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I use 4.7 gr. of WSF under a 124 MG JHP. Gives me ~1075 fps out of a G34 for a 133PF. I used to run 4.5 gr. of WSF for ~1040 fps, 128PF. I have only had 1 popper not fall and when I asked for calibration, the popper didn't go down with WWB, I got the reshoot.

+1 on pictures

I know most out there shooting 9x19 major are using once-fired brass and probably don't pick it up. My question is can you reload with the same brass more than once (or twice since it's already once-fired) loading 9's to major PF? And if anybody does re-use the brass, what kind of case life can you expect.

I ALWAYS wear safety glasses when reloading. Never had a primer go bang yet, but when it does you can bet I want my eyes intact.

It seems the USPSA rules allow a 5% variance in their chrono calibration ammo, so why don't they just competitors that same variance. Shooting a 125 gr. to make 165 PF, it would be 66 fps. So now I have to load my ammo 70, maybey 100 fps faster to be on the "safe" side of the chrono, but pushing the limits at the loading bench. Maybey I should think about replacing my barrel sooner than later?

Does anybody take various loads just in case of temp and altitude variances? Say you have a load that makes 170 at your local shooting spot, but you take some rounds that are a tad faster and some a bit slower, chrono when you get to your destination and shoot that ammo? that way you are shooting with pf you are used too. I know there are limits on how much ammo you can take by airlines, but dont most people drive to most matches.

Tumbling live rounds? You are braver than me my friend. Match ammo, practice ammo, it's all the same to me. It all starts with sound reloading practices. Don't change stuff at the last minute or reload the night before with brass you picked up from last months match or add a .2 grains just to make sure you make major.

It all comes together when you start to connect the dots. Reading books, this forum, watching other shooters, dry-fire practice and participation at your local club matches are just ways you prepare yourself to become a better shooter. If you watch a GM shoot, they are smooth. It almost sounds like one constant string of fire (depending on the course). But they weren't born that way, well maybey a couple of them. As far as advice for shooting production, make your shoots count, plan out the stage and try to shoot from as few positions as possible. Think economy of motion, even it means taking a far shot. Don't shoot, take a step, shoot, take another step, shoot, etc. Get to that spot where you can fire 8-10 rounds. Then when you have to get to another spot, make sure you are reloading on the move. Nothing kills time more than standing reloads or going to slide lock and wondering why the gun won't fire. Stages with ports, don't stick your gun in if you don't have too. Keep your gun up in line of sight. It takes time to drop gun, bring it back up and get focus on sights again. Find someone to practice with and video tape yourself. You will most likely catch yourself doing something you were not aware of and make improvement on it. Lastly, shoot your own "game". Don't get caught up with shooting it how someone else shoot the stage or change your stage preparation when the RO ask "Are you ready?" That's all I got to say bout that.

When in doubt, I empty all my mags and reload them. I must have OCD because I constantly check, unload/reload with 10 rounds shooting Production.

*Cough* I was wrong...5 mikes. It's difficult to win a 4 stage match when you get 0% of the points in a 70 point stage At least I know what "opportunities" I have to focus on Looking back, I should have shot it MUCH slower. I did the same thing today shooting this classifier. Put 3 shots in lower left target into hard cover. Miked two of the headshoots in lower middle target. End result, 48 points, -50 penalties, big fat ZERO for the stage. Lost production by less than 50 points. I gave everyone a 75 point headstart, oh the horror, the horror.

Just bought another G17, guess why I am sending mine? SJC! John and Steave are great at answering questions and giving you information, can't wait till I have a 9x19 shooting major with 29 rounds at the buzzer.

I shoot production and limited minor with my G34. Just have to get A's or shoot the stage faster than your competition if possible to make up for dropped points. It's fun to hose a stage and not have to reload!

Have you ever tried it on a glock?

Resize as little as possible if firing in the same rifle (bolt action). Usually just neck size if loading for same rifle. If it is semi-auto rifle, I FL size cases. After they are sized I will check for cases that are too long and put those into a pile to be trimmed later when I absolutely have too. I would rather be shooting than trimming cases.

+1 Forget about it unless your primers are not seating properly. Just another step that makes a mess.

I thought that I would send them to a processor for cleaning, trimming and repriming. The availability of this service for ones own brass is limited, and the business I was going to use has inconsistant reports from another board. So I cleaned and polished myself. I learned that there is for now a relatively low amount of cases that are long. The problem now is the crimped primer pockets and how to best address this issue. The best way to deal with crimped primer pockets is to cut them out with a reamer, second best is to use a swagger, just don't over do it or you will get loose primer pockets.

What special prep are you having done to your cases? It's the same process whether your loading pistol or rifle. Now granted, you might do extra case prep steps if your into sub-moa accuracy for rifle, but then you would be using a single stage press anyways.

+1 on Les Baer, have one in 45acp, thinking about getting another one in .40sw.

Do they have "Super Special Classifier" matches in CO?

I like Production division just the way it is. Being relatively new to USPSA, once I found out there was a Production division, I finally got the guts to go out and shoot a match. Keep it simple and we will get more new shooters into the sport. There is no equipment you can buy that will make up for practice and trigger time. If you got the money and think a new barrel, sights, and trigger job will make you a better shooter, go right ahead. When I shoot with you at a match, all I care about is that your mags have 10 rounds in them and were shooting for minor score.

I shot Can You Count today, apparently I can't count. Did first string alright, shot second and saw that I hit a C and instinctively took a make up shot. Extra shot, Extra hit, -20 penalties, there goes a waste of a 8.47 second run.

Bought some a while ago from copesdist.com on sale, but looks like they are $17.99 right now. No LEO markings on them, brand new mags.

Cheapest WWB I can find locally is $17.99 for 100 box on sale. Rem UMC 115 is $39 for 250. So I bought a Dillion Square Deal "B". I get free 9mm brass from shoots and so far I am very pleased. For as much as it would cost to buy factory ammo, I get more rounds to shoot and practice with

Get a chrono or you might be doing more to your pants. I don't know anyone who is good enough to tell velocity by recoil.

+1 on the velcro!