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use bayou 200 gr swc with 4.5 clays aol is 1.245-1.25 pf for uspsa is about 170 in my Colt 5" with a 1" group at 25 yards. it runs in all my 45's. good combo imvho thanks mike

yes that is correct. the aussie plant burned down and now it is being made in Canada. I have found that from batch to batch, it burns about the same rate. I use a 200 gr semi wad cutter with 4.5 grs aol is 1.245-1.25 runs about a 170 PF for uspsa. great powder IMVHO thanks mike

Have a ritual I go through on the line. First, take a deep breath and try to picture the course already shot, all A's great time. Second pull mags and check to make sure they are topped off. Third, wait for L M R. take another deep breath, nod head for ready and buzzer goes off and everything falls to crap, but at least my mags are topped off. Got to love this game right? Mike

The way to stop that in SS is to buy 20-30 magazines and load all before the match. That way you reach in your bag and pull out full magazines every time. IMVHO MIke

I guess I am a die hard SS 45 ACP shooter. Have 5 1911 45 ACPs. All set up the same way. It is a kick in the butt when you can come in the top 15% of a match of 50-60 shooters with an old SS 45 ACP. But yes, I am an old guy and used to be 45ACP ruled for years in USPSA. IMVHO Mike

SyNaPsE I go play at least once a week sometimes twice a week. it helps. mike

Didn't notice a wide brimmed hat. In South Texas you need that to keep the sun off your ears and back of the neck. Mike

Thanks buddy Mike

DW PM9 Bayou 147 W231 3.20 WSP Speer 1.145 842 27 7 123.8 3.85 3-5 shot avg benched 25 yds 3/24/11 DW PM9 Bayou 147 W231 3.40 WSP Speer 2.145 856 28 7 125.8 2.30 3-5 shot avg benched 25 yds 3/24/11 Some guys use Clays, Solo 1000, you might try 231 Above chart came from Bayou Bullets Thanks Mike

Went back to Clays 4.2 grains with a 200 SWC. OAL 1.245-1.25 Was my pet load for years. Only found 4-5 lbs made in Australia. Ran 100 yesterday at a USPSA match It is good to have my old standbye load ready. IMVHO Thanks Mike

I shoot SS and have since 1989 in USPSA. I have tried Open, L10, Production and Limited. I find myself going back to SS all the time. Whatever USPSA wants to do is fine with me as long as it is done safely and by keeping with all the regs and rules that apply for PCC. I think it is a way for shooters to get involved and interested in this great sport. When I shoot a match and the dust clears and the WAILING Wall goes up, if I am 65-75% of the top shooter, I feel very good about that. Just bear in mind that PCC was set up for people that don't shoot pistol well or have become a GM and want to try something new. I am not a Hater, just quit belly aching and get out and shoot and help grow the sport. IMVHO Thanks Mike

Been shooting SS major for as long as I can remember. Since 1987-1988 in USPSA. I prefer 45 ACP vs 40. I just think in 8's. Just remember every time you move, reload. Major will help because if you have a line hit, it will usually go to the higher points A vs C as an example. If you can hang with the big boys and shoot in a level I or II match, shoot 65-70% of their scores, you are doing well. All you need is a pistol that is reliable, you as the shooter can work on the accuracy. The ball is in your court. Shoot major and go for the points or shoot minor and go real FAST. Hope to hell you hit everything. IMVHO Mike

OK I understand Mike

One thing I noticed on the second video, after you loaded pistol, your finger went into the trigger area. I may not have seen that right, but if you are, stop doing that on LAMR. Gun goes bang and you are out of there. Be a trip to DQ land. Do not want to see that. Mike

Very informative Thanks Mike

Just make sure that you shoot all 115 or 125 at a match, try not to mis-match at a match. POA will be different. IMVHO Mike

Just looked on mine. dated 4/08/17 just showed up today. Thanks, Mike

Just checked my classification, I shot that match and it is not there. If you are talking about the match in April of 2017. Mike

It is smart to have all the positions on the WSB before the stage is shot. If not, the GAMERS will attach it with door open hands on handle ,ect. Mike

8.2.2 The competitor assumes the start position as specified in the written stage briefing. Unless otherwise specified, the competitor must stand erect, facing downrange, with arms and hands hanging naturally by the sides (see appendix E3 for an example of this). A competitor who attempts or completes a course of fire where an incorrect start position was used must be required by a Range Official to reshoot the course of fire. "Arms hanging naturally by sides" is illustrated in Appendix E3. APPENDIX E3 Diagram of Equipment Position This diagram also illustrates "hands and arms naturally at sides". Nothing in hands unless specified in WSB. Per the rules. Mike

NPR1 OR NPR2 Nightforce 56 MM 4-22 is great, using on a Savage 101 308 for F-TR. Works for me. Ordered through Sport Optics. Around 2K. Mike

He is right, here it copied and pasted Mike: The two board-approved rulings increasing distance from the belt for all USPSA Handgun divisions have been moved from “released” status to “held”. They will not be in effect until they have been marked as “released”. This is due to a conflict with the USPSA bylaws which prescribe that division rule changes can only be made every two years. In September of 2014, the USPSA BOD approved .357 Sig for Major power factor in Limited and L10 Divisions, effective January 2015 (Appendices D2 and D3, #5).

I use a case gauge, not the barrel. Found it is truer using a case gauge. IMVHO Mike

Have been shooting SS for about 30 years. It comes down to shoot major. I like SWC 200 gr with a good powder behind it like HP-38, WW 231 or Clays. Shooting SS vs Rev the only real difference is the equipment. I use Wilson EMT or 47D magazines (also use them for my EDC). As long as the pistol runs, you can work on the accuracy and relearn your timing. IMVHO Mike

Been there done that. Take a breath. Email MBX and explain what's going on. They will take care of it. Have found I have to down load magazines by one round so I can seat magazines on COF's But am shooting a STI Edge 45 ACP. The MBX's hold 18 rounds but have to slam them hard into the pistol. So I start off with 18 plus 1 then as I reload, use 17 round magazines. IMVHO Mike