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Do you have a pic of what your gun looks like with the 9" extension? thanks

Not really.

Im going to be getting a precision rifle soon, and i am wanting some suggestions on a good rifle. I do not have a huge budget, but i can go higher if needed, it will just take me longer to save the money. right now i am looking at the Bergara HMR in 6.5 Creedmoor. What would you all recommend for a rifle in following price ranges? under $1000, $1001-$2000, and under $2500. These price ranges are for the rifle only as i already have a Leupold scope lined up.

I always would focus on the target. My groups would open up if i focus on the dot.

I made the switch to PCC and have recently switched back. Has anyone else had the following problem. I found that my slower precision shots where not as good with the MRD then with irons, but my faster shots had smaller tighter groups and more accurate with the MRD vs irons. An example is when i do the FAST drill i would usually drop one shot off the 3X5 card and my shots on the A zone would be nice and tight with the RMD, whereas with irons i would have better shot placement on the 3X5 card but my A zone shots would be all over the place. I am faster with the MRD but i have to slow way down to get the precision shots, so slow that i am actually faster with the irons, yet with irons i have a greater chance at making worse shots.

I have had ATEI do all my milling. they are very very good.

Thanks Explosiveo for the answer. Sorry i used the wrong terminology not saying "Division". It has been several years since i shot a USPSA match, and yes it was USPSA, at that time the CO division was not a division, my last match was in 2012. I used to shoot Limited, SS and Open. In the CO division what is the most prominent gun used? Why use a Docter or Delta pro vs the RMR? On my current gun I already have an RMR on it, but i have a few other guns i want to get milled for red dot.

I haven't shot a match in a while, due to having kids and my local matches changed from shooting on Saturdays to shooting on Sundays. The last match i shoot the carry optic class was not created yet. Since then i have started carrying a G19 with a RMR daily and have the itch to go to a match and start shooting again. Does anyone shoot a G19 in the carry optic class? Also does the longer barrel length of larger guns (i.e. longer sight radius) make a difference with the mini red dots? Thanks

This morning we did Murph hero WOD, dressed as super heroes to honor a real life super hero.

That looks like fun (in a horrible sorta way). I may have to try it this week. I'll let you know if I live! If you are like me only 170lbs then throwing around 135lbs is not always the easiest, especially when you get tired. Our strongest guy was able to do it in 9:21.

My CF gym started a new WOD we call Moose,(you will know why the name the next day). You all should try, it is flat out one of the hardest things i have done in my life. 3 Deadlifts 6 Power Cleans 9 Squat cleans 12 front squats 15 Thrusters RX is 135lbs Done in a spin cycle (3; 3-6; 3-6-9; 3-6-9-12; 3-6-9-12-15) with a 20 min time cut off (I was 5 thrusters away from finishing) Since i started CF my shooting has improved greatly. Last weekend i won my first stage ever, and ended up second of 25 shooters in the match. Before i was was never in the top 50% overall. I think there is something to being in shape and USPSA shooting.

Yes it was sitting out before we chono'd, but it was not sitting out long i would say 20-30 min at the most.

This weekend was the Missouri Fall Classic in Rolla Mo. It started a 8am and the temp was around 30-35 degrees in the morning and then 50 in the afternoon, my squad was first on the chono. Me and another shooter were shooting open with the same load except for the bullet make, mine was MG 124gn with 8.1gn of HS6, both of our loads did not make major he got 162PF and i got 163.7pf. The other guy shot this load at double tap this summer and chonoed 175 (I think) it was around 100 degrees. I did mine at home with a PF of 170 at 75 degrees. The only difference I can think of is the temp. Will colder temps affect HS6 this much, could we have made major if we chonoed later in the day at 50 degrees vs 30. I would like to hear what others have to say before I start changing things, as this was my first match with an open gun, and still learning.

I joined a Crossfit gym today. This was my third workout, the owner let me participate in a few workouts to give me a feel for free. I have done anything since i was done with college swimming 5 years ago. So i am in rally bad shape, from my first workout i could not walk correct had to use my arms to get off a chair. After my second workout, legs still extremely sore, i could not feel my arms so getting out of a chair or my wife's car was a sight. But today i was able to get the RX (recommendation) on the WODs. with a time of 18.6 min. 2X through 20 toes to bar 15 wall balls 20 HDPU (pushups that you raise you hands off the ground at the bottom of the push up) 15 weighted lunges each leg (45lbs) 20 box jumps (32 inches) 15 kettle bells (55lbs) I probably will not be able to sit up tomorrow, this was a killer on the abs.

Hey guys i finally got my open gun from the gunsmith that built it, Jeff Cockrum of C-Rums LLC. It took a while because STI had a back log on a few parts, but the actual build, once he got the parts was only 6 weeks. I have not shot it yet, but i am looking forward to it. Tell me what you think. This is first open gun, so before i jump into the deep end is there any advice that would have been nice to know when you started?

I would get Tripp Research cobra system mags, in either 40 or 10mm. 10 mm will allow you to load longer, it does not have the spacer at the back of the mag like the 40 mags. Tripp grinds on the base a bit so that it can fit the SS box requirements. With theses you can shoot SS and L10, with the dame mags. Tripp mags are the only SS mags I will buy. I have tried several different mags, and Tripp Cobra system mags out shine the rest.

Check this link out, I shoot with this kids dad. I think he is 13 now but he was 11 in is video.

