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11 hours ago, Joe4d said:
weather is nasty,, more people on their computers...
Wouldnt matter to me really. SC seems to have a bunch of divisions.. Personally Id rather see revolver rimfire... as there actually is a competitive difference, unlike LO , Open and CO in SC. Youd basically have 3 identical divisions.
Comps dont matter sub minor, and I think the slide/vs frame mount isnt as big a deal with single shots on target,,, but eh whatevs.. SC matches I shoot are pretty small and I pretty much only look at the straight up listings.I would be all in on Rimfire Revolver!
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On 3/3/2023 at 11:53 AM, PeterParfinik said:
In the past I have always opted for the lightest reliable trigger pull that kept the gun safe and operating correctly, sub 2 lbs. Now I am completely rethinking that methodology and increasing both the weight of my guns and trigger pulls.
I find that the 3-4 lb range gives such a positive break, reset, and overall reliability to most guns that I shoot.
just curious what others are currently doing?
Hi Peter
2-2.25lbs is what I like. Some of it is what you practice with - keep them as close to the same.
Trigger pull is just one aspect. I have the positive reset of the JP triggers. It pushes my finger back to the ready position.
heavier guns.. well that is another thread. On the rifles, I think there is something about being too light
steve
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On 11/25/2022 at 7:34 PM, Squirrel45 said:
If one would to look at at a used MR switchbolt w no documentation how would you determine if the chamber is match or sport ?
easiest way is to do a plunk test. If the round freely drops in =Sporter. A factory MR comes with a bentz (sp?) style chamber and the bullet seats into the lands of the chamber =needs pressure to seat.
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On 11/23/2022 at 9:02 PM, nso123 said:
One of the big things with the Switchbolt is to make sure you get the sporter chamber. It’s a little more forgiving than the standard chamber. There have also been a few issues with the Switchbolt receiver being totally reliable with the Wiland barrels. They were working on solutions, so that may be solved now.
The short barrel does. It make enough back pressure to have the gun run reliably. Lighter recoil spring helps, but not consistent. Wiland has been working on a full length lightweight barrel to fix. Same issue with a Tac Sol Xring.
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Have shot JPs for 6 years competitively. The JP5 is the softest and flattest shooting PCC I have shot. There are differently locking pieces that JP sells and not many of the pre-production guns have anything other than a ‘90’. This one is meant for any ammo to run. I shoot 115pf in SC with a ‘70’ and it is a very soft shooter. Have 10k through my 5 and I ordered another.
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On 2/11/2020 at 3:05 PM, gerritm said:
Trigger right now is really decent. Every bit as good or better than the BX I have in my Ruger. Will wait for them to develop the after market mag release. Not a critical flaw in SC for mag changes, just a pain.
gerritm
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On 12/6/2020 at 10:20 PM, apoc4lypse said:
I'm thinking about buying a PCC for Steel Challenge (primarily) and maybe IDPA or USPSA. I would want a pretty lightweight setup, so the two full rifles I'm considering are the Lead Star Prime PCC and the Christensen Arms CA9MM 16". My other option would be to buy a Wiland LLW upper and build my own lower, though I'd want it sprung for full power factor loads and not the 80PF ones. Do any of you have experience with either rifle, or would you build your own, or perhaps get something entirely different?
I do want to shoot both irons and optics on this one as well if that should be considered. Any advice is welcome.
It sounds as though you are considering two solid PCCs. Stellar Challenge has been dominated in the last 3-4 years by JP. I had a decision to make a couple years ago and I purchased what I believe is the best, a JP. I would go with an ultra light weight. You may be able to get a slightly lighter gun, not by much, but the reliability of the JP is first class.If you change your mind
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On 12/5/2020 at 1:31 PM, Gregg K said:
Since many are posting their thoughts on the many different chassis systems available for the 10-22, I decided to share my initial experiences with the Wiland.
This is how I have it setup presently.
The chassis comes with a nice printed pistol grip but I wanted something a little different so I adapted a fat Ergo Deluxe to be pretty much zero angle.
Todd is working on an adapter that will allow the use of other AR style grips but doesn't have it ready for sale yet. Being able to adjust the grip forward and back is an essential feature for me that not all chassis have.
The wide range of adjustments for the butt plate is a great feature. I hate the little 90 degree plates like the ModShot. I'm just old and prefer the more traditional butt plate. Changing the angle of the butt plate has a lot to do with how the gun comes up to that critical first target. The butt tube extension comes about 2" longer than the one in my picture, I cut 2" off the original with a Dremel cut off wheel to get the shorter length of pull that I prefer. The length can still be customized by sliding the the butt attachment clamp forward and back and locking it down when you find the right spot.
The one feature that from what I have seen is unique to the Wiland is the ability to adjust the location of the butt tube at the rear of the chassis. The butt tube can slide up and down the rear of the chassis on a rail and then be locked into place. Instead of messing with the height of the optic the chassis can be customized to make the gun come up and present the dot naturally. I think this will be a great feature when I setup my other gun for the Wiland fiber optic iron sights. The fiber optic sights that Todd makes look great and I'm excited to maybe be able to shoot iron once again.
