I must be retarded....USP help!

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LTrain

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Ok, just got my new USP .45. Went to the range, and was plinking with some 230 grain remington ball ammo. Then, since I bought a box of hydra-shok for home use (a much, much smaller 135 grain), I decided to shoot a few rds of that off, so I could get a feel for it. I aimed for the head, since I was shooting at the body of the target with the 230 grain. I did not hit it once. I was hitting near bullseyes with the 230 grain, but for some reason, not one of the hydra's even broke paper near where i can see. It's possible that they went low and got lost in with the other shots, but that's really low. Any other suggestions, except to practice more? Thanks!

Larry
 
no problem here

Now, I would never call anyone a retard(especially a fellow H&K owner);) but, I have a USP .40, and I have never had trouble with it. Weather I'm shooting the 180gr cheapo target stuff or 165gr hollow points, I'm pretty much dead on hold out to 25 yards. 'Course, I've never shot bullets with a 100gr weight difference.
Can you give some of them to a buddy to shoot, see if maybe it's an ammo problem?
 
I think you might be talking about a Federal 165gr Hydra-Shok or a 185gr Hi-Shok. I don't believe Federal makes anything lighter than a 165gr in .45 auto. And being lighter, the load is usually faster (although not much in this case) and may seem to recoil more or might cause you to shoot differently. Just goes to show you that you should practice with whatever load you will be keeping in your gun.
 
Federal does not make the .45 HS in 135gr but they do make a "(a much, much smaller 135 grain)" in .40 S&W. Could it be that you got some .40?
 
Sorry, it was probably 165. I just didn't memorize the grain count when I came to ask for help -=p. I did notice that the gun recoiled way way less with the h-s. I'll figure it out someday, but when I have more money, freaking $1/round for that h-s. Thanks for all the suggestions.

Larry
 
LTrain

What distance were you shooting at? What type of target were you using?

I'd buy another box and try again at 7-10 feet and monitor where your shots are going. Maybe shoot a couple of rounds off a rest. I've never had a problem with Hydra-shoks. In fact they have been some of the most accurate loads I've tried in my H&Ks.

That being said, your gun may not like them (although it should get them on paper). Each gun is different so experimentation is a must. If you are going to use them for home defense, you really need to be sure they will function well in your gun (and be accurate).

Personally, I've found that the key to shooting the USP well is trigger control (no great revelation as that is the key to shooting most handguns well, but I think it especially important with the H&K because the trigger is not the best). If you can learn good trigger control, you're home free. I have a CZ75B that may be just as, if not more, accurate as my H&Ks, but I simply can't shoot it as well. It has a better trigger, but I have just had a harder time "getting in the groove" with the CZ.

Good luck.

Shake
 
I had the target at 7 yds. It was a small silohette<sp>. I'll go back and try it at a shorter distance next time, when I get the money. Damn ammo is so expensive. I was trying to find a 185 gr plinker round ,and I dont think there is any. It's all this 230 grain monster ammo. haha.! Thanks for the tips.

Larry
 
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