I myself, all the shooters from S. texas, taren buttler, jerry michelick, kurt miller, & several other top shooters all use beta mags. I hope most of my competion does reloads on the high rd., close quarter hose fests. Just my 2 cents worth.
My rule is to get a good sight picture fairly fast & break a clean shot. If you don't hit, it is'nt going to get a lot better, cut your losses & move on. This is for ranges beyond 250 yds.
Can you say SAN ANGELO scoreing?. USPSA can adopt this right away for scoreing. IT WORKS with the guns & power factor we have now. Down load it, dist. it to all clubs. Done . You have to try it to see how simple it is.
What is a mech-tech & no body that is trying to win a match that is serious about shooting is going to try & hit 300 yd. steel with one anyway. Have never seen one in a match so it probley is not going to be a issue anyway at a state match in scoreing.
If you're going to shoot hot loads, try a slower power. Won't have all the pressure but will have the speed you're looking for.Also it will burn in the comp & shoot flatter.