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Wow-- You folks let yours sit long enough to need covering ? *grin* I found a large "body " pillow at the dollar store. It's cover had a zippered end. Turned out the cover was large enough to cover my 650 and case feeder when needed.

I agree-- Two lag screws on the back of the frame into the wall studs made a noticeable difference in the case loader operation on my 650. I haven't noticed a problem with the scale where it sits in easy reach on the bench. As.Sarge said-- watch the air currents. I do notice that the readout changes if I forget and leave the ceiling fan on med. or high.

Notice that it also categorizes the site as "weapons". That's one reason for the interuption. There should be a setting to give you allow /deny for specific categories, unless you're at a workplace where that decision was made for you.

Great stuff! I've taken this advice-- not worrying about the result (ie the scores...). For example, unless its a major match, I rarely even walk the targets to score them. I get a feel how I did (both good and poorly) and that's good so I dont worry about the proverbial "making up the points on the next stage..." thoughts.

Exactly, and if you're at a major match that's what the sight in / warm up bay is for. Do many matches have a warm up bay ? I've been to several state level matches and have never seen one. Great idea, BTW

I have a small shop vac. It has a long hose so the motor/tank sits out of the way. . I started using a brush tool. That helped--still picked up powder and small debris as planned. But, it still tended to suck up pins on occasion. I cut a small slot in the head to reduce the suction some. I can run the brush across the shell plate area--pick up the loose powder but leave the pins. .

When I mounted mine, I had to move it back on the surface a tad more to get the bolts/washers to fit underneath. I wanted to use bolts rather than lags. That required carving out a bit of a notch on the table edge to let the handle fully travel-- no biggie

I ordered 8# jugs of Titegroup and W231 from Gamaliel mid November 2014. I received email last Monday that the TG I ordered was in. I called to confirm and it actually was ! The 231 wasnt though. It was $129/jug so that's up about $5-8 from earlier 2014 prices. This new stash plus what I had before will last a couple of yrs.

Got the replacement from Dillon. No wonder folks say it comes apart and I couldnt figure out how. The "new" one has an alen head part that the original one I have didnt. I'll find out if it come apart after the next 6-7k and it needs cleaning. C-Clip wasnt tough. I put it in a small vice, pressing the tip of the punch and the edge of the c-clip cup. The clip loosens and easy to get off and back on.

Maybe Im missing something-- but I wacked it quite solidly with a punch-- it isnt coming out. If it was meant to come out, even with goo in it it would come out with a hit.

Does the 650 primer punch really dissemble for cleaning ? Dirt/dust gets into the fitting and wont let it re-seat fully-- causing the primer wheel to stick and not rotate easily. I see cleaning one is mentioned here and there. I've tried spraying cleaner and working it in and out - no luck. I can get the c-clip and spring off with only two hands :-) But, I'm unable to get the pin out. Should I wack it with a hammer and punch ? Or does it simply just not come out , thus requiring a new assy ?

I'll agree with the comments about don't change much in one's diet just to prepare for a match. If you eat a big breakfast usually, drink a large coffee, etc-- keep that part of the prep stable. For example, if you don't usually consume a large amt of fluid and caffeine, and you decide to do so the morning of a match, you may be spending time in the restroom, and by doing that dehydrate, thus feeling "different' that usual. I am used to being able to snack a little between meals, so I bring peanuts or granola-type snacks for a touch of carbs/energy. I also drink water during the day, so make it a point to drink a bottle or so at each stage. I try to keep things the same-- I get up at 0500 as usual, eat something as usual, cuss at the traffic as usual--and still shoot only fair--as usual.

At a recent match, we were discussing if that ability to see the next two shooters was available and perhaps we didnt know about it.

I'd be happy to just recover what I've shot at t match. It's become such a big deal at some matches I've shot at, I usually just leave it alone. People almost getting into arguments, 2-3 people roaming around downrange pecking at the brass while we all wait, lack of folks taping/resetting targets because they're pecking at the brass, folks not helping to tear down, etc etc. Loss brass matches aren't too bad of an idea, IMO. One group I know of collects their brass as a club, then sells it by the bucket from a list of interested members-- once its your turn you get to buy a bucket, then go to the bottom of the list. Another group lets the SO's have access to the brass first-- a perk for taking their time. Yet another collects the brass and anyone a member get a baggie full of mixed at the end of the match once its torn down. That's a perk for those staying to help.

