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First 1k shots, my slugs were alway POA = POI within 100 yards. Hadn't shot slugs in several months, put a sling attachment on the end of the tube (not on a clamp, it goes in between the tube extension on the threads) and added a few ounces of lead shot to the stock to get a more balanced feel. Slugs are now shooting high. Threw me off at blue ridge 3 gun! I didn't get a chance to pattern beforehand, but it is a noticeable difference. Had slug mikes on half the stages! I think during the offseason I will switch from the standard 55 w/e its called to 60 or 65. Sounds like that has helped a lot of you guys!

Will there be any type of firearm accessory retailer setup there? I would really like a pmag coupler for the match, no local places have it and don't want to pay for overnight shipping. Or if any of you have one that you'd like to part with!

I just drilled a hole in the side of the stock and put a QD mount there. I like the location a little better, and it's easier to get the gun to rest tight and flat against your back. That said, I haven't tried using the one already there.

Stolen from the Regional: Ignore the numbers and you can see the general areas. Stages will mostly be in similar places though.

Anybody know what the standard squad schedule looks like? 3/3/3, 3/4/2 etc? (# of stages per day)

Has anyone tried adding a little weight to the stock? Bag of sand or something else to help balance it a little better and reduce recoil? I love how light weight it is but for those stages where there are a lot of close range arrays, I wouldn't mind trying to reduce the recoil a bit so I can get my splits faster. Also when I run my 13+1 tube, it gets really front heavy.

Awesome, two good reviews along the lines of what I've actually heard. Breaking claims are hearsay so far. I'll get one after I finish up this season's majors

Haha true. It's all give and take. Having a short normal dust cover, I am giving up a fair amount of weight up front compared to full length wide dust cover guys, and my splits is a part of my game I'm trying to improve, so I feel like it's worth it to add a bit up front. But after some experimentation, if my transitions feel slower then maybe it's not worth it. All personal preference. As it stands though, I feel like my gun is being driven up WAY more than some of the super nice limited guns. All else equal, it's a disadvantage. Most of the correction will need to be due to my grip, and squeezing harder with my support hand is something I'm trying to consciously work on now.

Why not have both? Installing a new guide rod doesn't take any significant amount of practice time away!

Hmm.. ok what about round count expectancy? I don't mind replacing once every a year if it provides measurable (to some effect) difference. I will probably go through no more than 10k rounds this upcoming year. And the tungsten plug, do those break?

I have a 5" Eagle Bushing barrel. Looking at getting a tungsten guide rod and plug. Which type do I need to get, the STI or the standard? Obviously, I have an STI, but something I read made it sound like the STI was more so just for the bull barrel. Currently using a Dawson tool-less. Any insights? Also, I haven't seen any tungsten rods with really good reviews, yet I've had plenty of really good shooters tell me to get one. What's the deal?

Two+ weeks, and I still haven't heard anything. Getting a little ridiculous

Anybody tried Zero Ammunition reloads? haha I know it sucks but I have some of that as well, and if it makes major then I'll shoot that. I didn't get to chrono the Freedom, because the one chance I got to go the range, I forgot my dang gun...

I'm getting excited for this match! Hear-Pro will be on site making plugs throughout the weekend, so come see me! The schedule on the website isn't showing up for me. What is the anticipated schedule on Sunday for finishing up and awards?

Ok, so I'm not going completely crazy! I wonder what Freedom will do if I can prove they are consistenly WAY off their claim of 990fps... Won't do me any good this upcoming match, I'll probably still shoot it, and just shoot minor if I have to. mjohn, is Precision Delta the match ammo sponsor of the TN section match? Otherwise what are you referring to? And how would I go about securing that if they are?

I've used it in my glock before and made major but it didn't in my 2011. They were measured at completely different times so weather and stuff wasn't the same, it also could have just been a light batch.

Chronod last in August. No I'm referring to Tennessee section match. I'll go chrono again this week if I get the chance.

I reload almost all of my ammo, but sometimes shoot factory remans if I don't have time. Last time I chrono'd Freedom Munitions .40 180gr RNFP I wrote down the velocity at around mid 880's. That's not making major. The website says they should be making around 990. I am using an STI Eagle 5" with a bushing barrel. Does anyone have any trouble with making major with this ammo? I have a major match next weekend and I don't think I'll be able to reload any before then.

Who do I contact on here about not being able to make it? I've emailed Sandra and Jim and not heard anything back, and the contact form on the website doesn't work.

On another note, I assume Limited won't be counting as a classifier because there was only one GM, and he didn't win... Any reason to think otherwise?

So much variance in stage design, I loved it! Couple fast burn em up stages, couple long movement stages, long tough shot stages, tough one handed shooting, and small moving targets. Overall the funnest major match I've shot! RBGC and Hang Em High killed me, oh well!

The current leading shooter is shooting Ltd minor, that's impressive. I can't wait for this match! Headed to Ga tonight, and I'll see you all in the morning!

Anyone from Georgia/Alabama making the trek and need a carpooler? Mine just bailed, and I REALLY don't want to make a 10 hour drive myself. That's a lot of gas!

Matchbook implies that it contains all the other info I need, squadding matrix, map, sponsors, whatever. At least that's the way it's been at every other match I've shot. If the zip file containing the stages is the matchbook, then just call it the stages, because that's not a matchbook. I'm not trying to sound angry or anything, I just still haven't seen any definitive response on this, so I'm going to assume that the Zip file containing the stages is the matchbook that everyone is referring to. All the other relevant info is on the site, so I have everything I need. All is well.

I have already downloaded the stages, but usually there is more to a matchbook than just the basic stage descriptions.