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  1. As an MD and RO I've learned the only way to eliminate this before it becomes an explosive topic is to include a "everyone should have pasters with them at all times and help reset" in the pre-match briefing. Since I'm scoring the last target I keep pasters to cover it up as an example. Before I go over the WSB I make sure everyone has their strip of pasters. If someone is sitting back and not pasting I will assign them a bank of targets like this "John I need you to paste those 4 targets as soon as I score them please." I haven't met anyone yet with the balls to look me in the face, take the offered pasters and then ignore my request for help. I tend to get a lot of newbies on my squad and in spite of that we're almost always the first squad done. It doesn't take ordering or screaming and cursing. Just a direct polite request with no escape path. If a guy has a habit of cursing and running off new shooters then the RO or MD should have handled it long ago.
  2. Bone Creek Smokin’ Aces is hosting a Level 1 Range Officer seminar in Pittsburg, KS January 21-22. If you’ve ever wanted to learn the rules and proper interpretation of them, the duties and responsibilities of an RO and how to carry them out during a match this class is for you. If you’ve ever been handed a timer and asked to help this is your chance to learn what you’re really supposed to be doing. Even if you’re “just” a USPSA competitor this class is the best way possible for you to learn why the rules are written the way they are. In order to reserve a slot you must mail in the completed application form (link below) with payment by December 24th. Late applications will be accepted if slots are available. Total seminar fee is $60 per person. Fill out this form - https://www.uspsa.org/downloads/Level1SeminarApplication.pdf Make a check or USPS money order for $60 payable to Roger Lomshek. Mail both application and check to Roger Lomshek 1511 N. Broadway ST Pittsburg, KS 66762 If weather and classroom pace allows there might be a brief range session to try our new found RO skills out. Bring the gun and gear of your choice plus 100 rounds just in case. Registered students will be notified of classroom location as we get closer to the seminar date. Contact host Roger Lomshek with any questions roger@tailwindcyclists.com DVC, Roger Lomshek
  3. It's at least as likely that the trigger loop is not lifting the front of the sear enough for the back of the sear to drop completely out of the way of the striker causing the striker to drag across the top of the sear robbing energy. The trigger loop is prone to wear especially if it is only partially under the sear lobe (part of the loop sitting to the right of the lobe so the friction is focused on the left half increasing loop wear). One gun with an FSS has only .003" of clearance between the sear and striker when the trigger is pressed fully to the rear and another has .01". Guess which one has light strikes? The FSS puts everything into a very tight window and the bent trigger loop is pretty variable from gun to gun. This is only theory as I'm still fiddling but I'm betting changing the height and angle of slope on the trigger loop to tweak when the sear is actuated and how much it is moved will fix the problem. I measured striker block interference with the striker and took a few thousandths off the top of the striker "wing" so that the USB clears it easier but still functions as intended and that made no difference. Also polished the entire striker & USB to ensure no edges were causing a hang up. No change whatsoever.
  4. Bone Creek Gun Club near Pittsburg, KS is hosting a USPSA classifier match with 6 classifier stages Sunday November 1st. Heavy rain will postpone the match one week to Sunday November 8th. If unsure about the weather text promoter Roger Lomshek at six two oh - two four nine - oh oh three seven The match begins at 10 AM. Stage construction begins at 8 AM and registration closes at 9:30 AM. Entry fee is $20 per shooter and $10 extra for a second gun. 2 gun shooters will stay with their squad and re-gun after shooting each stage once. Because this is a classifier match the round count will be lower than usual (less than 100 rounds total). If you're new to USPSA shooting or new to a division this is a quick way to get classified in a weekend. Hope you can make it.
  5. One day to go bump and weather update! We are going ahead with the night shoot this Saturday (22 Nov) in spite of the (shrinking) chance of rain. The match day forecast is for a 30% chance of 1/4” of rain and a low of 56 degrees. Next weekend’s forecast (our optional date) is 25 degrees colder with a chance of snow or freezing rain so we will stick with this weekend (Nov 22). Dress dry and warm and come prepared to be challenged! We will accept on-site registration but slots are filling up and pre-registering will guarantee you a spot and reduce delays. If you haven’t registered yet or have friends who haven’t please email me your/their info. Match info and directions are below.
