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Just to clear up how I'm going to use the 327, it's going to be a dedicated Steel Challenge revolver, and I will be using .38 special brass and bullets left over from my cowboy action shooting days. I've bought moon clips for the .38 specials and have developed a 100 PF load. I'm excited to compete with it.

I have a new TRR8 that I'm doing a little smoothing on. It has a part inside that I'm not familiar with. Research shows that it is a Bolt Block. Apparently, it slides up between the cylinder release and the frame at some point in the operation. I plan on leaving the hammer block out when I reassemble, should I leave out this Bolt Block too? I can't really figure out what its purpose is or what activates it. Thanks, Doug

I'm just trying to figure out if one hotel is closer to the range than another. It's been a long time since I've been there, I'm sure it's changed a little since 1968.

Are there hotels near the range? How far is the range from Corpus?

I should have been more specific, I load 9mm for auto, but I have a separate set-up for 2 929 revo's I load for, using heavy .357-.358 sized bullets. It sounds like there's a 327 in my future! Thank you for the advice!

I have the hots for a 327 TRR8, but i'm heavily invested in 9mm components. So my question is, can I shoot 9mm through a 327, could I use the 929 moon clips I already have, or would it need reaming. Could it even shoot 9mm? Thanks, Doug

I wouldn't load a bunch of these until I was sure they will function in whatever you plan on shooting them in. They are pretty weak.

GMR-15, 5 inch barrel 100 grain Berry bullet with 3.4 grains of VV N310 Temperature: 72F Pressure: 29.7 in Hg Bullet Weight: 100 Power Factor Average: 103 Power Factor Low: 100 Power Factor High: 105 Number of Shots: 10 Minimum: 1000 Maximum: 1051 Spread: 51 Average: 1032 Standard Deviation: 16

Foxtrot Mike 5 inch barrel Digital Link 3.5 grains Sport Pistol, 100gr Berrys bullet, 1.12 oal. Too weak Temperature: 94F Pressure: 29.8 in Hg Bullet Weight: 100 Power Factor Average: 98 Power Factor Low: 93 Power Factor High: 103 Number of Shots: 10 Minimum: 938 Maximum: 1037 Spread: 99 Average: 986 Standard Deviation: 28 It's too weak to run reliably in my PCC, I haven't tried it in a handgun.

Revolver Rimfire would be great with me too. I'm sure several of my shooting buddy's would shoot RR if it was an official class.

I run CCI Standard Velocity or Mini Mags in mine. I shoot Steel Challenge and I can't tolerate any clicks. I practice with some of the other brands already mentioned, except Winchester. I bought a bunch of M22 in the black box and have had miserable luck with it. I'm pretty leery of any Winchester .22 now.

Welcome JR18! What clubs do you shoot?

I shoot a GMR-15 in Steel Challenge, so I will limit my opinion to your magazine question. Glock magazines are the way to go. I use the 33 round and the 17 rounders. I personally don't see the need for magazine extensions. Remember, in SC the extra weight of all of that ammo will potentially make the gun heavier and slow you down. Just my 2 cents.

I bought one from Optics Planet about a month ago and installed it in my GMR-15 with a Hiperfire Eclipse. It definitely shoots softer than the SCS I was using. I'm having issues with it firing, loading a fresh round, but not cocking the hammer, or possibly hammer follow, I'm not sure which. It happens every time on the very first mag, very first shot. Then, it runs like it's supposed to, but with sporadic no fires. I eject a live round, then continue shooting. I don't think it is the fault of the Maxim, probably the Hiperfire and my load. My load is a 115 gr. Berry's with 3.8 gr. of Sport Pistol. I' m going to try going up to 4.1 Sport Pistol. I'm also going to try to raise the pressure with a 124 gr. bullet and 4.4-4.8 grs. of CFE. I'll let you know how it goes. It is definitely harder to pull the charging handle. Nothing unmanageable, just harder. I really like the Maxim when my gun is running like it's suppose to. But again, I don't think my problems are caused by the new buffer.

It was a great match! I look forward to shooting ICORE there again. Thanks Don and crew!

I'm trying to install a Hiperfire E in my GMR15. Geez, JP uses a ton of Loctite! Anyway, I finally got the JP trigger removed and the Hiperfire installed, but now I can't get the JP safety drum to go in the receiver. Do I need to take the Hiperfire out and reinstall it with the safety already in the receiver, or does it require a different safety altogether? This has been a frustrating project. Thanks for any help or insights. Doug

What bullet weight for this charge? I have 2 pounds of e3 I want to try out.

As an FYI, the Atlanta 9mm 100gr load formula is Berry's 100gr bullet. 4.0 of N310 Powder loaded to 1.08OAL I bought 1000 rounds about 2 weeks ago. Pulled a bullet expecting to see a Berry's 100gr., but it was a lead bottom .380 bullet instead. Just an FYI.

You might want to check out Oakley Prizm Golf or Trail.

Hey Guys, I recently bought a used GMR-15 with the short, lightweight barrel, in Omaha. I've shot it some, 300-400 rounds and its dependable as I expected it would be. I've purchased 4 tungsten weights and the auxiliary spring kit from JP. Right now, my load is 3.8 grs. of VV N310 with a Berrys 100gr 9mm hollow base bullet. I'm interested in what springs and weights you are using in your GMR-15, or in any additional advice on the gun. Thanks, Doug I forgot to mention that this is for Steel Challenge, hence the light loads.

If we would put the table on the right side of the box instead of the left side, it would open up a whole new world of possibilities for PCC cases as most have the pockets on the right side of the case. I, too, use the one pictured at the top because of the magazine pocket placement.

I use an M-1 carbine case made by Liberty in St. Louis for my Steel Challenge rifle cases. I usually buy them at a gun show.

I ended up going with 100 gr Berrys with 3.4 gr of N310 for 1020 fps and 103 PF.