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Please say the big match is back!! The Tyler clan missed our trip south this year.

Thank you

I know it it early but I have a busy schedule and I was wondering if anyone knows when the US Steel match, World Steel match or any other big steel matches might be scheduled? Thanks Keith Tyler Firearms Instruction

YES! Springer Precision assures me they are being turned as I right this. I am waiting for mine also.

I have ran 95 gr and 105 gr bullets in both my open steel gun and my limited steel gun (Single stack 1911). The guns just were not as reliable with the light bullets as it was with 124gr bullets. One thing I personally found with the really light bullets is they did not give a very good visual que of a hit on non falling plates. The other problem I had with shooting the really light bullets in my open steel gun was the rounds were loud even though they were only making 117 PF and they were very fast. My electronic hearing protection was still shut down when the bullets impacted the steel. So....we have 3 confirmations of a hit; sight lifting from the impact area at the start of recoil, followed by audible impact that we hear as we are transitioning to the next plate and the visual impact of the round hitting the steel, (which we rarely see but the RO's d) I played a whole season with the pocket rockets and I now shoot 124/125 gr bullets. The guns run better, I can hear the hit way better and can see a bigger splatter on the plates. I took top 4, 2 years in a row at the Briley West Coast Steel Championships. While chatting with the other top shooters, I learned they didn't really car about "light loads", it was about reliability. Hope this helps Keith Tyler Tyler Firearms Instruction

Ramshot comp is reverse temperature sensitive. So hot outside but slower it gets. Example last week chronographed as soon as I got to the range. 3.6 great with a 124 bayou bullet came out at 130pf. Left the ammo out in the sun for a few hours and chrono before I left with a temperature of 85 degrees. Same load came in at 120 pf . In my 45 I generally go up .2 grains in the summer. Just my thoughts and experience hope it helps

I bought an MBX 170 for my 9 major which I load to 1.170. I can get 29 loaded in the mag. IT runs but at the end of the stage or that mag, there is round under the follower bouncing around in the spring. Thankfully that pistol still ran but that's not right. Any easy fix out there. Thanks. Keith

UPDATE OK, I have settled on a load for both the limited and open steel guns OPEN 6.2 gr of HS-6 with a 105 grain bayou bullet col 1.090 comes out to a 121 power factor and the gun runs flawless. IT a little dirty but it works Limited 3.5 gr of Ramshot comp, 105 grain bayou bullet col 1.090 comes out to a 117 power factor and it runs I know many don't care about steel loads but I wanted to post my findings so if someone is looking for it they have a place to start with. Shoot straight Keith Tyler Firearms Instruction.net

Ok here goes range day #1 with load development. Springfield Armory Range Officer converted to an open steel gun built by JPL Precision. The slide is lightened up a lot and the upper is cut down to 4.5 inches. Once I narrow down my loads then I will play with springs. I also have a iron sight version I will be working loads up for but one at a time. 105 gr Bayou bullets CCI small pistol primer Winchester Auto Comp col1.100 5.0 vel 1056 PF 110 won't cycle the gun fully 5.5 vel 1188 PF 124 6.0 vel 1288 PF 135 6.5 vel 1352 PF 141 7.0 vel 1511 PF 158 95 Gr Bayou bullets CCI small pistol primer Winchester Auto Comp COL 1.040 5.0 vel 1059 PF 100 won't cycle the gun 5.5 vel 1169 PF 111 fun to shoot but brass is barely coming out and the slide is not fully cycling 6.0 vel 1300 PF 123 6.5 vel 1305 Extreme spead problem 7.0 vel 1548 PF 147 105 gr Bayou bullets CCI small pistol primer HS6 6.0 vel1081 PF 113 6.5 vel 1157 PF 121 7.0 vel 1278 PF 134 95 gr Bayou bullets CCI small pistol primer HS6 6.0 vel 1061 PF 100 would not cycle the pistol 6.5 vel 1172 PF 111 7.0 vel 1299 PF 123 From looking at video and the chrono I will figure out my favorite loads and head to the range next week with some new ammo to test. Much to my surprise, the 95 grain bullet and the 105 grain bullets both shot about 1.5 to 2 inches at 18 yards. I will continue to post data so other have a place to start from.

I have searched but I have not found. I am looking for a good starting place to work up a load using the bayou 95 gr bullets or 105 for my open steel gun. open gun is a 4.5 inch 1911 with a 3 port comp. I have auto comp and silhouette on hand. I am new to working up minor stuff since I usually shoot major 9. I already have a 105gr bullet load for my iron sight gun but ramshot comp is too fast and not enough gas for the open gun comp. If anyone has complete data great but if anyone can offer a safe starting point that would be awesome. Once I have data to post I will share what I learn. I am hoping to be in the 1200 fps range to give me a 115 PF. Slower if I can get the comp to work. Thanks for you help Keith Tyler Firearms Instruction

I recently worked up a load using 105 gr bayou bullets to be used in my limited steel gun. Very soft and accurate enough for steel. There were shooting about 2 inches at 20 yards off hand. I posted the load data on the reloading section. I am using Ramshot comp powder. Came in at 106 PF Keith

