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  1. I really liked the LNL AP but was having to stop every 200 rounds or so to address something (case not feeding, primer upside down, etc.) which completely broke my rhythm. After six months of this I switched to the Dillon 650 I'm able to reload 1000 rounds with minimal interruption. I keep the first pin out in case I have to check a primer but as a whole very little is needed aside from placing the bullet and pulling the handle. Reloading for me is a necessary chore to enable me to shoot more. Switching to the Dillon was the right move for me. It just works.
  2. LOL! This is like the golfer who carries three clubs and tromps their buddies w/ $$$$ setups. The gentleman I'm thinking of only hit the course 2-3 times a year. MCB You're looking at some fun revos!
  3. dezz USPSA has some super nice folks with a few bad apples thrown in the mix. If you are frustrated with rules written in legalese and allow comments like Koski's get under your skin you may be in for a rough ride. RO class for USPSA takes 2 days rather than 1 for IDPA. Rulebook is just as complex. Questionable hits will be ruled using overlays rather than to the shooters benefit. Unlike IDPA, RO's have rulebooks and will back up their calls with it. I'm not bad mouthing USPSA but simply pointing out the grass isn't always greener. I hope it's what you looking for. Safe shooting.
  4. packeagle It's a wise precaution to use a recipe that has a bit more power than the minimum PF so you have a cushion at the chrono station. A few years back at SS Nats a guy in my squad didn't make PF. We all felt for the guy but he was known for hugging the PF line. I personally load my competition/practice ammo to match my +P defensive carry rounds. Not typical but it's just another day on the range when I practice with my EDC ammo.
  5. Perfect timing. I just loaded the last of my VV 3N37 and was able to get my hands on 5lbs of Titegroup.
  6. Power Factor defines the minimum power required for ammunition. 8.3.1. Ammunition Power The goal is to compete with commonly available ammunition. The minimum power factors are: 8.3.1.1. SSP - 125 8.3.1.2. ESP - 125 8.3.1.3. CDP - 165 8.3.1.4. ESR - 165 8.3.1.5. SSR - 105
  7. GOF You are correct, the rules allow it. I simply voiced my opinion. It's not worth getting into a debate over. Safe shooting.
  8. I prefer IDPA after shooting USPSA for a few years. I tried doing both but then I ended up with a bunch of procedurals since I clearly don't have the mental capacity to remember the rules for the game I'm currently shooting. Now when I shoot USPSA I do it IDPA style and entertain the rest of my squad.
  9. Rule 8.3 does not state that only one load may be used. It's no different than shooting a box of Winchester white box and a box of Speer Lawman during the same match. Anything not specifically disallowed is ok. I imagine the rule will change if abused. In the mean time I guess folks can take advantage of the different colored coated bullets: Gold - barely meets PF Red - steel stages Green - dark houses etc. Doesn't seem right That's just my humble opinion nothing more.
  10. I average 400-500 rounds an hour on my XL650 including case gauging w/ Shockbottle's 100 round case gauge
  11. VH64 Thanks for the info; I'll check it out. The various metal detector sites I've visited are very overwhelming with data overload. My purpose for this thread is to narrow the search. I'm surprised more shooters don't use them to recover their brass.
  12. You'll be that SS before you know it. It's fun watching the more experienced shooters. Their ability to quickly glide through a stage comes from experience and practice. Don't hesitate to ask the folks you're shooting with plenty of questions. As a whole everyone is glad and willing to help each other out.
  13. Nicely done! I wouldn't get caught up in your classification but instead focus on safety, learning the game, and having fun. The classification will come. Spend some time searching this site and you will find a wealth of information on how to increase your skill- set including practice drills.
  14. I humbly disagree. It was not written in malice but a simple fact. The more you participate in "matches" the greater the chance something will happen that will result in a DQ. I can count a number of times when the DQ was the result of a freak occurrence, not a blatant safety violation. Example: revolver barrel caught in snow fence wall and pulled out of shooter hand while shooter on the move. It happens. My RO and SO instructors made it clear it's a matter of "when" not "if". It happens and and shooters need to understand it's part of the game and not get worked up when it does. While I will go out of my way to help a new shooter I will DQ them if necessary. Again it part of the game nothing more.
  15. Glad to read this. Your initial post disturbed me due to all the really bad possible outcomes of drawing/holstering a 1911 w/ the thumb safety off.
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