I'm waiting to get one of the cheek risers that Todd is making to try and see which I prefer. Once I get it I'll try it out and let the timer make any decisions about what works best.
The chassis is cut out around the sides of the magazine that make using mags with no bumpers very easy. I already spent the money for bumpers so too late for me.
The hand guard is very light and comfortable and with the LLW barrel it swings and stops effortlessly. The gun has a great balance.
There are a lot of good options out there to choose from but the Wiland has the features that have the most appeal to me.
Gregg,
Great write up sir. I love the idea of the tube insert.
The TK Kross pins are a must with the chassis.
Below is a pic of one of my chassis with the cheek riser. Surprisingly comfortable. Waiting on weight set and hand stop.
I know it’s not a lot of $ but discount code Foster05 will get you 5% off at Wilandusa.com
I have around 2k rounds on my open gin with the chassis and it feels great. The adjustability is a curse to start with because I felt like it always needed to be adjusted, but now it’s perfect. Can’t wait to get the 2021 season rolling!
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On 12/6/2020 at 10:15 PM, apoc4lypse said:
I use a Craftbot Plus and print in ABS. I did a few prototypes for the sights on my personal printer then sent the files to be professionally printed on a MJF printer.
Thanks! I did end up getting my second GM in RFRO by a hair this weekend too, but couldn't budge my RFPI times at all. Ah well, there is always next match!
Thanks for sharing! Congrats!
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On 11/11/2020 at 12:14 AM, Hoops said:
I read a Steve Foster article tonight titled "Suggestive-Shooting" where he described watching another GM during a training session miss a certain plate repeatedly and on another plate with repeated 9:00 o'clock edge hits.........only to repeat same/similar results during his (Steve's) runs.
I prefer no "helpful" input from our T1 match fellow competitors other than to tell me if I had a missed plate I failed to call. Before Covid I tried to travel to new venues so I could shoot with people I did'nt know to try to work on my focus.
I often wondered if I was just too superstitous or maybe need to work on my "in the moment focus" and just block out what I see or hear. I am 69 and GM in RFRO and PCCO. I do like to have fun, but I am also very competitive (or why would I spend so much money on the sport...LOL).
I am curious what any of you SCSA shooters have to say on this subject. I find it very interesting.
Thank you,
Hoops
Thanks for the read. What I have found is any time my conscious mind interferes with my shooting these types of distractions can over rule my subconscious. I liken it to the golfer that says - don’t hit it right because they is water over there.. a golfer who has not sliced a ball in six months.. you guessed it - one for the fish.
This is one of the reasons when you see me at a match I am cutting up and having fun. It keeps me loose. I try not to watch or listen to other shooters while they are shooting as well. As an instructor, I tend to identify what opportunities the shooter has and I don’t want their opportunities to be the last thing I think about when I go to the line. This is why a lot of us would rather shoot first.
Thanks again for the read. If you have a question or thought you would
like to hear more about in Steel Challenge - send me a PM and would be more than happy to help anyway I can.
Stebe
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I tired out a conversion and had issues with it. The best AR .22 on the market from what I have seen is the JP. I tested the unicorn for a few thousand rounds and ran like a dream. Only maintenance was to run a bore snake every 1k rounds of it needed it or not and a little oil. The ultralight weight barrel was the game changer for them.
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6 hours ago, Tampa-XD45 said:
Steve - Do you have any experience with the CWA conversion kits?
I have and they run great. Before you buy one, call Chet to make sure there are no issues with your type of gun. There is one brand they do not work well with.. maybe Rock Island? If you dont have his number, let me know and I will send it to you.
Steve
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On 11/17/2020 at 6:46 PM, Speedwagon said:
That was my first thought and I still might. I just didn't like the hassle in cleaning and not sure I wanted to spend more money on it. Still an option though.
Any input on the Browning Buckmark anyone?
Shot Buckmarks for two years... stay away from them IMO. I had more issues with my comp guns then I would care to say. If you do happen to go down the Buckmark path, keep Billy Striplin on speed dial. He is the godfather of Buckmarks
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On 11/17/2020 at 10:27 AM, Speedwagon said:
Hello all. I'm fairly new to posting on this forum but have been lurking on it for some time. I shoot IDPA and USPA regularly and some Steel Challenge with a Sig P320 X5 Legion with optic. With winter coming we mostly shoot Steel Challenge here and I want to shoot rimfire pistol with an optic since I have plenty of 22 ammo and 9MM is getting difficult.
Anyway, I have an old Ruger MKii that I bought back in 1982 but I think I'd be better off to upgrade and not sure which to go with. I've done some research and haven't found anything recent and with new guns I'd like to get some updated recommendations. At this point I'm considering the Browning Buckmark Contour URX 5.5", Ruger 22/45, and S&W Victory in that order leaning heavily toward the Buckmark. I've had bad customer service from S&W in the past and would rather stay away from them. Choice of optic will come later once I decide on the gun.
