3-gun newb 9mm load question

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So I hope this isn't a silly question. My plan is to start shooting 3-gun this spring, and I have been doing some reloading.

For my pistol (cz75b) I have so far been practicing using 124gr copper plated over 3.6gr of titgroup. It runs well through my pistol however my question is do I need to be concerned about minor/major power factor since I only plan to shoot 3-gun this year? Hodgdon reloading data put this load at 957 ft/s, which by my math gives me a 118.7 power factor. I hope to shoot around Edmonton (CHAS, WRAS).

Any help would be appreciated before I load up too many more rounds.

Thanks
 
There is no power factor to worry about in 3 gun like there is in ipsc. The only concern is if you can knock down steel at a distance. I don't know what distances or types of knock downs those clubs use, but with your load and the matches I have shot, you may have a problem.

I load a 130-132pf load for IPSC and multigun. I havent had an issue knocking down steels yet but would still consider moving up to a 147gr bullet instead of a 124gr. The added weight would help to ensure steels fall and 147s shoot slightly softer, which would help in both sports with reacquiring the sights.
 
Make up multiple loads with different bullet weights. Shoot each load at multiple distances on paper targets and check your accuracy. Pick the load that is most accurate. There is no shortcut. You need to find which load your gun likes and shoots most accurately with. Then shoot some steel at varying distances. I have a couple friends that shoot 124gr HP with a power factor just under 130 and they have no problem knocking steel down.
 
That's the exact load I use (3.5-3.6gr TG under 124gr JHP) for multigun and have zero problems knocking down steel. It's a great load and quite common
 
I run 4gns of titegroup with 124gn cam pro's, still have to try some 147gn yet but have been too lazy. What I have works so I've stuck with that
 
You should talk to the organizers of the shoot or someone who has shot it before. Sometimes there will be a Texas star or some other contraption that will require a bit more punch. For the couple that I've done, there is a lot less emphasis than IPSC on calibrating the poppers so it's worth making sure you can knock the steel down.
 
What's your OAL? That plays a large role in what your FPS will be. 3.6 of Titegroup under a 124gr projectile will not even come close to making IPSC Minor in my P226. I use 3.6gr with my 147's.
 
Maverik187 said:
There is no power factor to worry about in 3 gun like there is in ipsc. The only concern is if you can knock down steel at a distance. I don't know what distances or types of knock downs those clubs use, but with your load and the matches I have shot, you may have a problem.

I load a 130-132pf load for IPSC and multigun. I havent had an issue knocking down steels yet but would still consider moving up to a 147gr bullet instead of a 124gr. The added weight would help to ensure steels fall and 147s shoot slightly softer, which would help in both sports with reacquiring the sights.
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I have built a number of loads and shot them however I am not yet proficient enough with pistol shooting (this is my first pistol) to really test groups, the spread is more likely to be due to my inexperience.
 
With that load and gun you are 95% there. The final 3% comes with trying different powder charges, different lengths, and different bullets for best accuracy in your gun. And final 2% from going to 147 grain bullets because they knock steel carnival targets better.
 
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