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  1. Titan is clearing out their stock, but they don't have .40 listed. I have no idea if it's worth it for you to get into a different caliber and buy the additional .40 conversion or not, but here you go... https://www.titanreloading.com/dillon-precision-products/dillon-presses/dillon-xl650
  2. I'm glad I did. I ran 100 or so rounds through it today and it feels great. Also, as you would expect, the fit is perfect. It did, increase the LOP by about 3/8". Since I'm a bit on the short side, it feels a bit longer than I would like. I may look into the Magpul stock, or at the very least I will cut this one down.
  3. So much for utilizing the stock chokes. My BNIB shotgun was packed with three IC chokes. ? On the bright side, pattern testing was much faster than I expected ?
  4. That's the one! Sounds like a good idea to me, I'll give that a try this evening while I'm practicing! Thanks! ETA: This worked just fine for about 100 shells today, nothe a single problem. Thanks for the advice!
  5. Help! Last night while replacing some Springs in the trigger housing, I managed to lose the trigger pin D clip from my Stoeger m3k. I ordered replacement parts, but I have a match this weekend. Is there a reasonable temporary fix for this, or am I SOL? Okay, lose isn't quite the correct word. While disassembling the housing (inside of a gallon bag), I made a poor choice in the direction in which I removed that clip. It shot past my ear at about mach3, and is now hidden somewhere in the cobwebs and dust on my basement floor... I bent up a temporary clip from another spring, but it does not act as a detent for the pin, and I also have doubts about its ability to stay in place after more than a couple of rounds are fired.
  6. I jumped on the same deal. I'm not sure the files I have are fine enough for this, so my backup plan is automotive bodywork sandpaper glued to a 1/16" strip of aluminum.
  7. Good to know! For anyone else looking, Walnut Creek has 'em for a great price and free shipping. (I tried the usual sources whom I'd like to support, but could not find it in stock) https://www.walnutcreekoutdoors.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=LSP-10823&CartID=1
  8. Good deal. I'll keep what I've got (for now ?), and maybe look for a light modified along the way. Now, here's to hoping the gun arrives in time for me to practice at least one night before the match! (It's just a club level outlaw match, but I still want to make a good showing!) Thanks! (Great article BTW! Lots of good info there!)
  9. The title says it all! I've ordered an M3k, hopefully it'll be in hand for a match next weekend. Are the stock chokes OK, or should I source some replacements between now and then? Most of the stages are 25 yards and under, typically shooting at clays or 3" steel plates on rebar stands. Max distance for this match is likely to be 45 yards, maybe with an aerial clay or two.
  10. So, three months later... Are you still using this pad? Any problems or issues? I just placed an order for an M3k and would love to add one of these IF it's a good idea. Thanks!
  11. Thank you Walleye. I just finished one of thse cables, tested it, and it works great! I bought a 1/8 stereo plug and soldered it on to the end of the USB adapter, tucking the resister inside the plug as well. It's a nice, compact package, and it works well when paired with a 25' audio extension cable. Somehow while soldering and bending things around, the center pole was disconnected from the solder tab, even though the solder tab was still mechanically held in place. I'm not sure how that happened, but after I figured out the issue, a blob of solder fixed it right up. Ugly, yes, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do
  12. Yeah unfortunately it does. Most of my practice is indoors, so I need to find the cleanest powder I can get my hands on. I remembered that combo being better than it is. Would a slightly tighter crimp or reduced OAL help the powder burn cleaner, or am I just out of luck?
  13. Just FYI, this will happen with factory made ammo as well; it's not limited to SDB users. If you carry, check your defensive rounds if you eject them before practice and reload them after. They definately get shorter. I just got back in to reloading after a few years off. I think most of my rounds were in the +/-.002 range, but I found a couple that were +.005 or so.
