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Rootshot · 10-19-2011, 12:11 AM

I recently tried 5 different loads in my 1936 VOPO rework to see which would work best. This was my first time shooting it. I replaced the original springs with a Wolff spring kit (standard weight). There was a wide range in both accuracy, point of impact relative to the sights and reliability.

Worst was 115gr Speer Lawman - they would jam in the same manner you describe about 50% of the time and also fail to lock open the pistol after the last shot. They impacted low and I assume they are under-powered.

PMC 115gr FMJ were reliable, aligned with sights, buy not accurate.

CCI Blazer 115gr FMJ were reliable but shot low and not terribly accurate.

Magtech 115gr FMJ were accurate, aligned with sights, but not 100% reliable.

Winchester 115gr white box were reliable, aligned with sights, and accurate.

Given my little experiment, I would have to agree that the Winchester 115gr White Box is a great choice for reliability and accuracy.

--Rootshot

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10-19-2011, 12:11 AM	#4
Rootshot User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I recently tried 5 different loads in my 1936 VOPO rework to see which would work best. This was my first time shooting it. I replaced the original springs with a Wolff spring kit (standard weight). There was a wide range in both accuracy, point of impact relative to the sights and reliability. Worst was 115gr Speer Lawman - they would jam in the same manner you describe about 50% of the time and also fail to lock open the pistol after the last shot. They impacted low and I assume they are under-powered. PMC 115gr FMJ were reliable, aligned with sights, buy not accurate. CCI Blazer 115gr FMJ were reliable but shot low and not terribly accurate. Magtech 115gr FMJ were accurate, aligned with sights, but not 100% reliable. Winchester 115gr white box were reliable, aligned with sights, and accurate. Given my little experiment, I would have to agree that the Winchester 115gr White Box is a great choice for reliability and accuracy. --Rootshot