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Sherwyn

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    Considering points series matches for a local club shoot.

    in USPSA/IPSC Shooting

    Posted

    Doesn't really look to me like you want a points series.

    Sense you don't want to reward performance, let me suggest a better point series.

    Everybody that finishes a match (no DQ) gets 2 points, help setup 1 point, help tear down 1 point, design a stage 1 point, bring a new shooter 2 points. Match score will reward the skills and you can reward the guys that keep your club running.

    Just my .02

    Sherwyn

    Super 1050 and Mr. Bullet Feeder Question

    in Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment

    Posted

    I have had my Super 1050 and KISS for quite a while and need to ask a question. I switched it over to do 9mm and it works perfectly.

    Except.......... one annoying little thing. On the upstroke the KISS supplied powder funnel "catches" on the way out of the case mouth and you get a little "stick" on the upstroke. It "catches" just a little and then you continue on the upstroke and everything is fine, until the next cycle.

    I have taken out the powder funnel and polished it with Flitz and I have rubbed the end of the powder funnel with a "Cling Free" sheet and it still does it. If I back off the powder die to lessen the "stick" then it does not bell the case mouth enough to properly activate the bullet drop.

    So................any other suggestions? Thanks.

    I had the same problem, worst with new or freshly cleaned cases. Switched to the standard 1050 angle only powder funnel, which made it a little trickier to set the bell, but runs a LOT smoother.

    Sherwyn

    Ben Stoeger

    in Range Diary

    Posted

    Only one match left this year, and that will be the Fall Classic in Milan. I am looking forward to that. It will be pretty cold, so I got me some UnderArmour cold gear. That should keep me nice and toasty while I shoot cardboard people.

    Are you shooting both days?

    Plan to shoot an iron sight division, probably limited on Saturday

    I could bring my spare Open gun and you could try the dark side :devil:

    See you there,

    Sherwyn

    I was thinking of shooting my production rig in some other division. An open gun is semi tempting though. =O

    I will have the spare with me and plenty of 9mm ammo (it may be a little faster than your 9mm ammo).

    Sherwyn

    Ben Stoeger

    in Range Diary

    Posted

    Only one match left this year, and that will be the Fall Classic in Milan. I am looking forward to that. It will be pretty cold, so I got me some UnderArmour cold gear. That should keep me nice and toasty while I shoot cardboard people.

    Are you shooting both days?

    Plan to shoot an iron sight division, probably limited on Saturday

    I could bring my spare Open gun and you could try the dark side :devil:

    See you there,

    Sherwyn

    suggestions on how to get a better fit with pro-ears

    in Gear & Accessories

    Posted

    I have a set of Pro-Ear Promag gold muffs that don't seem to seal very well and feel like they are putting no pressure on my ears, any suggestions.

    I know this may sound dumb to some but it is almost like I am not even wearing them it is that loud at times. I have resorted to using foam plugs also 33db under them and then turning them up all the way to get any sound, it must be loud to others around me.

    They replaced my headband for me --new one was much tighter. give them a call.

    Sherwyn

    National squad list?

    in USPSA Nationals

    Posted

    Looks like I'm still in #34 for the Open with Alamoshooter and Unka Bill. :lol:

    :unsure: The other 10 shooters asked to get ...off of my squad ?

    I'm one of them ... see you there.

    Don't know who I replaced, but you got me in the trade -- must have been a cash for clunkers deal :blink:

    Sherwyn

    Stages that involve random chance

    in USPSA/IPSC Rules

    Posted

    Actually I think it would be beyond the box. I don't see any possible way that all the target distances and shoot angles could be kept equal. Equitable challenge is also why target stands and sticks are marked - to make sure every shooter has exactly the same challenge.

    Sherwyn

    It's still "freestyle", the location and marking of the "no shoot" targets changes per the card drawn by the shooter as long as the targets created the same equitable challenge for everyone. I haven't found anything in the rules to support it being illegal, and it's just the kind of thing you have to consider to be "thinking outside the box", which is kind of what USPSA promotes. It would be a real PITA to pull off the equitable challenge though.

    Anyone grip the STI too hard?

    in 1911-style Pistols

    Posted

    What are you using for a magwell?

    I had some issues with the grip flexing before I went to an aluminum magwell.

    Would also check that the sides of the trigger bow are not slightly bent inward...might be able to cure it by refitting the trigger. Inserted mag should not be able to make any contact.

    Sherwyn

    Has anyone tried Small Magnum Pistol Primers in a 223 load?

    in Miscellaneous BEginners

    Posted

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    I have a bunch of Federal No. 200 primers which are labeled "Small Rifle Primers and High Velocity Pistol". Magnum small pistol primers have a thicker cup than regular small pistol primers to handle the higher pressures involved.

    Any chance you could post of picture of those...I've been called crazy (for more than just this- but) for saying that the old Federal #200 was both small pistol mag and small rifle.

    Thanks,

    Sherwyn

    bullets don't go bang!

    in 10mm/40 Caliber

    Posted · Edited by Sherwyn

    i appreciate everyone's comments.

    here are some answers.

    i don't want to think it was a squib . . . because i don't want to think it was a squib :closedeyes:

    i want to believe i am better builder.

    however, i cannot rule it out.

    i can also believe that was the problem.

    but why would the two following rounds ftf?

    after the gun was field stripped, broken down, striker removed and reset and fired, all was well?

    thanks again for the insight.

    nels

    What did the primer look like on the squib round...have heard of squib loads backing primer out. If that happened, primer might have sheared into firing pin channel and cushioned the firing pin on the next rounds.

    Sherwyn

    STI Grandmaster sporadic hammer follow

    in General Gunsmithing

    Posted

    I seem to have a hammer follow problem with my STI Grandmaster open pistol. BUT, it only happens every 275-300 rounds (usually match time..argh).

    I tweaked the far left sear spring foreword and I allowed for a bit more overtravel (from the recommendation off this board) but it just happened again yesterday during a practice session. Any additional suggestions to try out? Other than the sporadic hammer follow it runs like a swiss army watch...

    Any help would be appreciated.

    /quote]

    Check to make sure there is no contact between hammer strut and center of spring.

    Also check that you can't force the spring far enough left to fall off.

    Sherwyn

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