  14. Hello all, It's been a while since I've done any reloading, or any shooting at all for that matter. I just fired up my press and started with some 230RN plated bullets over a spread of 4.6gr - 5.1gr Solo 1000. (2.235 OAL) Compared to some WWB 230gr RN, I seem to be getting a lot of flash and smoke; much more than I remember. Does my memory suck, or is this unusual? If it helps: The test pistols were an XD Tactical and a 1911, shot at an indoor range with decent lighting and good ventilation. The powder and primers are around 3-4 years old, but both were in well sealed containers with dessicant packs. Thank you, Jay M
  15. Cool! I was thinking your screen name looked familiar! I think 4 rounds are beyond my coordination level... I'm going to do a bunch of practicing between now and then, so we'll see. I'm also going to try and hit Trigger Time tomorrow morning (new indoor range in Buford). I've got a pair of chokes and a couple of different shells to pattern test. The match coordinator said 50'ish should be the maximum range; I have no idea how the 20ga will do at that distance. Jay
  16. If ya think that's slow, you should see my transitions That's a pretty good point, one I really hadn't thought about. Another pro for the shell caddies. There are probably going to be a bunch of folks there (Riverbend Gun Club, Ga), but I'm going to be in the minority shooting a 20ga. That pretty much precludes me from borrowing gear Ah well. I'll ponder on it for a day or two, and probably order a couple on Monday. The Choate and CCW 6 shell holders are petty reasonable and seem to have a decent reputation. I've read that people have good success using them with 20ga shells by lining them with the fuzzy side of velcro. If that doesn't work, I've got the tools and materials to fabricate some cutsom spacers.
  17. Hello all, I'm going to shoot a shotgun only match next month. This is a first for me (I'm a total shotgun newb), and it's likely to be a rare occurance. With that in mind, is it reasonable to use some sort of belt pouch to carry my shells, or is that a train wreck waiting to happen? I'd rather not dump the money into real carriers since I'm probably only going to use them once per year, but I will if the pouch is just a horrible idea. Thanks, Jay
  18. Thanks to all that have posted on this topic, here and in other threads. I just picked up 500 230gr RN plated bullets from X-Treme Bullets. These will be my first loads for our new XD45 5" If I had followed the chart from Accurate, I'd have been .4gr or more over the load ya'll are using. That's still well within their listed max, but that sounds way, way hotter than I need. I'm hoping to send the first test rounds down range tomorrow, and then hit an outdoor range on Monday for further testing / chrono.
  19. I placed an order last week on Thursday; it was finally billed to my card today. No word on shipping just yet. The order history / status page says "Processing". My order arrived on Friday the 31st 5K Wolf large pistol plus 1K Wolf and some powder for my .223. Now I need to get the rest of the parts to change my SDB over to large primers, get a 45 conversion kit, and then find some bullets
  20. I placed an order last week on Thursday; it was finally billed to my card today. No word on shipping just yet. The order history / status page says "Processing".
  21. Boxwave screen protectors are the best that I've tried. FWIW, I don't do match scoring or anything of the sort, but I have carried a Palm for the last few years.
  22. Hi folks, My wife is looking for a set of electonic muffs. She's tried mine (Howard Leight"Impact Sport"), but the head-band is way too big. Any suggestions? Thanks
  23. I've got a pair of Fobus #6922 pouches (made for 2x .22lr single stacks). They're tight with my Sig Mosquito mags and just a little loose for my Buckmark mags. They work, but I don't really like them. I've switched to foam spacer inserts in my CR Speed pouches for Action Pistol matches, and I usually leave them in a nylon storage pouch for Steel Challenge (same as or similar to the one that mwx40x40 owns).
  24. alan, I'm working on a collapsable roller cart for my chrono along with a push pole (roller extension pole?). I shoot up at American Classic in Gwinnett; they have no problem with me using a chrono on one of the end lanes, but I can't interfere with other shooters (hence the push pole). I'm hoping to have it done in another week or two; I'll post back if i can get it working.
  25. It seems like someone removed the old primer catch cup, cut the primer end off of a .40 or .45 case, cut slices down the case wall and bent those slices out like flower petals, and then attached it to the bottom of the SDB over the primer hole. A plastic hose was then placed over this primer case and run to an empty container. Take a look at the bottom of the press. If my description doesn't make sense, I'll try to clarify. I've got a picture somewhere, but that was two or three computers ago... If I can locate it I'll post it up. If not, perhaps a quick sketch will work for you.
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