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Episode 228 - .40S&W Open Ammo Chrono Procedure In his quest to build his Open Division pistol, Larry is working up a .40S&W load using Rainier Ballistics 135gr bullet and Hodgdon CFE Pistol Powder Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/05/04/episode-228-40sw-open-ammo-chrono-procedure/ YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here

Episode 227 - Loading to the MAX 10mm Norma & 45 Super Rick finally makes it to the range to round out his Loading to the MAX series of episodes. This week, Rick shoots the Norma 10mm rounds through his Colt Delta Elite and tests his 45 Super loads. To his surprise, one of them did not function as he expected it to. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/04/27/episode-227-loading-to-the-max-10mm-norma-45-super/ YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here

Not a bad match considering but still many stupid mistakes. Tagging no-shoots and not confident with my shots and that stupid Can You Count classifier! *bah*.

Episode 226 - IDPA Backup Gun (BUG) Division & The Cammer Hammer Rick discusses the adoption of the BUG Division as a full fledged division in IDPA and reviews a new kind of 1911 hammer designed to allow the slide of a 1911 to retract easier. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/04/20/episode-226-idpa-backup-gun-bug-division-the-cammer-hammer/ YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here

It's clear I need more dry-fire practice. Lots of silly mistakes and my head isn't in it at all.

Episode 225 - ASI Matches & Compact Carry Pistol Division (CCP) Rick introduces us to a new type of practical shooting match called ASI or Action Shooting International that is just starting up here in the Pacific Northwest. It's very similar to GSSF & IDPA and it's geared towards beginner shooters. Rick also talks about the new IDPA Division called Compact Carry Pistol (CCP), the need for it and the types of equipment needed to shoot in this new division. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/04/13/episode-225-asi-matches-compact-carry-pistol-division-ccp/ YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here

Episode 224 - Glock Sport Shooting Foundation (GSSF) Matches & More Trivia Over the winter, Larry tried shooting the GSSF matches that were held nearby. In this episode, he shares his experiences and thoughts. Find out more here : http://gssfonline.com Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/04/06/episode-224-glock-sport-shooting-foundation-gssf-matches-more-trivia/ YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here

Episode 223 - New Checkmate 1911 Magazines & Shooting with Contact Lenses Rick goes solo and announces a brand new Checkmate 1911 8 round magazine. To close out on the extensive shooting with corrective glasses series of episodes, Rick talks about his experience shooting with contact lenses and his quest to optimize it. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/03/30/episode-223-new-checkmate-1911-magazines-shooting-with-contact-lenses/ YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here

Episode 222 - Adjusting Your 1911 Trigger Overtravel Stop Rick recently experienced a problem with his expensive 1911 sear and discovered that the issue was related to the trigger overtravel stop. In this episode Rick explains how he discovered this problem and offers some advice on how to avoid it in the future. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/03/23/episode-222-adjusting-your-1911-trigger-overtravel-stop/ YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here

Guess what, it rained again in the Pacific Northwest. What a surprise. I should get used to it by now. It wasn't as bad as last week's match but still pretty wet. My gun had a few malfunctions because I didn't detail strip and clean it after the Marysville match. Rust has formed in the lockwork and mainspring housing. That'll teach me not to clean my guns properly especially after getting it wet.

What can I say. It was raining for hours and we shot till almost 5pm! We were all soaked, tired and freezing. I couldn't feel my hands and for most of the stages, I couldn't even feel my trigger. Probably should have stopped for safety reasons. The stages were fantastic, the weather was not.

Episode 220 - Shooting Glasses Review - Rudy, Randolph and Pilla Steve, John and a new guest, Albert come on camera to put the final word on our series of shooting glasses. We've covered many varied topics from types of frames, brands, corrective lenses in the past and now they'll review three different brands of shooting glasses that they prefer. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/03/09/episode-220-shooting-glasses-review-rudy-randolph-and-pilla/ YouTube - [media] [media] Subscribe to the show on iTunes here

Had a total lack of confidence today taking unnecessary shots, pushing myself when I didn't have to. Shooting Open is such a mental game. Need to find my zen Consistency Consistency! Gorgeous day for shooting though.

