ruger p95 accuracy?

josebd

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i just need you guys opinion on this.shooting the winchester white box 115 fmj factory ammo i can shoot pretty accurate at 15 yards,they are around 1150 fps.shooting 115 fmj sierra at 1200 fps just doesnt seem as accurate.do i need to load back down to the 1150 fps range?
 
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How much powder you putting in that case to get 2000fps?

Other than personal defence ammo, I only shoot cast bullets out of my P95 at about 1000fps.

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If you've chronographed the load with a reliable instrument, there is NO way in Hades that you have a safe load, simply IMPOSSIBLE for a 9mm with safe pressures.

Hodgdon powder company lists the max velocity at 1234 fps with a 115gr jacketed slug and pressures at 29,400 CUP. By the way 30K CUP is a lot higher pressure than 30K PSI.

If you're getting 2000 fps, you're lucky the gun hasn't detonated and ripped your hand. Don't shoot any more of them. Don
 
Originally Posted By: josebdoh man im sorry,i meant 1200fps,sorry guys

Everyone makes mistakes. Glad the real number was 1200 fps, that's doable and safe, 2000 surely isn't. Don
 
I don't think the velocity is the issue. 1200 is in the envelope for the 9mm. Although Hodgdon's was what I quoted, it was used as a reference. Reputable companies like Buffalo Bore and Double Tap safely exceed that number.

Try a different powder charge and or bullet. Centerfires aren't usually as finicky as rimfires can be but maybe your gun just doesn't like the load you're feeding it. Good luck. Don
 
If you are going for the best accuracy, you need to build a set of test loads with powders in .1gr increments...Keep everything else consistent...

I shoot three different 9mms and each has it's own preference in powder charges...

I've switched over to Ramshot's Silhoutte powder since it works across my 9mms, .40s, and 10mms...My Sig 9mm likes 5.1gr behind a 115gr copper jacket round nose...While it may not be the fastest round, it is super accurate...I start one full grain below max published charge and build a series and try them all, keeping a watch for excessive pressure signs, but still accepting the most accurate...

I used to have a P85 when they first came out (1987) and never could find a round that was accurate in it..I understand the later models are much more accurate..I think it's just a matter of finding the right combination for them..
 


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