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Don't even try One Shot? That's all I use for rifle loading. It works if you follow the directions.

Is the redding die a bushing die? If so, what bushing are you using? Sounds like a lube issue, but I have had issues with dies before as well. I had a Lyman sizing die that I could never get to work with 308.

Has anyone had a sight tracker top end build for a 2011-style pistol? I have an Edge and I am kicking around the idea of getting a sight tracker top end built and fitted to my current frame. I understand the slide would have to be fitted and machined and that the barrel has to be fitted and a front sight added to it. I am wondering more about reliability/compatibility and downfalls/risks associated with trying this. Also, if anyone has any info on what I should expect to pay for machining and fitting, that would help my decision making process. Thanks

I imagine you're referring to the stage with the bag on the shooters head? I'd so, I would say that is unsafe, even if there is an opening for the shooter to see though, especially since the RO has to hold it on his head.

Yep, I know. I was responding to Mads post #97. I really thought having Vogel blow everyone else out would be good enough for limited to count ad a classifier match. Guess he's falling off......lol.

I shot limited and only have one classifier show up for the match, not two.

Not worried about rain, just lightning. Bring extra clothes, shoes and a garbage bag to throw it all in after the match.

At the time of this post, the weather shows scattered thunderstorms for Saturday. What is the contingency plan for Saturday shooters if the weather does not cooperate?

There are a lot of great lines from that movie that could be used. 'Littering aaannnddd....?' 'The monkey has a butler?' 'The Louisville Smuggler' 'And that was the second time I got crabs.'

Honestly. its all preference to what the gun/shooter combo likes. I suggest buying a few different springs from your preferred vendor and trying them out. I have a 12# spring in my Edge with a PT grip. Can't remember what the main spring is, maybe the 17#.

Um...they're not shooting against each other. Or was this a troll post?

A short look at Glock's website shows no threaded barrels standard from the factory. No barrels offered in the Glock website store are threaded. The USPSA rules state aftermarket barrels are allowed provided they are the same length, contour and caliber as original factory standard. I don't think threaded is the same contour as the standard barrel. Not legal for Production, but play in Limited, L10 and Open all you like.

The way they fell, I would say some heavy duty hinges.

A few years ago there was a major match that hada stage begin by shooting a mounted SAW automatic. Can't remember where it was but the photo in Front Sight showed Jojo Vidanes shooting it.

When I got my HP Edge, Bob told me to just go out and shoot it for a while. The particulate build up will act as a lapping compound and help smooth everything out while you shoot. I didn't clean anything until I had about 500-600 rounds through it. Of course, make sure it has good lube, I use Mobil 1 motor oil.

Saw on ETS website the now have 16 rounders for the 22/23/27/35. Might be able to get 21 reloadable with the current basepads out there for Limited. Just and FYI.

Do you shoot the match on Saturday after set-up?

FYI- The apes took over.

Troy didn't "deem" anything acceptable. There was never a specification on a particular model or manufacturer in the rules. You can use a Shooting Chrony if it is consistent with the calibration gun and ammo. The first issue I see using the radar chronos is cost. I don't think any Level 2 matches, or level 3s, will pony up the $1200 for two Labradars with accessories. Maybe have a set for Nationals. The second issue is the distance requirement. Will you place the radar at 10 feet and use the muzzle velocity? Or does the radar have small enough measurement increments to show 10 feet? I would love to see them in use. No more box to lug around. No more spare parts for chronos to keep just in case.

IIRC, 7.62x51 brass has thicker case walls, reducing the internal volume. I would suggest working up a load with the 7.62 to make sure you don't over charge or trade off the military stuff for commercial 308.

I do prefer the weight of the steel grips. Feels more solid in my hand. I find that the recoil is dampened a bit, but more that the center of gravity for the gun is lowered with the additional weight below the web of your hand. There is less flip during the shot because of the added inertia of the steel grip counteracting the slide movement. The profiles of the steel grips are a little different from the standard STI plastic, so if you can find someone with a steel grip and go for a test drive, do it.

I have a Brazos HP Edge with an early version PT grip, an EGW SS full length guide rod and a Cameron's BAM magwell (see avatar). It weighs in at about 50 ounces, give or take. Its big and heavy, but I am a bigger person and don't like my guns light. Does it hurt my transitions? I don't think it affects them too much. You definitely need to dryfire with it and some dummy rounds of brass and bullets to get used to the weight. I would get what you need with just a little bit of what you want and save money for mags, pouches, holster and ammo to practice, practice, practice.

Interesting. Two questions. Why the need to open the chamber up for 40 bullets? 40 & 10 use the same bullets, right? Second, is there enough bullet in the case for the case to get a good grip and hold the bullet in place (ie: minimal set back)?

I am using a Mechtech conversion for Glock frames. I found that stout loads work better for cycling in my Mechtech. Somewhere around 190-195PF. I am still working with it and want to try a couple more loads, but it is heavy, so the recoil is dampened.

Well, Production is always scored minor, no matter what caliber or PF, assuming you are above 125PF and shooting at least 9mm. In SS it is a choice between major scoring and 8+1 or minor scoring with 10+1. I don't see how calibers should be equal when dealing with major versus minor and round count. It is a choice for each competitor to make for themselves. You are more than welcome to shoot the XDM in 5 of 7 divisions (not SS or Revolver).