GrumpyGrizz

Roger that. Thank you.

If the only thing that puts your pistol in to Open Class is the slide mounted optic; would removing the battery from the RDS allow the pistol to be shot in Limited or do you need to remove the whole optic from the pistol? Staccato XL with a Leupold DP Pro.

I just bought 500 bullets of 200 grn 40 cal from Powder Valley.

I carry a 10mm Auto daily as my duty weapon. I carry the same pistol, a G20 BTW, when hunting and hiking. I use it in competition because it is my chosen platform. The versatility of the 10MM is across shooting activities, not within a specific activity. I realize that my choice comes at a cost, e.g. availability of commercial loads, available of brass and of course cost of ammunition and components. As far as Power Factor rules, I think they should be kept simple and overly broad. The current rules allow a bunch of different calibers and allow shooters to decide what is important to themselves. For me, I like to use ammunition that closely resembles what I carry for work. BUT THAT IS WHAT I WANT! I desire to use these games, and they are games, to improve my skills. If I decide that what I want is trophies and get my picture in Frontsight (there is absolutely nothing wrong with this either), then I may want to change loads or caliber. I am glad it is my decision and not forced on me. If I could make a recommendation on changing a rule, it would be in the Heavy Metal Division. Instead of a caliber restriction, i.e., .44 caliber, I would change it to make an established power factor with a 200 grain bullet. That way 10MM, .41 Mag, .357 Mag and other calibers could compete in that division without compromising its intent.

Look at a .45 case next to a 10mm -- see how much case there is between the edge of the primer and the edge of the case on the .45? You're less likely, if you have a case tilt or slip slightly in the extractor, to have the primer hit the ejector on the .45... Exactly. Since a 10mm is basically a .40 loaded longer, the 10mm is .05 inches narrower, with the same primer face. The ejector is closer to the center of the gun on the 10mm, making it closer to the round and closer to being a make shift firing pin. I don't mean to be a jerk, but has anyone ever seen this happen? I've been shooting a G20 for over ten years now and know others that have been shooting it longer then that. I've never seen or heard of a primer to ejector discharge in a G20.

Thanks guys. This may end up being a second career for me, and I have about four shotguns at this point(one's a side by side) and half a dozen practice barrels. I've already purchased a forcing cone reamer and hones, have reamed two barrels and was pleased with the result.

I measured the barrel at the muzzle: .841 I think this makes it too thin for Rem Choke. (.841 - .812 =.029/2 =.0145) So now I am looking at Tru-Choke Tooling. Again, thanks for the input.

Wow, thanks for the feedback.

I did a search but didn't come up with an answer. I am doing some hobby gunsmithing. I have several old barrels to practice on. Eventually I will want to ream and tap my duty/competition Remington 1100 for choke tubes. My question is, what brand do you like?(Briley, Rem Choke, Tru Choke, etc.) Thanks.

I use the VTAC on my duty M4, 1100 and hunting rifle. I bought it over the BFG because of cost, but am very happy with VTAC. Might start sending them as Christmas gifts.

If I was shooting tactical, does an extended choke count as overall barrel length?

A shorter barrel rifle or SG is helpful when unassing from a squad car and makes it harder for badguys to take it from you. I haven't seen these issues at a match, so, no I don't think a short barrel is an advantage in 3Gun.

Thanks.

I've been really happy with my XS Standard Dot sights. I have found them to be quick and accurate. The customer service is outstanding.

I ended up with two kids with that method of operation. Seriously, this was good reading. With the hardcast, is a gas check necessary? Talking Major PF, not magnum loads.