andrewtac

I replaced speedcross with hellcats. Both I bought a half size big. The speedcross hurt my feet after and hour or two due to the narrow toe box. Also, I wanted something with a thicker sole that would provide more support; speedcross also hurt in rough large rock terrian. I have been dry firing in the hellcats and went to a brutal 5 hour match on the gulf coast today. Feet feel great. I typically run in a moderate support running shoe. We don’t really run in Uspsa, but I suspect if I were to run in the hellcats I’d need an insert with more support. The hellcats are hotter and don’t breath as well, but I expected that with a heavier shoe. forgot, on my epoxy painted garage floor if wet the hellcats are really slippery; not so much in the speedcross. Local range is all grass and some gravel; no issues.

Power cleans for explosive conditioning. Aim at 25yds

Hopefully they start flying out the door now.

Mag retention for reloads, silly cover calls, getting penalized for not walking backwards fast enough, and so on. Can’t use my Uspsa gear. Occasionally I’ll shoot a match for no score. It is still fun and shooting, but I found myself more worried about the rules than shooting. The reason is shot Idpa was for practice.

I have a 66 mustang and I am building an airplane, if I could quit buying gun related stuff I might be able to finish the plane. Practice is is key for any sport or skill, thankfully for USPSA most all the skills translate from gun to gun or class. I did stop IDPA as the rule differences were to much to keep up with.

Agree probably crimp; I’ve had that cause issues with plated. accuracy fine with lead, fmj, plated, coated, whatever in Glock barrels

Chasing gear and staring over can cause delays in progress, but the skill set is similar among different firearms. The biggest key is practice and relevant practice. I did progress changing from one pistol to the next and changing categories as well. Like many of us I probably have a mild case of ADHD and get bored and need a little motivation; I find switching it up keeps me interested and keeps me practicing. I’d probably be better off sticking with one pistol but I do this for fun and not a profession. I also enjoy tinkering with the pistols as much as I do shooting them.

Update for those who end up with the same problem. I am using a loadmaster while I am waiting on my evo pro. I use the mikes reloading primer system. Evidently if the primers get wet they get sticky. I was having issues with primers not dropping in and hanging up in the chute. I trouble shot, broke some parts, cussed the machine about. Finally decided to try a new box of primers, works perfect again.

At an area match, i called a DQ on a guy who shot what I think I remember as 13’ from where we were standing. When I said if finished unload show clear, I did my normal pause and he tried to beat the hammer down call. Gun went bang. Had I said if clear hammer down would have been a DQ. Similar, there is no specific rule saying he can’t do that. Everyone knew the shooter thought he unloaded and was dropping the hammer (he left the mag in when he cycled). The Senior RM I believe wrote most of or had a large part in writing the rules. Was it unsafe, nope round impacted the ground and stopped. Just like the OP’s shot, went into a wall then berm, nothing unsafe. Maybe the rules have changed since then, but sounds like they haven’t. In both situations I personally probably would have stopped, but that is not in the rules. there is a thread here somewhere on here, many of the same points came up.

No issues for me mbx 40 bayou 200 rn

Any change they gave an estimate? I ordered a few weeks ago and they estimated September. After finding this thread September seems very optimistic.

The other option is to make them for the large end of the tolerance on the trigger guards for each manufacturer. Then the other 99% of us have loose fitting holsters or we are forced to buy another block designed for a smaller trigger guard and make a larger adjustment. I suspect DAA did some market analysis and determined the better solution (which I and the other 99% agree with). There isn’t much in this sport that is not custom.

Can you pause and restart? I am using dry practice drill, I like it and it seems to have a bit more options. However, the one thing missing is pause and restart. If you get half way through several strings and you need to pause the only option is to restart from the beginning.

I ordered an Evo Pro to be able to multi task while it pulls the handle. Now that I have money I don’t have time. I’ll spend a little more to get back some time. Hopefully it was money well spent. Ordered last week, so I am sure it’ll be a while.

I started on a 1000 then went to a loadmaster. I use the aftermarket primer system and it works pretty dang well. That was my only complaint that was frustrating to sort, all other issues were pretty easy to figure out. I wanted an automated 1050 and decided to skip Dillion all together and have ordered a mk7 evolution pro. I’ll keep the loadmaster but will probably use it for small batch 300 blk. The chrono guys were always impressed with my consistency at area matches, especially when I told them it was a loadmaster. I think my record was 700 or maybe 750 in an hour with it, but that was with everything at the ready. For the money the loadmaster is a great tool. I was never going to upgrade unless it meant I didn’t have to pull the lever.

Thanks for the help. I disposed of some that were submerged and it looked like the compound had leached out, but saved most of them.

I have three boxes (6,000) primers that possibly got wet. Not really submerged but wet. Should I throw them out? I can tell on the 100 packs which ones have obviously gotten wet. It looks like just the 100 packs that were on the bottom.

Where do you live? I went with lone star as they are close. It is nice having the smith close by if something needs tweaked and being able to develop the relationship with a hand shake.

Thanks, I have 33” to work with and will probably use 10” on the back for shelves. That should give 3” of space.

I still would like to make sure there is enough room on my bench.

I ordered an evolution pro last week. I recently moved, and will be building a new bench soon. I found 39" tall 19.5" wide, 14 deep. I am looking for the dimensions that encompass the entire press, as in the size of a box that would cover it up. Also on the mark 7 site found 19" wide and 25" deep. One more thing if known, the spacing for the mounting bolts (to ensure they don't end up going through the frame of the press). Trying to make sure I have room on the bench and want to put shelves behind it as well.

While they are expensive, I have never heard anyone complain about having to many tools. Most of the stuff will be specific, but can be used again. You also might have a buddy who will want to borrow them. I wouldn't think you'll save that much, likely spend more. But new tools, new skill set, and the personal satisfaction was worth the cost to me. 2011 and cheap are like jumbo and shrimp; sort of an oxymoron. One thing as far as money goes, was allowing me to build it Johnny Cash style; one piece at a time.

I fit a 1911, and it has served me well. Pretty good frame to slide fit, I used a tool I found on the web and did it really slowly; also used a piece of glass for a flat surface. I really enjoyed doing it. Gun shoots true and is reliable. I was going to do a double stack as well but wanted a sight tracker; so I had lone Star put a short block together and I finished it. His fit was much better than mine, perfect. I almost enjoy building/working on them more than shooting.

I know Glenn. Outstanding American. Good luck with the gun you are looking at. Take it for a test drive.