bigdawgbeav

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Jeez @ZackJones it's like your busy planning a Tier IV match or something...

First off: good luck at your first Worlds. While it's a "World" competition, just do what you can do. No need to act differently or change the way you compete. Ultimately it's you against you. (that's why i DQ'd my first WSSC: did something different because i let my nerves get to me) Second: Stick with your squad, make sure you paint. Unless you are the next shooter, on-deck or just got off the line. Try not to wander during your session. Make sure to thank the ROs and staff. They are out there working hard for you. Third: The Super Squad shooters are normal folks just like everyone else there. Most of them would be more than happy to talk to you, take pictures, etc. I recommend waiting until you know they can talk. The upper echelon shooters tend to have a pre-stage process starting when they are the on-deck shooter. After they shoot might be a good time while they reload mags, or after that. Kind of have to read the room. Also before the session or after the session are usually good times as well. Fourth: HAVE FUN! Go out there, do your best and have a great time. Talk to lots of folks and enjoy.

Then there is HP Plated heads: https://www.evergladesammo.com/bullets/9mm-115gr-hp-plated-bullets.html

Everyone has their favorites so its really hard to simply say "this is the best one". What works for one may not work for another. Personally I have switched over to Everglades ammo. they are running sales all the time and I find their stuff really great. Before that I had run PC Bullets (still one of the best poly-coated), Gallant, Brazos, and Precision.

I've run lots of CCI SRP's in my PCCs and in my Canik with lightened springs without a hiccup.

I used to shoot with a gentleman that didn't have the use of his right arm. He would do everything with his left. he'd insert the mag while it was still in the holster. Than use the optic against the holster the rack the slide. After the string he'd holster, eject mag and replace.

last year there were a number of slots still open once it started. The nice thing about the WSSC is that it doesn't matter your shooter level. It's the same 8 stages you might shoot at a local club. If you have never shot SC before then I would look into one of the local matches. Having the WSSC as the match to break your cherry is probably not the best. However, there is nothing stopping you from shooting it. There are no minimum requirements for classification.

I love my CMC 3.5# triggers

So S&W redesigns the KelTec Sub2K... which can also take S&W mags (not to mention glock, canik, sig and cz mags). To each their own i guess.

First off, usually all of this happens so fast it's hard to watch it all unless it's blatant. And yes I did say "stepping", referring to that last step into the center box. Once that foot hits the ground inside the center box then they are no longer moving. Doesn't matter about the other foot. As long as it's not touching the ground. So that is literally NOT a DQ. Foot in box = no longer moving. Foot about to hit the ground in the box = not MORE than one step, that A step. Under the previous rule as long as their finger was outside the guard when they took MORE than one step it's fine. The new rule clearly makes this discussion moot.

I use the Tandemkross bag. The main pouch is big enough to hold a separate mag pouch. In the picture I have a bunch of bigger sticks, but you get the idea.

If a shooter is stepping into the center box and putting their finger in the guard that isn't a DQ. Once they are in the box they are no longer moving. If it is a truly fast shooter they might not have the 2nd foot in, but as long as that isn't touching the ground they are "in the box". Movement is defined as taking MORE than 1 step. If a shooter starts moving their finger into the guard as they are making that last step into the box that is perfectly legal. This new rule just means that a shooter can move to the center box with their finger in the guard as long as they are aiming at the targets. zzt makes a good point that even if the shooter is pointing the gun towards the targets if they look down they are no longer aiming. Going back to my previous statement I, personally, will keep removing my finger. I don't need to try and game the system and possibly slip, trip etc.

At least in SC there are no barriers leaving aiming a subjective call. Personally I'll still take my finger out as that's the way I've always done it. That's also why I voted the rule change was subjective. Unfortunately match staff can't tell all shooters to keep finger out of trigger guard. Well, they can say it, but can't enforce it if the shooter is moving and aiming at the targets. So now not only is the RO looking at the feet and finger but now checking if the shooter is aiming at the next target. It's going to take a new mindset when RO'ing OL. I get why they did it as this aligns more with USPSA where you can move as long as you are aiming at your next target.

