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I've been wondering about whether or not to use my BladeTech DOH holster or my non-DOH holster and thought I'd ask you all if anyone has done any experiments going back and forth and if you have any quantifiable data between the two. Anyone move from one to the other and back? I never timed things with my old non-DOH holster and have been using the DOH version for a while now and it just never felt as good as my old one. Since I never recorded my draw times back then maybe it's just in my head, but thought I'd ask the experts before I stated screwing around with things.
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If you end up using AI mags don't cut corners with them. The AI is by far the better mag and you won't have to mess with trying to make lesser junk work.
What do you all think about Alpha mags?
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Ktm300-
You should really check out "With Winning In Mind":
I picked up the Kindle edition and it address exactly that problem. Great book on sports and bonus he's a competitive shooter so he knows how to apply it to our sport.
Hope it helps!
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Graham, good point. I bought a Badger/AI system for $360 and sent it and my B&C stock ($225) to Badger for inletting ($175 IIRC) and a large bolt knob. So after the shipping I could have just bought the AI chassis or the McRee with money left to spare. I'm currently building a new rifle on a Savage action and went the McRee route this time.
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I used to spend hours screwing around with this and heard about the feeler gauge method, and that certainly works. But I use a much faster method now based on the feeler gauge method. I take a straightedge piece of metal I have that's about 1" wide and slide it in between the upper and the scope and put one edge of it in the picatinny rail making absolutely sure it is flat against the upper and the front of the cutout of the picatinny rail, right in the little "pocket" and then twist it up until it hits the flat part of the scope, rotating it into perfect position, then tighten the mount. Booya! Done. Quick and perfect every time.
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Hey guys, since I haven't really seen much on the way of comments on the new Colt CRP I thought I'd post a link to a couple of reviews I posted about the CRP that I recently picked up. Anyone else running one? What do you think about it?
Here's my first post, the initial thoughts on it:
http://www.recoilspo...etition-crp-18/
And a small blurb on my first range report:
http://www.recoilspo...8-range-report/
I hope you find them useful.
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MarkCo-
Well that was the short version. We had been shooting quite a bit of precision rifle at the time and we use a different grip for that type of shooting. Only the middle two fingers really make contact and the thumb is not around the grip, rather on top of the index finger. He had changed rifles without changing his grip, so in his case, it was pilot error. Once he took notice he applied the correct grip for the AR he was using and that was the end of it.
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My buddy used the same trigger and started getting doubles. He did a little research and found that in most cases it's the shooter, not the trigger. After that he started paying closer attention to his pull and noticed when he shoots with a precision grip (loose with thumb not putting pressure on the grip) he would induce a bump fire. Once he realized the cause he corrected his grip and pull and hasn't had it happen in over a year.
Hope this helps!
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Cool that your folks are members. Do they compete? Just wondering if I know them.
I did get to shoot a Colt modular 308/223 rifle this summer which was pretty cool. Iain totally blew holes through my steel plates with it.
I "thought" it was AR500. Whoops!
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Ha! What a small world. I'm in SW Portland/Multnomah Village area. I'm a member at TCGC and shoot PR and USPSA there as well as the occasional 3Gun an F-Class. Just can't get enough.
And how cool is your wife?!?!?
Well let me know if you need a reviewer for that thing.
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GregSmith-
"semi-prototype?" Any affiliation with Bold Ideas?
BTW, I wrote up a post on my initial thoughts on the CRP-18.
http://www.recoilsports.com/2012/11/review-of-the-colt-competition-crp-18/
Man, I'm champing at the bit to shoot it!
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Wow, that thing's a beast! I just got a CRP-18 and put on a new grip, BAD lever, Ambi-safety, and Meopta on it last night. No idea when I'll get to shoot it, but I can't wait to try it out!
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I've started writing a series surrounding the "mental" aspects of competitive shooting called "Shaving Seconds" and I addressed this topic in the first post on the series. I have a couple of them up so far and will be adding to them as time goes on. If you guys are interested you can read it here:
http://www.recoilsports.com/category/shaving-seconds/
I hope you all find it useful!
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Chances are you'll run fine and it won't be an issue, but if it's ejecting where it is, something is off. Whether or not it is realized in an stoppate, time will tell that's why we're suggesting you identify it and remediate it.
Then again, run it until the wheels come off...
