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

Great Match, great people, great food. Yes it was one for the ages. Got home at about 2am (3am without the daylight savings...lol) 66 Shooters made for some interesting competition. In the end it came down like this: 1st Overall Matt Griffin 2nd Overall Rich Wolfe 3rd Overall Mike Carmoney Thanks to all who came and helped put on this terrific match. We'll all be back next year to do it again. Except maybe this time we'll stay Saturday night and leave on Sunday...lol. Bass

There were a couple stages I started with two extra shells in my off hand, just in case I needed one for a miss. When you have 8-10 shotgun targets to starts a stage, and start with the shotgun, I figured it was easier to do that than carry a stripper on the belt. Especially when you need to go prone with the rifle after shooting the shotgun. Those strippers hurt when you lay on 'em...lol Bass

I will say that the Flight Control 00 9 pellet buck did work really well. I spun it in 3 and only because the first shot to the top didnt hit direct. I use a modified choke for all 3 gun in my Benelli. I wish there were more of those targets, but can also understand it can be quite tough to hit with other guns. Bass

Only at the Ozark 3 Gun can you shoot awesome stages, and see Taran Butler fall into a covered pool and be resuced by Phil Strader then have CPR performed on him by Phil as well...Good time, good times...lol. You people the decided not to attend this match are missing one of the single best matches you can shoot in 3 gun. Plan to attend next year be cause it will only get better... Bass

I really kind of hate it when people chime in on powders and say not to use something because its not what the powder was intended for, or there are better choices out there. Solo 1000 is actually a very good powder in 9mm. Its clean burning, and is a softer powder in terms of recoil. It is not a bad powder to start loading with, it has a pretty decent min/max weight spread, unlike Clays which can be very finicky and induce higher pressures. Research your bullet weight, and powder combination and start low and work the load up. You wont be disappointed with the Dillon at all. Good luck and safe reloading... Bass

A Carmonized 625 is like a classic Mustang. Its fast and makes you look great when you are driving it. Do it, you wont regret it. And welcome to Revolver. Bass

I agree with you CHA-LEE, I was on your squad at Area 3 and I was actually wondering what the actual rule was about this situation myself. Congrats on your finish as well. Bass

Congratulations Mike. It was a very tough match, and even tougher on revo shooters. Bass

I ordered their 124gr JHP bullets before they were even produced because I wanted to try them. I like their FMJ bullets, so I wanted to make sure I got some JHP's before they sold out the initial run. I have dealt with them on several occasions and have never been disappointed. Top quality product and top notch customer service. I could shoot other brands with some sort of discount by wearing their logo, but choose PD because of that. Bass

You'll just have to test it for yourself. Solo lots have varied so much in the last year or so, no one can really tell you. I would think that lot would be one of the newest out there. Bass

Now that should be a great class. I got a chance to squad with Ted at the Area 5 championships and I must say, he can shoot. Hes also a very pleasant person as well. I might have to look in to that class if its close. B

+1 I have cut down a Serpa for better fit, and just heated it up to smooth out the sanding I did on it. While its not perfect, you really have to look at it closely to see that its been modified. Bass