Glock26Toter

3.23 Seconds. 40 points. A Class Open.

I would not invest too much in a POV only cam... or a non POV cam. I have the Gopro and it's PERFECT. Here's why; I had some Sony camera (older standard style) and found it was difficult for people to run when handing it off to someone. I got a Gopro, and while the POV shots are kind of cool to post on FB or whatever, after a few you are done and now the non POV shots are where the value is. I also get tired of asking people to video me and I see HUGE benefit from videoing almost every run. I find the Gopro PERFECT for this. It's wide enough that I can just place it somewhere to get a decent view and capture the entire run. Sometimes that's on a chair, sometimes a pole (I use a wagon so a pole mounted to it works great), sometimes downrange on a prop or target stand. I put it where I'm not likely to get some dudes butt, and it will just record the entire run. On the occasion that I ask someone to video me, it's still perfect. Since they can't see what they are doing they don't get fancy... just point the lens at me and hit the button. I get me running and can see my entire body to watch for form, mistakes, and speed. I have mine mounted on a powerful magnet and can always find steel to attach it to. When I can't, I have a metal squeeze clamp that will attach to something and then the magnet sticks to it. Simple, fast video all the time.

Yes. It worked on my RL-1050 without issue. Like I said, it's a very small sweet spot that allows smooth indexing without being too tight. I didn't know about the ball though. I think the ball will fix it without having to worry about that fine adjustment. At least we have options now!

I'm impressed with Ballistic Tools. They confirmed and shipped right away. I just installed the kit (sat in it for a few days before I got time) and have made some adjustments and my RL-1050 is running like a top now! No powder spillage at all with 9 Major. I did take a bit of adjustment. You really have to tweak it in small increments to find that sweet spot between no snap on the index and too tight. It's like a hair!

I just found this kit. http://ballistictools.com/store/index.php?route=product/category&path=69 Looks like a bare bones kit that's the same as on Amazon. I just bought it. I hope that company is not flaky... I hate buying from unknown, but will let you know what happens. There have been questions about this mod working on an RL-1050. That's what I have. Again, I'll let you know if it works.

I would like to hear from a GM also. From my perspective it's like..."you have to learn to walk before you can run." Except, this is backwards. After you run the stage and know your abilities maybe you don't have the need for such repetitive and careful programing. I've noticed also, that GM's seem to have the best plan already without thinking about it and don't run the stage very many times before stepping up and shooting the damn stage like it stole money from them. But I remember when I was in D class also, and it was all I could do just to remember to keep my barrel pointed downrange and fire somewhere near the targets. Later that was easy and it was on to what you have to think about in C class... and so on. I think there may be a time to take the walkthough as seriously as I do, and a time to not feel the need. Hopefully after I'm a Master I'll know what the heck I'm talking about, but for now this feels like it's helping me a lot. This leads me to one last piece of advice.... GM's are like E.F. Hutton to me. (c'mon old timers!... remember?) When they speak... I listen.

When I shot L-10 I would screw something up every time I put a Barney in. Then, I started to Barney every time. That way I didn't do something different on the stage I needed the Barney on. If you are sure it's not a high primer, it's something else you did because it was different than just loading a full mag. Do it more and you'll figure it out.

You could also spend the $20.00 for some snap caps. I always wondered why people would buy those. I get it now.

Funny. I just did the same thing. The holes are a good idea. I loaded lead bullets on the dummys. I have some lead I used to shoot in some production guns, but don't use them now. Also, I keep the 6 dummy rounds I loaded in my safe where no other rounds are kept.

I've been putting back orders in and combing web sites since December of last year. I go to any website that allows back orders and place one for small quantities... like 8lbs, 5000 primers, 1 case of bullets. I THINK the small orders sneak through a bit easier. I could be wrong, but by always having 1 or 2 back orders in and looking every few nights on the sites that don't allow back orders I've been able to keep supplies coming. I'm not hoarding or anything, but enough to make it through the shooting season. Keep trying and you'll find some.

Your walkthrough is your program. Program it EXACTLY as you will shoot it. That's what's going to happen anyways. Hold your hands the same as they sit on the gun. Move only your finger when firing each shot, and move through the stage at the same speed you are going to shoot it. This includes transitions and aiming time. It's very hard to get a decent walkthrough, but try to politely ask people to move when they are in your way (when on deck) and even with a pause or two try to get at least one full speed run in. It will help a LOT. If everyone did this, they would realize how important it is to let the on deck shooter have right of way because they would feel how important a full speed program is.

