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@mechanical THANKS!!! Carmen

@PatriotMRD many, MANY thanks. (Every now and then I impress myself.... and usually it's for doing something simple... like being able to read Carmen

(I'm relatively new to 3 Gun and this is will be my first BRM3G.) Regarding Tactical Division Shotgun, rule 6.3.2.6 No shotgun in Tactical division may be loaded with more than 9 rounds at any time, or hold over 8 rounds in the magazine tube. http://www.brm3g.com/Pictures/Home Pg/2017 BRM3G Rules.pdf So after after the buzzer, I can't load 4 and should probably leave my Nordic extension at home? Any other rules that are different from 3GN? Thanks, Carmen

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I second Jack's input. I've been loading 30 for the past few months (9 and 45 before that). Be aware that 40 is a high pressure load so watch out for brittle brass. Only reload it 3 -4 times, esp Winchester and the off brands. I run 5.7 N320 + 165 BBI's and get 171ish PF. But those are moly's, which have less friction thus require less powder. Hodgdon has a great online load data site. Best advice is to start with the least amount of powder recommended. Chrono. Step up by 0.1 grains (so 5.7 to 5.8) as needed. DO NOT exceed the max recommended amount of powder. Crimp also is a factor in accuracy and velocity - too little and the cartridge may not feed, too much can cause the bullet to tumble or go so far as to strip the jacket off of the bullet. OAL is very important as well. Use what your manual recommends. The same amount of powder in a shorter round = more pressure = higher velocity. Inverse is true for longer rounds. For my 2011, I load my 40's to 1.200, which is considered "long". Have fun! Carmen

YES! Same here. I find that if I am SOing (which is most of the time), I shoot better if I am 1st, 2nd, or 3rd because I can focus on me vs herding cats. LOL. At a major match (where I am just shooting), I find that being 1st-3rd helps reduce anxiety but if I have some better shooters on my squad, I do like having the advantage of seeing them run a stage before myself. The more experienced I become, the more I concentrate more on strategy

I miss Houston! I used to skydive in Rosharon. There are a lot of great pistol clubs in Houston.... and the great state of Texas for that matter. LOL!

It's INCREDIBLE! There's so much information that I get lost in the threads sometimes. LOL Glad to have you here, Carmen

Chris, nice to have you here. It's a great community with TONS of knowledge. My sister lives in Brandywine/Waldorf - I've lived in NOVA and VA BCH. Where are the MD clubs? I 'd like to turn my sister and Brother in law on to them. (He's US Park Police) You'll find a lot of reloading help here. I started competitive shooting in precision rifle but my first pistol lessons were from a Navy buddy and a Sig 226 I didn't start reloading until 1.5 yrs ago - all pistol. PM me if there's anything that I might be able to assist with. Glad to have you here, Carmen

Congrats on the 500. I love mine. Welcome to the forum. There is a LOT of good info here

I'm a huge Sig fan but my concerns about accessories is the same. Also, for the same price I can have a gun built to my specifications. Although I have no doubt that the X-Five and X-Six are the cat's meow - there is no such thing as "One size fits all" in guns

Everything you will see, do, and feel must be visualized before you step up to the line. Then at the buzzer, you just start the movie. be What I'm still working on is integrating the sounds of my splits into the "movie". I have a bad habit of using the same cadence for a 20 yd shot as a 7 yd shot in walk-through and as a result - I shoot that cadence. I tried overlaying a better shooter's soundtrack over my own visualization and it helped. I think I just need more time in the practice bay to "record" my own splits on targets while getting acceptable hits. Trying to overcome to accuracy, precision shooter in me.

benos, on 18 Apr 2014 - 6:16 PM, said: My shooting improved when I was able to harmonize the dry fire and shooting grips. (The shooting grip likes to overgrip.) This just happened to me for the first time a couple of days ago and has accelerated my learning curve by light years.

Our true selves are revealed whenever the shtf. Your subconscious kept you in line. Very nice. And your reaction reflects your responsibility and accountable nature. I wouldn't hesitate to shoot with you. I had a similar incident at an Area match (regional USPSA) last month. Will post if I can find it. No one is perfect. It's how we handle our mistakes that matters. Live and Learn. P.S. I started competitive pistol shooting in IDPA but not shoot primarily USPSA for a few reasons. I couldn't see your hits but your form and speed lend towards USPSA. I'm here if you're interested in the Dark Side. LOL

Larry, the whole situation bites. I've had matches like that - where I'd reached the point of no return and just wanted to go home. But I can't quit anything. I usually don't use the word "can't" either but perhaps using "can't" and "quit" in the same sentence is like a double negative. Shake it off. People who know you - don't care. Sounds like shooting through might not have been an option on that particular occasion (camera crews and all) but I don't know an RM who won't let you shoot through because your father has been rushed to the hospital. I hope your father is doing better. Sounds like you take after him