40 S&W

 Several years ago I received a 40S&W FN HiPower with the brother-in-laws passing. Seems most consider the 40 as the best combination of the 9 and 45, but I disagree. Heavy recoil like the 45 but snappy like the 9. 

I've experimented with different powders behind 180gr coated lead bullets (because they're less expensive) and until yesterday didn't find a combination that made me happy. 3.4grs of Clays and 4.5grs of Tite Group produced 3.5" and 3.0" four shot groups at 25yds. I did have a single flyer each. I was shooting 5 shot groups. As far as I can tell the flyers were me. I plan to run those again.

I've also ordered some 155gr JHPs to try.

Vertigo

 Just now over several days of suffering with Vertigo. So instead of spending time with my horse, getting things done around the house, or going to the range, I've been mostly immobile. Hoping for a change tomorrow.

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So the vertigo goes away but the weather turns to shit, so no range time.  Now that the weather is better, vertigo is trying to raise its ugly head again. Not bad, but better play it safe.