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On 10/9/2018 at 12:23 PM, Maximis228 said:
Not all indoor ranges are created equal. The range I shoot at (Alpha Range In McHenry IL) has Battle walls that allow 180 degree shooting. We have 2 bays that are roughly 35 feet by 70 feet. It certainly limits what we can do for matches but its still a good time in the winter for sure. We shoot 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays from Oct - May; These matches have 3 stages + 1 Classifier. We also run 1 Saturday a month with 6 stages. Below is a video of our most recent match.
What are these "battle walls" of which you speak?
More info would be much appreciated.
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Whenever a shooter is assessed a penalty he/she does not agree with, he/she should ask to be shown the rule that they violated.
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14 hours ago, xtian999 said:
I picked up a Dillon RL550B and started putting a reloading bench together, so now I am looking at brass prices too. Lol.
Police up all the brass in one of the stages/ bays at every match you participate.
Sort it at home and give away the brass you don't want or use.
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There are certainly less expensive options out there.
The Dillon 650 was my first choice and I built up my press gradually. I am very happy with it. I have broken parts and Dillon came through with warrantied parts in a couple of days.
I will point out that the 550 must be indexed manually, the 650 indexes automatically, reducing the chances of double powder charging.
I also like the 5 stations on the 650 toolhead vs. 4 stations on the 550.
But that is fodder for another thread. This thread is about inexpensive ammo, and I get mine from my basement. You can also get yours from your basement/garage/spare room, and it will be cheaper than any you can buy. The tools you can use vary, but they all get the job done.
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15 hours ago, xtian999 said:
So by the time I have shot the reloaded equivalent of about $2K of factory ammo, I would have covered the cost of a reloading setup for pistol and rifle. After that, ammo will cost me half of retail plus my time and shop space.
Sounds cool. I will probably get into it at some point. However, I also drive a diesel but I don’t make my own fuel in the backyard, even though I know how and it would save money.
I do look for good prices on consumables like fuel and ammo, which is really what this topic is about after all.
The break even point for me was about 2500 rounds.
I shoot alot. Where I am, I can shoot a USPSA match every weekend and I often do. I reached the breakeven point in little more than 1/2 a season.
YMMV
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On 5/14/2018 at 9:47 PM, xtian999 said:
As long as you brought it up, how much initial investment? I shoot 9mm, 45 acp, 223, 300 blk, and 308 mostly, with a little 30-06. Also some 12 ga and lots of 22lr.
Ok, so not so little investment, minimum 830.
I use a Dillon 650 w/case feeder.
Setup for .45 ACP,
Dillon 650 - 590.
Case feeder - 240.
Each additional caliber conversion:
Dies - 70
Toolhead - 32
Stand - 23
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On 5/10/2018 at 5:16 PM, xtian999 said:
Ha ha. Is that my basement dot com?
It could be. It just takes a relatively small investment that will be paid back in short order.
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You will never "find" time to shoot, you must make the time to shoot. If you wait till you find time you will be too old to shoot. Ask me how I know.
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230 RN .45 ACP @ 130.00/1000 from my basement.
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Once you have achieved a classification, it will only go down if you petition HQ.
Read the rulebook. If you don't understand something, read it again.
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On 4/1/2018 at 1:02 AM, americanbrosinarms said:
I am currently running Tripp 9rd 40 S&W mags and have a few of them now that the feed lips have been spread and won't drop free from the frame.
Any tips or tricks to tuning the feed lips on these magazines?
I'd be willing to bet that the body of the mags have spread just enough to drag such that they will not drop.
Measure the body of the offending mag(s) near the base with calipers, mine are .540 (Tripp 8-round .45s), then measure just below the feed lips.
If the measurements differ, you have found the cause.
You can easily fix the by taking the mag apart, then giving it a couple of firm wacks with a hammer until both measurements are the same.
Be sure to adjust both sides of the mag body. Don't try to take all of the bulge out of one side.
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Also, at what point does the new median take over from the old median?
Looking at the drawing, I can find places to DQ almost everyone. Bad stage design.
Could be fixed by adding a charge line extending from point A.
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I use my daughter's black nail polish on my rear sights. Lasts longer than paint and helps keep the from rusting longer.
