 21:11:54 · answer #5 · answered by crazy_devil_dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