I have been invited to a bowling pin match this weekend. It is the first one in which I have ever participated. the only thing I know about them is what I have read online. I do have a couple of questions that I hope someone here can answer.
I have shot in some informal competitions around here, steel and paper targets, timed and untimed events. I have done pretty well, but I have been able to use low-powered handloads due to not being able to handle recoil as much anymore. I have been practicing shooting with my left hand, and can shoot heavier recoiling reloads if they are called for. I understand bowling pin matches need some power behind them to clear the table. I have pistols chambered in .357 mag, .40 w&W, .45acp, .41 mag, .44mag. any suggestions as to the best caliber to use?
I am a fairly proficient shot with all but the .40, and only because I have not shot it much at all. I have time before the match to load whatever I need in any of the calibers, so does anyone who shoots bowling pin matches have a pet load they like?
Thanks,
David
I have shot in some informal competitions around here, steel and paper targets, timed and untimed events. I have done pretty well, but I have been able to use low-powered handloads due to not being able to handle recoil as much anymore. I have been practicing shooting with my left hand, and can shoot heavier recoiling reloads if they are called for. I understand bowling pin matches need some power behind them to clear the table. I have pistols chambered in .357 mag, .40 w&W, .45acp, .41 mag, .44mag. any suggestions as to the best caliber to use?
I am a fairly proficient shot with all but the .40, and only because I have not shot it much at all. I have time before the match to load whatever I need in any of the calibers, so does anyone who shoots bowling pin matches have a pet load they like?
Thanks,
David