8.3.8.2 Original rule: Rimfire pistol –show clear and holster or case. (Trigger need not be pulled.) Updated rule: Rimfire pistol –show clear and holster or case. (Trigger need not be pulled.) RO may say "If clear, bag." 8.3.8.3 Original rule: Rimfire Rifle – show clear, flag, and case. (Trigger need not be pulled.) Note: The bolt must be closed on a chamber flag. Updated rule: Rimfire Rifle –show clear, flag, and case/muzzle up. (Trigger need not be pulled.) Note: The bolt must be closed on a chamber flag. RO may say "If clear, flag." 8.5 and 8.5.1 New section and rule: Movement, Except when the competitor is actually aiming or shooting at targets, all movement (see Appendix A3) must be accomplished with the fingers visibly outside the trigger guard. 10.3.7 Original rule: Moving (taking more than one step) with finger inside of trigger guard. Updated rule: Failure to keep the finger outside the trigger guard during movement in accordance with Section 8.5. 8.5 and 10.3.7 are going to change how competitors move on Outer Limits and how ROs enforce. If I'm reading this correctly shooters CAN keep their fingers inside the trigger guard as long as they are aiming at one of the targets moving from box to box. If they lower the muzzle off of a target then they will have to have finger outside the trigger guard. Am I reading that correctly?

Also, call the hotels in the area and ask for the CMP rate. I stayed at the Hampton Inn last year for $105 a night

My Ruger has eaten everything I have thrown at it from factory ammo down to mouse-fart 95PF loads. I currently have a cut-down and sleeved barrel to shave weight and love it for RFRI in Steel Challenge. The only rounds it didn't like were the 125s from Precision Bullets. They have a more rounded head and on ULSC the head would get caught on the rifling and I'd end up pulling the bullet and leaving it stuck in the chamber and power all in the receiver. This may have been solved by loading a little shorter but I don't use them anymore anyway.

Every match I have attended has been squad paint. Occasionally you will see a staff member go and paint as well, especially at bigger matches where there are more than 2 ROs on a stage. This has happened at WSSC a couple of times, but that was rare and simply an RO just assisting to move things along. If a match is squad paint then I firmly believe it should be the shooters going down to paint. Not the parents, not the spectators, etc.

I have a 33 with the TF Goliath and works great. The ETS 40s were also great. No issues with magpul or stock mags. I shoot Steel Challenge so the smaller mags are all I use now.

if they make this a thing for SC then I guess I'll have to get an adapter for my single stack 1911 to put a dot on it. Actually my current CO gun would still fit into the Limited Open category already. My current Open gun also fits. So I guess if there is going to be a Club 14 then I'm all set. My Caniks are already set.

Not that I'm arguing with Zack on this but just wanted to point out that it says "may" start with the safety off (for PCC, and RF). If you have a process of flicking the safety off on the signal, then you do you. It's shooter's choice. On a side-note, not that it would have stood, I had an RO at Area 7 SC in 2021 ready to DQ me for my PCC safety not engaged. I explained it didn't need to be, he looked at me like I had 2 heads. The looked at the rest of the RO staff and confirmed. But then kept looking at me like an alien. I finally asked him if it would make him more comfortable if I engaged the safety while I was making ready. He told me it would. So I engaged the safety, loaded the PCC and flicked it right back off once I was pointing at the flag. SMH

per a post from my AD there were some concerns about the language of the slot award proposal along with the fact that not all Areas have Steel Challenge matches. And apparently voting and commenting on the proposals were less than what was expected. Although I'd have to ask what was expected considering that there was just a special election for president and only 20% of the membership participated.

It didn't go well at all...

I shot a 15-22 for a few years. I've moved over to 10/22 but my 15-22 was stellar and can easily be lightened.

Just saw a post on FB from Weapon Shield founder George Fennell that Steel Shield Technologies is no more (this includes Weapon Shield). If you drill down the comments there is some hope that the company could get reformed and restarted. Yes, there are a butt-ton of CLPs out there, but I've used WS for years and for me nothing compares. Plus they were a PA-based company (where I reside). Hopefully George can get it back and running.