OUshooter
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Great just GREAT!! I'm trying to put together a new truck gun and now this. Geez
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1. Just curious why you would tumble the finished rounds? Straight walled pistol cases sized with Carbide dies won't need any lube, and there shouldn't be any "grit".
2. I use a EGW undersize die for my .40 exclusively. I get quite a few coke bottle shaped cases, but they pass gauge and function fine.
3. I roll check each round before I load it in a mag, and toss any non-conformers into a bag. I typically don't roll check with case gauging, just because of time. But with a Lee FCD I have had split cases pass gauge.
As others have said, odds are very high that the worse case is the round hits the cardboard and falls down. The chamber is what contains the pressure. I wouldn't shoot it, but I'm crazy like that.
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Howdy neighbor, well sort of. If you get a wild hair and want to road trip to Ponca City, OK once a year there is a great match they put on. It's called High Cap Hose Down, and it would be worth the 4hr trip. Just to give you an idea about the stages: I went to the line with 72rds of 40cal, and hoped I didn't run out
Welcome to the board.
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Welcome back. I struggled myself with a recent long layoff, new baby and lots of demand from the job. On the upside I came right out of the gate and went from C to B in ~2months. Have fun knocking the rust off!
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http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=153291&st=0
I do think some folks would gripe, as if they don't already
, but the random lvl 1 chrono might be a good idea. It's boggling for me to believe, but lots of handloaders don't have a chrono. -
What sucks is if I suspect the shooter is going back to the truck to get "another batch" and returning with the same ammo I won't allow someone else to RO them. I will do it and make sure the clipboard RO is well behind us.
There's nothing to prevent you or the RM from accompanying the shooter to their vehicle. Or from requesting to hold their original batch of ammo until the match is over/the competitor leaves....
That's a good suggestion, much Thanks.
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OUShooter - 100% agree with you. I'm just saying I question peoples ammo more from a safety perspective rather than poor sportsmanship. Steel has a way of punishing the sub-minor shooters.
Declaring major and purposely shooting minor is a different story. That's just a dick move.
I definitely hear where you are coming from. Unfortunately USPSA rules don't really allow us to question a shooter's ammo from a safety standpoint as much as they do a PF standpoint. If a shooter has 2 squibs on back to back stages all a RO can do is ask that they use a different batch. We had a discussion about this recently with "unsafe ammo". I will have to see if I can find it.
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I've seen WAY too many squibs this season. If I were the match director I'd start setting up a chrono station at our local matches. Not to bust anyone but to keep people hurting themselves.
I guess I don't see the connection between squibs and intentionally not making PF. Squibs are generally the result of a breakdown in one's reloading QC. I'm a little disheartened in the fact that the general consensus among shooters is that cheating is rampant, and everyone is out for themselves. Yes there will always be folks that skirt the rules, but mostly people just don't know.
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For ammo you might try:
http://www.evergladesammo.com/ammunition/handgun-ammunition/40-180gr-fmj-ammunition-100-rounds.html
Its making ~171 power factor which actually is right at what my handloads run.
I would also echo the suggestion of a drop & offset Bladetech.
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Changing caliber is against prod rules, but is not an issue for Limited. Quite a few people shoot G20/21 converted to .40cal. To my knowledge LWD has taken care of getting all the paperwork filled for making their components Limited legal.
I would recommend loading your mags to capacity and shoot in Limited, so you can focus more on shooting and less on reloads and stage plans. You will be behind the gear curve a bit, but 1st time out that should be the furthest thing from your mind. Be safe, Take your time , get your A's, ask questions and have fun.
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I'm looking to make the glock to 2011 switch myself. I've noticed the same issues you stated about transitions with my Spartan so a wide body will be worse. I think my G35 has taught me bad habits. Its so light it stops on a dime. After 30min of el prez's with the heavier gun I could feel the deceleration getting smoother.
Give it some time, work on transitions and I think it will come together. Plus you never have to fire a live round to work on those mechanics.
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Welcome aboard. NASCAR is still #1in my house. Because wife loves it and it's cheaper than 3gun.
