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Sure hope I get in this year... For my first time shooting the match! Son had baseball games and then dinner so it was late before I got the email sent

Here's a link to INMG rules INMG RULES

I've been thinking of doing it for the next MG match I set up but since it's going to involve shooting on something that moves I'll wait until I have a better plan in mind... Thanks for some ideas I haden't thought of with the auto poppers

Corey, you will easily be able to share a shotgun, rifle or handgun in this match. The matches runs pretty smooth but there will be enough time between shooters to share whatever you need to. Come on out and have some fun!

Yes we will be using the 300 yard range. Stages aren't completely finished yet but this should be a fun match. Anyone planning to go to the Pan Americans will even get a litle shotgun practice.

We're holding another Multi-Gun match on June 6th at Wildcat Valley Rifle & Pistol Club near Brookston, IN. Planing to have at least 6 stages. INMG rules apply. Plan to shoot 60 rounds of handgun, 60 rounds of rifle, 60 rounds of birdshot, 4 slugs and 2 buckshot. BUCKSHOT AMMO REQUIREMENTS: 12ga. buckshot MUST have no more than 9 pellets and be 00 buck or 000 buck 20ga, buckshot MUST have no more than 20 pellets and be #3 buck. (These are common loads available from ammo manufacturers) Gates open at 8AM Shooters meeting at 9:45 Shooting starts at 10AM Match fee is $20.00* Juniors with paid adult are half price. *Setup crew and RO's shoot for $10.00

Welcome from Lafayette!!!

Keep an eye on ebay, can find them used in 38 Spl for around $4500... It does cost about that to convert to a handgun caliber of your choice though Still way cheaper than new!

Cool video clip and some familiar faces... Should be a neat show to watch!

Yeah, hope my registration makes it in time...

I'll give Ted's a vote! We'll be there Friday & Saturday night unless we get a better offer somewhere... Ice cold beer and excellent food @ Ted's

I like the Ammoload setup. The primer tubes hold 125 but you just stick the primer tube in the primer tube filler and it fills it in seconds while you watch the machine run. They're about $1200 new or $400 - $600 used

Apps on the way!

Looks like fun! I'd be doing the same if I lived anywhere close to hills large enough to ski on

I regret to inform everyone that this class has been cancelled due to cancellations.

Welcome!

