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I ran a Strike Eagle on top of my JP for 2016. Like running a F1 car with the cheapest fuel. It worked and I pulled out some solid finishes at major matches, 23rd at Multigun nationals, 5th at Ga State, Top 10 at Missouri 3-gun, etc. That said, I would not recommend it if you're budget allows. Granted if you're shooting a stock bushmaster rifle, $2K glass on top is a bit over the top as well.

Absolutely fantastic match! It is on my must-attend list for 2018. The stages were fun, interesting, and a very nice variety. No memories stages, only a few decisions to be made, but still enough movement and positions to keep it interesting. MWR and AMU were great and everything was well thought out: from the shooters bags, match books, the cleanliness of the range, to the food, and prize table. The RO's inexperience in action shooting did show every once and awhile, but Daniel, Joel, Tyler, Kyle, etc. were all on top of any issues super fast. Would have enjoyed some further rifle targets, but you gotta make do with what you have. Best overall match I have shot in years so I will take extra care to thank all of the sponsors and every helper to ensure they put it on again next year. I'll also note, I'm not a big fan of on-off format for matches where there are actual activities (Benning has infantry museum, downtown Columbus) but with the stage resetters, we were done shooting by 2pm everyday!

Posting on behalf of the Match Director, Bill Paganelli. Feel free to ask questions here and I will pass them on, or go to the FB Event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/574065482984816/ 2018 California Multigun Championship Presented by Turner's Outdoorsman 27-29 July, California Shooting Arcade Sloughhouse, California 10 stages, max range of 200 yards for Rifle divisions. For PCC there will be an alternate target array.1/2 day format, Friday-Sunday (finished after Sunday AM shooting)United Mutli Gun League Divisions available plus California compliant categories.3, 5, 7 rule in effect for smaller divisions.Range Master: Mike SextonStage design by Pro stage designers Bryan Corry and Pete RensingRegistration opens Nov 15 https://practiscore.com/california-multi-gun-championship/register Match Fees: Early Bird = $225After Feb 1st = $250After March 1st = $275After July 1st = $300Pay at the door = $350 with email to Match Director prior to start of match. Bill@californiashootingarcade.com FAST PASS Option $125 over your match fee for the 1st 5 shooters FAST PASS Option for the next 5 shooters $150 over your match fee. The "FAST PASS" allows for you to shoot the match in any order you like. No waiting to shoot. You would report to the stage CRO and ask to shoot next. Full match Refund for cancellation before April 16th Cancellation fee of $50 for withdrawal from match after April 16th. After July 1st NO REFUND Side Matches: 600 yard Long Range side match - Competitors can use any firearm for this side match. Shotgun Challenge Side match. Incredible prizes for the side matches 3 AC Tents to help keep you cool Prize Table by order of finish, need not be present to win. Round count ***TBD*** There will be a Vendor area. Food truck food for lunch Cold drinking Water on every stage 3 Cooling tents if you get too hot General match, with the following divisions: Open, Limited, Heavy Metal, 2x4, Tactical Optics

Any updates to these? In general I have not been hearing great things outside of this thread. I have a few waiting for me that I ordered through the Buy 2 Get 1 promo, but haven't used them yet. I am planning on making them practice mags, but if there's not high hopes, they'll be dry-fire only.

After 2.5K or so, and in really cold whether, it stopped cycling. The gas piston had too much carbon covering up the gas ports. Took it out, scraped it off, and good as new. I would check that every 1K or so going forward. That's the only issue I've had. The gun is great!

After just a short amount of research, it sounds like plenty of top pros are using 124s. When I start loading in a couple of months I'll check both out.

From Open Nats 2017 survey: 124/125: 81% 115: 13% Think that should just about settle it.

This is helpful as I'm switching to Open in January. Keep the advice coming!!!

3mm are made for the SVI tubes, 4mm for STI. Adam talks specifically how the 3mm should be paired with SVI tubes, so it's safe to assume it's a 3mm. Either way, that's what you want so that you can fit the gauge. By the times I get my Titan I'll be shooting old-STI tubes with TTI guts, MBX mags, and whatever comes with the gun. If it works, it works. Going forward I'll be getting MBX exclusively and doing my own tuning if necessary.

The nervousness probably keeps you within your abilitiess. The challenge is to do that for the entirety of the match. Shooting consistently well, not winning every stage is key to shooting an overall good match.

A glock just won Nationals... just saying! I just like to fondle nice guns, that's why I shoot a 2011

I love to add cone boxes and agility ladders to my sprint workouts. Set up a box where cones are 5-10 yards apart from each other. Starting at one corner, run forward, then side step to the next one, backstep to the next one and side step back to the original, then explode forward for 15 yards or so. You can change the size, directions as needed. Agility ladder is straight forward, tons of drills you can do on it.