I'm hoping I can get some insight from users and those that have participate in matches on which gun is less problematic, more reliable and requires less tinkering. I do like to tinker to a certain extent but would rather start out with good factory equipment with little tinkering required.
Thanks in advance!
It really depends on what your budget is and where you see yourself going in the sport. The two best out on the market are the CWA custom pistols with the double stack width grip (what I shoot) and the Volquartsen scorpion. I have tried them all and if I was not going to make this type of investment, I would go Ruger 22/45 all day. Some people like the Lites, but I prefer the heavier gun. Which ever direction you head, I recommend getting a threaded compensator. I would then add Tandemkross goodies as budget opens up.
I hope this helps!
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2 hours ago, apoc4lypse said:
I shot my first full 8 stage Steel Challenge match and got my first GM in RFRI!
I'm super stoked as I only started shooting Steel Challenge a little over a year ago. I loved it enough to buy my own practice set and have been diligently shooting in multiple divisions ever since.
Hopefully I'll add GMs in RFRO and RFPI, which are sitting at 94% and 90% respectively, at my next match in two weeks.
Here is my RFRI setup: a T/CR22 with a Wiland LLW Barrel, Kidd recoil rod and buffer, and TK extractor. I shortened the stock by about 1/2" to get a better length of pull while standing square to the target. The trigger assembly is factory aside from lightening the trigger pull with a $15 MCARBO spring kit. I designed the 3d printed barrel clamp/riser for the iron sights using the T/CR's original front sight and the sliding part of a Williams peep sight for a 10/22 (with the aperture removed, making for a very large rear peep). The setup is super fast and has as comfortable a cheek weld as when shooting with my red dot, and weighing in at 3.04 lbs unloaded/no optic, it's also super light without breaking the bank.
Congrats! That's awesome! Nice setup, thanks for sharing. Always cool to see what people are doing to customize their gear. The Wiland chassis has a lot of adjustment in it to go to and from iron sights. BTW- what 3D printer do you have? Do you like it? Looking at getting one.
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21 minutes ago, RaylanGivens said:
Thanks, Steve!
Does his setup still use the press fit barrel? Will he mount the barrel?
The Wiland barrel is a shroud press fit. There are rumors he is going to have a full length barrel with a thin shroud at some point.
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Going into WSSC the prevailing thought was they would stay the same. Then.. some people threw down some amazing times. We will see where we end up, IMO they need to go down. There is a chance they will hold off until the 2021 WSSC.
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21 hours ago, BentAero said:
That is badass! You didn't happen to record a build sheet, did you?
The Wiland chassis is nice!
I have a code for 5% if anyone needs it
Use Discount Code Foster05 for 5%
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On 7/6/2020 at 2:32 PM, nso123 said:
My son is shooting the Magnum Research Switchbolt in an Axiom stock. I shoot one too. It is light and adjustable. Reach out to me if you'd like a discount code.
This is the ticket!
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On 8/12/2020 at 11:22 AM, motosapiens said:
same here, also wondering about prize table/awards, etc.... We shoot thur/fri, but mrs moto has a chance of doing well in the match, so trying to figure out if we should hang around.
If you place well - they have a very good prize table the last couple of years.
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Yes sir - IMO I would call MR and see if they can open it up to the Sporter chamber then you will be in great shape. I think it may just cause you shipping to them for the barrel. Tell them I pointed you in this direction.
The trigger is good out of the box, but I shoot powder river precision triggers in all of my guns. I would have to see if you could replace theirs with the Tandemkross fire switch. I have been running a Blackhawk axiom stock and it is the best extended mag release for this setup.
ill look at their trigger and see if it is compatible.
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I run Eley Force in all
of my guns. They use a parafin wax which is slick and feeds reliably even when it is cold. Contact is the standard velocity variant. Be careful not to stray away from these two types because other Eley uses a beeswax and is made for benchrest shooting
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On 4/30/2020 at 1:59 PM, mchapman said:
Just acquired a Magnum Research Switchbolt Lite 22Lr, So far it runs really well. I have run about 50 plus of Rem. Golden's, 50+ Tbolts, 100 Blazer 40gr. 100 Fed. 36gr HPs in the red box another 100 of Fed. 36 hps blue box, 50 Fed. 40 gr lrn and 100 CCI clean-- Red and Green 40gr. and only had one FTF with one of the T-Bolts.
Mounted a C-MORE railway on it with a 8moa. and the rifle weighs only 3lbs and 12ozs. I am more than pleased with how this gun has performed so far.
Great guns! Mine have been running like demons. Did you get yours with a Sporter chamber? This is what I run. I clean it every 1k or so and it runs!
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GT Targets are the best. Call Karl and tell him Steve sent you and he will help you out. Guaranteed for life and they are a flat faced target.
What's your experience with Steel Challenge target sets?
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I run GT targets as well as my local club. They have a flat face so you don’t get any unwanted frag by hitting a hanger. Karl is a great guy and if you ever have an issue, he will take care of you.