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Spring in Vermont is a wonderful time for lots of reasons. Brass looks a lot like gold when it is just laying on the ground.
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5 hours ago, GrumpyOne said:
Troy's ruling (IIRC) said that since frame weights were now allowed in Limited but lights were not, if the light was not functional (no batteries, bulb, etc.), then it was essentially a frame weight.
Thank you for the explanation.
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15 hours ago, Sarge said:
It's not in the rulebook. It is a ruling/interpretation from Troy a few years ago for Bob Vogel. I think it is some meeting minutes somewhere and I think it's dumb.
Thank You.
The rulebook states that an installed light is specifically not allowed in Limited, Limited 10, Production, Single Stack or Revolver.
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On 4/10/2017 at 9:22 PM, GrumpyOne said:
Note that it says "holsters and related equipment", not gun. He cannot shoot a gun with a light in PD. He would have to shoot Limited, if the light was non-functioning. If it had a bulb, he would have to shoot open.
Please cite the rule that allows a gun with an installed light to be shot in any division other than Open. I couldn't find it.
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2 hours ago, Hi-Power Jack said:
Bring a hat & gloves for setting props/steel. Warm clothes if it's cold (usually cold in the a.m.)
Bring beverage/snacks to keep your energy levels up.
Bring too much ammo (way too much) - make sure you've plunked it all in your gun's
chamber prior to the match.
Don't change anything right before the match that you haven't tested out.
Make sure the gun.mags are clean and gun is well lubricated (try Brian's Slide Glide - it's super).
Depending on the club, bring along something to sit on, comfortably - and then
do NOT sit on it all day - paste and set steel, shoot, get ready to shoot, and
the sit.
Bring bandaids.
Camera to record yourself?
Jack, you forgot a few things.
Go Slow, Be Safe.
Have Fun.
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On 4/17/2017 at 8:35 PM, Eureka1911 said:
Shot my first match in 30 years on Sunday. Accurate but slow as a half dead snail. So I have the power and accuracy parts down, now I have the need for speed!! 68th of 79 shooters overall 4 of 6 in Single Stack. I did "nick" two hostages, but they were only flesh wounds, I swear!! 88% of shots were Alphas, 11% Charlies, no Bravo/Delta, no Mikes, just the 2 No Shoots. But they are bringing a Sundial to time me the next time out!!
But none of that matters. I had a blast and cannot wait for the next match. SA 1911 Loaded Target performed flawlessly, I just need to shoot it faster. Oh, and I HATE rotating metal targets!!!!!!
I've been shooting USPSA for about 10 years now, I got a late start. I've been slowing down the last few years due to health issues.
They now time my "runs" with a calendar.
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On 2/21/2017 at 2:20 PM, Sarge said:On 2/21/2017 at 1:57 PM, 90lxracer said:
I don't have a rule book.. but does that positioning hold true for other divisions?
On 2/21/2017 at 2:20 PM, Sarge said:No. Just google USPSA rules and download them. There is an appendix for each division that lists restrictions
Sarge, are you forgetting that Single Stack has the same positioning requirements?
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1 hour ago, aaron410 said:
Is there a tentative date for this match? I'd like to attend and am in the middle of planning my season and don't want to double book.
Sept 8 - 10, 2017
Harvard Sportsmen's Club
250 Littleton County Rd.
Harvard, MA 01451 -
Harvard Sportsman's Club stepped up and volunteered to hold the USPSA Area 7 Match in 2017. It is a great club with more than adequate facilities. USPSA offers enough divisions for everyone to shoot. All of you know how difficult it is to host a match of this magnitude and finding a club willing to host it. The laws of the host state suck, but everyone that wants to shoot will find a way. Don't presume to tell us in New England to host the match somewhere else. I thank Harvard Sportsman' Club for hosting this match and will do everything in my power to see that it is a great match.
Find a way to shoot the match or don't, all of your bellyaching won't change anything. The match will fill up in a couple of hours with or without you.
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I was taught that a DQ must cite the rule violation that lead to the disqualification.
If you disagree with the call, ask the RO to show you the rule.
Every shooter should know this.
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Thanks.