rboyes

I use 55gr up close and 75gr Hornadys farther out. Used to use 69gr Sierras before the 75's. Best of both worlds, cheap stuff for up close and practice, and expensive stuff for distance. I'm sure I would do fine with the 55's out far, on a calm day. But the numbers don't lie, the heavier bullets resist the wind better. And less thinking on the clock trying to compensate for the wind is huge to me.

The current rules set is listed as 8january 2014. 9mm in heavy optics was in there before that, not sure for how long though.

Just read over the rules (read them through about a week ago)...is there a summary of changes listed anywhere?

I just took my heavy metal gear out for the first time in over a year. I was shooting a new load, hornady 110 vmaxs over reloder 7, which is a fast powder for 308. I haven't timed splits, but the recoil is just a hair over my 223. My 308 has a Titan brake, low mass, and adjustable gas.

The gas block is misaligned with the gas port on the barrel most likely. Ensure that there is some space between the shoulder on the barrel and the gas block and you should be good to go, ie the Syrac is not supposed to be flush with the shoulder.

+1. 6.8 is less than ideal for 3 gun, but workable if you're willing to accept its shortfalls (mainly $$). My 6.8 shot really well with Reloder 10x. If I was using it for 3 gun I'd probably go with the Hornady 110gr HPBT since they are among the cheapest .270 bullets and have decent ballistics. Another option would be the 90gr Speer TNT.

I had a great time and and met a bunch of good people too. Thanks to Aaron and Daniel for putting on the match and to my fellow RO's for their hard work (I was on stage 7). Also thank you to the sponsors for helping to put together a nice prize table.

Just got my match promotion confirmation email.

The clubs around here really need to coordinate a little better. There are rarely ever any 3 gun matches, and now there are 3 this weekend, Pinetucky in Augusta, Palmetto Gun Club in Charleston, and Sepsa in Yulee. I would go to the Pinetucky match for sure if I wasn't already planning on going to the other two. I know a few other local guys that this applies to also. I realize that these clubs put the 3 gun matches on when they can but a little scheduling deconfliction could lead to higher participation at all of them.

The variance is likely due to differences in bullet OAL. Its common to see differences in bullet length especially with hollow point bullets. Some people trim the meplats for uniformity. As long as the bullets are seated to the same depth then it shouldn't be much of an issue. Another option if it bugs you is ballistic tip bullets. If you shot 5 shots and saw a flyer, it probably wasn't a flyer...it was probably just part of a larger group. Shoot a group with more rounds and see what you get. I can get some pretty good 5 shot groups, but I tend to see more consistency with 10 shot groups.

I spent a lot of time researching safes a few years ago and went with a Sturdy Safe. They are not as flashly as others but are very robust for the money. I preferred to put my money towards more steel.

I've ordered from Powder Valley and 3rd Generation recently. Just have to catch them at the right times.

Powder is regularly available. Some types more frequently than others. Over the past 2 months I've been able to buy Powerpro 2000, Accurate #5, Varget, and BLC2. I just check online daily and move quickly when what I want comes in stock. The one powder I haven't seen in a while is Reloder 15. Which powders are you looking for?

In to RO again. Hooray for not as hot!

Pat, I went out today and shot 4 5-round groups with my 18" Criterion HBAR today at 100 yards. My load is the 75gr Hornady BTHP over 23.8gr Reloder 15, moving about 2600fps from my 18" Noveske. This load was worked up for the Noveske but still worked pretty well in the Criterion. I figure playing with the load a little could tighten it up a hair. Average group size between the 4 is .968"

Thanks Kurt! Pm sent.

MAS-40?

M1941 Johnson for the bolt I believe.

I have an upper with a Criterion 18" heavy barrel in 223. I haven't put too many rounds through it but did it shoot my long range load about the same as the 18" Noveske in my 3 gun rifle (Hornady 75gr bthp)...10 shot group in about an inch.

If its working, then leave it. Or change it out before a big match if you have any doubts it will function correctly.

I've been happy with my PRI carbon fiber handguard.

+1. I took my major load (200gr FMJ, 6.4gr AA #5) and switched to a 180gr bullet which gave me about 140 power factor. Then I went with a 155gr bullet and it was quite a bit softer still, though I haven't chrono'd it yet. Its nice not having to adjust the powder measure, just put a different bullet on top for USPSA or 3 gun.

Also, pmags coupled by a Brownells pmag coupler will work with the competition mag well .

I'm interested!

Why are the fees so high? Because people are willing to pay them, and for good reason. If match directors didn't offer a good product then we wouldn't see the attendance levels continue to grow at such a high rate. And as has been said before, RO. You get to shoot for free (and typically get housed and meals too), meet tons of shooters, and usually have a chance at an RO prize table.