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2 hrs 36 minutes and the match is full! That's got to be a record. Loved this match last year, looking forward to it this year.
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On 5/6/2018 at 9:25 PM, Blaster said:
At ohio 3g and PCC championship today PCC shooters had to hit 5 8" steels at 100 yds So a buddy of mine [a good shot] with aJP-15 could not hit them so what kind of accuracy groups with what load are PCCs capable of?
I know one of the guys who shot PCC at this match, and smoked this stage, ran Hornady HAP bullets through his MPX. He's also spent quite a bit of time in load development for accuracy and runs PCC in many/most 3G matches now instead of a rifle.
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On 5/6/2018 at 9:51 PM, Sarge said:
... most don't know that info since 99% of PCC's never see anything beyond 20-25 yards.
I think that depends on whether the shooter is coming from a USPSA or 3G background with their PCC.
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I see. This is the gun I was looking at buying:
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/737381779
seems like a decent price I just don’t know much about LSI. That gun has v4 popple holes. Do either of yours have that design?
Neither of mine have the poppel holes in a V pattern. I have three hole on top of the barrel. Many others do in the V pattern.
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I’m looking at one of his open guns as well. Could you tell me more about the ones he built for you? A PM is fine. Thanks!
First one had two top ends. 9 Major and 38 SC. Both very tight fitting and barrel locks up properly. Made on Phoenix Trinity components with a Classic grip.
Second one is very similar, but 38 SC only. PT EVO grip, and went to Vortex Venom red dot instead of CMore.
Both guns use Trubor barrels with comp blanks on them. He machines his comp in. No Loc-tite, no set screws, and they aren’t coming loose. Both are great guns, and function extremely well. Glenn’s fit and finish work are top notch. Yes, he can take a little while to build, but very good quality.
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On 1/12/2018 at 1:37 PM, Descartian said:
Jumping in on this thread. How many of you have had pistols built from LSI?
just curious how their custom work is, not just tuning existing pistols.
He's done two Open guns for me and both run great.
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The Lucas Oil (assume it is the green Extreme Duty) is fine at that temperature. Adding Slide Glide (a grease) will really increase the viscosity, which *could* be an issue.
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I've had the 6 MOA frame mounted on mine for about a year. Love it. Had the 3 MOA, but it was a little too small for me. Moved that one to a 45* offset sight on my rifle.
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I've been very happy with my Firebird Precision TAC-12A1. Make sure your mag feed lips are tuned to the right width, run an ammo with a good stiff hull and crimp (I have stuck with Fiocchi), and make sure the gas is adjusted right (not bleeding off too much).
In an AK pattern, it is undeniable that Mike & Lan at Dissident Arms have their guns running like raped apes.
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This is a cut and paste from Ken Johnson, posted in a reloading Facebook group. Ken is the ballistician for Shooters World Powders, and extremely knowledgeable about all things reloading. Shooters World has just introduced a new powder to be used in similar applications as Varget. I don't see this on Powder Valley's site yet, but I suspect it will be in the same price range as other 8# canisters of Shooters World powders when it gets there. I can tell you that other powders of theirs are the real deal, and I expect nothing different from this one.
"Well.....we just completed numerous test loads of a new propellant. And we compared this new propellant to Hodgdon Varget. We're calling the new stuff "Precision Rifle". I'd have preferred "Target", but I guess that name was taken!
In every test load we've worked up, "Precision Rifle" has performed to within 25 fps from the alternative, Varget. And the pressure level of Precision Rifle corresponded identically to Varget also. In other words, "Same charge weight, same velocity, same pressure."
So far, we've tested .223 REM, .308 WIN, .30-30 WIN, 6.5 Creedmoor, .260 REM, .300 WIN MAG, .30-06, all with several bullet weights.
I just finished some extreme temperature testing this morning, because we KNOW everybody's going to be all hot and bothered about the temperature sensitivity. As for me, I don't see it as a big deal...but some folks do! And we aim to please.
So, by my calculations, I witnessed Varget velocity change at 0.13 fps/degree F. And the Precision Rifle velocity change was 0.09 fps/degree F. I shot all loads today at a maximum temperature of 150F. Ambient temperature for the day was 50F.
Now, what's a bigger deal for me, is that in each and every test of comparison, the velocity range and standard deviation of Precision Rifle was better than the alternative. Those numbers speak to me.