I have been working up some loads with Bayou Bullets and Ramshot Comp for 9 minor and steel challenge. Just thought I would share what I learned. All the data is with Ramshot comp as a powder, CCI small pistol primers, bayou bullets and range brass. temp was about 70 degrees. All fired out of a Springfield Armory RO in 9mm charge Bullet Vel Extreme spread COL power factor accuracy 3.3 gr 147gr bullet 927 29 1.125 136 1-2 inches at 18 off hand 3.1 gr 147gr 905 26 1.125 133 same 3.5 gr 135 gr 980 39 1.110 132 2-3 inches 3.8 gr 124gr RN 1036 17 1.145 128.5 1-2 inches 3.8 gr 124gr TCG 1028 29 1.100 128 1 inch Steel challenge loads. 3.3 gr 105gr 1010 46 1.095 106 1-2 inches mouse farts. Functioned in the pistol with a 10lb spring. Same spring I used with the other loads. As far as feel, I did not like the 147 gr. Gun is too sluggish. I loved the 124 gr TCG. Gun shot great, accurate and the sights came back faster. Much to my surprise my 11 year old also liked the 124's better. I hope this helps someone out there. Keith l-2525 www.tylerfirearmsinstruction.net

I am getting ready to build a 9mm open upper for shooting steel. I am going to use the stock Springfield RO for limited and I won a Caspian slide recently at the Briley's West Coast Steel match and I plan on having it lightened and mount an optic on the slide. Leaning toward the RMR right now. Any suggestions on that part would be great. I am at a loss for what the best comp set up is. Aluminum , titanium, steel.....2 port 3port ect. Looking to use 105 gr bayou bullets with autocomp , I have shot open for years and I am familiar with how to set up those pistols but steel is a different game. If there is anyone that would mind sharing their set up they use and tell me why you settled on it I would really appreciated it. Thanks Keith

I have been shooting USPSA for 23 years and recently got the whole family into shooting steel. I won a Marvel #1 and a Caspian slide of the table at the Briley's West Cost Steel Championship. I also recently purchased a Springfield RO in 9mm to be used by my son in uspsa single stack pistol and for me to use as my limited steel gun. (Of course change springs and loads). I am not new to shooting with optics I am a GM in open using my JPL Precision 9 major 2011 with a Cmore serendipity, so I am familiar with the benefits of a frame mounted optic. I love the serendipity set up but I am also LE and carry an iron sighted 1911 for work which is why I am concentrating on single stack for USPSA now. After playing with some slide mounted optics at the match this past week, I really like them and for me finding the dot was effortless. BUT.....I need something that is reliable. I can not afford to travel 1000 miles to a match and have my equipment go down. I'm thinking of having the Caspian slide carved up by JPL Precision, fit it to my RO and would like to mount a optic on the slide and put the same optic on the Marvel upper. My thinking is: same frame, same trigger and same presentation to the target. The slide mounted optic also allows me to use my Garrett Industries Silent Thunder Champion holster, which is nice because they sponsor me for USPSA. Is this a good plan? why or why not If it is a good idea, which optic seems to be holding up the best. Remember this is a steel gun. If I was shooting Pro-Am I would load up to 130, but the majority of the time I would be running sub minor loads. Keith Tyler www.tylerfirearmsinstruction.net

Wow! Thanks for all the praise, I really am flattered. I have enjoyed researching, testing and putting together these current training classes. The pay off is hearing your comments and watching my students match performance just take off. Keep up the hard work. As long as students are interested in classes, I will keep holding them. Keith

Ran this drill with my duty gear today. Factory Glock 17, with a level 3 ALS holster and duty mag pouches. Factory amno. How I miss shooting with race gear. 39 A 10 C 1 D grrr, felt it as it went down range total time with pen. 64.07 fun drill, I will continue to use it. Thanks for posting it Ben. Keith Tyler M-iron sights GM-open

Thanks to all the 131 shooters that showed up. It was a great reward to see everyone having a great time. Now that I have stopped talking to myself and drooling I got the scores up. The scores are up at http://www.uspsa.org/uspsa-display-match-results-detail.php?indx=5775 I know it says tri-county but there was a glitch with uspsa and this was the only way for me to get them posted. Thanks to all the sponsors and I hope to see the shooters next year. Keith

The match is FULL. Thanks everyone for your support Keith

Entry deadline for the regular match fee is July 13th, get those registrations in and save $15. Hope to see many of you there. Keith

This just in we have another Match Sponsor- Montana Gold Bullets has sent the sectional 7 $100 bullet certificates and some other swag to be given away at the random draw prize table. Thank you Montana Gold Bullets for your support of our match. The registration deadline is approaching (July 13) so get signed up. 10 stages, 245 rounds, free catered texas BBQ dinner after the match, along with 4 Springfield Armory XDM 5.25 9mm, Houge Stocks and grips, JPL Precision certificates , Predator Tactical certificates, and Montana Gold certificates.....all for $65. Come on out and support the Columbia Cascade Section Hope to see you there. Keith

Good news, Predator Tactical has stepped up and put 2-$500 certificates on the prize table to support the match. Thanks much Predator Tactical for your support. Keith

Opps, we forgot major and minor on the application. Here is the new one. If you already printed the old one, please write "major or minor" depending on your ammo. Thanks, Keith 2012 CCS Match Application.pdf

August 11th, 2012 Albany Rifle and Pistol Club, Albany OR. The End of the World is coming.... The Mayan calendar ends this year and we may not be able to avoid the coming Apocalypse. With the help of Match Sponsors Springfield Armory, JPL Precision, and Hogue, prepare yourself to battle your way through the Mayan hard ball courts, zombies and other life draining monsters, locust, earthquakes, and other things too horrible to mention. 10 Stages. approx. 245 rounds. Entry fee is $65 ($80 after Friday July 13), Juniors $35 Limited to 120 shooters There will be prizes given away by random drawing including 4 Springfield XDm pistols. Plaques will also be awarded in accordance with USPSA rules for level 2 matches. After the match, the Columbia Cascade Section will be hosting a Texas Style BBQ at the range to thank the competitors and celebrate the end of the competition year. (and possibly the World....) 2012 CCS Match Application.pdf