SA Mil-Spec shotgun pattern

Garand_Shooter · 06-26-2002, 10:29 AM

:cry: I purchased an SA Mil-spec and the first time (and ever since) on the range I found that the accuracy at 25 feet is nil. I'm on the paper but that's about it. Basically I am at a loss at what I can do to improve it. I know it's not me because I also have a Kimber compact that I can get pretty good groups out of.

RickB · 06-26-2002, 11:13 AM

I have a new Mil-Spec .38 Super, and am underwhelmed at the grouping, too. I shot a bunch of five-shot groups, from a supported sitting postion, at eighteen yards. The groups were about 4". I shot control groups with my Kart-barreled .45, and was able to keep four-of-five touching.

Garand_Shooter · 06-26-2002, 12:19 PM

The slide to frame seems like a tight fit and I had some ideas on my own like maybe changing the bushing to NM or even replacing the barrel, but I thought that I'd wait for some opinions before handing out my hard earned cash.

RickB · 06-26-2002, 12:24 PM

I can't resist the urge to tinker, either. The bushing seems to be a good fit, if only finger-tight, and the wear pattern on the slide stop pin and barrel lower lugs seems to indicate good lock-up at the rear, too. The firing pin strikes are dead-center. I'll probably try a fitted bushing. Of course, it's possible that white box hardball isn't the most accurate Super ammo on the market!

jm10mm · 06-27-2002, 04:16 AM

I have a Mil-Spec 9x23 SA and I took it out one day and tried to hit a paper plate at 15 yards, I couldn't do it. Went right home and got a few different loads and went back to the range. The original bullets were 124 west coast (practice ammo) and the match rounds were 130 Zeros. I couldn't hit the plate with the west coast loaded bullets but cut one hole with the Zeros.

You may have one of those guns that needs a particular load.

Garand_Shooter · 06-27-2002, 12:26 PM

I think I'll start with the bushing and then try a different load. We'll see how this works. Thanks

06-26-2002, 10:29 AM	#1
Garand_Shooter Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 3	SA Mil-Spec shotgun pattern :cry: I purchased an SA Mil-spec and the first time (and ever since) on the range I found that the accuracy at 25 feet is nil. I'm on the paper but that's about it. Basically I am at a loss at what I can do to improve it. I know it's not me because I also have a Kimber compact that I can get pretty good groups out of.

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06-26-2002, 11:13 AM	#2
RickB Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 322	I have a new Mil-Spec .38 Super, and am underwhelmed at the grouping, too. I shot a bunch of five-shot groups, from a supported sitting postion, at eighteen yards. The groups were about 4". I shot control groups with my Kart-barreled .45, and was able to keep four-of-five touching.

06-26-2002, 12:19 PM	#3
Garand_Shooter Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 3	The slide to frame seems like a tight fit and I had some ideas on my own like maybe changing the bushing to NM or even replacing the barrel, but I thought that I'd wait for some opinions before handing out my hard earned cash.

06-26-2002, 12:24 PM	#4
RickB Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 322	I can't resist the urge to tinker, either. The bushing seems to be a good fit, if only finger-tight, and the wear pattern on the slide stop pin and barrel lower lugs seems to indicate good lock-up at the rear, too. The firing pin strikes are dead-center. I'll probably try a fitted bushing. Of course, it's possible that white box hardball isn't the most accurate Super ammo on the market!

06-27-2002, 04:16 AM	#5
jm10mm Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 500	I have a Mil-Spec 9x23 SA and I took it out one day and tried to hit a paper plate at 15 yards, I couldn't do it. Went right home and got a few different loads and went back to the range. The original bullets were 124 west coast (practice ammo) and the match rounds were 130 Zeros. I couldn't hit the plate with the west coast loaded bullets but cut one hole with the Zeros. You may have one of those guns that needs a particular load.

06-27-2002, 12:26 PM	#6
Garand_Shooter Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 3	I think I'll start with the bushing and then try a different load. We'll see how this works. Thanks