Another thing I liked about this propellant was that my Harrell Powder Dump was really consistent in dropping charge weights. It was seldom that I had to trickle additional grains into the pan, after a dump. That's a time saver for me, and I'm sure a time saver for hand loaders as well!
Being that this propellant is of the same burn rate as the alternative, and that we've tested it in numerous loads against this other popular powder...found it to have similar or better temperature sensitivity...and similar or better range and standard deviation...I wonder how soon we'll launch it??
Some of you may be following Shooters World propellants. We're a team of competitive shooters, who want to help other shooters. We don't play golf. We are not overly keen about sitting around in board rooms. We live, eat and breathe smokeless powder, and shooting. You can read about us and our products at www.shootersworldsc.com"
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14 hours ago, Eric1231 said:
Where do you buy the PT short block kits from. I am looking at building a 2011 and this would be a great option.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkDirect from Phoenix Trinity. www.ptrinity.com.
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Do you mean a Cape magwell? If so, they'll fit very easily. That is the preferred magwell for PT's owners and their son.
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Has anyone tried the 2A Armament Regulated Bolt Carrier seen here? A lot about it seems really intriguing. Titanium carrier body (available in QPQ Nitride) with the rear portion of the body 7075-T6 aluminum. Adjustable gas in the BCG, adjusted right through the ejection port. Total weight 5.95 oz, with bolt.
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He keeps some die blanks on hand and finish grinds them as orders come in. Typically 2-3 days turnaround to ship is what he told me when I talked to him.
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Great match! Definitely will be back in 2018.
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47 minutes ago, Djp55 said:
Could it still be a clutch issue if it doesn't spin without the plate on top either? Looking to test whatever I can.
No, but it could be a bad switch in the drop tube. BUT, if you're hearing noise out of the motor, it does sound like a DOA motor.
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I must use a whole lot less lube than others do. I lube every case that I reload - pistol and rifle. I've never had to clean out my case feeder hopper, shell plate, or tube. They just aren't gummy and there's no buildup.
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19 hours ago, johnsonian85 said:
I've heard that the SV triggers fit better than STI in the EVO grip.
Has anyone fit an X-Line trigger in a PT EVO grip?
Yes, I have two X-Line triggers in my guns. One EVO, one Classic grip. Both fit the channel with no modifications. Pre- and over-travel were easily set in the the trigger.
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I actually settled in at 22.5 gr. of Tac Rifle under a 55 gr FMJBT. Gave me the tightest grouping (<1 MOA) of all charges I tried.
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13 hours ago, Monkeynutz said:
So how about aluminum PT grips? What is everyone's opinion on them? That is the route I am thinking about going.
Depends what you're shooting. Aluminum grips really aren't recommended for Open guns. Open is just too violent. That being said, I do know a couple with high cycles on them with no problem. Aluminum on Limited guns is good to go.
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I'll wager that it's more related to the exact frame dimensions that you're fitting an EVO to than variances in the mating dimensions of the EVO.
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I'm not sure how far he is from you, but Dillen Easley has them on his Limited guns. He's in the KC, MO area.
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9 minutes ago, TennJeep1618 said:
You're right, that's was I was thinking, I just didn't say it correctly. Have you had any problems with the compressed spring preventing the sleeve from moving up far enough to drop a bullet?
Nope. Trim it so there's just a little compression on it when the dropper is "at rest" (1050 toolhead raised). It works fine with 115 gr/124 gr JHP's and 55gr FMJBT's. If the spring goes solid, you cut it WAAAY too long and have WAAAY too much preload on it.
I started off with a tension spring like is pictured. I must have used one that was too strong or had too much preload. It pulled to one side so much that when the dropper would lift, the spring was pinning the dropper tube against the die body and it wouldn't come back to its resting position (gave me the rain of bullets). That's when I went to the compression spring. For me, it works much better, and it's out of the way underneath. -
3 minutes ago, TennJeep1618 said:
So basically it pulls that sleeve down (engaging the detents) when it's not actively dropping a bullet?
Pushes, not pulls, but yes. Same idea. Plus it doesn't pull it to one side like the tension spring pictured up above can.
PT Aluminum grip
in Open Pistols
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They aren't recommended for Open guns. There are some out there with many, MANY thousands of rounds on them, but still not recommended. Open guns are simply very violent compared to a Limited gun.