So, I've been chamber checking my rounds for quite some time. I usually just do a "failed" box that builds up after a while and then I shoot them. I've never actually had a round that failed chamber check fail to feed... aside from the maybe 1 or 2 bad cases, or missing/flipped primer you find. Anyways, I've recently dicovered what exactly is causing almost ALL of the failed chamber checked rounds. It's head rim problems. I can fix whatever rounds I want just by putting a set of small channel locks on the rim of the head (you know, the part the extractor grabs.) and spinning it so as to remove any burrs. The round then fits. The question I have is, does anybody else see this? and I'm thinking about blowing this off and letting those rounds go into the GOOD bucket. No, I'm not going to "fix" each round either. I figure the really smart thing to do is keep tossing those into the practice bucket, but just thought I would get some opinions. thanks.

This is the most educational thread I've ever seen.

Dude. Come on. Don't leave us hangin' I would have tried the burn it out method, or the chemical method.... Maybe he's too busy trying to clean out melted nylon to post an update.

Good move MarkCO. I'm not sure I agree about the topic hurting the sport. (if that's what you meant.) I think that reasonable discussions about things like this are good for all of us. Hence my staying out of the FB rant as that was just an argument, whereas this is a real live discussion. We all push the rules to the max in this sport... that's part of the game. Go as far as you can to game the sport and see what you can get away with. I don't see the harm in that during all aspects of the match. However, when you step past that line (sometimes literally) all you need to do is dial it back and chill out.

I stayed quiet through all the FB stuff, but this discussion just keeps going so here's my .02. I was there for ALL OF IT. I personally heard a competitor ask the range official to ask the guy to put his shirt back on. This means that it was "offensive dress" and the officials were just trying to make everyone happy. I was also there when after initially complying with the "reasonable request" the guy decided to take his shirt back off. I was also there when, after the second request to put his shirt back on, the conversation spun out of control into a huge rant about how there was no rule and that he was flat not going to comply. That's when the 10.6.2 thing came up as the MD was trying to maintain his authority and it just became a "look, do what I'm asking or go home." Then the rant turned to FB and personal insults started flying. I respect the match officials for not getting sucked down to his level. They just stated their case and stood by their decision and let this person rant on about how much they sucked. I personally side with them as I did feel a bit uncomfortable standing next to shirtless guy and was glad when he put his shirt back on. (I too often go shirtless when working sometimes... when appropriate.) I think this guy made a huge mountain out of a mole hill. I may never see him again and I really don't care. If I do... "hey, welcome back... let's shoot!" because I CAN let things go. I'm also capable of recognizing when I should just keep my mouth shut so we can keep the situation light, fun, and all just enjoy the day. Complying with something I might not like, (such as taping and brassing) but isn't really a big deal is worth it so we can all enjoy the sport. He should have grumbled later to his wife and not freaked out.

Get a video camera. Have someone video you at every opportunity. You'll find you forget all about it after a few times. Then it doesn't matter who's watching or recording, or.....

Yeah, track that front sight. Even with a dot, the times I'm able to shoot the fastest splits I've seen the site and tracked it the entire time. When the sight is on the target, you break the shot... the fastest way to make that happen again is watch it come back. No matter how far the target is. The fastest splits I ever shot were on that one classifier where you start way back and it's a 6 second par time. I got all my hits and all I remember is the dot looked like "static" to me. I watched it the whole time and as long as it stayed on target I just kept pulling the trigger.

Keep going. It only gets better. Don't worry about practice. Just get to matches. To me, the match IS the practice. You get all the skills, make friends, have fun, and keep going back for more. Too much practice leads to frustration, and taking it too seriously (for some). You can practice in later years when you are more worried about details, and placing, and who your shooting against. I've been doing this for 10 years and still just make it to matches and have fun!

I'm just saying what everyone else is... get a lead test. It's very valuable as a base line so you can see if your levels are raising over the years. If you shoot a lot then do it every 6 months. At least a few times to get an idea if levels are rising. Also, don't sweep without some protection. That's pretty fine dust that you are raising into the air that's been building over years. I would wear a filter mask when sweeping.

"Wanting to win is a contradiction. The desire imposes a limit on your actions. There is only the shooting." -- Brian Enos. Enjoy the win no matter how you came about it. Everyone has the same chance you do. Your gun could have broken just the same, You could have DQ'd just the same. It's part of the whole thing.

I'm all for the 9mm option. Especially if you'll load for 2 of them... no press changes, just adjust powder and keep going. Sounds good to me. On the Gun, think about a local gun smith that you shoot with. Not sure if it's an option, but I purchased from a gun smith that I shoot with and if he has to work on it he can just take it home from a match and then bring it next week! Make sure to research him and don't just trust any squid that offers. When in doubt, I don't think ANYONE has complained about a Trubore.

Agreed. The entire process is an inspection process. After you've been loading for a while it's just natural. You'll find cases that get tossed during all stages of loading.

I recently heard one shooter say, just generally to the other squad members. "I made two mistakes on that stage." And someone yelled out "What? You weren't fast and you weren't accurate." Everyone laughed.

I have an old dental mirror on my press. I attached it to my press and melted the neck so I could get JUST the right angle. This way I easily see inside each case as it comes over to seating station without moving around or having to actually "look" into the case.