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I didn't like the 550 primer system due to the fact the bearing surface had to be cleaned very frequently. Repeated tweaks of the operating rod, the plastic tip of the primer mag wearing out and the little nylon screw under the primer stack needed attention. Repeated polishing of the bearing plate and bottom of the primer bar. Other than that, it was carefree . (But the real reason for going to the 650 was the lack of case feeder for the 550 (2004). Heck, if I knew I was going to wind up mostly 9x19, I would of went 1050...)

Again, if there is a gap between the first and second round (at the bullet end), the top round can dip down when being stripped off the mag by the slide. Just push the top round out with your hand and you will see what I mean. The mag tube can be reshaped to provide proper stacking. How do I do it? I visit Beven at Grams Engineering

If the bullets are hitting low, the problem may be magazine related. Load mags and look to see if there is a gap between the top round and the second round. If there is space, the top round can nose-dive and hit low. This is usually caused by the mag tube being out of spec in the double to single stack transition area.

Mixed reviews later in this thread:

Guys, This is a TV show review, not a pissing contest. Next one up gets a time out....

"Experience is what you get when you don't get what you expected."

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They have done pretty well for the last 29 years...

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Except for that Andy guy...

I'm taking a screen shot of that I am pretty sure 9.9.3 was a reaction to a problem at a recent area match where the hidden target could be seen from somewhere and people were shooting the target (as is legal in > level 1 matches) and the strolling back to the stomp pad after the last shot. I think building the stage properly was the answer but the rule is here.

For clarity, here is the rule: 9.9.3 Moving scoring targets will always incur failure to shoot at and miss penalties if a competitor fails to activate the mechanism which initiates the target movement before the last shot is fired in a course of fire. This includes no-shoot targets that must be activated when in front of scoring targets to expose them. Penalties are based on number of shots required for the moving scoring target or the scoring target(s) behind the no-shoot.

and the USPSA CoF is really over after "range is clear". I am not saying that anything would come of an interference claim, I just don't want to give anybody a chance to waste time. ETA: I don't want to name names but I am sure that you have run people who would try to take advantage of such a thing...

That may be related to problems with the swage things that 3rd parties are selling. They go in place of the primer punch. Dillon probably wanted to see if the plates were broken "up"...

Let's keep this about chamber flags... I use my pocket since the beginning so nobody could bitch about me taking too long. I clear my pocket prior to the match so the flag will be the only thing in the pocket. If I forget, I just flag with my car keys As an RO, I will happily take the flag from them and hand it back at the end of their run. I will not insert it or touch their firearm during the COF, least there be some sort of lame-ass ploy to get an interference call during the COF. I really can't imagine what it would be but I wound not be surprised if something happened.

You are shooting PCC: Embrace the filth! I use my right front pocket. But I have to admit that I haven't heard "LAMR" for quite a few years

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Because the S_I mag catch notch is a bit higher than the top of the Para notch, the mag will sit about 1/8" lower than the Para mags. From there, it all depends on the condition of the mag*, feed ramp geometry, bullet profile and OAL of your round. I used an un-modified SVI 170 mag in my Para open gun without issue. I know of others that had great luck with STI. One thing to keep in mind: due to the shorter taper you can usually get one more round in a Para mag than a S_I mag of the same length. Another fix is to weld a bit of material to the top of the mag catch to lift the mag a tad. * Load your mag and look between the top round and the next to the top round. If you see any gap, the mag needs to be tuned in the transition area when it goes from double stage to single stack.

Not really sure what they were but I could see a bunch circling our Pepper Popper from 10 yards away so the call was easy.

Found the process. I think it was on the Global Village, author unknown... " First, make sure that your spouse isn't at home!! Remove any oil from the springs before the treatment. When it comes to magazine springs, I use to pull (stretch) them out almost 1". Wrap all springs you want to re-temper, in aluminium folio and put them in the cold kitchen oven. Turn the heat on at 275-300 degrees C (sorry, no idea what it makes in Fahrenheit). Let the springs be treated for 2 hours, after the oven has reached the designated temperature. Then turn the heat off and leave it until it has cooled down. Don't take the springs out until the thermostat is down to 50 degrees C, at least. I still use all my original springs, except for the recoil spring. The recoil spring broke after three treatments, at around 25 000 rds. After that, I always changes the recoil spring after 10 000 rds, and I never re-temper it more than once. I have treated my magazine springs at least five times now, and I suppose it would be a good idea to change them now. I will save one of them though, and use it for practice extensively, to find out where the limit goes. I will not claim that this is a scientifically appropriate way to re-tempering gun springs, but it works and could be done at home. Maybe another temperature setting would get a more optimal result, I don't know. I read about it in a magazine somewhere a long time ago, and I have only tested it this way. If anyone who reads this has a better knowledge in these matters, please send an E-mail to me. Anyone who thinks this trick is messy or doesn't think it will work, buy new springs. "

There was an IPSC guy from Europe that posted about stretching springs and annealing in the oven (near max) for a couple hours. I tried it once and it did seem to work but it was just easier to drop in on Beven and get new springs every year...

That's exactly why there was no hesitation to shut down the stage. It is being addressed with the range operators...

Hi there, We had the 10th Anniversary match at the Prado Olympic Shooting Park. This range was built for the 1984 Olympics. We had a couple stages set up in a 50 meter deep bay that had facilities for moving targets last used more than 20 years ago. We had on stage in the corner area with a popper and paper hidden from all but the start position by remnants of the old structure. A shooter missed the target and somehow put a bullet through an existing hole in the wall that allowed the bullet to hit a bee hive that was deep into the structure. The bees were not pleased. We had about a half-dozen shooters and staff get stung, some multiple times. Not wanting to risk someone having an allergic reaction, we had to toss the stage since resetting the popper and target was risky. They settled down a couple hours later and the guy who drew the short straw on the tear down crew was able to retrieve the equipment without incident. So, I guess that "Be sure of your target and what's behind it" is still a good rule. We had no clue the bees were there. During setup, we cleared some weeds and did a rattlesnake check. We were not expecting an aerial threat. As usual, there were some very happy shooters and some very sad shooters. This was a first!