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Next you'll be trying to convince us that we (you) can do this with iron sights???

...Then you might want to sit down before you read the following... The 2023 Western States Single Stack Classic fielded 194 "Single Stack" competitors.

The "on-line" myth seems to be that accuracy is a function of bullet weight (at least in 223 or 5.56 world). I have barrels that shoot 55 grain FMJ very well (under 1 MOA) and I have used them successfully out to 600 yards (Steel with Flashers). My ballistic chart indicates that I'm pushing the super-sonic envelope at this range... but (obviously) the bullet is still moving. If I have a special shooting challenge where a heavier bullet might offer an advantage... heavy targets, 20 MPH winds, spinners, etc., then I might go to a heavier projectile. But if I just have to hit a target... I'll go with the lower cost option that gets the job done.

2022 & 2023 competitor counts by Division for the Area 2-Desert Classic... Limited, Open, & Carry Optics were all down 4-5% relative to 2022 to offset the 16% that competed in the new Limited Optics Division.

FYI... the current (per Practiscore) Division registrants for the 2023 A2 Desert Classic.

When my bolt (AR10 or AR15)won't fully close on an empty chamber, under spring force alone... I know that it is time to add lubricant to the bolt. Did you (USMC 1974) drop a round into the chamber of this rifle to confirm that it "plunked" as expected? You indicate that you tested the rounds in a case gauge, but it is not clear that you also tested them in the chamber.

If they change the word "only" in the WSB, to "roughly", then I could begin to see NROI side of the argument.

The question as originally posed used the word "only". The answer posted by NROI in the recent communication does not state this in the procedure used to make their argument. The phrase "...engage targets with only 2 rounds each..." is a reasonable indication that any shots fired in excess of 2 violates the written procedure! Therefore, there should be a procedural awarded. The only possible alternative is that somewhere in the USPSA rules there is a USPSA definition provided for the word "only" that I have not yet found.

We're a long way from MN and IL, but we have a rule set that has been around for a while, which allows a CO type handgun in our Stealth Division. I mention this because of the previous question regarding box dimensions. The dimensions and test criteria for the box can be found in the ruleset (if you are interested) that is included on our website: riomultigun.com. We were seeking a reasonable trade-off between optics versus iron sights on the handgun, and magazine capacity.

Why might you think that it is not legal?

Quarter Circle 10... 15,000 rounds, zero malfunctions, reasonably accurate.

The target that is the subject of this discussion clearly shows the scoring area of both targets. If the scoring perforation of the rear target was not exposed, as it is in this case, I suggest that we would not be debating a need for measuring tapes, magnifying glasses and global positioning equipment. How difficult is it to place one target over another without exposing perforations on the rear target?

I recently encountered problems with de-capping 9mm and pulled the problem cases to sort through at the end of my run. 4 of 5 of the reject cases carried the NORMA Headstamp. Further analysis showed that the flash hole was too small for the decapping pin to pass through.

Section 5.7 of the Multigun Rules (The USPSA version) reads much differently than the USPSA Competition Rules. I was unable to find (for example) a statement specifically tying any attempt to clear a squib to an almost instant DQ. Is a squib event that occurs during a Rifle, Shotgun or Multigun event inherently less risky?

Actually... the minimum distance, specified by USPSA (refer to Rule 2.1.3), for shotgun plates or poppers is 19'. Well under the 10 yards noted above. We use the minimum distance specified by USPSA for handgun (26') as the standard for shotgun birdshot minimum distance... and this is only if we can't reach a minimum of 10 yards due to bay limitations.