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    Tips for Newbies

    in Introduce Yourself

    Posted · Edited by CSEMARTIN

    I just found out about these mag brushes:

    http://www.mannyusa.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=MU&Product_Code=Mag_Cleaning_Brush&Category_Code=

    http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=8764/Product/MAG_BRUSH (brownells sells different sizes for different calibers.....cool)

    I also just started using compressed air that Wal-Mart sells in the can for around $5 dollars. Plus, if it's really hot outside, you can turn the can upside down and use it to cool yourself off.

    I started using ammo cans at matches since lately I've had bad luck with rain. I have some old boxes that allow me to maximize how much ammo I can fit inside the ammo can so I got in the habit of checking primers while I'm case gauging. I also started getting in the habit of looking for high primers since switching to a 1050. I'm still fighting with the primer mechanism, but I'm sure that it's me that has the problem and not Dillon.

    Another pearl is to carry Q-tips, a small bottle of lubricant and a bore snake in your range bag. I also carry all the basic tools I need to tear my 1911 apart. And I also carry an extra fitted ejector. I had one break once and swore I'd never get crippled by that type of breakage again.

    Extra fiber optic, a cutting tool of some sort and a bic lighter is also helpful in a pinch.

    Edit: I also started carrying baby wipes and sunscreen to matches. A lot of guys haven't had their lead checked, and not all ranges have a place to wash your hands when you're taking a break from shooting (e.g. lunch) or when you're done with the match.

    A backup gun is always a good idea too. I also carry an allen wrench and screw driver just in case I need to adjust a holster or mag carrier. When I get my Sordin's fixed, I'll start carry extra batteries.

    I also have an extra set of ears that I carry in my range bag. They are the ones where they inject a "goo" in your ear and they firm up as they dry. I use these if a stage requires you to be seated in a car, truck or van. I'm tall and had a bad habit of hitting my ears on the roof of the vehicle as I was getting out of the car to continue a stage.

    Tips for Newbies

    in Introduce Yourself

    Posted

    Great thread G-Man!

    Not sure if this was mentioned before. Come up with a routine before and after shooting a stage and don't deviate from it. Get to the point where you do your routine without having to think about it.

    Here is my routine:

    1) all ammo gets case gauged (I usually do this in the hotel the night before the match)

    2) I check all rounds for upside down primers before going in the mag

    3) only fully loaded mags go on my belt. Any partially filled mag goes in a pocket(s)

    4) Do no paste or set steel when you are the next shooter....visual the stage and how you are going to shoot it.

    5) I go down range and make sure there are no holes unpasted on no-shoots

    6) a new addition to my routine while down range....make sure all paper is pasted and steel is set.

    7) verify range is clear before going to the line ( I have seen competitors down range pasting targets when the SO/RO has a shooter on the line, loaded hot and ready to shoot)

    8) Check your gear again and make sure you have your ears (and concealment vest if shooting IDPA)

    9) Turn off my electronic ears (I used to do this before my Sordins broke)

    10) Wait for range commands

    11) Shoot the stage

    12) Walk with SO/RO as targets are being scored

    13) Stop SO/RO before target is pasted if there is a question on how a target was scored

    14) Sign the score sheet

    15) Find the mags I dropped

    16) Head to my range cart and load my mags (check for sand, dirt, etc. and clean if necessary before loading)

    17) Double check ammo and mags before securing in mag carriers

    18) Head to the safe area every 3-5 stages and clean my gun (I realize this is overkill, but my gun hasn't had a hiccup in over 20 major matches).

    Another thing I would suggest for new shooters is to ask a more experienced shooter to critique you. It takes seconds to shoot a stage, and you can spend minutes discussing what happened.

    Bridgeport Assembly

    in General Gunsmithing

    Posted

    Again, what's wrong with the factory equipped lead screws?

    Exactly!!!!!

    I came to my senses yesterday. After several hours of trying to get the y-axis ballscrew to "center" itself, I made the decision to ditch the ballscrews. I spoke with the company that sold them to me and they are going to take them back and refund my money.

    I feel so relieved. I can't wait to package everything up and ship them out of here.

    Thanks guys for you help. The machine is now under power and fully assembled.

    I still need to install the DRO, but that can wait until tomorrow. I'm beat.

    Bridgeport Assembly

    in General Gunsmithing

    Posted

    You may have to drill out the attach bolt holes on the leadscrew housing if they made the ball screw housing too tall or too short.

    I really hope it doesn't get to that point. The problem I'm having is just figuring out what is going wrong, how to tell what is going wrong and then trying to fix it.

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