Gotta love this forum: I was poking around for info on getting started with loading 223 on my 550, and there's already a great thread on the topic. To those that are currently cranking out 223 on their 550/650s, is there anything new to add to this info, or is it still the same as 5 years ago? The gist of what I gathered from reading through this thread is the following... (please correct me if I get any of this wrong! Step 1 - Case Prep ** Many of these steps may not be necessary with prep'd brass from the start... (Are there still good sources for this?) Size/deprime brassThis can be done on a separate single stage press, or via a separate dedicated toolhead with only size/deprime die in it... (or one at a time in the fully loaded 223 toolhead) The size/deprime die is adjusted so that shoulder of the sized case is .001-.003" shy of a fired case (from the same chamber), measured with a headspace gauge Dillon full length size/deprime die is recommended** Carbide vs. Non-Carbide: Why is non-carbide recommended?? ** [*]LE Wilson headspace gauge is recommended [*]Trim/deburr, ream case Trimming - After sizing case, trim case to 1.75" in length Deburring - After (or at the same time as) trimming, deburr case mouthTrimming can be done by a variety of tools, or via a machine like the Gracey** Does the Gracey trim and deburr, or just trim? Are there other - less expensive - options to perform this step? (RCBS Trim Mate?) ** [*]Reaming - After trimming and deburring, for best crimping results, ream the inside of the case mouth to create a shallow leade[*]** Does brass need to be tumbled after all this case prep to get rid of all the shaved fragments? **[*]** What is recommended for deburring? **[*]Lyman VLD tool recommended for reaming [*]Primer pocket prep For military brass (with crimped primer pocket), primer pocket must be swaged** Not sure what tool to use for this... or if it's even worth it to bother with using military brass (?) ** ** If pocket is not swaged, is it at least worthwhile to use a deburr/uniforming tool? ** [*]Lube case Lube case body only** I've read that one method is to roll the cases on a lube pad... is there an advantage to this over just spraying them with Dillon case lube? ** ** After sizing, is it recommended to tumble (or otherwise clean) brass to remove the lube before proceeding, or is it better to wait until the round is finished? ** Step 2 - Assemble Round Station 1 - Sizing/deprimingIf sizing/depriming was already completed during case prep, then sizing die can be backed-out to only check case neck/mouth specs, and verify that the primer hole is clear of obstructions** What die is recommended for verifying neck sizing? ** [*]Station 2 - Powder drop No case mouth belling (like with pistol cartridges) is performed... just a powder drop - either from the progressive powder measure, or manually[*]Station 3 - Bullet seating Redding Competition micrometer seating die is recommended[*]Station 4 - Crimp Very slight crimp is recommended - just enough to flatten the case mouth around the bulletAdjust crimp die with only one round in press to gauge that it's applying only slight pressure to the case mouth - just enough to close the gap around the bullet[*]Dillon taper crimp die is recommended Step 3 - Finishing Touches Case gauge to verify specsJP drop-in gauges are recommended[*]OAL verification Stoney Point bullet comparator is recommended OAL must be 2.255 or less to fit AR magazines [*]Tumbling finished rounds to remove case lube (if not already done after initial sizing) ** How long is it recommended to tumble? ** I'll give you my $.02 worth regarding your items in blue above... I run a carbide die, since I switched from RCBS non carbide full length sizing die to the Dillon carbide unit I've not stuck any more cases. The Gracey trims and deburs inside & outside I believe... And I do tumble the brass after trimming to get the case lube off before loading. I have a trim pro power trimmer for sale if you're looking for something that a bit less money Dillon makes a super swager that will remove the military crimp. Or if you load on a 1050 that's built in I use the Dillon case lube, put 100 rounds in a plastic bag, squirt 3 or 4 times into the bag and roll the lube around the cases. Then I full length size & deprime, trim, tumble, case check with a Dillon case checker then load. All I run on the loader is something to deprime with (I use an RCBS X-Die that doesn't really do anything) to knock any tumbler media out of the primer hole and the powder die and a seater die. I don't tumble loaded rounds. I tumble before I size and after I trim. Hope this helps a bit

+1 for the nylon Otto mag holders... Work great an d keep the 47 round PMags firmly in place while running. The Blade tech pieces won't do that!

Corey, you're welcome to give my M2 a whirl if you come shoot at ACC or WVRPC... Just let me know

When I first started shooting a few years ago I bought a bunch of 550's. They were great at the time but I only shot about 8000 rounds a year. When I started shooting more I sold all but one of the 550's and got 650's and 1050's. On a 650 you'll be amazed how fast 1000 rounds is in your bin ready to be case checked There's always used 650's coming up for sale here... In fact, I think I know where one is if it interests you The Square Deal B is a great press for a new loader, I just ordered one for 9mm after trying one out on 45ACP - it's a great press for the $$!! If you want to try them all out you could swing by after I get the SDB up and running and see what you like. I don't have the 550 here though, it's on my range. IMO, the 550 is great for rifle loading. Go progressive to load pistol

Okay guys, due to cancellations I need 3 shooters for this class near Lafayette Indiana with Manny to make it happen. We're going to waive the range fee and also offer a little extra surprise to shooters that pay in full. If you want some of the best USPSA handgun training out there today this is for you! Please email me Email me with any questions.

Jesse, go with the STI...

We're mixed in the house!!! We have a Son that was born in Canada when we lived there so it'll be a good game either way GO USA!!!!

Yeah, I'm thinking with the $$$ I save from buying another 650 I'll get a bullet feeder for my 1050

I switched from an ACE Skeleton stock to a LMT SOPMOD collapsible and the "twang" you sometimes hear and feel in the A2 stock assembly (or skeleton in my case) is no longer is present. I didn't feel any difference after the switch but I like the SOPMOD as it's a bit longer than the skeleton and provides a better cheek weld. I guess I didn't help much either, I did keep the weights of the two buffers very close to the same And I run a RRA carrier with 3 ounces in the back.