Ammo for IPSC/IDPA

[Ruger30-06]

What type of bullet are you guys using for IPSC/IDPA?

 

[beltfed]

Montana Gold 180grain CMJs in .40 from Canadian BDX.

 

[reddot]

Which gun and caliber are you planning on shooting?

 

[Canuck44]

9MM - Saeco truncated lead cast 125 gr in a Tanfoglio "L" model
Felix Soft Lube sized .357

.45acp - H&G 200 gr LSWC cast in a Para SSP sized .452

Take Care

Bob

 

[D_]

Whatever is out there that is the cheapest in 9mm. Usually its the BDX in 124 or 147.

 

[Second Wind]

Just remember u hav to make minimum power factor in IPSC, I am not to sure about IDPA.

 

[Canuck44]

Both have identical power factors calculated the same way. Mo major/minor in IDPA. 9MM must make 125, >40 cal 165

Take Care

Bob

 

[Ruger30-06]

Glock 17 in 9x19. We just bought 1000 rounds of the win clean stuff at 124gr.

 

[raks]

.45 - 200gr Lead SWC
.40 - 180gr Lead Roundnose
.40 - 180gr Frontier TC

(For major score in standard I'm pretty sure IPSC is still at power factor 170 while IDPA is a little lower. I think it's 165 for IPSC open only.)

Both have identical power factors calculated the same way. Mo major/minor in IDPA. 9MM must make 125, >40 cal 165

Take Care

Bob

 

[Dragoon]

(For major score in standard I'm pretty sure IPSC is still at power factor 170 while IDPA is a little lower. I think it's 165 for IPSC open only.)

Major PF in IPSC (for Open, Standard, Modified & Revolver Divisions) is 170.

USPSA Major PF is 160.

IDPA CDP and ESR Division PF is 165000. All other Divisions is 125000.

 

[hungrybeagle]

Other way around.

USPSA Major is 165 right across the board.

IPSC Open Major is 160.
IPSC Standard Major is 170.

 

[D_]

The goal is to compete with "service type" ammunition, not light target ammunition. Therefore, the following minimum power floors will be in effect: ESP - 125000

LOL

 

[maurice]

LOL

+1, two different brands of duty ammo were 137pf (Win-Ranger 147gr), and 139-140 (Fed-Hydra-shok), out of my pistol.

 

[Canuck44]

D_

Do you think there is significant difference in recoil between 125 and 137/139? If there is it is not significant from my experience. I load my lead bullets as close to the line as possible, around 134PF which is pretty light. Any lower and I run the risk of having a "to light load" and not meeting PF in a match.

Take Care

Bob

 

[Dragoon]

Other way around.

USPSA Major is 165 right across the board.

IPSC Open Major is 160.
IPSC Standard Major is 170.

You're right, my bad!

 

[maurice]

Do you think there is significant difference in recoil between 125 and 137/139? If there is it is not significant from my experience. I load my lead bullets as close to the line as possible, around 134PF which is pretty light. Any lower and I run the risk of having a "to light load" and not meeting PF in a match.

Take Care

Bob

I can tell right away, I can actually see the slide slowing down using light (125pf) loads, as the USP has a heavier slide than some. I am using the 134pf ammo Combat masters makes, and it is a world of difference than the WWB 147gr, 145pf ammunition! I am going to try some 132pf 147gr ammunition combat masters in making now and see how it works for me.

 

[Dragoon]

Quote:
IDPA Rule Book
The goal is to compete with "service type" ammunition, not light target ammunition. Therefore, the following minimum power floors will be in effect: ESP - 125000


LOL

+1, two different brands of duty ammo were 137pf (Win-Ranger 147gr), and 139-140 (Fed-Hydra-shok), out of my pistol.

Remember guys, it's just a game, just like any other.....

 

[Madness]

9mm-Winchester 115 white box for IDPA and IPSC minor.
40- MG 180FMJ @ 1.200" with 5.1 of tite group with a WSR primer for IPSC major.

 

[DrNick]

We use Frontier 138's and 147's (if you can get em)

 

[bluesclues]

9mm - 135 grain LRN (Wolf and DRG)
.40 - 180 grain truncated cone (Wolf or DRG)