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12 minutes ago, mchapman said:
How many times does someone have a squib and have to go to the safe table with a rod and remove the stuck projectile? I have seen that many times and they are not DQ'd.
I would tend to agree with this, but I do think the USPSA rules are open to interpretation on this. 10.5.5 isn't clear to me, and I think it could be argued either way. Since the course of fire is over and the pistol has been verified to be clear, I would argue that it isn't sweeping under the rules. However, I could see some an RO having a different interpretation if he/she saw your hand in front of the barrel.
20 minutes ago, Shadyscott999 said:I'm still trying to figure out why you would want/need to clean a gun at a match?
My Les Baer with a 16# recoil spring won't finish 10 stages without at least one trip to the safe area for a gentle cleaning with q-tips and a bore snake. Doing it this way has resulted in 100% reliability.
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I'm not 100% on what the best sizing die is for 9mm because I am currently struggling with my Dillon sizing die, but I am certain the Redding Competition seating die and the LFCD are the way to go.
I have been reading here that others are happy with their Mighty Armory dies. https://www.mightyarmory.com/
In addition to your setup, I'd highly recommend a case gauge if you don't have one already.
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1 hour ago, motosapiens said:
I'm curious what rules apply to sweeping while disassembling a gun at a safe table. I only looked cursorily, but I couldn't find any.
I’m still trying to figure this one out too. 10.5.5 doesn’t say what happens after the course of fire is over.
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8 hours ago, rustychev said:
It must work as tested by ultra sound.
I must be able to put in on my arm by me self.
I agree with this.
6 hours ago, Nevadazielmeister said:Dr. Martin,
Thank you for sharing this information. I just wanted too clarify a couple of things.
I understand this was only a test of buckle and strap tourniquets, correct? Also, the test was "examined effects of buckle and strap features on converting pulling force to strap pressure." but did not seem to cover the actual effects on blood circulation, yes? While I see that this was probably a good test, I still do not think it can be used to make purchase decisions to ALL tourniquets, correct?
In my review of the abstract of the study, there was no mention of the windlass type tourniquets, so where do those stand in comparison? Or maybe I missed something?
Sincerely,
Neil (not a doctor)
Yes, Mike's research focused on the buckle and strap tourniquets. I agree this research should not be used to make purchase decisions on all tourniquets. I have no opinoin on windlass tourniquets.
6 hours ago, rustychev said:The fact that the swat is cheaper isn't a good argument as it is used to save a life spend the extra 20.00 bucks.
I can't argue with that logic. Spend the extra 20 bucks.
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Your powder measure isn't lined up
rightcorrectly. Rotate the powder measure clockwise until the rod lines up straight with the shoulder washer. The powder bar should also return smoothly. http://dillonhelp.com/Dillon Manual PDFs/Dillon-RL550B-September-2010.pdfI clip the wings off the blue stripper wing nut. I set the wing nut and secure with two nuts sandwiched between a lock washer.
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Thank you. That is very helpful.
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1 hour ago, ClayBuster said:
Mine used to do that until I made a brace and bolted it to the wall, i get maybe one every few thousand now. How solid is your mount?
ClayBuster,
Can you post a photo of the brace you made?
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1 hour ago, Chewy said:
Thanks! Um... what options on the 550 do you guys recommend I add. any die recommendations as well or go with the carbide pistol dies from dillon?
Strong mount, roller handle, carbide size die, Redding competition seat die and Lee Factory crimp die.
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20 hours ago, Joe4d said:
My understanding is a tourniquet is pretty much a last ditch effort to save a life ?
My army combat lifesaving taught us,,, yes use one, put a T on the forehead, but make sure you need it, cause a tourniquet pretty much means they are losing that limb.
So basically NO dont go to a touniquet first,, bandage, direct pressure and pressure bandage.. Tourniquet as last resort if you cant control bleeding.
Can you comment on this for us folks out in the field ? Lets say 2 hours from actual medical help ?Joe,
A tourniquet is used to save someone from bleeding to death. Whether or not to say it is a last ditch effort would depend on the person and their background. There are situations where I would feel very comfortable attempting to control bleeding without a tourniquet. Others may not or probably won't be able to control bleeding without a tourniquet.
