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Thought I would do a little show & tell today. Here is my Covid trainer. Because of ammo prices, I put together a 22lr slide for the frame of my primary gun (Shadow Systems MR920 with Holosun 507C-GR-X2). The slide is a Tactical Solutions TSG-22 built for glocks. This build should work on any glock frame that will accept the TacSol slide.
The challenge was to put on a red dot. First, I sent it to C&H Precision and had numerous talks with them. Ultimately they said they were not able to cut the slide because there was not enough material.
My next step was to buy a red dot mounting plate that fits into the rear dovetail so I could mount an identical 507C. Unfortunately the additional weight of the mount and Holosun caused malfunctions in the 22lr slide.
So my final solution was to purchase a SIG SAUER Romeo Zero and matching Lakeline LLC glock dovetail mounting plate. This combo is much lighter because the Romeo Zero is all polymer including the view window.
The trainer has run flawlessly with all high velocity ammo I've tried. The TacSol recommends only high velocity ammo for their slide. Of course, there is almost no recoil, so I can't use it for recoil control and multiple shots drills. But, it's great for practicing draws, first shots and even single shot transitions. It's also fun to just shoot matches with it. There are a bunch of my local pistol matches like IDPA and outlaw steel that now allow rimfire pistols now because ammo is so expensive. You could also shoot at regular rimfire pistol matches like Steel Challenge and get more practice with your carry style Glock. Hope this helps.
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Guns.com just released a new video on precision rimfire rifle competitions and the Mid Atlantic Rimfire Series. They interview me and a bunch of MARS shooters. Check it out and pass it on to whoever you think might be interested in trying it out. Come out and give it a try!
Full article at https://www.guns.com/news/precision-rimfire-shooting-is-a-fast-growing-sport
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https://practiscore.com/march-1st-mayberry-mars-precision-rimfire-match/register
March 1st - Mayberry MARS Precision Rimfire Match Mayberry MGPA 22LR Precision Rifle Matches
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Match starts: March 01, 2020 @ 8:00 AM · Match ends: March 01, 2020 @ 2:00 PMLocation: Westminster, Maryland 21158
Match Information:
The Mayberry Game Protective Association (MGPA) will be holding a Precision Rimfire Rifle Match on Sunday, March 1, 2020. The match will be a friendly match that will provide both new and experienced shooters a challenge. All levels of experience are welcome to come.Shooters wishing to participate in the Mid Atlantic Rimfire Series (MARS) points series must be a member of MARS. Memberships are available at the MARS website: www.midatlanticrimfireseries.com
Location: Mayberry Game Protective Association
Address: 2555 Mayberry Rd, Westminster, Maryland 21158
*If your navigation can't locate the address, use "Mayberry Archers" as your keyword.Date: Sunday, March 1, 2020
Time:
-Check-in: 0800
-Match Start: 0900
Cost: $20 (Cash Only - To be paid on match day)Specifics:
-.22LR only (No other rimfire/centerfire cartridge will be permitted)
-Round count: bring 100+
-No redo’s… If you screw up or shoot someone else’s target, learn from it.
-Eye/Ear protection required
-Empty Chamber Indicator required
-Know your DOPE from 25 - 330 yards.-For complete rules, visit: www.midatlanticrimfireseries.com
-All official match communication will be done through PractiScore, so please make sure you are able to receive emails from PractiScore.Recommended Equipment:
- .22 lr rifle with a removable magazine
- Scope that can be easily dialed or held over for elevations.
- Spare magazine(s)
- Shooting bags, bipods, tripods, back pack, sling. Bring what you have. Several of us will also have equipment you may try.***If you are new to precision rifle competitions, please email us for more details at midatlanticrimfireseries@gmail.com
Hope to see you all there!
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1 hour ago, Smokin said:
What are you using for optics for rimfire matches? Ive been shooting PRS since its inception, but have never been to a rimfire match. Trying to re-configure my 22LR as a trainer but wondering if a 6-24 vortex diamondback is too much zoom, after all the bottom end zoom of that optic is the top end of what many many 3G carbine competitors use for zoom
For our MARS matches, we shoot between 25 - 300 yards. Must guys run similar scopes to their PRS rig, so 6-24 is normal. I'm currently running 4.5-27. I don't think anyone worries about the bottom end of the zoom, because we don't have multiple close range targets like in 3gun. 4-6x is fine. The extra high end is useful for matchstick type stages or zeroing, but it's not totally necessary either. The one feature that can impact shooting is how low your parallax focuses down. I think 25 yards is minimum.
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54 minutes ago, Smokin said:
any info on weight? We are all running heavy rifles, but I like to have similar optics across all my rifles. Having a 2.5lb scope on a hunting rifle is painful.
36.3oz
specs here: https://www.eurooptic.com/Leica-PRS-5-30x56-i-PRB-Riflescope-51300.aspx
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Looks promising. I couldn't find a price though.
https://precisionrifleblog.com/2020/01/21/leica-prs-5-30x56-scope-with-prb-reticle/
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What's new for 2020 - https://midatlanticrimfireseries.wordpress.com/2020/01/16/mars-2020-whats-new/
Welcome to a new season of MARS!
WHAT'S NEW:
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Series Qualifications
- To qualify for the Series Finale, competitors must shoot MARS matches at four (4) different participating clubs. The top scores from each of those 4 clubs will added together in the Series Points Leaderboard. Invitations to the Finale will be in order of series points standings at the end of the season.
- To become Series Champion, series points earned from the shooter's top scores at four (4) different clubs will be added with series points earned at the Finale. The highest series points will be declared the Champion.
- A match must have a minimum of 10 competitors to qualify for series points.
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Membership
- Dues are being established to help cover operating costs.