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It's been discussed elsewhere but I think RRA 308's will take FN metric mags? Such as:
I don't think the DPMS will, but I wonder if it could be made to fit? Hell I need some other stuff so I might get one and play with it.
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I looked high and low awhile back and ended up dropping the idea. Like you I'm not spending that kind of coin on 1 mag when I can just couple 2 20rds together.
These are out of stock so I don't know how much they are: http://www.armageddonmag.com/page3.html
For $150 I will play/ruin a couple of cheap mags trying to make my own. I asked Nordic about extensions last year and they said there wasn't any plans to make any.
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Haven't seen that one before. I will add it to my troubleshooting repertoire.
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That is good you got it figured out. I've never had a problem with the one-shot. I've used it for thousands of rounds of machine gunned .308 and a Small Base sizing die.
I'm sure this isn't any issue but you aren't using One Shot cleaner for lube are ya?
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The Rocket comes with an extra tab that stops the trigger bar as soon as the trigger is released but they make it long so you can fit it to your gun.
If you could post a pic of it in the ejector housing that might help. I would bet it's still a tick to long. It doesn't take much to cause a malfunction. The "spaulding cut" requires a slight angle, and even missing the angle a bit will cause the trigger to not reset.
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The maker is also saying that no load data exists on any powder maker sites or manual for plated bullets.
Tell your maker to check: http://www.lapua.com/en/products/reloading/vihtavuori-reloading-data/relodata/6/25
They use Rainer bullets in several of their load recipes.
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I agree that the chit chat needs to be cut out. However the rules dont allow for all the commands/instructions that I might need to give before the start signal. A few that come to mind are getting the squad to pipe down, telling the shooter to afix eyes/ears, your shoelace is untied, etc. If a shooter makes ready in response to any command other than "make ready" thats on them, no question.
I fully concur that starting off with "Make Ready" does not cover all the bases. I frequently see RO's yell "Going Hot" or some variation and I think that this really should be the first command in the same way that "Range is Clear" is the last. It reminds the gallery to put on their ears and shut their yaps.
The problem is that this is not the first official command and that's where I have to disagree with your comment about the shooter responding to any other command being on them. A new shooter or one with a poor command of English could get confused if they've been told that the first command is "Make Ready". It can get really confusing if there is more than one person ROing a stage and one person does it one way and another does it differently.
That's a good point about the language barrier. Non-English 1st language shooters is something I see from time to time, as well as folks that have hearing issues. If I have to deviate from MR being the 1st command I will put my hand on the shooters shoulder, make eye contact, and offer whatever instruction is needed.
I still put it at the feet of the competitor to know enough English, the official language of USPSA, to safely complete the COF. For example I don't know "STOP" in any other language.
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I'm in the same boat, and would like to add a wrinkle. Can anyone also confirm that one or all of the above mentioned throw levers will work on with the Burris RAMP mount? The 45deg mounts look awfully close.
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I think that the Tac30 is tough to beat for the $. I dont personally think that the differences between it and the MTAC are worth $100. Ive been running one for two years on my first 3gun rifle. The reticle isnt the best, but the big bold circle will serve you well up close, and the dots will work fine at the ranges you mentioned.
I have to respectfully disagree. The on/off toggle between power settings is handier than you think, and the eye piece not moving when you change magnification power is great.
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As for the DQ others have stated the obvious. As for the grip: I like to do draws at various speeds in front of a full length mirror. It allows me to spot trouble areas. Also always get a full grip before coming out of the holster. Even if you drag/snag the front sight you shouldn't lose control of the pistol.
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I will try to stay on topic. For .40 I like 165gr JHPs. For 9mm I like 124gr JHPs.
To echo Mark's comments I think its insane to draw a line in the sand and say handloads are any kind of liability in a defensive situation.
, but the random lvl 1 chrono might be a good idea. It's boggling for me to believe, but lots of handloaders don't have a chrono.
Adj Gas Block - Worth the it
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I've got adj JP's on my .308 and .223 and yes it makes a big difference. Maybe I don't shoot enough or just got lucky but I've not had issues with the set screw moving with blue loctite (I didn't use the JP supplied version). After a few 1000 rds from these rifles they work fine. Once every 6 months or so I will check the set and never really have an issue.