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Why does that physics formula: force = mass x acceleration come into play here?

I haven't heard the answer spelled out this way - so this helps! Thanks.

think you can work a miracle with me?

Some of the rule changes (or elimination of requirements) for Limited leaves me asking this simple question, WHY? To ask a specific question - what was the thinking that would allow modifications such as the addition of the *thumb rest [generic]* to be legal going forward? From talking to folks in my section (soon to be former section), the rule changes in Limited are troubling to some. And by that, the common response is that Limited is already gamey enough......now it is about to become "almost Open." So when folks ask me why did this change - I have no answer.

One thing that I have to remind people about race guns, open guns in particular, is that each gun has its own personality. When you step into the open gun realm, part of that personality is that the gun is usually very specific as to what it wants (ammo, power factor, springs, and etc.). Now I say that because I literally could hand you one of my guns that runs like a top......the moment you start shooting it, the gun could potentially have a high failure rate instantly. The reasons - the recoil springs that works flawlessly while the gun is in my hands, may not work for how you hold it. You may be feeding the gun a JHP when the gun really wants a CMJ. You could be loading ammo a bit too long for the gun......you may not be loading hot enough. Just to name a few examples of why the gun is not running properly, yet not really the fault of the gun itself. Another example of where a gun will malfunction - mag release. As I once experienced, the mag release, when used in conjunction with a specific mag, was causing the magazine to sit just a bit high and thus causing the brass being extracted to hit too high on the ejector. End result, erratic ejection and jams. Putting in a new mag release solved the problem. My point - if the gun was built properly, has been tuned properly, is using properly tuned and sprung magazines, you can still have jams. It just takes some time to understand what is going on, give the gun what it likes, and then you should have a sewing machine for a long time.

Actually the handwritten scoresheet is the authoritative document. For example - someone could easily (accidentally that is) go into a shooter's score and hit a N/S or etc. I had that happen this past weekend.....when the scores were uploaded, there was a N/S for this one shooter. He showed me his yellow copy and when I backed out the N/S, the hit factor matched what was on his scoresheet. That fact alone told me that the N/S came AFTER he signed the sheet.

Unfortunately, "unclassified" is not an actual class and so we do not recognize it for awards.

And yes I did......don't have any ammo loaded, but I have printed labels.

That is a tough question to answer. Generally speaking - if you get there while the sun is still shining, you should be able to get on the range.

Shouldn't be - but please do so as soon as you get to the range.

I would REALLY prefer as many folks register on Friday as possible....... ......I will be at the range all day Friday. So if you come to look at the stages, come to the elevated club house on the range or look for me running around the stages.

Shooter Breakdown.pdf

I have attached the squad schedule that we will be using. One change that has occurred - for a variety of reasons, the chrono has been combined with Stage 1. Therefore, what was the "stage" for chrono has become "Break." Also note - my number has changed to 770-757-5188 TN Section Squad Schedule - 2012.pdf

We have dropped the requirement for 80 paying shooters to put the 500 on the table. It will join the two Mossbergs regardless of how many shooters we have. Awesome! Thank you so much!

Odds are the over-travel screw was not set properly and the hammer took out the sear. That cut on the sear is done to fit to the safety. That way if the trigger components are replaced, you won't have to replace the safeties too.....cut the cheapest part of the equation in other words.

Hey Older Man (wheel gunner), I got my USPSA Self-service squadding notice today. What squad do yo want to be in, I was thinking about squad two. I'll be shooting Limited-10. Now Squad 2 is Friday-only.

the crap I shoot. :-)

Tell me about it......going forward I will have to quit using practice brass at these matches and make sure the gun is sighted in. It is getting to the point these past couple of matches that if I screw up any........Todd flies by me!!! :-) And hurry up to Master. :-)

Lynn will be replying more directly to this.......but until he does, I think it is a safe assumption that we are looking at between 250 - 300 rounds for 10 stages. And judging from Lynn's stages historically, I think you all will like them. They will not be hose-fest stages and nor will they be long-range accuracy matches either.

Here is another scuba diving trick.........Baby shampoo. Was on a dive boat that dispensed it at the spot where you jumped in the water. On the dispenser they had it labeled, "ultimate defog." When I asked what is this magical stuff, baby shampoo. Since it is 'no tears,' it won't mess with your eyes during the dive.....and it really did an excellent job. So I now clean my glasses with this shampoo to clear off the 'chemicals' and junk......and then would use a normal defog stuff afterwards.

Exactly what Sam just said - outside of RO's and Friday shooters, we are looking at about 150 to be the number of shooters we can handle on the weekend. As of right now, I have 80 folks (outside of RO's/Friday shooters) already registered. This match is definitely filling up faster than the previous few years.

In that case Gary - I won't tell you who I am......because if you knew, you wouldn't be the least bit surprised I asked such a silly question.

......don't forget to get their shoe size.

Damn, that sucks! Well, I guess that means I won't HAVE to be double-plugged this year.

Having used electronic scoring for many, many years and having actually been over stats for several Level II's.....here is the main problem with electronic scoring: lack of RO experience with the devices. When the Nationals first used the Palms for scoring, that was the first time that many RO's had used the Palms. While it isn't nuclear rocket brain surgery to use the Palms, it can require excessive time to do simple actions if you aren't familiar with the Palms, thus a VERY frustrating experience for the RO's. Without the proper experience, paper would probably be a better solution. Next, whoever thought using and giving shooters those goofy scoring strips was a good idea, was off their rocker. I call those things pocket lint as they what they end up being, especially if there is inclement weather. So yes, if people base their experience off the use of pocket lint, I am sure it sucked for them. I attached the scoresheets I have been using for years. Only the summary information is transferred from the device and that only takes a few seconds to do. The shooter can review the detail on the device prior to signing if they choose. Also, I intentionally kept the scoresheet generic (no actual stage name or listing of sponsors) in order to be able to use them year after year. And besides, how many people actually know a stage by its name......they typically only remember the stage number. And the same as Bill said he uses, we use the exact same size scoresheet as everyone is familiar with - except the layout is landscape versus portrait. This size allows plenty of room for anyone to make notes, comments, and etc on the white and/or yellow sheet. The key to using electronic scoring for a Level II+ is having RO's familiar with the associated device. Next is for the scorekeeper to have a system in place to collect the data. And finally, and this is another issue, the scorekeeper needs to keep a backup device on them at all times. That way if something happens to a stage device, it can be swapped out immediately and allow the stage to continue.......then you can correct the device issue afterwards, as opposed to holding up the stage. So many of the issues I have seen and heard of with electronic scoring just don't happen here for those above reasons....with most coming back to lack of experience using the electronic solution/device. Stage Scoresheets.doc