Red_SC
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Curious, how did this turn out? I'm contemplating a very similar build.
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It was a great match! They had an entire 5-bay range they built just in the past couple weeks, since the other side of the property was under water. It was NICE, and they had good stages. My RO was hard to get along with though.
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Eddie, I am going to bring 226 rounds in case I have a miss
A mat,,I may need to borrow some ammo..The app. says 9 stages and 225rds. Thanks.
And for those wondering, mwx40x40 did, in fact, have one miss. It was a good thing he brought that extra round.
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Great match, as always! I shot yesterday (poorly) but I had a great time. Thanks to all who put in time, effort, and donations to make this happen.
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I shoot a Tac30, and my buddy shoots a PST 1-4. The optical quality difference isn't significant; while we haven't specifically compared them, we haven't noticed a difference. I don't like the thin reticle and exposed turrets on his, and he doesn't like the capped turrets and thick reticle on mine- but I shoot mostly 3 gun, and he shoots mostly longer range.
Sounds like you've made up your mind, but I'd second the suggestion to stick with a 1-4 or move up to a 1-6 rather than a 1.5-6.
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Ben and Jerremy DON'T make the heavy plates, they make the really nice ones that have the tab in front that prevent turning, wish we had had more of them! Also not to take anything away from Gary and Trap The Am stage 7 was beiny run by the R.O.s and Me until 8:30 p.m. to catch it back up.
None turning plate with tab is a great design. No more 90 degree plates
That one bit you good.
Thanks to all for the great match, particularly the match administration and sponsors. This is definitely a can't-miss event, I'm looking forward to next year.
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I did it Saturday, I've been shooting Production but shot the last couple of matches in Single Stack. Shot my first match in Limited on Saturday, on one stage I shot the first array of 3 targets and planned to shoot the next 2 while running to the next shooting position. Sure enough, I dropped the mag after target 4 even though there was another target beside it. Fortunately the run was long enough that it didn't cost me much time at all.
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I forgot why I didn't buy Federals, and picked up 2 bricks the other day.
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I don't like talking on a phone. I'd rather send a quick text, get a response, and be done than have to have a five minute conversation.
Edited to add: I don't have conversations via text though, that's just silly.
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My 3yo is a machine, he can run a press removing Glock bulges as fast as I can run the Dillon 550. This was his first time. His 5yo big brother, though...
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I still shoot or practice with a single stack with no mag well occasionally, it makes anything else feel like it sucks the mags in.
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I do not own one but could we not say that part of the price is due to the ruggedness of the design and the abuse it is cabable of taking and still working?
Those they were designed for probably aren't scared of much. And if and when they break one I know its replaced no questions asked, and probably offered with an apology.
I have a Surefire G2 in a drawer somewhere that's only been used for about 2 seconds. I bought it back before LED's became standard specifically for a handgun class that involved night fire. Illuminated the first target with the back of my hands pressed together and pulled the trigger, and the bulb died. I borrowed a light for the rest of the class, and called Surefire the next day. Customer support was nice enough, promised a replacement bulb assembly, but never shipped one. I reminded them several months later, never saw it. I keep intending to buy a LED conversion head for it, but it's still sitting in a drawer.
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I'm about to start loading .40 for an STI as well.
What is the difference between these two items?
I've seen several references to the Redding being twice the price of the Lee, so I assume most are using the top item. The bottom item is about the same cost as a Lee, though, and appears to have the same functionality. Am I missing something?
n/m, I see it now. Top is carbide, bottom is not.
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I shoot Berger 130gr hunting VLD's in a .260 for matches and hunting, they work very well for both.
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Super Sniper just announced they're coming out with a mil/mil version, it would be highly recommended if you can use a fixed power. I just sold a mil/moa 10x, I've shot it in tactical competitions to past 1100 and didn't feel handicapped by magnification, but if you're doing a dedicated F/TR scope you might want a 16x or 20x. I traded a 16x for my 10x and preferred the 10x.
http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-MRAD-Scopes-C4225.aspx
I just ordered a 3.5-10x Burris MTAC but haven't received it so I can't comment. It's in your price range.
http://swfa.com/Burris-35-10x42-MTAC-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P53422.aspx
I think those are going to be your best bets for under $500. Otherwise look for something with a 30mm tube and mil knobs, a mil reticle with moa knobs isn't ideal.
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It's a long shot but put a WTB here:
http://snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=326631
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Perfect, I'll be ordering one of these to try out. I have a feeling they'll be popular. Thanks for the find!
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Thanks, Linda.
Your Registration code number for the Pro match is: 336
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Just went through, confirmation number 132935963611.31
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Glad I'm not the only one.
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Any officers in particular we need to email?
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I did to start with since that's all I had, I like shooting single stack but ended up going to a hicap. Hurley can shoot manly guns and keep up, I can't.
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Could be the hole in the gas block not lined up with the gas port.
This is actually a rare situation. The hole in the gas block is over twice the size of the port in the barrel.
Yeah, but I've seen it once. That's what made me think of it, similar symptoms.
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Could be the hole in the gas block not lined up with the gas port.
Browning barrel on an FN SLP
in Shotgun - Technical
Posted · Edited by Red_SC
I wanted a vent rib barrel on my FN, but didn't want to pay for a Winchester SX3 barrel. The Browning Gold/Silver shotguns are nearly identical to the FN and SX3, but research here showed the barrels wouldn't work; however, an SX3 barrel would work on a Browning. I ordered a Browning Gold Evolve barrel for cheap from CDNN to try. Sure enough it's not a direct fit, but it's a very simple modification. Anyone with a mill should be able to make it work.
This is what I received. Nope, that's not gonna work. The right side as shown below and the rear locking surface are at the same place, but the corner radius is smaller on the FN and the left side needed to be moved over nearly .125.
I put it in the mill and indicated on the ramped portion.
Using a 3/16 end mill, I cut the corner on one side and cut just under .125 off the other side.
I dropped a shell in the chamber, and the bolt locked in perfectly.
After.
Works like a charm! It seems to have a little more recoil, but I haven't compared the gas port sizes yet. That could just be in my head. If you're looking to change up your FN without spending a fortune and know someone with a mill, it's a very easy modification.
As always, your mileage may vary, don't make any modifications you're unsure of, and I'm not responsible if you blow your face off.