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Hah. Yes. I just approached it with the idea that I loved that gun and wanted to shoot it in USPSA - even if doesn't really have a competitive home.
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I played for a while with C2Duo with an optic. But had to shoot it in Open minor. Fun, but absolutely not competitive - obviously.
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I have 2 loaders 1050 650
tbarker13 replied to XL6504ME's topic in Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment
Faced with a similar decision and wanting to downsize, I chose the 650 option (though, actually a 750). I primarily load 9mm, but I do dabble in a few other calibers. And the conversion kits for the 1050 aren't cheap, if you want to have the toolhead, etc. ready to go. -
Favorite upgrades for the Dillon 750?
tbarker13 replied to tbarker13's topic in Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment
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Favorite upgrades for the Dillon 750?
tbarker13 replied to tbarker13's topic in Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment
Thanks. Have a bullet and case feeder ready to go. And a roller handle. Love the idea of that clicker adjustment for the powder bar. Definitely on the list. -
This brings back memories. Many years ago, I spent about a year going back and forth between the two. It was generally ok, though there were always those times when the rules from one game would slip over into the other. Hiding behind cover in USPA matches or dropping loaded mags in IDPA matches, etc. Always good for a few laughs (and the occasional PE, in the case of IDPA) during those matches. In the end, if you want to be the best you can be at one of them - just focus on that one and then figure the other is just trigger time/practice under pressure.
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Favorite upgrades for the Dillon 750?
tbarker13 replied to tbarker13's topic in Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment
Interesting. I've used an LED light kit on my 1050 (which is about to find a new home). Really love the way it lights up the entire surface. The one I'm looking at is just $35 - so not too much more than the flashlight option. -
Best beginner progressive reloading press?
tbarker13 replied to Obvious's topic in General Reloading
As other have said, get a 750 - or a used 650. Though, I did start with the Square Deal B. It's not as versatile as its bigger brothers - and I think it's only good for pistol cartridges. But I loaded a ton of 9mm on that press before I upgraded. It's a nice way to get into progressive presses with a lower startup cost. -
Guess everyone has their favorites. After going through a half dozen makes, I settled on Guga Ribas. Just found them to be rock solid and easy to adjust.
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Getting Back into IDPA - Vest & Belt Suggestions
tbarker13 replied to JohnnyD's topic in IDPA Shooting
Good points. It's been many years since I shot IDPA. There was always this conflict over competitors using gear in the game that they wouldn't use on the "street." As I contemplate getting back into IDPA, I've pretty much decided that I'd only use stuff I would actually carry. But any time you introduce a timer and score sheet into a game, most people are going to look for any advantage they can get. I doubt many of the people shooting CZs and Glock 34s, etc. are actually carrying those guns for CCW. -
No doubt about that. I'm sure most people who train and practice heavily for USPSA (and other action shooting games) develop quite a bit of muscle memory. With enough practice, I suspect you don't really need sights to hit center mass on a human-sized target at 7 yards.
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I've gone both ways. I have a few different carry guns - one of which is a Hellcat with a Shield RMSc optic that's co-witnessed. I generally assume that a self-defense situation would most likely be point-and-shoot. But that optic is not hard to conceal. So I can see very little downside in having it on there.
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I'll put another vote in for the AMG Commander. I don't think there's an easier-to-use option out there. Big advantage for me over the CED 7000 is the replaceable battery. No need to worry about keeping it charged.
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Ah cool. I misunderstood. Thought you were talking about the 1866 Winchester lever action.
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A little off topic, but which 66 do you have? I've been shopping around for a 66 or 73, but can't decide which one. I'll probably go with 44-40, just to match my Colt SAA in the same caliber.
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I'd stop competing at all if I had to load on a single stage press. I use my RC for 44-40 and a few other oddball calibers.
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Same here. I've used Dillon, RCBS, Redding and Lee. I cannot say that I've ever noticed a difference. Maybe it would matter for precision rifle. But I've never shot that, so I have no idea.
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Isn't that the truth. I got started on a RockChucker. It was a great way to learn reloading. But I cannot imagine going back to one for anything other than odd calibers that see little action in my guns.
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This was my thinking as well. I set up my automated 1050 for 9mm - representing 90 percent of my reloading. I have a 650 off to the side - used for the other various rounds that I load. I do prefer the 1050 for the higher volume stuff. Particularly since that setup is automated.
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Oh yeah, I also really like the swage-sense. Nice for those rare instances when a primer pocket isn't empty.
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Powder and primer sensors are nice. I have the bullet sense sensor installed, but it just stopped working one day. Hasn't bothered me enough to even worry about fixing it. So I guess I'd say that's not a "must have" for me.