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I have the DPMS 3G1 and after a little bit of a rough start it's been a great rifle. I'm pretty impressed with the accuracy of the barrel and love the JP hand guard. Many like the JP trigger but I'm one of those two stage trigger guys. It is a bit nose heavy but between the extra weight and the JP trigger it does not move off target. You can lay waste to the targets as fast as you can pull the trigger and the dot doesn't budge.
But...I recently played with the Colt and I'm debating on switching. I like the Colt's trigger better and it's lighter up front which is better for us little guys. Plus who doesn't want a new rifle?
At the end of the day, these are all great 3 Gun rifles and you're going to love which ever one you get.
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You should be able to get this ejecting where you want it with a different weight buffer. I bet if you used a lighter buffer it'd be where you want it. Give it a shot and let us know.
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I know it's late to the party, but my vote is for a 14.5" middy.
Funny you should post that. I recently started competing with a 14.5" BCM with the JP 12.5 handguard. I switched from my 18" 3G1 and have found that for me, I'm noticeably faster the with shorter/lighter rifle and my scores have improved.
What do you use on the muzzle? The extended A2-style cage from BCM or something else?
I have an AAC QD Brakout mount on it since I have a can for it. I don't shoot suppressed for most matches except night matches since I don't like the extra weight/length up front.
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I know it's late to the party, but my vote is for a 14.5" middy.
Funny you should post that. I recently started competing with a 14.5" BCM with the JP 12.5 handguard. I switched from my 18" 3G1 and have found that for me, I'm noticeably faster the with shorter/lighter rifle and my scores have improved.
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I think it also has to do with volume. I think they have to reset everything for a small run of shorties while they sell fewer than the 16"s. Same cost to change set amortized over less barrels equals higher cost.
I also looks like the cost to cut a longer one down is close enough to the delta in price, especially if you consider shipping both way, loss of warranty, etc. And who knows how it's going to shoot.
I've never cut one down, but I considered it once and Mike from Tornado talked me out of it. There's more to it than just cutting it. There also seems to be a process to relieve stress that should be performed as well. If it were me, I'd just buy it how you want it. Small difference in price once you consider how much you'll spend on ammo to go down said barrel.
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My 700 had no end of feed problems before I sent the stock off to Badger. They inlet my B&C stock, installed the DBM, and installed the Badger knob on my bolt. It has to be on of the best things to ever happen to my rifle. Never had a feed problem again (aside from helo rotors blowing a case back into the chamber a couple of time, but not the DBM's fault). Nor have I ever had an issue with accidentally ejecting a mag.
BTW, all of my AI mags have performed flawlessly. And since they are so pervasive, chances are if you need to bum one in the field, someone else will have an AI mag.
Just my 2 cents.
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I've had great results with the Montana Gold 55 grain. For the money, hard to beat.
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I think a lot of it depends on your gear, your range, and your experience.
I'm only using one load (55grn) but I get 3144 FPS from it from my 18" SS barrel so for me, it works. They're fast and flat and in most cases, not in the air long enough for the wind to have enough time to blow it off target. If I notice enough wind/mirage to be a factor, I hold on the edge of the target. Again, it works for me and my area. If I was trying to shoot a plate rack at 700 yards I'd probably do things a little differently.
Great info here! I love hearing everyone's perspective and what works for them.
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If you want an 18" I'd get an 18". A couple of inches out front make a big deal in how the gun handles and how you can maneuver through things like barricades. And onces really add up when you're shooting offhand especially at small/far targets. You might consider getting on the waiting list for exactly what you want (or closer) or expand your search out a bit. I have no experience with either, but I know a lot of people here like the Stag 3G and the Colt Competition Pro, both have 18" barrels. Just a thought.
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My friend competes almost exclusively with his MK18 SBR (Noveske lower/LMT upper) and kicks plenty of butt with it. He's untouchable on anything that has a lot of movement and it's still very effective on the longer shots. He's running an Aimpoint so having no magnification is more the limitation than the 10.5 barrel (i.e. lower muzzle velocity).
DOH vs. No DOH
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Thank you all for the great comments! I think a little dryfire is in order with and without and see how it goes. The floppyness bugs me too and having it pointed at my thigh never sat well with me either. I had no real issue with the non DOH when I was shooting a standard M&P but adopted the DOH when I got the M&P Pro with the 5" barrel thinking it would offset the longer draw. We'll see how it goes.
Thanks again, all!