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The 2017 Indoor National Championship is posted on the IDPA website. February 23-25, 2017 at S&W, Springfield, MA.
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On 4/25/2016 at 9:23 AM, TennJeep1618 said:
I used to use the Howard Leight Impact Sport muffs. They're great for the price, but they give me a headache after wearing them for a couple hours, especially with eye pro.
I splurged and got a set of MSA Sordin's with the gel cups and I love them. They're pricey, but I can wear them all day with no problems.
Similar experience here.
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I've been using the Harbor Freight welding cart for several years now. I typically haul it in the bed of a pickup truck but when hauling it in the trunk of a car, I pull off the handle and wheels.
I replaced the nuts that hold the handle with wing nuts so no tools are needed. I replaced the cotter pins that hold on the wheels with some pins I picked up from Home Depot. They look just like the pins used in Dillon primer tubes, only larger.
Dewalt makes a heavy duty plastic tool box that fits nicely into the cart. Two of those stacked on top of each other will hold a lot of gear. If its mid-summer, instead of the Dewalt tool boxes I place a small ice chest in the cart with a shooter's bag on top. To help hold everything together, I made a rail out of 1x2 wood bolted to the frame. Bungee cords also help.
I also added ATV gun racks so I can use it for 3 gunning.
One local range had rough terrain between stages and the big wheels made it easier to move gear than my Rugged Gear cart.
I have the same cart set up in a similar fashion for 3 gun except that I use a larger MTM dry box that sits on the bottom shelf. Wing nuts, washers and longer bolts (with some spares) solved the handle issue.
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I have the same unit. Well worth the cost.Get this light. The plug in version. Mounts on station 2/3 side and makes eyeballing powder level effortless.
http://inlinefabrication.com/collections/dillon/products/led-lighting-kit-for-the-dillon-square-deal
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Thanks for the feedback. I measured my gun and I think it's ok, but I haven't been able to check it in a CCP box yet.
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Will the SIG 2022 fit the CCP box?
Thanks.
Jim
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SNS 147 coated/grooveless lead is about as good as any I have loaded, over WSF.
What range of powder weight for WSF did you find accurate with the SNS 147 coated/grooveless bullet?
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My load for now is 3.1gr TG with the 147s seated to 1.165" and it gives me ~130 PF. 3.2grs gets me to 135 PF out of my 2011.
Just talked to commercial loader here in Michigan, I have a pound of WSF that I am going to try out and see how it does. Doubt I will switch this year as im sitting on about 12lbs of Titegroup which will last this season.
I've had consistent accuracy using WSF with 147gr bullets.
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Yes, tHe G34 mags will fit in a G19 but will extend out the bottom of the grip of the G19. Check the overall dimensions for a gun in CCP as the G34 mags may be too long.
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This may or may not work for you... SmartWool makes some very light weight base layer shirts that have worked quite well for me. I couldn't recall the exact name so took a minute to look it up:
http://www.smartwool.com/clothing/baselayers/mens-nts-light-195-zip-t.html
+1 for SmartWool. I have a lightweight zip turtleneck that works well for the purpose the OP describes.
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Are you shaving the coating? Have you pulled a bullet from a loaded round to check?
I would check this first...
Give me a call if you'd like.
(815) 796-2904
What is the suggested OAL for the 125gr flat point coated bullet in 9mm? Thanks.
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Try WST--works for me
Any links to load data, or a suggested minimum and maximum for WST?
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I've been using ESS Rx inserts in the ESS Crossbow for awhile. The setup works fine for me. I have no experience with Revision.
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I picked up some from Stoeger. They were inexpensive to purchase an included free shipping. It could make my own but they wouldn't look nearly as nice. I would gladly order again.
Me too.
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If anyone is tired of or bored with either USPSA or IDPA there is always NRA Bullseye !!!
I had a great deal of fun, and learned much, shooting informal bullseye when I got started 30+ years ago. If I didn't enjoy shooting with those men and women, I didn't have to go. The same principle applies today with IDPA and USPSA activities. It's the people I get to shoot with more than the rules of the game that brings me back. If/when that formula changes, I suspect that other ways to spend my free time will become more apparent.
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I tried shooting some with my normal 'computer' glasses and it seemed to work well. I was switching between them and safety classes when not actually shooting and on one stage I forgot to switch back and I actually feel like I shot better with out prescription correction so for now, at least, I'm leaving the prescription glasses in the case at the range.
My shooting glasses Rx insert has a "computer" Rx, and it has worked much better than my progressive bifocals for IDPA/USPSA shooting.
Jim
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Turns out my eye insurance company was giving my eye doc a hard time about me getting safety glasses so I cancelled the order. I've tried shooting for the last couple of range sessions with my computer glasses and they seem to work pretty well. The only problem is they don't offer nearly the coverage the safety glasses would have. Looks like I'll be hunting for some other glasses that have inserts I can try.
I have been using ESS glasses with the Rx insert for the last couple of years in IDPA and USPSA. My Rx was described as one for computers. The front sight is clear at arms length and I still have the reading Rx. Targets at 50+ yards are more challenging when shooting 3-gun because the targets are a little blurry. It's a work in progress.
Jim
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I run the "pro grade" Ready Tactical kydex AR mag pouch. The only difference on the pro grade is that the belt loop is closed. I really like how little belt space it takes up on my belt and it works with both USGI and pmags. Add in a sub-$30 price point and I think it's a good option.
+1 for the Ready Tactical AR pouch. Pretty good bang for the buck.
Jim
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Look at the set produced by Sevigny/Warren. I have multiple guns with them 34,17, m&p pro.
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i use 5.6gr of W231 w/ 230gr fmj's. shoots well. it is a bit dirty, but i don't mind that over performance. my OAL is 1.265"
Similar experience with W231 here.
Jim
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I have had good results with WSF and 147gr bullets.
Jim
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Well, the simple fact that she knows the difference and can properly label those parts...
Yea, sounds like a keeper!
That's what I was thinking...lucky guy.
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Ticks have been bad around here the last couple of years. If you are going to be wearing those pants in the woods, you might find the drawsting a handy option (although duct tape at the bottom works well too).
Jim
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For taping hole I would just order some pasters. They are pretty cheap, all things considered.
I get mine from shootersconnection.com
Similar experience here.
Freedom Munitions 9mm 147gr
in IDPA Shooting
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Similar experience here over the last several years.