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    Scoring Question

    in USPSA/IPSC Rules

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    At our local match today, I was the closest thing to a RO on our squad and I ran into a scoring siuation that I was unsure how to handle. The stage consisted of a tight array of 5 targets. Four of them were arranged in kind of a square -- 2 on the top, and 2 on the bottom. In the center of the square there was a partial hardcover target. A generous helping of no-shoots was thrown in to make things interesting. The stage instructions said to engage T1-T5 with 2 shots each, perform a mandatory reload, and engage T1-T5 with one shot each using strong hand only. Virginia Count.

    The shooter in question put 2 shots each on T1-T4 but forgot about T5 (the hardcover target in the middle of the array). He reloads, goes strong hand, puts 1 shot each on T1-T4. When he gets to T5 he realizes that there are no shots on it, so he fires three shots at it. Two A's and 1 into the black hardcover portion.

    How many procedurals should be given? I reasoned that there should be 2 extra shot penalties. Since there were only 15 holes in the targets there wouldn't be any extra hits. There would be no FTE since there were holes on each target.

    Later in the day I asked some veteran shooters on another squad how they would score it. They thought I was correct on the 2 extra shots, but said they would have assessed a FTE in addition. I couldn't understand how I could give an FTE to a target that had holes in it. Maybe if there was more than 1 string, but not in this situation.

    What was the proper way to score this?

    Thanks,

    Dave

    Sight Black

    in Gear & Accessories

    Posted

    I was wondering what type of sight black works best for everyone? I get the best results using the Gunsmoke calcium carbide lamp, but it can be kind of inconvenient to re-apply between stages. I have used the aerosol Birchwood-Casey product, but the result looks grey in comparison to the rich black that the Gunsmoke produces. Is there another aerosol sight black out there that works any better?

    Thanks,

    Dave

    Safariland / CR Speed Compatibility

    in Gear & Accessories

    Posted

    As a follow up to this thread, I decided to experiment a little on my 012 to make it compatible with the CR belt. I found the velcro can be easily unsewn and reversed and then resewn using the existing holes and a #3 or#5 crochet hook to resew the velcros.

    Darn, now where did I put that #5 crochet hook? :P

    Reloading Supplies

    in General Reloading

    Posted

    Thanks for th tip on T&T. They're ~70 miles away. I can definitely swing the occasional drive out to them for supplies.

    Anyone ever try their house brand 180 FMJ bullet? Seems reasonable at $55.50 per thousand.

    T&T sells Frontier brand FMJ bullets. Made in South Africa. I shoot the 180's and find them to be of high quality and reasonably priced. I tried to buy several thousand at the Valley Forge gun show on Saturday, but they were sold out. T&T owner said to expect the next shipment after January 1st. Price increase is expected due to the rising cost of lead.

    Dave

    Reloading Supplies

    in General Reloading

    Posted

    I would also recommend T&T reloading. Depending on where you are located in NJ, it may be feasible for you to skip the shipping and pick up the supplies at the shop near Easton, PA. Be sure to call ahead to make sure that he has what you need in stock and arrange a time to pick the items up.

    Dave

    Prescription glasses...?

    in Tips for Improvement

    Posted

    I share your vision problem, being nearsighted with astigmatism. At my last checkup with the eye doctor, I took my handgun along with me so that I could get a prescription made up with a front sight focus. After explaining to her what I wanted to accomplish vision-wise, she made up a pair of "test glasses" with corrective lenses that she could quickly swap (much in the same manner as a standard vision exam). Holding the gun at arms length and wearing these glasses I had a prescription giving me a crisp front sight picture within a few minutes.

    Rather than go with the just the bifocal insert in the top of the lenses, I decided to have the entire lens (both left and right sides) made to this front sight prescription. Picked out a cheap pair of frames at LensCrafters and had the glasses made up. I had them center the prescription a bit higher on the lens to accomodate for tilting my head forward while shooting. As I understand it, this is very important when dealing with astigmatism.

    When wearing these glasses, the front sight is very crisp (I had forgotten what it really looked like) and the targets are just a tiny bit fuzzy. After a few minutes I don't even notice the fuzzy targets. After spending over $3500 this year on guns and gear, there is no question in my mind that the $99 I spent on this pair of glasses has returned the largest improvement in my shooting.

    Dave

    Streamlight Customer Service

    in What I Like

    Posted

    I, too had a very favorable experience with the customer service department at Streamlight. A few years back I received as a gift a small 3-led flashlight with a little clip attached to it that could used to fasten it to the brim of your hat. I used and abused the little light for 2 years before the clip finally broke. I emailed their service department to see if a replacement part was available. Several days later a package arrived with another clip at no charge. Excellent people and a great product line. Made in the USA too. http://www.brianenos.com/forums/style_images/1/icon1.gif

    Dave

    "Casino" on Discovery Channel

    in What I Like

    Posted

    Vince,

    Here's the info I found on the Discovery Channel website. Looks like no more repeats through the month of November. Maybe they'll run one of their infamous "marathons" over the holidays?

    American Casino

    Gun Toting Chef

    Under pressure to deliver six hundred elaborate meals for the American Gaming Association dinner, Executive Chef, Joe Mulligan, relaxes by shooting his handguns at a local firing range.

    "Casino" on Discovery Channel

    in What I Like

    Posted

    Been lurking here for a couple of years. Many thanks for all the information so generously shared here. A day rarely goes by that I don't learn something new. That said...

    I happened to be channel-surfing tonight and stumbled onto the TV show "Casino" on Discovery Channel. The episode focused on the head chef and his "two greatest passions in life -- cooking and shooting".

    The segment showed him at the range, qualifying with his G22. Gun safety procedures, although never mentioned per se, were quite evident in all shots. Showed him shooting some IDPA targets on the move and doing some flashlight drills, along with the basic stand-and-shoot at the silouette.

    Later in the show, he has a conversation with one of his chefs (also a shooter) about the results of his qualification. He gets in a nice plug for responsible gun ownership and how it is everyone's sacred right to be able to defend themselves.

    It was a refreshing change from the normal anti-gun fare that you see so much of on TV. Check it out if you see a repeat coming up soon. Kudos to Discovery Channel!

    Dave

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