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What size did you use? Also, any reason why you didn't use a drill? It seems like it would be hard to punch the belt.

If it helps anyone. I have two dropped offset Bladetechs. The holster for a 4.5 XDM is at about 2.5" from inner CR speed belt. The USP Tactical holster is around 2.25-2.5". You will likely have to shim or heat the thing up and bend.

I started a post in multi gun gear about ELS / QLS and the competing TMMS systems, but then I realized there are potentially rule problems specifically regarding the holster. I wanna go modular with my holsters, but I realized that in USPSA there is a 2" to grip from inner belt rule. I use a double belt (CR Speed). I have 3 bladetech holsers, 2 are dropped and offset and barely meet the 2" requirement with shims. Does anyone use the large TMMS or the QLS with a Bladetech DOH holster? Are you anywhere near the 2" requirement? Could you shim or modify it to be within it? I'm gonna be pissed if I buy 3 adapters for my holsters and none are legal in USPSA. Thanks.

I'm trying to build a more modular belt system so I can remove mag pouches / shell holders between stages without belt removal. If it's secure enough, being able to swap holsters would be a big plus. So I've got a CR speed belt that works well and I wasn't planning on changing. I've got CR speed versa mag pouches and some carbon arms pinwheels on blade tech tek locks. The last thing is a blade tech AR mag pouch on Tek lock. I was looking at the blade tech TMMS systems for the shotgun shell holders. I also have a couple of blade tech holsters on adjustable stingray loops, some dropped and offset. I would also like to remove a mag pouch easily, but I don't know if that's possible with the CR speed mag pouches. I also noticed Safariland has the ELS / QLS systems. Here's my questions. Please let me know any experience / knowledge you have with any of the below. Is either of the safariland systems better than TMMS? Are there other modular gear on / off options that don't require belt removal? Can the large blade techs TMMS's adequatly hold a holster? Can you drop and offset a holster with TMMS? Can you somehow secure a CR speed single mag pouch on a TMMS? Are modular belt systems just a waste of money? I thought about this last year and after a 3 gun event today I'm revisiting it. It seemed like I always had 3 times what I needed in the handgun or shotgun category. I'd also like to get my AR mag out of the small of my back when I don't need it. Thanks in advance.

I looked there on my Android phone and I couldn't find the CMR-w is it in there?

I've been looking around for scopes for a bit and the Mark 6 by Leupold caught my eye for the 1-6x market. I know it currently has illumination problems, but I'm looking 1-2 years down the road. The reticle, lighter weight than vortex, and potential higher durability (and lower cost) that swaro led me to it. Anyways, the CMR-W 5.56 reticle looks really good to me. I know some people don't like them, but I really like the bullet drop marks for drops vs normal MIL or MOA hashes. http://www.leupold.com/reticles/illuminated-cmr-w-5.56/ It appears that Leupold calibrated it based on 855 (which I think is stupid) and I want to know how it will perform with XM193 55grain FMJ. Does anyone have this reticle? How far off are your impacts with XM193? I'm hoping the hash marks / dots will still work. If the holdover is significant, then the reticle is useless to me. I'd like the dots/hashes to still be touching the targets at 100-400 yards. I don't want to be "midway" between hashes, I want a set point I can still the gun on and hit my target with precision rather than a little fudging. I recently got an MTAC and while I don't like the giant donut circle thing, I LOVE the drop marks. I hit a 4-5" steel circle at 400 yards after simply zeroing at 100 yards. I was astonished since the 4x barely let me see it.

I looked on the website and didn't see that reticle. What's it called? It does look good.

I was hoping there was a hint. I may pick something up black friday if the swaro or Vortex go on sale. Maybe I'll get a tac 30 and wait a year or two.

I'm in the market for a 3 gun scope, potentially the razor vortex 1 to 6. I'm not a fan of the current Reticle and I was wondering if 2014 models might have different reticle options or maybe even a lighter weight scope. Does anyone have any insights or test samples for their upcoming line?

Can you elaborate about the bad reviews at all? Sorry if I'm hijacking this older thread, but it's identical to my questions.I'm making a similar decision to the OP between vortex, Swaro, and Mark 6 1-6x scopes. I'm not liking the Swarovski due to cost and inferior warranty to Vortex; I'm not familiar with Leupold's warranty. I am comfortable playing $1500 for vortex, but the $2000-2500 for Mark 6 of Swaro would hurt more if it's not worth it. I'm working a ton of overtime right now and I could torture myself by working more, so a Swaro is possible and on the table. The higher cost just deters me. The lighter Mark 6 / Swaro weight is a huge advantage for me personally since I'm not what you would call built. The Leupold CMR-W 5.56 reticule seems superior to the Vortex since it factors in wind; I don't like the Vortex reticule. I'm very happy with my Mark 4 on my .308 bolt gun. Swaro owners, is the thing rugged? The big worry for me is that the scope isn't as rugged as the Vortex for the much higher cost. The better reticule and lower weight are huge pros. I plan to cover the scope under my personal articles insurance, but I still don't want to have to deal with it breaking. Is the Leupold "wide circle" / horse shoe better than a red dot for close in fast shooting? Op did you end up buying a scope? How do you like it?

Ordered the rolling thunder. I'll install the thing then try the gradual hole drilling procedure.

