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On classifiers these days it usually doesn't help to reload, or even to rack & shoot, to make up a lost shot, unless you're *really* fast.

No specific penalty, other than the Mike for the last shot.

This. Of course. Come wearing your big boy/girl pants and own your performance, even when you forgot something.

And participation trophies for everyone!

It seems that some folks want to be coaches or teachers (or parents) instead of ROs. That's fine, do those things (at the proper time and place) but keep them separate from officiating at a match, where you don't want to creating an unfair advantage for those who don't get the coaching.

Maybe the builder is saying what you want to hear. I've heard talk like that from a number of gun builders - about all the other builders, but not themselves, of course. What counts is how well it's built, how it runs, how reliable it is, and whether the builder will back it up (which can be a huge issue). Also, how much time went into features (e.g., stroking, lightening, decor, fit)? Generally, you can buy what you want, and there is a price list for additional features.

I use a clean cotton cloth during practice and matches, then Windex at home for cleaning sessions, with a Qtip around the edges (RTS2). The trick is to not let it build up. Also a micro Qtip with 90% alcohol on the laser lens, each cleaning session. My powders include AA7, HS6, and 3n38.

I carry 3 on my belt - reload, spare for fumble, and spare for basepad failure (which only happened once - but at a Level II. Reloaded, fired 4 shots, basepad flew off, ammo 'sploded downward, quick reload, re-engage...)

Shoot more, until you no longer shoot in the mid-80s at majors, then maybe come back and lecture the rest of us.

Yes, indeed. All guns are the same. All loads are the same. All powders are the same. Unless you're the M/GM elite, of course

More people should read the rules.

We've all been there, one time or another...

I seem to remember the price is around $1500

Take heart, most folks get used to the Evo grip pretty quickly , even though at first it can seem fairly "sharp".

You said it, we didn't...

Does anybody in here actually have one of these? How does it work, compared to MBF?

Ya gotta keep your finger off the trigger until you're ready to actually shoot. My 2011 Limited gun came with a 1.5# trigger. No problem, once I learned it. A well-tuned trigger won't fall until you tell it to.

Perhaps that attitude is part of why PCC isn't as popular as you might have hoped?

Exactly!

And how practical is a 9mm AR with a fragile sight and a foot-long mag? It's just the name of the organisation, not a law.

He's serious, though. As if the P means "shoot rifles here". It's just the name of an organization. Gunsite Ranch isn't a place where they make sights for guns (or is it? ).

Those are the rules, yes?

Reloading Innovations Spill Stop?

Yes, really! They give us great freedom to buy as much or as little as we want. From the web site right now, the core machine (from the crank to the toolhead) is $2850 with the standard "stacking" primer system (like the Dillon). Then you can choose a traditional 11' plastic case feeder ($350) or a commercial 14" metal case feeder ($1250; it's faster and more reliable) and a standard, mechanical powder measure ($330) or a digital powder measure ($800). There's also an option for an onboard primer collator (about $1690; there seems to be an error on the web pricing right now, but see the Evo + Autodrive or Revolution prices). You can buy a "die pack" which isn't described but reportedly includes Lee dies ($460+). And a bulletfeeder, of course. So the "basic" Evolution (manual version with the hand crank) starts at $3529, plus shipping and insurance (it's beefy and weighs 75# shipped). With the metal case feeder and digital powder measure it's about $4999, and with the onboard primer collator it's about $6690. Add an autodrive, and ... well, you know. It's kind of like Porsche a la carte. Like Tanfastic said, it's definitely a premium product. Dillon is basic but reliable, well-supported, has a huge user community for advice, and will run all day with a few third-party add-ons. Mark 7 has basically re-engineered the Dillon, and they're bigger and beefier, meant to inspire confidence (and even awe). An Edge will get you there, but an SVI is smooth and beautiful. Take your pick.

No, basic manual Evo with case feeder and powder measure (no bullet feeder) is $3530, plus $102 shipping & insurance. Not exactly the same as a 1050 at $1800 + $25 shipping.