I don't believe a tourniquet means they will automatically lose a limb. Timing is a factor. Getting someone to the hospital will become a top priority after a tourniquet is applied.
19 hours ago, lfine said:In regards to the RMTs, I see there are a few. The one you link to directly and then some "civilian" ones. Should I assume the one you link to (tactical) would be the one to get?
Yes, the link to the tactical tourniquet is the one to get.
15 hours ago, hitman_usmc said:The Dr. can add more than I can I'm sure, but this is old training. It's the same thing they told me in my early days in the Marines. However, it's now the opposite. My last few years in the Corps as well as my current TCCC training in SWAT pretty much dictates a severe bleed in a limb equals a tourniquet every time. Better to play it safe. A tourniquet does not mean you're going to get the limb cut off. Because of this, patrol officers are commonly seen with tourniquets on their duty belts these days.
When I was in my surgical training, we did not use tourniquets. There has been a paradigm shift in recent years. "Playing it safe" is valid argument for using a tourniquet in my opinion.
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Listening right now! Thanks for sharing Brian.
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Urban Outlaw on youtube is a great video:
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3 minutes ago, ricardo28 said:
I emailed LB and he even recommended the 9mm as a more reliable gun.
Did Les say why he thought the 9mm was more reliable?
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25 minutes ago, DKorn said:
The airsoft replicas are sold to people as essentially toys for realistic-looking airsoft role play. They’re cheaper than the real thing and usually non functional but look very close to the real ones, so someone who doesn’t know better could be fooled into trying to actually use it in an emergency.
Just so I'm understanding this correctly, are you saying there are "toy" tourniquet replicas used in airsoft role play?
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2 hours ago, DKorn said:
due to the large number of counterfeits and airsoft replicas on the market.
Did I read this right? There are actually counterfeit tourniquets being sold?
I'm not sure I'm following you on the "airsoft replicas" comment.
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3 minutes ago, nick779 said:
Thats definitely interesting. I thought the CAT was the one to go for now. Its definitely the most popular at our ranges.
This one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ITAKG6A/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_Tvc8CbGE72CA0
The Generation 7 CAT Tourniquet is Dr. Valliere's third recommendation. You will be fine with this one.
My two initial thoughts on all of this are: 1)will the tourniquet work and 2)how easy is it to use? If you ever find yourself in a situation where you have to quickly use a device like this, how successful will you be at getting the bleeding stopped?
The SWAT is reportedly very easy to use. It comes with very straightforward instructions, however, I did start to wonder if the SWAT would be difficult to handle if your hands are bloody. In other words will you or someone else have trouble getting a good grip on it with wet/bloody hands. I don't have an answer to that question yet, but I am looking into this.
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I'm posting this for anyone looking to buy a tourniquet for themselves or for the range. As some of you know, I am a surgeon with an extensive background in trauma. I am a member of the teaching faculty at Iowa Methodist in Des Moines, Iowa (also known as Unity Point).
One of our Chief Residents, Dr. Mike Valliere, has done extensive research on tourniquets. Recently, he won a National Championship for his research. ( https://www.journalacs.org/article/S1072-7515(18)30434-4/abstract ).
I have spoken with Mike at length about his recommendations. Basically, there are two tourniquets that he recommends. The easiest tourniquet (also the cheapest) for people to use is called the SWAT tourniquet (https://www.buyemp.com/product/swat-tourniquet/3442-EACH?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvtrasdPD4gIVFLbACh3qsQGkEAQYASABEgIREfD_BwE). It's only about 12 dollars and is very easy for the lay person to use. It is also reusable.
The second tourniquet he personally carries and recommends is called the Tactical RMT tourniquet (https://www.chinookmed.com/item/05182/m2-inc.-tactical-ratcheting-medical-tourniquet-rmt/1.html?source=froogle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlpH62dPD4gIVBtbACh2jbwYDEAQYASABEgIVMvD_BwE). It's around 40 bucks. It is reuseable as well, however, he recommends that if the tourniquet becomes soiled with blood, it should not be reused.