You said you put on a Titan. Did you have to clock it at all? Did it overly gas downwards or have any weird movement at 100+ yards? I may sell the Miculek comp I just bought to a buddy and try something else after all. He tried the Miculek on his rifle and liked it (94 pre ban, unlimited features). The Miculek wasn't as loud as everyone said. With double ears under an overhang that bounced sound back I wasn't uncomfortable at all shooting or next to it. His rifle rolled down and around in a little circle at 100 yards. We tried tinkering with it (clocking), but nothing eliminated this at 100. At < 25 yards it was perfect. I also realized I'm already running the 30 cal version of the JP Bennie Cooley brake on my .300 blackout build. I like it a lot on that gun. I'd forgotten that I used one, it was during the panic and I placed so many orders earlier this year I can't keep everything straight. Since I can sell the Miculek to him for near full price, I'm back to these 4 again. SJC Titan Rolling Thunder JP Bennie Cooley brake Miculek Comp The cost between them is irrelevant to me. I'm a little concerned about dip with the Titan; I'm paranoid about that now. I'm not trying to flog a dead horse here, but input with 18" rifle gas guns would be greatly appreciated. There's a shoot the 24th that's rifle only, so I would like to figure it out by early next week. Just as a reminder I'm running Mil spec Federal XM193 55 grain in case that matters. Do the titan or thunder comps need to be clocked? I know the thunder is planned to be drilled. A comp I can mount at 12 and leave would be ideal.

I did the match on the 3rd with the +2 noridc. Having 10 rather than 8 is a game changer. It allowed me to plan stages and reloads much better. I recommend it to everyone. Does anyone lightly oil the nordic spring? It sounds like my gun is having a fight with a slinky when I load / shoot it sometimes.

As a relatively new competition shotguner myself I would recommend getting a gun that holds 10+1 out of the box or plan for an extension that does that. I let stock capacity affect my decision to buy an SLP (8+1) and then I bought a +2 extension anyways. If you buy some gun that's 5+1 and plan to immediately buy a 5 round extension then your options are more wide open.

I installed the clays piston and shot the gun a bunch. I went to the range 3 times and shot a match yesterday. Tons of data. The gun works the vast majority of the time now. It appears to be flawless with Remington Nitro 1300FPS, I use that for matches. Pretty much anything that's 1 1/8 oz 1200 FPS+ works fine. I will say I don't trust heavy dove loads. I don't know if I got crap boxes, but I had 2 shells rip the bottoms off, one in chamber one in action. It's really amazing that ammo that barely worked before (like AA) works flawlessly now. If you plan to buy an SLP, include $80-100 to buy the Browning clays piston. I shot some 1 1/4 helice Fiocchi 1350 FPS stuff with the clay piston and the gun bucked pretty hard. I'm a bit afraid to shoot full power slugs through it. I had good results with the few low recoil slugs I had. Until I can buy a lot of slugs in bulk I'll use the bronze piston for full power slugs and if the stages are mixed, I'll use bronze piston w/ helice bird and FP slugs. 1 1/8 oz or less Clay's Piston Date Shell Brand Shell Model Shot Weight Shot Size Velocity Dram # Failures # Shells Shot Perctentage Cycled 10/26/2013 Winchester AA Super Sport Sporting Clays 1 1/8 8 1300 - 0 50 100.00% 10/26/2013 Federal Ultra clay & Field 1 1/8 6 1255 3 1/4 0 25 100.00% 10/26/2013 Remington Gun Club Target Loads 1 1/8 8 - 2 3/4 1 25 96.00% 10/26/2013 Estate Game and Target Loads 1 6 - 3 1/4 0 25 100.00% 10/26/2013 Remington Gun Club Target Loads 1 1/8 7 1/2 1200 - 0 25 100.00% 10/26/2013 Federal Field & Target Multi Purpose Load 1 1/8 7 1/2 1200 3 1 25 96.00% 10/26/2013 Remington heavy dove 1 1/8 8 1255 - 1 20 95.00% 10/26/2013 Remington Game Loads (rabbit) 1 6 1290 - 0 16 100.00% 10/26/2013 Remington Premier Nitro Sporting Clays 1 1/8 7 1/2 1300 - 0 100 100.00% 10/4/2013 Fiocchi Helice Nickel Plated 1 1/4 7 1/2 1350 - 0 8 100.00% 10/27/2013 Remington Managed Recoil Slugs 1 slug 1200 0 10 100.00% 10/27/2013 Fiocchi Low recoil aero rifled slug, 12LRSL 1 slug 1150 - 0 8 100.00% I actually enjoy my gun now and it makes the whole purchase sting a bit less. I'm still pissed at FN and their lack of disclosure. I hope my experiences at least help future buyers out so they don't get the same hassle. Ordered a +2 nordic extension for the 3 gun @ Bass River this Sunday. After that, no more shotgun matches and the lifter will get sent to C-Rums for slot cut / weld up. Hopefully that doesn't insert more gremlins into my gun. I'm running a Briley light modified choke. I think I would like a little more spread. I'm been thinking about IC, maybe even skeet. Should I get / run an IC or a skeet choke? I don't want to buy both. I think my pattern is a tad tight, but I need to be able to knock down steel at typical ranges (<30 ft). If the stage is longer I figure I could go to the LM choke and/or steel shot. I have thought about running Fiocchi spreaders with the LM choke, but I would prefer to be able to use normal bird whenever possible. I do have the IC choke that came with the gun for patterning, I just don't have enough experience to know if the IC will be able to knock down steel at 25-30 ft. I don't have easy access to steel targets.