Range Shooting
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Range Ammo
Depends on what you are practicing for. If I am getting ready for a match, I shoot the same ammo (Winchester White Box) that I use during the match. Otherwise, as said previously, it doesn't matter - get the cheapest - and you may find a brand that works best for your pistol by experimenting.
Depends on what you are practicing for. If I am getting ready for a match, I shoot the same ammo (Winchester White Box) that I use during the match. Otherwise, as said previously, it doesn't matter - get the cheapest - and you may find a brand that works best for your pistol by experimenting.
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Ammo
...and the cheapest place I have found to buy WWB ammo is at Walmart, but they don't always have it in stock where I live...
...and the cheapest place I have found to buy WWB ammo is at Walmart, but they don't always have it in stock where I live...
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If you can, get a box of each brand and loading of ammo, from several retailers. Try them all out. Have a notebook nearby.
What you are looking for is that mix of bullet weight and powder burn that works best in your Glock in your hand, and the distances you would like to shoot at. Typical "ball" ammo (meaning jacketed solid core, not hollow-points or soft-points) in 9mm will weigh in at 115-grains per bullet. Some shooters prefer 124-grain bullets, but these cost more. Try them all, see what is most accurate for you, for the price of ammo. Make notes as you are shooting, and after cleaning your Glock, review your notes and you might find the answer right there.
Remember, though: stay away from bare lead ammunition....your Glock won't like it
What you are looking for is that mix of bullet weight and powder burn that works best in your Glock in your hand, and the distances you would like to shoot at. Typical "ball" ammo (meaning jacketed solid core, not hollow-points or soft-points) in 9mm will weigh in at 115-grains per bullet. Some shooters prefer 124-grain bullets, but these cost more. Try them all, see what is most accurate for you, for the price of ammo. Make notes as you are shooting, and after cleaning your Glock, review your notes and you might find the answer right there.
Remember, though: stay away from bare lead ammunition....your Glock won't like it
Make sure your pratice round is as close to the same weight as possible, it will help you should you ever get into a self defense situation. For example if you use a 115 grain pratice round but use a 124 grain hollow point you will feel a difference. You should also occasionally shoot your self defense load to keep it fresh and get a feel for recoil and point of impact as it may be different.
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Matches
I shoot local matches, but did shoot in the NC State IDPA Championship last year. I live in NC.
I shoot local matches, but did shoot in the NC State IDPA Championship last year. I live in NC.
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