His research focused mainly on the straps and buckles, and he discovered that not all tourniquets generate enough force to stop an arterial bleed. Some of the buckles are not smooth and therefore generate a lot of friction on the strap preventing enough force from being able to be applied to stop an arterial bleed.
Be careful what you buy. Not all of the tourniquets on the market will get the job done.
Thanks!
Chris Martin
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On 4/23/2019 at 6:44 AM, Weever82 said:
curious if replacing the barrel bushing actually helped with accuracy and "sloppiness"
Yes, the barrel bushing absolutely affects accuracy. I agree with bigboy69 and use EGW bushings on my builds. Fitting it properly is an entirely new topic. The inside diameter, outside diameter and amount of barrel contact are all factors I address when building a pistol.
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39 minutes ago, rowdyb said:
As an aside having the TSA rules printed hasn't saved me from individual airline employees doing whatever they feel like and messing my stuff up and delaying my travel. It often feels like and "us-versus-them" arrangement and not something collaborative. I trust no one at the airport.
Secondly, I've had match staff that was too busy to return any email or phone call. Arrived to find my box had been thrown in a pile, stored outside in the open or even off site from the match with no communication about it. On the other hand, and maybe it is because I don't stay at cheap places when I travel, but hotel staff has always called me back, always answered my questions and never mistreated an ammo package I've delivered. And they're around 24/7 and in the same location you are, very unlike match staff.
You've made some valid points and have me thinking.....
The issue I had at an airport was flying with my ammo in the blue plastic containers. The airline staff didn't want to let me through, but when I showed them their regulations, they conceded.
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On 5/26/2019 at 9:18 PM, Amerflyer48 said:
INTERESTING THOUGHT:
So if you were to cut and paste the words of wisdom Sean has freely given us less the "bunny hop" videos ( and the contribution from CSEMARTIN ) it ends up as:
28 pages
Roughly 22,600 Words
And in my notebook on my library shelf along with my range notes, ENOS/Yur 'Yev, Anderson/Bassham, Stoeger,Plaxco books, and a 1983 USAMU manual.
Thank You Sean and CSE , for putting into words what I fail to convey to newer shooters and remind myself sometimes.
I am off to remove the squiggly lines, VigiLink blue writing and use a hi lighter, on my printout... depending on final file size I can post it here as my contribution to helping out
Amerflyer48, Thank you for typing this all up. What a great idea! I've saved it for future reference.
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On 3/27/2019 at 11:25 PM, blaese490 said:
Mail to your match hotel.
On 5/14/2019 at 7:49 PM, rowdyb said:and yes, i've shipped to my hotel, just calling them directly to please hold it for me.
I'm not sure I would trust the hotel to not loose my ammo. Of the three options available, sending ammo the the MD seems like the best solution.
If you decide to fly with ammo/firearms, print off the TSA and individual airlines regulations to take with you. The people at the ticket counter won't always know their own rules. Having a printed copy has helped me in the past.
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If you show up to major matches with one gun, eventually you'll be a spectator. Sooner or later you will wish you had backup gun.
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On 3/15/2018 at 11:26 AM, threat said:
One area that USPSA is specifically lacking is any type of medical planning or SOP's for treating at match GSW's.
At a minimum range staff should have basic self-aid/buddy aid training and all matches should be required to have a trauma kit.I think all of the shooting sports need to address this issue.
At a local match yesterday, the MD held a safety briefing and let everyone know where medical supplies were located. Then he asked if there was anyone in the crowd with first aid training. There was a first responder and an ER doctor there.
Aside from the safety meeting, there didn't appear to be any type of plan in the event of a major accident.
I spent the rest of the day thinking about this and came to the conclusion that some kind of a plan would be smart. How far away is an ambulance? Where is the closest hospital? What are the capabilities of that hospital? Do they have a surgeon there? How far away is the next "best" hospital? Should a helicopter be called?
I agree that tourniquets, quick clot bandages, chest seal, and AED, etc. are all a good idea, but then what?
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I've always thought requiring only 50 posts is very generous of Brian. If it were my call, I'd make it much more. If someone's sole intention is just to come here and use this forum to sell things, maybe they shouldn't be here to begin with. This forum isn't about selling things. It's a luxury that should be earned.