  6. Bone Creek Gun Club near Pittsburg, KS is hosting a low light practical handgun competition Saturday Nov 22nd. This is an open to the (qualified) public competition. Here’s the event flyer. Match specifics are below; please review them before entering. Entry fee is $25 per shooter. This match is limited to 50 shooters. On-site registration will only be allowed if space remains. Pre-register to reserve a spot. Prizes: Trophy plaques will be awarded to the top three of each division. Funds raised pay for future high dollar target and prop purchases to put on more kick ass matches! John’s Sport Center has donated over $230 in prizes and gift certificates to be awarded by drawing including a 600 lumen Streamlight ProTac HL! To enter email the following info to me at roger at tailwindcyclists dot com (reconstruct the email address using the @ and .) and pay $25 at the match. Personal info will not be shared with anyone. Name: USPSA number (if member): Phone #: Email: Handgun division: Weapon mounted or Handheld Caliber: Squadding: If you want to shoot with friends list their names as preferred squad-mates. We will try to squad you together (no guarantees). Schedule 2:00 PM – stage set up 3:30 PM – registration opens 4:30 PM – registration closes 5:15 PM – safety briefing 5:30 PM – match begins 10:00 PM – match ends 10:30 PM – Match tear down complete & awards ceremony. MATCH INTENT: Test equipment realistically used for home defense, self defense or law enforcement in challenging low light conditions. (If the intent is too boring for you then bring your open division 2011 with 30 round mags. Intent is not a mandate, it’s just why we started doing this.) RULES: This match will follow USPSA safety and scoring rules. Guns will be kept cold and holstered or cased except when firing. Holsters must permit drawing the handgun without sweeping yourself or other competitors. WEATHER: Cold or a little snow on the ground will not affect the match. Heavy rain, ice, snow or unsafe driving conditions will postpone the match to Jan 18th. The range is on a dirt road that is not plowed. If in doubt text the promoter (his cell phone will be given to registered competitors). EQUIPMENT: Handguns will have two divisions; Weapon mounted and Handheld. Holsters must not break 180 degrees. Optics, white light, night vision and lasers are allowed. SAFETY: All guns must be empty and cased when you arrive. Guns will be kept cold until you are on the line. No gun handling unless you are on the line or in the designated safety area. WHO CAN ENTER: Shooting at night while moving around barricades can be dangerous. You will have to shoot from awkward positions and while on the move. This match is only open to shooters with experience in dynamic shooting. Entrants must have shot at least 4 USPSA/IDPA, etc. matches OR be Law Enforcement or Military OR have attended professional training OR have a shooter the match director knows vouch for you. If you want to enter but aren’t sure contact the match director in advance to discuss your qualifications. STAGE BASICS: Shooters will engage targets from routine and unusual positions around barricades and through shooting ports. Distances vary from three to thirty yards. There will be four stages with approximately 120 rounds total fired. Other: Bring a low power headlamp or handheld for administrative tasks. There is no available artificial light on the range. Here are a few shots of previous low light matches. http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z67/bonecreekgunclub/2009-01%20Night%20Shoot/100_3740.jpg
  7. Hope this is the right spot for this match announcement. We're a USPSA club and this outlaw pistol match will follow USPSA safety and scoring rules. Bone Creek Gun Club near Pittsburg, KS is hosting a low light practical handgun competition Saturday Nov 23rd. This is an open to the (qualified) public competition. Match specifics are below; please review them before entering. Entry fee is $20 per shooter. This match is limited to 50 shooters. On site registration will only be allowed if space remains. Pre-register to reserve a spot. Trophy plaques will be awarded to the top three of each division. Funds raised pay for future high dollar target and prop purchases to put on more kick ass matches! To enter email the following info to me at roger at tailwindcyclists dot com (reconstruct the email address using the @ and .) and pay $20 at the match. Personal info will not be shared with anyone. Name: USPSA number (if member): Phone #: Email: Handgun division: Weapon mounted or Handheld Caliber: Squadding: If you want to shoot with friends list their names as preferred squad-mates. We will try to squad you together (no guarantees). Schedule 2:00 PM – stage set up 3:30 PM – registration opens 4:30 PM – registration closes 5:15 PM – safety briefing 5:30 PM – match begins 10:00 PM – match ends 10:30 PM – Match tear down complete & awards ceremony. MATCH INTENT: Test equipment realistically used for home defense, self defense or law enforcement in challenging low light conditions. (If the intent is too boring for you then bring your open division 2011 with 30 round mags. Intent is not a mandate, it’s just why we started doing this.) RULES: This match will follow USPSA safety and scoring rules. Guns will be kept cold and holstered or cased except when firing. Holsters must permit drawing the handgun without sweeping yourself or other competitors. WEATHER: Cold or a little snow on the ground will not affect the match. Heavy rain, ice, snow or unsafe driving conditions will postpone the match to Jan 18th. The range is on a dirt road that is not plowed. If in doubt text the promoter (his cell phone will be given to registered competitors). EQUIPMENT: Handguns will have two divisions; Weapon mounted and Handheld. Holsters must not break 180 degrees. Optics, white light, night vision and lasers are allowed. SAFETY: All guns must be empty and cased when you arrive. Guns will be kept cold until you are on the line. No gun handling unless you are on the line or in the designated safety area. WHO CAN ENTER: Shooting at night while moving around barricades can be dangerous. You will have to shoot from awkward positions and while on the move. This match is only open to shooters with experience in dynamic shooting. Entrants must have shot at least 4 USPSA/IDPA, etc. matches OR be Law Enforcement or Military OR have attended professional training OR have a shooter the match director knows vouch for you. If you want to enter but aren’t sure contact the match director in advance to discuss your qualifications. STAGE BASICS: Shooters will engage targets from routine and unusual positions around barricades and through shooting ports. Distances vary from three to thirty yards. There will be four stages with approximately 120 rounds total fired. Other: Bring a low power headlamp or handheld for administrative tasks. There is no available artificial light on the range. Here are a few shots of previous low light matches.
  8. I used the same die set for my 9mm and finally gave up. I had the same issues and even sent it back to Lee for replacement (didn't help). After throwing in the towel I got a Redding or RCBS (can't remember which) carbide sizer and the difference is noticeable in feel at the handle and looks. Visually the replacement's interior finish looks smoother and less rough than the Lee. I do spritz some One Shot lube on my cases now anyway because they size butter smooth lubed up.
  9. Bone Creek Gun Club's special classifier match features six classifiers Sunday Oct 18th. Registration opens at 8 AM, safety briefing is 8:45 AM, stage walk through is 9 AM and shooting begins immediately after. Please have gear on and be ready to go before the safety briefing. We will take a brief lunch break at noon. As always if you shoot you are expected to assist with stage reset. We'll have porta-potties and water jugs at the range. Everything else needs to be supplied by you. If you want to eat bring food and if you want to sit down bring a chair. Late arivals are allowed, you'll just have to join a squad already in progress and make up stages as you go. Realistically if you are shooting by 11 AM you could be done by 2 or 3 PM. Match entry fee is $20 for the first gun and $10 for each additional gun. This match is handgun only. Total round count is 88 rounds. Some time ago BCGC lifted their ammo restrictions and now allow any USPSA legal ammo including hollow points. The previous HP ban is long gone. Anything allowed in USPSA rules is welcome. Stages are below - CM 99-10 - Times Two - 12 rounds - 6 metric targets CM 99-11 - El Presidente - 12 rounds - 3 metric targets CM 99-21 - Mini-Mart - 12 rounds - 3 metric targets CM 03-02 - Six Chickens - 12 rounds - 6 metric targets CM 06-03 - Can You Count - 20 rounds - 4 metric targets CM 08-02 - Steeler Standards - 20 rounds - 4 classic targets Bone Creek Gun Club is ¾ mile west of Hwy 69 on 700 RD (county dirt road) about 15 miles north of Pittsburg, KS or 100 miles south of KC. Here's a map http://bonecreekgunclub.com/cms/index.php?...4&Itemid=28 See you there, Roger Lomshek BCGC president Edited to reflect correct 2nd gun entry fee.
  10. 10-4! I caught it but always good to be safe.
  11. Tons of great info here as always! Based on this I'll test some out for function and load development and if they fire 100% I'll consolidate my inventory to a single small primer for everything. It just seems to make sense to minimize the different types of primers on hand so stocking up becomes a lot easier. Thanks!