Replacing the original A2 style muzzle brake on my RRA. I understand that one tightens to 20-25ftlbs (good and snug...) them adjusts further to get it oriented properly. The new brake is a good 270 degrees off orientation once torqued- I doubt it will turn that far. I'd be afraid that I'd strip the threads. The original is about 90 degrees off when tight and will sung up that far to orientate properly I tried the original plus new crush ring-- that sets it at 180 degrees off-- still concerned about that much turning once tight Suggestions-- ? Thicker crush ring from somewhere ?

My comment is get the 650- I read a number of folks comment on not using the 650 if you change calibers often- a bit expensive to have set up tool heads and some time to change other parts, adjust etc I assume. I don't change mine. It's 9mm all the time. First press comments--It was my first progressive. It can be a little daunting to set up and get running for the first time. Ask around where you shoot, read here and watch YouTube videos. Go slow at first. Also, as you'll read-- no distractions (kids, wife, tv). With regards to cost-- it's an investment. It will run run run and Dillon stands behind it 100 % Take some time in figuring out a bench and mounting. It needs to be really solid ! Lots of info here on benches, too.

Thanks Sgt-- The thread I found was a discussion about the use of them at a match. I'd rather be shooting than piloting :-) Before this turns into a pro vs con discussion-- I'm just looking to visit with someone who owns a couple to see if they like what they bought etc. That's why its in this sub-forum and not a shooting -related sub-forum

Anyone had a chance to buy one or fool with one yet ? Phantom series by DJI for example

So far so good with mine-- But one of the rods is bent from a hit-- go figure-- it would have taken me 50 rounds to plan to hit that ! Keeping in line with the Hate topic-- I hate to let anyone borrow mine

The IP CAM TALK forum is a decent place to look around for reviews. I've got a couple of FOSCAM outdoor IP wireless models -- 2 yrs old and still going string.

Ive notited when I get tired of shooting * yes.. I did actually say that* my concentration suffers. I get lazy-- kinda of half hearted with my accuracy. I also notice that I fall into bad habits-- poor grip, trigger etc. When I can really tell is when my "gaming" suffers. Several have mentioned a frustration level increasing. Folks express their frustration with not scoring better, not shooting better than so and so, etc. To me, if I notice a constant level of that, it means its become work and not a fun sport. That's not often. I keep the frustration level pretty low. Some frusrtration is good-- keeps one on their toes. One has to decide when that crosses their own line. I've found that for me its time to simply take a break. Others mention the similar- take a break for a bit and come back refreshed. Fiddle with somthing else for a while. I still see my shooting buddies and will stop by a match-- but not shoot. After a few weeks or so, time to go shoot at a match will become available and I'll start up again.

Friend was asking the other day about these-- and wanted to be able to view a set from away from home. He was asking if that was a security risk, connecting them to the outside for viewing. There are services that one can use, or locally hosted software that requires outside the home access (via one's router/firewall settings). Any comments on off-site viewing ?

I've hit a bit of a plateau. I compare my scores with a few of the same folks that I've shot with for a while. Some are same clasification, others are higher Over the past doz or so matches, I've noticed my scoring is quite similar but my raw times are where the scores differ. I roughly calculate that on each taget in a stage, I average 3/4 of to a second or so slower-- .75 x the 30 vvvvvvvpp targets total for the match for example is close to the dif in total score. I understand there are other factors-- draw, moving etc-- but I use this as a concrete measurement. At the time, I feel Im shooting about as fast as I am able to still maintain good scores. I can shoot faster but I typically find the score suffers, depending on the distance, I'm leaning towards removing some of the raw time by a faster draw and better reloads. This SROM (slightly rotund old man...) aint going to move much faster LOL. So-- question is-- concentrate to reduce time per target (faster shooting, faster acquisition) or concentrate on removing the time elsewhere ? Several have suggested work on the shooting as that provides a more consistant increase across the targets, where as moving/reloads don't always apply as heavily, depending in the stage design

Best decision we made-- wife took a couple of small group classes with two different trainers. No arguing and she listened *grin* Dry fire helped her see what she was doing, both well and only slightly incorrectly *glancing over shoulder as I type*

So the guy who will be taking the job you wanted at this other company... you will be forced to interact/"interface" with him? Interesting... Sounds like somebody just handed you lemons. Time to make some lemonade. Yes, I will be interacting with them. Yes, I will have to help train them. No, I won't be able to get out of it or say no. Ahh-- but you can say "yes" soooooooo slowly.