austin rick

After replacing battery, the only way it comes on is to either hold the + or - button. As soon as I let go, dot goes out. I guess I didn't describe that part very well!

Anyone have problems after replacing the battery on RTS2? My original battery was dimming so I replaced it with a new CR2032 and dot only comes on while holding + or - button. Put old battery in and it works fine. What am I missing?

Thanks Warpspeed for the reply. That would make sense if it resizing/shaping the rim as well as removing the bulge. The whole tapered vs straight case is another issue. Rick

I'm shooting 9 major and just ordered a case pro. I was told, by someone at a match, that the 9mm die will also work for 38 Super and Super comp. Can anyone confirm or deny that statement? I do shoot 38 SC on occasion and would like to be able to run them as well. Thank you, Rick

Sorry to hear about Texas State Steel Challenge. We were going to offer a "warmup" to it on October 5th, but now it will hopefully be an alternative. Area 59 and Outer Limits Club are hosting our inaugural match on October 5th. It will include all 8 stages, held just outside Houston in Rosenberg Texas. Visit www.area59.us or email steelchallenge@emde.biz for details

Sorry to hear Texas State Steel Challenge has been cancelled. I was going to announce a "warm-up" match to anyone who was interested. Hopefully, I'm not stepping on any toes, here are the details. Area 59 and Outer Limits will be hosting an 8 stage steel challenge match on October 5 just outside Houston in Rosenberg Texas. Details can be found at www.area59.us

Supposed to be 1 year, but their service is pretty difficult to get through to anyone. They want you to take them back to where they were purchased. This set was a Christmas gift and my first set was over a year old, so that was not an option. You also cannot buy parts for them to fix them yourself. I use them a lot, occasionally mounted camera on them, etc. For the casual shooter/user they are probably fine. For me they are not. I did just get a set of MSA Sordin Pro muffs with Gel pads. They are unbelievable. The sound attenuation is very different. No clipping, so you continue to hear everything but the loud noise. The loud noise sounds a little bit like an echo, but I think it is when then loud noise drops back below the 82 dB level. I'm also looking forward to seeing how they work with a scanner at the indy car races. The HLs did not because of the clipping.

My second set of Howard Leights just broke. Both times it's been related to the headband, this time where they attach to the muffs. This was my last set of $50 muffs. I shoot open almost every weekend and figure it's time to spring for something that will help save my hearing. I double plug while shooting and use pro ears plugs while watching. I'm looking for a recommendation on which MSAs guys are using and how do they compare to the pro ears gold (slim). Thanks, Rick

Hey Flatland, I think I actually came in last B open shooter! I ended up with a DQ, but everything about the match and even the DQ was handled professionally and respectfully. I actually feel bad for the RO that DQ'd me (sweeping). I've heard a few complaints about the prize table, but it was obvious the club has continued to put time and money into the range. I'd like to see the offsite registration back next year. I don't think anyone complained about the fact that there was a continuous supply of water, which was extremely nice. A great match and great people. Thank you all for your hard work

Just heard back from Saul Kirsch at DAA. Says that it sounds like I got a defective motor and they are sending a new motor and gear assembly out. Bamm. Yes that is pretty darn good customer service. They get an A+ from me. Thank you, Rick

My motor just started dogging. Running very slow and not responding to the rheostat. Sent Mr. Bulletfeeder an email and am hoping they will respond quickly!

The links sent in my email don't seem to work anymore. Shouldn't there be an easier way to view squadding?

Would it be same to assume any SVI mags, purchased new from SVI, can be fit to an STI frame with minor mods to the STI frame? That is, as long as they met the front to back spec of 1.38" max.

I think they shut the site down to slow down the "panic" buying, which just creates a false demand that doesn't really exist. In three months when all the "doomsdayers" get enough primers, powder and bullets, the regular shooters will start getting to buy products again.

When Eddie put the 9 major barrel in my Dawson 38SC the extractor question never came up. The Aftec in it eats 9mm, 38 super and SC with no problem. I can go back and forth with a very small sight adjustment. I enjoy shooting them all, but especially like not chasing brass at matches. I'm glad I spent the money on the 9mm because I have lots of cheap brass and don't have to worry about backorders. Small rifle primers are a different story!