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Why Does My Glock 19's 9mm Sig Sauer 124gr FMJ JHPs Tend to Overpenetrate Target Pasters at 15 Yards During Nighttime Shooting Sessions?
I've been messing with my Glock 19 lately and I've noticed something weird with the Sig Sauer 124gr FMJ JHPs I'm using. At 15 yards, during nighttime shooting sessions, I've seen the rounds consistently overpenetrate the target pasters. Now, I know what you're thinking - "overpenetration" is bad, right? But hear me out. I'm not seeing this with my other ammo, just these specific ones. I've checked my zero, my sights are clear... I'm stumped. Has anyone else noticed this with their Glocks or other 9mms? Am I just being paranoid or is there something going on with these bullets?
Looking for a reliable .223 rifle for competition? Any suggestions?
Trying to pick a .223/5.56 for 3‑5 meter target shooting. Budget $800‑$1200. Need something tight, easy to shoot, upgradeable. I’ve heard about the Ruger Precision Rifle, Tikka T3, Sako 85, but wonder if there’s a better option. What are the pros/cons of match‑grade vs standard barrels? Any tips on dial‑in for a first day? If you’ve used a rifle in competition, share how it performed. I want real feedback, not fluff. Thanks! ???
Am I the only one who uses a 6mm Remington for 10‑meter precision shooting at orchid pot targets?
Been tinkering with my old Remington Model 700 .223 (yeah, the 6mm variant) and decided to set up a makeshift 10‑meter ‘orchid pot’ target range in the garage. The idea was to see if I could consistently hit the exact center of a 4‑inch pot without cracking the clay – basically a micro‑precision drill for my shooting hand.
What I did:
- Loaded 55‑gr Hornady V-MAX in a 20‑round box magazine.
- Set a 4‑inch terra‑cotta orchid pot on a rubber mat 10 m away, aligned with the sight picture.
- Used a 0.25 MOA front post and a 4‑MOA rear aperture for a tighter picture.
- Practiced three‑shot strings, resetting the trigger each time.
Results (roughly):
- Group size ~0.15 MOA – actually tighter than my usual 25‑yard bench.
- No pot cracks, but the clay surface got a faint dimple.
- My trigger finger feels less jittery after the micro‑range work.
Why bother? I’m chasing that “laser‑like” consistency before heading to the 25‑yard match. Plus, it’s oddly satisfying to see a tiny pot survive a .223 blast.
Anyone else tried a similar micro‑range setup? Or have you used a different caliber (maybe a .22 LR) for the same purpose? Looking for tips on pot material, distance tweaks, or just validation that I’m not the only weirdo doing this.
— TL;DR: 6mm Remington, 10 m, 4‑inch orchid pot – tight groups, no breakage. Thoughts?