I drink at least one beer the night before (of a major match anyway). Never more than 3 though, I'm not trying to get drunk. It always improves my shooting and here's why: 1) it relaxes me, I get super bad first-stage jitters, and having a beer or two the night before keeps those in check 2) it reminds me why I'm shooting... to have fun! If I can't have a beer when I'm traveling, I'm taking it too seriously. When I'm shooting for fun, I shoot better. I have tested this theory at dozens of matches and it always turns out the same. I end up flopping quite bad on the days that I did not have a drink the night before and try to take my diets seriously so I can be in "top shape." That said, the week of a major I will cut back on things that get me bloated, such as eating too much bread and things that are hard to digest. Nothing worse than feeling like crap while you're trying to perform.

http://squadsignup.com/atlanta3gun/register_statematch.php Sat and Sunday are full. Friday still has slots.

As a team-mate told me, and I don't always consciously think about these, as I consider myself a pretty good stage planner, but he's very methodical: 1) find all of the targets (count them) 2) find where the mandatory shooting positions are (targets can only be shot from that position) 3) find shooting positions where you can maximize available targets 4) seek to consolidate shooting positions when feasible (not ALWAYS the fastest way) 5) identify which order of shooting positions require more movement (most shooting in USPSA is done stationary, not on the move, so moving to a new position is wasted time) 6) calculate whether added time is worth the benefit (i.e. 4 more steps going to the right means fully exposed targets, but will likely add 2 seconds. Are the splits and transitions that will be faster worth the movement time) The key to this being successful is knowing your capabilities and your limits. A winning stage plan may include shooting a mini popper at 35 yards from the start and cutting out a shooting position, but if it takes you more than 2 seconds to do it consistently, you may be better off running it the conservative way. Play to your strengths and don't try new things during the match (although I consider local matches practice so sometimes I will). You must also identify when you need to concede a stage, know that you have a low chance of getting the HHF and shoot it conservatively so as not to lose too many points in the match. The first major I shot, I walked the stages for almost 3 hours. I found it incredibly fun, trying to figure out the best way to solve the puzzle. I would recommend going to a major match, preferably with a good shooter (GM-A) and walk the stages in as many ways as possible. Knowing your limits and capabilities takes time, so the more you practice, the better! good luck

Sounds good, I was leaning towards towards Silhouette. Anybody found bullets that the gun doesn't like? I forgot to ask what twist rate the standard Chaos comes with. Getting super excited about switching to open!

I think just because someone can design good stages, or run a match smoothly, doesn't make him or her a businessman. Our sport has incredibly high costs and unless someone really knows what they're doing, I can understand how it's tough to make ends meet. With no sponsors, I can see how there would be no food or prizes provided. That said, I agree, those people need to get their act together. Coming up with creative ways to keep costs low (through stage design, staff costs, etc.) is key to providing a good "return" for the shooters. I also think IF you're going to spend money to provide an award to the shooters, make them worthwhile. I have received some really hideous and cheap plaques over the years, and they'll probably sit in a box for the rest of my life. One of the coolest award I received was from the Free State Championship where they gave the award winners nice tumblers with the match logo and award on it. I use that thing everyday! I have no issue with people not providing a prize table, or being stingy on awards, but it needs to be clear upfront. I shake my head when 4th place (in any class) is complaining that they didn't receive an award. Especially the lower classes, how can you complain about not receiving an award when you finished 47th out of 70? The class system of USPSA is cool on many ways, but it also creates unnecessary problems and stifles improvement.

Curious what powder and bullets y'all are sending through your Chaos. I have a Chaos the way and need to start playing with loads, but I've never loaded 9mm major before.

Has anyone trimmed the tabs off of regular Sig magazines to make them work with the XFive grip? I bought a bunch of 10 rounders for Production use in the commie state, and really don't want to spend another $100+ on base pads right now. Down the road I will, but just wondering if anyone had any issues. I don't mind using one of them as a guinea pig, but tips would be appreciated if anyone has any.

I do not count my rounds. Yes I have tried to count rounds, but it is a conscious distraction. If you read Brian's book, it is all about making the execution subconscious. If I have a stage where running dry could be a problem, I try to program a specific position where I have time (in between shooting targets) to consciously think about making a reload if necessary, and then get back on subconscious track. I am not 100% sure this is best way, and it has failed me before, but it's the way that works for me the best so far. Yes running dry is bad, but my instincts kick in and reload and get back on track. I think the 2ish seconds it takes to reload after running dry (assessing, reloading and racking) is quicker than running a stage with a conscious thought the entire time, but obviously length of stage matters as well. Shooting for 4 years now. Edit: wanted to make sure I mentioned that I am not talking about subconscious reloads here: i.e. those I've already programmed into my stage plan.

I've been using TTI for years and have not had any issues. I replace them twice per year. Whatever you choose, use the same brand follower. i.e. Grams follower with Grams springs.

Wondering if anyone sent or is sending in their X-Five. From what I understand the "voluntary" upgrade applies to the x5 even though it passed the additional drop tests. Particularly interested in what happened to the trigger pull.

If people want to be artificially ranked above their actual skill level, fine by me... this season I beat over 80% of the shooters in the class above me at majors. Just shows to me that they are classified above their actual shooting level. Big difference in static classifier performance and sustained performance across an entire day of shooting a major match.

So there's 10 divisions?

In my experience, their customer service is fantastic. good luck!