  12. The shortages have me wanting to simplify my reloading inventory and keep a single small and large primer on hand. Rather than re-inventing the wheel I'm looking for experienced opinions. This is purely for range/match ammo NOT self defense. What issues (if any) will I run into if I use small rifle primers (or large) for handgun cartridges? Ideally I'd like to use one of the various "military" primers with a harder cup to eliminate the chance of slamfires in my AR (real or imagined problem that it may be). From my research so far both CCI & Wolf's military versions are magnum primers, does the hotter primer make this a no go? I'm more interested in general observations pertaining to accuracy, pressure and leading than specific load info. If this looks promising I'll work up loads slowly to see what I can get. For those who want specific info I'm currently using two 9mm loads with 124 gr bullets & HS-6. A low recoil 1000 fps +- (9 minor) practice round and a very hot 1300 fps+ load (9 major) that duplicates my factory social ammo (Ranger 127gr +p+). The bullet varies with what's available; I've used both Precision coated and Berry's plated bullets with decent results, I may use hard cast lead in the future if availability dictates (probably not on the hotter load). All my handguns have factory hammer/striker springs to eliminate light strikes. I will eventually expand my reloading to include larger handgun calibers so am looking for input on large and small primer issues. Thanks!
  13. Bone Creek Smokin' Aces is hosting an NROI certification class Feb 28th & Mar 1st in Pittsburg, KS. Class tuition is $50. If you've wanted to become certifiable or just want to better understand USPSA rules this is the class to take. In order to attend you must send in your check or MO made out to Bone Creek Gun Club with neatly completed NROI Class Application to James Pope P.O. Box 1839 Pittsburg, KS 66762 by Feb 1st. Classes will be about 8 hours each day with most of that classroom instruction. There will be a very small amount of shooting done in a mock match for practicing what we have learned on how to properly run a match. Classes will begin at 8 AM both days with the classroom portion taking part in the Chicopee Community Center (basement of St. Barbara's Catholic Church) 403 S. Pesavento Ave on the southwest edge of Pittsburg, KS. Whatever little shooting we do will be at the Bone Creek Gun Club so please leave weapons and shooting equipment secured inside your vehicle until told otherwise. Persons wishing to attend must be current USPSA members. Attendees must bring their own USPSA rulebook, notebooks, pens and whatever else the student wishes to use during class. You can find a list of area hotels at our Visitors Bureau website if you are coming from out of the area.
  14. Bone Creek Gun Club is hosting a USPSA style 3 gun NIGHT TIME match Saturday January 17th 15 miles north of Pittsburg, KS on Hwy 69. Range set-up and registration will begin at 2 PM; registration ends at 5 PM. For licensed USPSA competitors (or any interested competitors) we will have a daylight classifier stage beginning at 3:30 PM. If you are shooting the classifier be there early to register & help set up so we can have everyone done shooting well before dark. The stages have relatively low round counts with limited movement (15-20 meters) and some firing through doorways and windows or around walls. There will be a mandatory safety briefing at 5 PM. Shooting will start at full dark (about 5:40 PM). Everyone will be given the chance to do dry runs after the safety briefing and before full dark. We will complete all handgun shooting before breaking out the long guns. 1) Entry fee is $10 per shooter. This match is open to the public but is not new shooter friendly. Because of the no-light environment you must be able to operate (load, unload, draw & holster) your weapons with your eyes closed. If you are not intimately familiar with your firearms and already have some match shooting experience skip this match and do the next daytime match Feb 15th. 2) This match will be shot under USPSA style rules but with an exception for the night shooting. All divisions will be allowed to have lights and/or lasers mounted to their guns & night vision devices will be allowed. USPSA equipment rules will be strictly followed for the daytime classifier (no mounted lights/lasers). 3) As with all USPSA matches the range is cold. No one is allowed to have a loaded gun until on the firing line and instructed to load by the range officer. Guns must be holstered or cased empty until told to load. 3) You must provide your own illumination. None of the stages will have enough natural light to shoot with. 4) Most handgun stages will require you to draw from the holster. Some stages will require you to reload so you must have a plan to do that if you are using a handheld light. 