Protagonist
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Beech 18, as best I remember. Penny. Can't recall the guy.
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Very interesting piece there that was written by Winston Churchill, the grandson of W. C. It parallels current events with what I consider to be some of our significant mistakes of the past.
To paraphrase a philosopher, Hegel, I believe; the main thing we learn from history is that we don't learn from history.
http://www.opinionjournal.com/editorial/fe...ml?id=110003205
Al
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There are several posts already on the forum concerning the RM. Do a search and you should find a wealth of comments.
I was told by Dave Skinner of STI that I needed several rounds (1000) through the gun to fully appreciate the RM. I have done so, and am pleased with the performance. However, I have had two problems. Firstly, it hammered the flange on the reverse plug after several hundred rounds, and caused it to flare by several thousanths. No apparent damage to the tunnel in the frame. I chucked it up, turned it down, and have had no further problems. Secondly, when I need the comfort of a 20-round load in my 141 mm. mag, it sometimes won't strip that first round properly, due to the lightness of the spring.
Al
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Our club has had good success with 1" Schedule 40 PVC.
Al
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Jeff,
Look at the JPoint sight on the JP Enterprises website. I think it's similar to the Optima, but improved. Saw one at the Florida Open and the dot looked good, but otherwise, I have no experience with them. I know they make several different mounts for rifles, pistols, and shotguns.
Al
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Dave,
I don't know if others have had this problem, but I have always had some problems with getting a repeatable measurement of the weight at which a Glock trigger breaks. I have a Lyman digital guage. I wonder how much variation and inconsistency a match official might have?
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I have the same setup on my Benelli as Todd Salmon's. It is a fold-down 10/22 with an 0.040 fiber optic front enshrouded by a 0.075 blade. Benny Hill did mine. It works well for me, except in very low-light conditions. I don't see well to start with, and in low light, the FO is too small to gather adequate light for me. Probably fine for younger eyes.
Al
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Lee manual shows starting load of 4.5 gr. of Clays (I assume it's straight Clays) for 230 gr jacketed, but that may be hotter than you want. I have loaded 4.0 of straight Clays with 230 gr. JHP and it shoots nicely from my 5" Springfield. I haven't had time to chrono it yet but suspect it may be in range of 750 fps. The Lee manual shows 874 fps for its never exceed load of 4.7gr. Doesn't mention a barrel length.
Al
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I bought springs and followers from Beven and the followers went into my STI tubes without any muss or fuss, unlike other followers I have purchased in the past. I also use his 4mm base pad extensions but that would be of no value to you in L10.
Al
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Hi George (Geoffrey),
Thanks for all the input concerning my JP. John G. at JP told me I didn't need to do much of anything for break in, but he never mentioned why. I should have listened to what he said. I have another JP on order so I guess I'll forget about all the labor-intensive things I did the last time and just shoot the thing.
Al
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I used the Tubbs finishing system #3 thru 5 on my JP.
Before doing so, I did a break in exactly as detailed in an Armalite manual for AR's with stainless barrels. I found no discernible difference in accuracy after completing the Tubbs protocol.
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I've been shooting the Remington reduced recoil slugs in my Benelli for several months now. No problems.
Yes, they really do reduce the felt recoil.
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A question for some of you experienced rifle competitors from an inexperienced one. I currently have a TA 11D on my flattop JP and am thinking of switching to the TA 31F with the chevron. There is a slightly wider field of view, and with the open-based chevron instead of the triangle, I feel I might be able to see the close up targets a little better underneath the chevron when I am having to hold over. I'm also considering a 1.5 to 5. The 1 to 4 that you mention, Kelly, sounds interesting also. Is that something currently available to novice shooters such as myself, or is it something in prototype?
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Benelli M21 Field is my gun of choice.
As to an all-around shot shell, there isn't one. It varies with what the stages present, i.e. steel, clays, or paper. Those are the three variants we have. I like tactical buck loads with reduced recoil for steel. I like 7 1/2 for clays; 3 1/4 dram eq. for close and 3 3/4 dram eq. for distant. For paper, we are required to use slugs only. I like the Remington reduced-recoil slugs.
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I have a 6" "Benny gun" also. I'm using Montana Gold 180's with 4.55 Titegroup at OAL of 1.20". I can easily make major in 40 degree weather which is about as cold as it gets around here. Load is accurate and shoots soft.
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Spend a little more and get a "Benny Gun" (Triangle Shooting Sports.) I have a 6" light weight he built for me this fall with some extra metal removed from the slide via an elongated port. It's lighter than a Lexor, and if you need extra weight for your style of shooting, you can add a tungsten guide rod. When you reach my age, the extra sight radius is a plus also. He has reasonable turn-around times and good prices.
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I currently have the 11-D, but have had some experience with the TA-01, TA-31, and the doughnut like yours. I like the doughnut best and am planning to trade for one, when the opportunity arises.
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The groove in the bottom of the bolt assembly can be filled with JB weld (no cutting required) and finished smooth and level. Mine has been done this way, and has functioned flawlessly for over 2000 rounds.
I tried the correction for cross dominance...
in Handgun Techniques
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Mas,
Regarding your initial comments about starting with your eyes closed, and then opening them and not having any eye-dominance problems, I don't believe that would serve you well in live-fire practice, or in a match.
Al