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xd in the oc · 01-03-2008, 09:15 AM

I am shooting both USPSA and IDPA with my XD40 tactical. When I shoot production in USPSA I am score as minor. I don't think that IDPA makes a difference which caliber I shoot. If I want to reduce the recoil on my 40, what weight of bullet should I go? Lighter or Heavier? If all other factors remain the same. I notice that on the reloading tables that I generally use less powder in a heavier weighted bullet than a lighter one. If I keep the charge the same for both weights will I feel the difference?

Thanks for your thoughts.

fredj338 · 01-03-2008, 09:33 AM

A 180gr bullet @ 900fps will have more recoil than a 165gr bullet @ 900fps. Using the same powder charge for both bullets will push the lighter bullet faster & recoil could actually increase. So it's not just simply replacing bullets over the same powder charge.

**agalindo** · 01-03-2008, 11:51 AM

I like the heavier bullets for this because the recoil is less "snappy".

01-03-2008, 09:15 AM	#1
xd in the oc XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 114	All things being equal I am shooting both USPSA and IDPA with my XD40 tactical. When I shoot production in USPSA I am score as minor. I don't think that IDPA makes a difference which caliber I shoot. If I want to reduce the recoil on my 40, what weight of bullet should I go? Lighter or Heavier? If all other factors remain the same. I notice that on the reloading tables that I generally use less powder in a heavier weighted bullet than a lighter one. If I keep the charge the same for both weights will I feel the difference? Thanks for your thoughts. __________________ Currently, XD40SC XD40 Tac

01-03-2008, 09:33 AM	#2
fredj338 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,220	A 180gr bullet @ 900fps will have more recoil than a 165gr bullet @ 900fps. Using the same powder charge for both bullets will push the lighter bullet faster & recoil could actually increase. So it's not just simply replacing bullets over the same powder charge. __________________ EVERY GOOD SHOOTER SHOULD BE A HANDLOADER!

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