5) Handgun stages are a mix of steel plates and poppers plus paper silhouettes. Shotgun stages will use steel and paper targets at close ranges (30 yards or less). Rifle stages will be paper only with the longest shot less than 50 yards. Answers to FAQ’s We are doing our night match in January so we can begin shooting early. If we did this in June we could not start before 9 PM. Dress warm!!! Night time temps can be in the teens. We will have a tarped off area heated by space heaters which means it will be as warm as 30 degrees “inside”. Bring whatever food or drinks you need to survive a long evening of shooting. We will have a stove keeping water hot for warm drinks of your choice. Lube your weapons for cold weather function. If you use thick oil or grease you will get to practice malfunction drills. A light oil like CLP or Tri-Flow is the way to go. Holsters must be outside the waistband belt mounted, strong side, vertical (more or less) straight draw. Military and LEO’s will be allowed to use thigh rigs if they choose. Severely canted, SOB, crossdraw or shoulder holsters are not allowed (basically if your gun is pointed behind you while holstered or during the draw the holster is not allowed). Slings are not required for the long guns. Any gun type from revolvers, DA/SA autos, Glocks, 1911’s and scoped race guns are welcome. Shotguns may be 12 or 20 guage, pump or semi-auto of any type. Rifles can be grandpa’s lever gun or a tricked out AR, AK or FAL, etc. in your choice of caliber. Optics are allowed on shotguns and rifles. Weapons will be separated by division per USPSA rules to separate optically sighted guns from those with iron sights. Run what you brung! Bring enough spare magazines or speedloaders and holders for at least two reloads (more is better). If you have a gun mounted light/laser and a holster for it – You will begin each stage in the normal manner (gun loaded and holstered). If you have a gun mounted light/laser but no holster for it – You will start each stage with the empty gun at the low ready position; on the start signal you will be allowed to load the gun. This handicap will more than negate the advantage of not drawing from a holster. Your gun must be carried in a case/bag up to the firing line and may only be removed when instructed to do so by the range officer. If you have a handheld light – You must start the stage empty handed with both gun and light holstered or pocketed. If you have a belt holder for the light you may use it. We will have an illuminated standby area walled off from the range to eliminate light contamination. Light will be provided by red or blue chem lights to protect night vision. Please avoid using white light in this area. Besides high power tactical lights of your choice bring less powerful lighting (headlamps or handhelds) with colored filters (blue, green or red) to handle administrative tasks without destroying your night vision. Night shooting equipment suggestions – Tritium night sights will make it much easier to aim accurately but are not required. A lanyard or “light loop” for your handheld light that allows you to let go of the light without dropping it for reloads and malfunction clearance is handy. Bring a spare light and spare batteries. Training suggestions – Practice whatever you think will work best for you dryfire first then in the daylight with live ammo. Trying to refine an untested shooting or reloading technique in the dark is a recipe for epic failure. Ammo minimums (if you don’t miss) – 54 rounds of handgun ammo, 22 rounds of rifle ammo, 16 rounds of birdshot and 4 slugs. Handguns must be .38/9mm or greater, rifle must be .223 or greater, Shotgun must be 20G or greater. If you double the amount of ammo you think you’ll need then add 50% you’ll be close. Stage Descriptions (modified from the 2008 World Shoot and 2006 Nationals stages) Handgun Daytime Classifier – Payne’s Pain #99-19 – 4 paper targets x 3 rounds each = 12 rounds total Four paper targets ten yards away; shooter stands behind a barricade with a small port. Fire one round at each target from one side of the barricade, reload and fire one round at each target from the port, reload and fire one round at each target from the opposite side of the barricade. Night time handgun stages Through the door – 1 pepper popper, 4 paper targets & 1 Texas star = 14 rounds total 10-20 yards away Engage targets as you see them either around the walls or through a doorway. Star Light, Star Bright – 5 poppers, 1 star & 4 paper targets = 14 rounds 15-20 yards from targets On start engage targets in any order while staying inside the marked shooting area. Caught napping – 6 poppers = 6 rounds total 15 – 30 yards away Begin by laying down on “bed”, on start signal sit up (staying on bed), retrieve handgun from nightstand and engage bad guy number one in front of window. Move to window and engage remaining bad guys through window. Over the Top – 4 paper targets = 8 rounds 5-20 yards away On start signal make headshots on two close targets then move sideways to engage distant targets behind wall. Night time rifle stages Through the door – 7 paper targets = 14 rounds total 10-40 yards away Engage targets as you see them either around the walls or through a doorway. Over the Top – 4 paper targets = 8 rounds 5-20 yards away On start signal make headshots on two close targets then move sideways to engage distant targets behind wall. Night time shotgun stages Caught napping – 6 poppers = 6 rounds total 15 – 30 yards away Begin by laying down on “bed”, on start signal sit up (staying on bed), retrieve shotgun from beside nightstand and engage bad guy number one in front of window. Move to window and engage remaining bad guys through window. Star Light, Star Bright – 5 poppers, 1 star & 4 paper targets = 14 rounds (10 birdshot & 4 slugs) 15-20 yards from targets On start signal first knock down all steel targets with birdshot then engage paper targets with one slug each.
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