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  1. 2 hours ago, TroyNolan said:

    Sir . I did not remove the barrel . As you stated I removed JP hand guard . Installed Smoke hand guard . Returned after firing with barrel clocking past 12 o’clock position . After removing barrel, cleaning threads I realized it was possible to tighten barrel past the 12 o’clock position . I am looking for collar shims .001 .990 OD .807 ID . Any help would be appreciated .

     

    Is yours the steel challenge version?  That doesn't sound like what I remember under my normal version when I replaced the handguard.  I made no effort to remove/rotate the barrel, and it was straight forward so I didn't spend much time poking around.  The barrel was roll pinned to a collar that goes in the receiver(maybe that's threaded I don't know).  The only thing I had to do was shorten the roll pin to clear the new barrel nut, and torque it down.  I only went to 40 so maybe 60 is too much?

  2. I played with them for a while on SP01 Shadows.  There were two generations and I had both.  I don't think the pistol flipped any less but it seemed to settle back more smoothly giving me a better idea of where my sights were before breaking the next shot.  I thought it helped with shot calling but my splits were the same either way.

     

    I liked the feel but didn't like that I was married to their springs, which at least at the time were hard to get hold of.  It's not a night and day difference but back to back I liked the feel of the DPM.  Since then I've moved to single stacks and Shadow 2s for production and didn't think it was enough of a difference to mess with buying more.

  3. Your hands may be smaller than mine, but if so not by much.  I'd recommend a short reach kit from CZ Custom.  It puts the trigger in a better place so your initial double action pull has your finger in the right spot instead of on your finger tip.  It's the best of both worlds, short reach to trigger and better feeling 85 Combat trigger profile. 

     

    If your dead set on it I'll look around tomorrow and see if I kept an old SP01 trigger.

  4. I think I've used every dot out there, starting with a Beven ruggedized Docter in the 90s.  I use the FFIII exclusively now.  I prefer 8moa dots for CO and PCC at the distances we shoot, and they've held up as well or better than everything else I've tried.  I have a list of demands and the Burris checks all the boxes.  Battery is accessible without removing optic, repeatable clicks for adjustment, manually set brightness, full off position, decent lens clarity.

     

    I've had two issues with a Burris, neither of which resulted in an unshootable dot.  One was the window over the emitter coming loose, and the other was the button becoming increasingly difficult to use.  In both cases I sent the dot in and received a brand new one a week later.

     

    In my experience, and seeing other high round count shooters, all dots will fail.  It's easier to have spares when they're $200

  5. On 4/13/2017 at 10:15 AM, bwikel said:

    BSPS is offering a base pad cover that appears to be 3D printed. It slips over the mag and base OEM base plate and could be a good option for 20 rd mags for reloading on the clock.

     

    http://benstoegerproshop.com/colt-smg-basepad-cover/

     

    That's exactly what they are, and what they're for.  They're 3D printed from TPU, a flexible material and are intended to provide a better grip on the 20's when reloading.  They also protect the sheet metal floor plate if you're dropping them on concrete or rocks.. 

  6. I think I have, or have had most grips available for CZs including the scales. I liked the feel I just couldn't get past the open design. In the unlikely event of a case rupture I didn't want to have those grips on the pistol.

    My favorite by far are the new LOKgrip Bogies with the mag catch relief. They mimic the contour of the factory rubber grips but are machined out of aggressively textured G10.

    http://benstoegerproshop.com/cz-75-sp01-shadow-palm-swell-bogies-g10-grips-by-lokgrips/

  7. Does anyone have any recommendations on a portable canopy that can be set up/torn down by a single person?

    In the past I used one of these. It doesn't take up much room stowed and if you're my height(short) it's not terrible. it's water resistant and is about the size you mentioned.

    http://www.amazon.com/Quik-Shade-Hybrid-Backpack-Canopy/dp/B00C2OKYD0

    The last couple of years I've been using this. If you have, or could have a 2" receiver this hitch mount umbrella system is awesome. Much faster than erecting an ez-up solo. I use it primarily for summer sun and generally pack up for anything beyond a light drizzle though.

    http://www.automobrella.com/product/single-automobrella/

  8. I just worked up a load using the SNS 135 for a CZ SP01 Shadow.

    oal: 1.06

    3.45gn VV N320

    right at 129pf

    Barrel was slightly reamed to allow MG 124JHP at 1.10

    There was no noticeable change in accuracy from reaming. I can stay in the headbox at 25yds before and after, that's about all I can manage with iron sights.

  9. 15 seems excessive, I toss 5 and no issues.

    Have you made sure there's not something like a piece of styrofoam from the powder keg seal in your powder measure? I'd also recommend checking to make sure the powder bar is completing a full stroke in both directions. If the failsafe rod isn't returning it fully or the case isn't pushing the measure all the way up you can get erratic drops and reactions to adjustment.

    Not really needed but there is the uniquetek micrometer adjuster for Dillon powder bars. Finer threads so better resolution, repeatable settings, and less backlash.

  10. I don't see a reason to be a xxxx about it.

    Anyone who looked at that stage, would agree, that the fault lines on top of the stairs appeared to be defining the top as out of bounds.

    I have shot a match or 2 and the first thing I thought was.......the shooting area is the top of platform and even pointed it out others in the squad.

    I thought the same thing Thursday and wondered why guys were shooting from the stairs.

  11. It's one of the less smoky powders I've used with lead or coated. The quality of the coating, or more specifically the quality of the coating application process, can make a big difference. Also make sure you're not scraping it off when seating, or cutting into it when crimping.

    Uncoated lead will be pretty smoky but you may find it acceptable depending on wind, sun angle, etc... I prefer coated.

  12. Are you guys using the p500 or the p500 pro? Can probably justify the expense of the p500... but the pro is getting a little rich for my blood.

    I just have the regular P500.

    I've used it on Glocks and CZs and haven't needed the top clamp that the Pro adds. I could see that helping on a Sig 320 or a P09 though.

  13. What bullets are you using?

    Have you chambered a fired casing with a bullet in it to see how far out you can load? The ogive on that round you showed could be engaging the rifling.

    When you lay one of the fail rounds on a flat surface is there any lip from the flair remaining?

  14. When I've spoken of reaming, or heard others speak of it in relation to CZs we were talking about opening up the throat of the barrel using a throat reamer; to allow loading longer without the bullet hitting the rifling. Not adjusting the headspace at all.

    You seem to be asking about changing the headspace which I've never needed and I use any brass. In my experience pistol brass gets shorter, not longer with use. Brass thickness can vary quite a bit and cause inconsistent crimp issues but the length has always worked for me.

    Based on the issues you're describing I'd check the crimp on your loads, as in probably add some more.

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