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How do the GRX die and bulge buster work with a progressive press? Can you put your standard sizing die in station 1 and your GRX or Bulge Buster in station 2?

Thanks, Gentlemen, for your replies. I have been using the Dillon crimp die. I'll check my measurements on the crimp. I'm not expert at how much crimp is enough, so I will try to understand this better. Usually, if the rounds fit the Dillon 9mm case gauge, I assumed the crimp was correct. Do you recommend I change to the Lee FCD?

.355 diameter bullets shooting an M&P Pro. I don't see any problems with the barrel. That was measured velocity. 4.0g Win 231 15 shots Hi= 1047 Lo= 985 Av=1016 ES= 62 SD=18 PF= 127,000

These are minor loads at about 1000-1050 fps. 127K power factor.

With some recent 9mm reloads, I noticed minor keyholing on the target. The bullets were RN Blue bullets 125g. What causes bullets to keyhole? Is it a problem with the bullets or with the reloading process? Thanks.

I have been reloading some 40S&W in two different lengths for two different guns. The longer ones I are 1.180" to use with 10mm single stack magazines. So when changing between cartridge lengths, do I need to readjust the crimp die? Or will it be correct with both cartridge lengths? Thanks!

I have a foldable Mac shooting cart. I would like to get a tarp for it to protect my gear from rain. Ideally, a cove that could be secured somehow to keep it from blowing away. Any suggestions? Thanks.

I would like to hear your thoughts on the Lee U die. Do you like it? Do you use it? Thanks.

Are Sprinco more accurate and consistent than Wolff or ISMI?

"Every shooter in a Sanctioned Match must be classified within the previous 12 months in the Division in which he/she is entered." I'm wondering why this rule is necessary. Is it?

Anyone else sell them besides Red Hill?

I have seen several USPSA shooter using ratcheting gun belts. What problem do they solve and are they worth buying? Thanks.

The 5x5 classifier tests very few self-defense skills and is mostly a speed drill. It is convenient to the point that I rarely see clubs offer the long classifier anymore. I think the original IDPA classifier was excellent. IDPA HQ and staff truly got it right the first time. I wish they would eliminate the 5x5 and reinstate the original classifier.

My current pistol reloads in my 9mm PCC give me a power factor of 147K. I'd like to make some ammo at about 130K, to see if I have less dot movement and less recoil. Could I use a 3.0 ounce carbine buffer with light 9mm reloads and end up with a 130K PF? My current buffer is a RRA 4.6 ounce. Will 3.0 ounce buffers work in PCC's, or is that too light? Thanks.

Yes, I need to practice the 5x5, and your suggestions are excellent. Thanks. The PCC 5x5 is mostly one skill, fast strong side shooting. I don't get to Sanners, 2 hours is too much travel time for me. I shoot USPSA at AAFG sometimes.

Looking for suggestions as to how to improve in PCC Division. I rank Sharpshooter in almost all IDPA Divisions. I assumed I could make Marksman in PCC Division with not too much effort. Now after 3 classifiers (2 5x5 and one standard), I'm still at Novice. I think my Spartan 9mm PC is at least adequate with C-More ret dot and Geissele SSA-E trigger. One thing I tried was using a heavier 6.4 ounce buffer and .308 spring from Kaw Valley. The gun functioned fine, but it didn't seem to lessen the recoil compared to standard buffer and spring. So I would appreciate any suggestions as to how to improve in this division.

Who makes the best red dot scope covers? Looking for one that fits properly and doesn't fall off. Suggestions? This would be for a Holosun 507C.

Duluth Trading Co. has a work vests you can buy in a Tall size.

Not sure now about Glock 34. Will check.

They take up less space on your belt, also.

I'm planning on buying some DAA single stack magazine carriers. Does anyone have experience with both the Racers pouches and the magnetic pouches? I'm wondering which I should buy. Thanks.

I was hoping to get opinions about the Double Alpha Mag Pouches. Is the Race Master pouch better than the Racer pouch? Worth the extra money? And is the Alpha-Xip a significant improvement over both the Racers/RaceMasters? What do you recommend? Thanks.

One of my MD's sent out an email requesting shooters send him ideas for stages for upcoming matches. I found some posted on the internet, and sent them to him. I'm wondering now if it considered theft or inappropriate to use stage designs posted on the internet by idpa clubs? Also, where can people go online to find idpa stages that can be used? Thanks.

Thanks. Anyone know if these NDZ basepads are legal in BUG?

A shooter told me today that for S&W Shield to be legal in BUG Division, you can only use the flat base pads with no finger rest. Just checking to see if this is true. Thanks. Thanks for the replies. Good information. I printed the diagram for reference.