Episode 219 - New IDPA Divisions & Box Dimensions Rick goes solo and discusses the new IDPA Divisions, CCP and BUG. He also talks about the new IDPA box dimensions and shows off an innovative way of combining all the boxes into one. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/03/02/episode-219-new-idpa-divisions-box-dimensions/ YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here

Episode 218 - More Viewer Questions - Shooting Vests, Gloves & Dillon SL900 Steve takes on some questions sent in by our fans and viewers. He answers questions about shooting vests, using gloves while shooting and his experience with the Dillon SL900 reloader. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/02/23/episode-218-more-viewer-questions-shooting-vests-gloves-dillon-sl900/ YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here

Pretty pleased with today's performance. I did choose to reshoot one classifier and it was definitely worth the money. I got a 100% on that one. So total haul today was two 100%, 98% and 95%. I think if my calculations are correct and if classifier calc is accurate, that would just tip me over 95% barely. 95.02%. we'll see what happens in a few weeks.

Episode 217 - MOJO Pick Stick & Viewer Questions Steve gives us a quick review of the MOJO Pick Stick and answers some questions that we've gotten from viewers. The MOJO Pick Stick is a telescoping magnetic rod for picking up shotshell hulls. You can find out more about the pick stick here : http://www.mojooutdoors.com/index.php/vendor-products-menu-item/product/235-mojo-pick-stick/category_pathway-124 Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/02/16/episode-217-mojo-pick-stick-viewer-questions/ YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here

Finally have a few months of not shooting during the off season, I'm back at the range. It's rough as I haven't been very diligent at dry firing at home. At least I got to pull off a 2nd place performance. Great day for shooting I have to say. Excited for the rest of the 2015 season.

Episode 216 - Comparing the Beretta A300 and A400 Xcel Shotguns Steve and John compares the Beretta A300 and A400 Xcel semi-auto shotguns. They disassemble both guns and demonstrate the differences between the two product lines. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/02/09/episode-216-comparing-the-beretta-a300-and-a400-xl-shotguns/ YouTube - * Subscribe to the show on iTunes here

Episode 215 - Toys for Tots Match Review Larry shot a charity match last month and comes on camera to show us his performance. The Toys for Tots match is organized by the Paul Bunyan Rifle Club and the stages were USPSA inspired as this is not an officially sanctioned USPSA match. It was all in good fun though and the club raised $1,511 for the charity thanks to all the shooters that came out that day. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/02/02/episode-215-toys-for-tots-match-review/ YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here

Episode 214 - Rick's M1 Garand & Quick Review of the Blaser F3 Supersport Shotgun Rick gives us a quick update on how his M1 Garand is coming along. Steve and John are back to review John's new Blaser F3 Supersport shotgun that he aquired recently. He also talks about how the firing pin is puncturing the primers on his ammo and how he fixed it. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/01/26/episode-214-ricks-m1-garand-quick-review-of-the-blaser-f3-supersport-shotgun/ YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here

PowerFactor Show 213 - +P & Higher Pressure Ammunition Rick is back in his garage this time to talk about his experiments in loading higher pressure ammunition that includes a history lesson about the development of big and powerful calibers such as the 10mm, 41 Rem Magnum and Supers. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/01/19/episode-213-p-higher-pressure-ammunition/ YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here

Episode 212 - Prescription Shooting Glasses - Rudy Project Rydons Larry recently had to start wearing prescription glasses and was on a search for the best shooting glasses he could get. He looked around at many options and landed on the Rudy Project Rydons. Here's why he chose Rudys over other brands. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/01/12/episode-212-prescription-shooting-glasses-rudy-project-rydons/ YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here

PowerFactor Show 211 - Tools for Working on Your Gun and Trivia! Rick has been spending sometime working on his guns this holiday season and Santa was kind enough to drop by Brownells to get Rick some tools that he sorely needed to work on his M1 Garand. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2015/01/05/episode-211-tools-for-working-on-your-gun-and-trivia/ YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here

Episode 210 - Springfield Range Officer 1911 Modifications & Gunsmithing Rick gives us a look at the modifications he's done with his new Springfield Range Officer 1911 and talks about home gunsmithing, it's benefits and concerns. Blog - http://www.powerfactorshow.com/2014/12/29/episode-210-springfield-range-officer-1911-modifications-gunsmithing/ YouTube - Subscribe to the show on iTunes here