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Almost a Mono bullet velocity reduction

Treeman — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:20:12 +0000

I Cody was gifted a box of Spoor 140 gr bullets for his 7 mm. I am calling them half mono 🤣 because of the design/ construction. In the 7 mm 2800 fps is achievable, and I have no doubt of the effectiveness of these bullets at that velocity.

I have two questions though.
I have downloaded some to 2350 fps to try reduce meat damage at 100m or less type shots (80 % of all shots on the Impala)

I have also loaded some to 2555 fps for regular hunting.
Do you guys think there is any problem foreseeable with the 2350 fps load on game.
Do you think there will be a clear notable difference between the 2350 and 2550 fps bullet performance?

G26 vs G30 recoil

Ds J — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:26:59 +0000

How does the Glock 26 differ from the Glock 30, specifically regarding recoil?

Just the general "snappier vs shove" , or does someone have more experience?

Odd Extraction Problem - what explanation ?

414gates — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:08:14 +0000

This was a 830 gr monolithic with 200 grains of Vihtavuori 20N and a CCI 35 primer. Lapua brass.

The three cartridges were for fouling shots, velocity came out at 2130 fps. Anaemic, just foulers.

The one extracted normally. The other two did not extract. Usually, when I open the bolt and nothing comes out, it's a case head separation. The entire case remained in the chamber. Barely a tap from a rod down the muzzle extracted the case.

I do not understand how the case rim escaped from the extractor when the bolt was opened.

It is possible that the primer pockets are loose, this is brass that I use for load development, it may have experienced a couple of hot firings already.

How does the primer back out just that far ? A loose primer pocket with a hot load tends to leave the primer stuck to the bolt face, so when the case ejects, the primer stays behind. There was no high pressure, bolt opened as easily as it closed.

primers-odd.jpg

Hostage situation: shoot or not?

Ds J — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:04:37 +0000

In the movies one often sees the bad guy with his gun to a hostage's head. Depending on the intended outcome, the hero either puts down and wins later, or shoots the criminal and wins immediately.

I know that movies/TV etc has very little to do with real life, therefore I have questions for the experienced guys:

1. How little/often does this occur in real life? Ie: is it even realistic to prep the brain for such a situation?

2. Is there anything one should keep in mind in preparation for such a situation?

(For us here in SA, we would probably be facing a seasoned and hardened criminal, or a drug addict, or a combination of both.)

KelTec - quality & availability ?

Ds J — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:18:13 +0000

Hi Folks, does anyone have experience with Keltec? And how is their availability in SA?

I have had a look at their KSG (shotgun) and Sub2000 carbine.

Un/necessary EDC upgrades?

Ds J — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:58:47 +0000

Just out of interest: which upgrades would you (not) do to improve your EDC handgun?

Oom Marius oorlede / Tripod passed away

Ds J — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:35:22 +0000

Oom Marius Driepoot is vanmiddag onvereags oorlede. Ek het dit nou net met sy vrou bevestig. Sodra daar verdere reëlings bekend is sal ek dit deurgee.

Tripod passed away unexpectedly this afternoon. I received confirmation from his wife and will keep you updated.

That empty feeling ...

Ds J — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:18:57 +0000

I had to fly back and forth for a funeral which meant leaving my EDC package at home.

Does one ever get accustomed to not carrying? It feels so wrong, somehow naked?

Pitted barrel bullets question

Treeman — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:32:40 +0000

I have a badly pitted 7x57 rifle that shoots 2 touching holes and then one flyer. Repeat repeat.
I am wanting to try a different style bullet to perhaps beat the pitting.
For a pitted barrel, should one try a harder mono bullet or a softer deforming cup and core bullet ?
Should one aim for shortest bullet or longest style bullet of same weight.
I am thinking hardest bullet in shortest style with longest bearing surface to beat the rough bore, though some may suggest shortest bearing surface I believe the longer bullet support would be better.

Colt Cavalry revolver from 1890

Ds J — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:00:19 +0000

https://smith-wessonforum.com/threads/colt-cavalry-revolver-from-1890-case-now-on-the-way.796989/