- Membership is not necessary to shoot in any MARS match.
- To participate in the points series, competitors must become MARS members.
- All registered members will receive a MARS membership number, which is how series points will be tracked.
- Membership for Bolt and Semi-Auto divisions will be $30 per year.
- Membership for Juniors will $1 per year.
- Only 1 set of scores in a 1 division will be tracked per membership. Multiple memberships may be purchased.
- Dues must be paid for scores to be tracked and posted on the MARS Leaderboard.
- Scores earned before membership will not be recorded.
- Memberships can be purchased at the MARS Store.
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New Junior division
- 15 years old and younger
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Beginner classes
- Unsure about coming to your first match? Have a spouse or junior you want to gently introduce into the sport?
- MARS now offers private, introductory classes. We will teach you everything you need to know to attend a match. Click here for more info.
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New Clubs
- Alexander Sporting Farm
- LHK Shooting Sports
- Northern Virginia Gun Club Precision Rimfire Shooters
- For the full list of matches, click here.
For the latest updates, follow MARS by entering your email at the bottom of the MARS website.
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Series Qualifications
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Yea, I've done the same.
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Use your 22LR upper to compete in precision rifle rimfire matches. Great training for centerfire.
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Ckye Pod is the most versatile
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Not sure if they still do it, but I've gotten a barrel and matching bolt from White Oak.
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Hoping this will be a reliable alternative.
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MARS has 35 matches for 2020 spread across 8 clubs in 4 different states! For full details visit – https://midatlanticrimfireseries.wordpress.com/matches/
1/12 LHK
2/9 LHK
3/1 Mayberry
3/15 Topton
3/15 NVGC
March York
March LHK
4/18 Hamburg
4/19 NVGC
4/26 Baltimore
4/26 Topton
April LHK
5/3 Alexander
5/10 Mayberry
5/16 Hamburg
5/17 NVGC
May LHK
6/13 Hamburg
6/21 NVGC
6/28 Baltimore
June LHK
7/12 Mayberry
7/19 NVGC
7/26 York
July LHK
8/2 Alexander
8/16 NVGC
Aug LHK
9/12 Hamburg
9/20 NVGC
9/27 Baltimore
9/27 Topton
Sept LHK
Oct LHK
10/17 Hamburg - FINALE
2020 Rulebook coming soon…To get all the latest updates, signup for email notifications at the bottom of the website.
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Understood. I’m looking for a do everything 2011, so the P might work for me.
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Doesn’t the Staccato P start at $1999? How do the P and the Edge compare? I’m just learning about 2011s.
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13 minutes ago, bulldog009 said:
Nothing at the Edge price point. The Staccato XL is the only comparable option, and is listed at $3400 on some sites... It's a shame. I guess my next purchase (when my Eagle dies on me at some point in the future) will be a custom route. There's no point to spend that kind of money and not go with a CK or similar.
I'm in a similar dilemma. I'm liking the 2020 Staccato P Duo, but should I go custom instead? Anyone know a custom maker that does something comparable?
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Did you all see the new STI 2020 lineup?
https://www.instagram.com/p/B54BpPTn196/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
"Sti 2011 is proud to introduce the 2020 product lineup!
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1 the staccato XL,double stack ,steel frame ,5.4in barrel available in 9mm or 40 cal
2 staccato R steel frame, single stack,5 inch bushing barrel available in 9mm or 45acp
3 staccato p now with a 4.4inch
barrel available only in 9mm
4 staccato p duo now with a 4.4 inch barrel
5 staccato C2, our ever so popular staccato c now comes in a double stack! Aluminum frame 3.9inch
barrel chambered in 9mm
6 staccato c2 duo. Oh yes! You can put a dot on this!
7 staccato c duo. You all asked for it so here it is! Mount your favorite pistol mounted red dot on the aluminum frame staccato c!
8 you all loved the Omni so here it is in staccato form! The staccato XC!
Make sure to visit us at shot show and check out all the new hotness!" -
I'm waiting for the Bergara B 14 HMR (Hunting Match Rifle). I like a traditional stock and a lighter weight. I've called a few dealers and it seems there is no anticipated date for arrival yet.
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Thanks guys. I'm leaning towards return the Vltor upper to brownells. I have not decided on whether to exchange it for another Vltor MUR or return it for a different upper. Opinions? Anyone have recommendations on a high precision upper?
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I shimed mine measure the inside diameter of your upper then subtract the outside diameter of the barrel. Ithen cut the shim material tofit around the barrel. Put the barrel in the freezer for a few hours hit the upper with a heat gun then installed the barrel with the shim and got a very tight barrel to upper fit.
what shim material did you use?
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I'm trying to build a precision ar15 so I got a 20" WOA barrel and a Vltor MUR upper. Both high quality parts according to my research. The issue is when I insert the barrel into the upper there is some play. It slips in very easily. When it is in, there is a little rattle when the whole unit is shaken. The barrel nut has not been installed. I have never experienced this in the 6 other ar-15s I have built.
Is this a problem? Will this effect accuracy? Should I shim it or use Loctite? Should I exchange the upper for something else?
I have not torqued the barrel nut yet, but I'm assuming the rattle will go away when I do it. I was just wondering if that little bit of space will negatively effect the rifle.
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I recently discovered that channel. He seems to do a good job, but I don't have much experience. How legit is his info?
***EDIT - nevermind, I saw the other thread
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I'm trying out the Taccom Duaload Belt Line 16rnder because of the price. I believe you can attach tek-locs to the system, so there seems to be the same flexibility as the cabon arms. We will see when I actually receive them. The website said 2 weeks but I asked about my order on facebook and they said it would be going out today.
How to build a Glock 22lr trainer with a Red dot
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Cool! Does it cycle any ammo or just HV?