Bass Ackwardz

There isn't really a thread or section on here for long range precision matches. Your best bet would be to check out the matches section at the Sniper's Hide forums. Almost every match in the US is listed on there. Bill

I am not a sniper, and havent even played one on TV, but I cannot disagree more with the above statement. Shooting off a bipod or a bag should make no difference in accuracy or precision whatsoever. You can be both precise and accurate with either a bipod or a bag, or a rest. The only difference is how comfortable each one is for the individual shooter and the position they are shooting from. Bill

I have used and shot both loads at major matches. I still use Clays a lot more. Its cheaper, and more readily available. I am over book max by .2 of a grain, with a 200gr BBI Round nose. I also use Clays in my major revolver loads, and am .4 of a grain over book max. I am ok with it, as I have tested it and shot that load extensively. You may not be ok with it... As always, please start low and work up, and research your manuals. Bill

I have to add that I am not the best Texas Star shooter, and will prove it in the video below, but you have to learn to love them, cleaning one is a great feeling. That said, gimme my Benelli and I'll eat that star for lunch...lol. By the way, the polish plate rack wasnt near as bad as I thought...

I agree with this, VERY much. Clays is my very favortie powder for 9mm minor. Bill

Absolutely no rain, actually one of the best shooting days I have had the pleasure of enjoying in a long while. Most squads were done by 3pm. Fun match, but mostly short round count stages, still had plenty of challenge to them. I didnt shoot so great, but not bad. Just glad I had the chance to go. Bill

I load 200gr BBI round nose bullets for my 625 for major in USPSA. I am way over published max book loads with clays. There arent really any pressure signs to speak of, just more flattened primers, but its consistent, and soft for me. As always, start low and work your load up. I am comfortable with going over book max, you may not be. Bill

Oh heck yes. For competition it's like the difference in a stock 1911 with no chamfering and using a magizine with no base pad vs. one with a good magwell and a long magazine. It can be done, but you will not have consistency. Then add in the pressure of a match! You don't even see anyone seriously using that lead 200 RN with the slight shoulder. It's just too frustrating. Guess I'm not serious enough...lol. Bass

I've got a few videos of a couple guys on our squad. That also includes Rich Wolfe. I'll get them up on You Tube in the next week or so. Damn HD always takes over an hour to upload...lol. Bass

As one of the little people that wish they could shoot a whole lot better, I feel I have to say that winning a new shooters bag off the prize table was a really great end to an even better weekend. The match was great and I met phenomenal people. Those are the things I care about when deciding to shoot a match. Now that being said, I have no illusions of winning big prizes as a C class shooter. I shoot for fun. But every once in a while its nice to get a little something back for all the money I spend traveling to the match, hotel, food, and match fees. Without the little guys, there wouldnt be matches for all the master and grand master revolver shooters to shoot. I agree with being rewarded for skill and performance, it needs to happen. But to keep all the lower classed guys coming, they usually need just the chance to win something big every once in a great while. As usual, this is my .02 on the matter and like everything else, take it how you like. Bass