I have never herd of this diet. So I can't say if it is "fad" or not. But there is one going around locally (mo) that just sound flat dangerous, they eat only 500 cals and spray some pregnant woman hormone on their food. I am just going off what was told to me be several different Registered Dietitions (one of which is my wife). Also I graduated colage in 07. Where I was a swimmer for all 4 years. I actually had some medical issues my jounior senior year and had to go on a special diet. I actually had to increase my calorie intake due to swimming 20 hrs a week and my body not processing the food very efficiently (when I stoped swimming I didnt decrease my calories and gained a ton of weight). The doctors said my body was having issues due to stress. I was just adding what worked for me. I also grow my own beef, so I know what is going into it. Our beef goes to the slaughter house at a younger age then commercial steers so they also tast better. Something you can is meet at farmer and ask them if you can buy a half calf or full calf to feed and slaughter. You probably will pay a premium but I say it is worth it. A half beef last me and my wife for a year and always have leftover beef that we give to family or charities. For the OP the best way to get good info on nutrition for you is talk to a Registered Dietition (best if they are specializing in sports nutrition). I would look for a RD vs nutritionist as RD's go through a standardized medical qualification. (degree, internships, and test)

My wife is in school to be a Dietitian, applying for internships right now. Not to long ago i was 215 now i am 183, and have not been on a single "fad" diet. I have kept it off for a year. She tells me that the "fad" diets will help loose weight fast but the odds are that 90% of the people will gain it back. Also it is not healthy to loose more than 1 lbs per week. A guide that dietitians follows is -1500 calories equals 1lbs loss. What it did was not cut out anything, i just followed the "rules". Eat less protein (meat, Americans eat too much meat),at least 2 servings of veggies and fruits. I even kept having deserts after dinner, but would limit to 100-150 calories. You should have the same amount of veggies as your protein on your plate. Also watch your sodium intake you should only have 900mg of sodium per day. I was surprised how much salt i was eating. At first i just cut my calories by 250 per day and loss 15 lbs. I then started running and was able to up my calories a bit to cover my energy needs. You don't need a fancy diet to loose weight and stay healthy. Just be smart if it is highly possessed then it will be high in fat or sodium and not good. And no Organic is not healthier (in my opinion it is a waist of money). Take it from me as i am a farm manager.

I have a couple words of caution for you. A good friends brother did what you are planning. Actually this was his second or third trip. His first trip started in the UAE and ended in Turkey, he flew to UAE bought a bike and rode. He would stop and do odd jobs along the way for money. He was a very adventurous kid. So after he got back from his rides in the Middle East and i think Asia he decided to ride almost the same route that you are planning. He made a promise to his family that he would contact them once a week for updates and such. One week they talked to him when he was in Columbia, he said that he might not contact them for a few weeks because lack of internet, but would wright letters. They started getting worried after no word for a month. He was missing for three months and finally, the authorities found out that he was murdered in Ecuador. They found his body in a remote area of the jungle as he was camping one night. My friend did not tell me the details but she did say that it was a very gruesome death. They ended up catching the three men that did it. They were drunk, I have herd that native people in that area can get quite hostel when drunk. The US embassy's in that area of the world says that if you are going to do something like this then stay to the very well travailed area, such as large cities and major road ways. I don't what to scare you but this happened to him last summer so it is still relevant. Also you will no longer be in USA, researching the dangers in every countries would be a good idea. A well thought out plan and sticking to it, would be smart as you don't want to end up in a dangerous situation, on accident. I do have to admit that it would be a fun ride. Also if you are very adventurous you should throw in the TAT to start you ride off. It is the Trans American Trail. Goes from Georgia to California on all dirt trail (I here not extremely technical) or dirt roads (you are only on pavement to go into town to get gas ans supplies). Have fun and be safe.

The left side of the STI ambi safeties are notorious for braking. The female ear on the where the two sides attach is a week point. I have broken 2 before i took it to a gun smith and got a Ed Brown safety put on. When my safeties broke i called STI and they sent me a new left side for free. I have also herd people complain about the STI rear sight, something about hinges or pins breaking, but i have had no problem. I would go to a gunsmith have them replace the ambi safety with Ed Brown and have him look at the rear sight and make sure it is set correctly or the sight cut is correct. If the sight cut is incorrect i would call STI and get them to replace it because that is a warranty issue. They are good guns but as people tell me they are mass produced and sometimes things can fall through the cracks. I always tell people when buying a high priced non-custom gun to budget for a trip to a gunsmith of your choice to have an inspection done. I had a STI USPSA SS .40 that needed to go to Tripp Research due to it nose diving the first three rounds of each mag.

If Virgil welded and re-cut the feed ramp, I would give him a call. They will stand behind their work. Also he will give you the best advice on if it will be an issue in the future or not.

This is a STI Guardian in 9mm and a DM Bullard dual carry holster

Ok thanks for replying. I am going to keep it. This is a sweet gun and very good to look at. I am going to start buying parts as i can to build a new custom 2011. I have a birthday and anniversary coming up so that will help a bit. I needed to ask this questions because if i didn't then i would always have this nagging voice in my head lusting over a new 2011. So now i have a plan on what i want to do. thanks

It is my only full sized 1911 gun. I had a .40 trojan, but sold it to fund that limited 2011 mentioned above. I just recently sold all my non 1911 style guns (glock, ruger LCP) because i love how the 1911 fit my shooting. I bought a STI guardian in 9mm. I am torn on selling this USPSA it is a sweet gun, and i will be shooting around 10,000 rounds this year with practice.