I competed in a few pin matches back in the mid-80s...

by Brian A, Monday, June 03, 2013, 10:18 (4136 days ago) @ Charles

Finally developed a 255 SWC load, using a slug with a large meplat, loaded in ACP cases over a load of Unique I won't post because it was a bit hot. Modified a 1911A1 to reliably feed them and handle the recoil impulse, but it undoubtedly shortened it's life some. The load was amazing, with any decent hit the pin was driven straight back off the table like it had been hit with a baseball bat wielded by Babe Ruth.

I have often wondered about a full wadcutter out of a 44 or 45 caliber revolver at 900 to 1000 fps. Might have to play with that idea some day. I can also attest to it being unwise to shoot at pins with low velocity loads, bounce-backs can be very painful.

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Bowling Pin Thump Question - Charles, 2013-06-02, 11:38
- Skeeter's load should do fine for you. - Rob Leahy, 2013-06-02, 11:51
  - Took a ricochet from a bullet fired at a bowling pin - Scribe, 2013-06-02, 13:02
- It seems to be more a function of "grab" rather than brute - John K., 2013-06-02, 13:23
  - Jeff's won a few pin matches shooting a Super Blackhawk... - Boge Quinn, 2013-06-02, 14:49
    - Oh yes... the good thing about bowling pins is how well - John K., 2013-06-02, 19:41
      - 12ga SLUGS! - cas, 2013-06-02, 20:07
        
        Neat video. Slugs certainly impart some momentum. nm - John K., 2013-06-02, 21:23
        
        Tried that once.... - Hoot, 2013-06-03, 09:07
        
        How many times do I gotta' tell ya...... - Jimmy P., 2013-06-03, 12:47
- Bowling Pin Thump Question - anachronism, 2013-06-02, 15:10
- As a general PSA, don't ever shoot them with bird shot. - cas, 2013-06-02, 15:40
  - .44 round balls can be dangerous too.... - Slow Hand, 2013-06-02, 15:44
    - Rule # 8. - JLF, 2013-06-02, 16:09
      - Rule # 8. - Slow Hand, 2013-06-02, 16:38
        
        Rule # 7. - John K., 2013-06-02, 21:29
        
        Rule 6 don't shoot prickly pearcuctus when your down wind - Rob Leahy, 2013-06-02, 21:45
        
        Rule 5. Don't stand unprotected while.... - Jimmy P., 2013-06-03, 07:18
        
        Rule 5. Don't stand unprotected while.... - John K., 2013-06-03, 08:11
        
        which rule is this.... - Rob Leahy, 2013-06-03, 11:11
        
        Hmmm. That's more like a corollary. nt - Jimmy P., 2013-06-03, 12:11
        
        LOL, it certainly nearly gave Chuck a coronary from laughing - John K., 2013-06-03, 16:12
        
        Rule 4.....don't try to catch a .38 wadcutter bouncing back - John Meeker, 2013-06-03, 16:02
        
        Rule 5 is *mine* - FOG, 2013-06-03, 18:17
      - Rule #10 don't shoot cow pies at close range - stonewalrus, 2013-06-03, 08:01
        
        Rule #10 don't shoot cow pies at close range - Catoosa, 2013-06-03, 10:10
    - Rule #9. - Sarge, 2013-06-03, 00:51
      - Rule #9. - Catoosa, 2013-06-03, 10:16
        
        Rule #9. coralary ... - John Meeker, 2013-06-03, 15:55
        
        Rule #9. coralary ... - Remington40x, 2013-06-04, 14:23
- Bowling Pin Thump Question - Slow Hand, 2013-06-02, 16:00
- Bowling Pin Thump Question - Cherokee, 2013-06-02, 17:34
- I had little trouble with 165 gr 40 S&W at around 900 - 1000 - stonewalrus, 2013-06-02, 17:38
- I competed in a few pin matches back in the mid-80s... - Brian A, 2013-06-03, 10:18
- Bowling Pin Thump Question - uncowboy@comcast.net, 2013-06-03, 16:49
  - Lyman 454190 & Unique - anachronism, 2013-06-03, 20:03

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I competed in a few pin matches back in the mid-80s...