[Photos from the 2018 USPSA Alabama Sectional]

Here are some highlight photos.  Full album in the link at the bottom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

https://imgur.com/a/tF6p7

 

[Listen to on the way to a match or range?]

I typically listen to podcasts.  That Shooting Show, Practical Pistol Show, Triangle Tactical Podcast, The 3-Gun Show, Shoot Fast Podcast, Shannon Smith Shooting Podcast, etc.

[Any deals on a Mr. Bullet feeder 9mm?]

They recently had a 10% off coupon for Presidents day (code:  PRESIDENTS), but I think it has expired.

 

Get on their email list and they'll send out any new coupons.

 

Also, you can get a discount through Shooters Connection with your forum username.  It'll take about $20 off the price.

[2018 Mississippi Classic 18-20May18]

I all but swore off of major matches this year, then this pops up...

[Bullet feeders? Help me w/ my purchase]

I've been using a Mr. Bullet Feeder for a few years now.  I can heartily recommend it, but I haven't tried any of the others.

[Getting Started Designing Stages in SketchUp]

On 1/17/2018 at 9:52 PM, Jay63 said:

Anyone having issues with Sketchup after windows updates?

Jay

 

I haven't had any problems after updates.  Are you still having trouble?

[The gear I use to film match videos]

5 hours ago, BlueBulletBeaker said:

Cool stabilizer! I just hand off my iPhone to whoever is available for third person. On occasion I use a hat cam. Mostly to show my wife what I'm shooting at. I have success with the Mobius Action Cam hooked on the brim of my hat with a money clip. Inexpensive and decent quality video. https://www.mobius-actioncam.com/

 

Here is a quick comparison video between stabilized and non-stabilized video:  

 

[The gear I use to film match videos]

I like to have high quality match videos, both POV and 3rd person views.  I've tried lots of different equipment over the years.  Everything from a $30 Flip cam to a DSLR.  This is the gear that I've settled on:

POV:  GoPro Hero 5 Session in a dedicated visor/hat mount

3rd person:  cell phone in a handheld gimbal/stabilizer

 

 

[DIY Dillon 1050 Powder Camera (Video)]

15 hours ago, 78Staff said:

Since the OP's original camera/monitor kit is unavailable - here is the likely replacement.  Looks like same monitor but with different/upgraded camera. It's a larger camera module which might not be ideal for our purposes...

 

https://www.amazon.com/Camecho-Vehicle-Waterproof-Aviation-Extension/dp/B073Q4JJ3Z/ref=sr_1_16?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1516054247&sr=1-16&keywords=backup+camera+and+monitor

 

 

Oops, I didn't realize the camera/monitor were unavailable.  I left that link so people can see exactly what I used, but I added a link to the camera you posted, because I think that's an even better (though more expensive) option.  Thanks for letting me know.

[Replacement MBX mag springs?]

2 minutes ago, SlappyMcTrigger said:

 

Were these .40 mags? I must have glossed over this thread before I started one. Just joined so sorry for quoting old responses. I am having issues with my MBX followers riding too high and binding up my action if the pistol is run dry. I run grams in STI tubes for my 9mm setup and thought about trying them with my MBX .40 mags to see if this fixes my issue.

 

Mine were 9mm mags.

[Getting Started Designing Stages in SketchUp]

Part 3 and 4 have been up for a week or two, but I forgot to post them here.  I believe these 4 videos should cover most everything needed to design stages, but if you've got any questions or suggestions for more videos, please let me know.

 

Part 3:

 

 

 

Part 4:

 

 

[Getting Started Designing Stages in SketchUp]

Part 2 is up.  Part 3 is rendering and should be up later today:

 

 

[Getting Started Designing Stages in SketchUp]

This is my take on how to get started designing stages in SketchUp.  The video is long, but you should be able to watch it at 1.25x or 1.5x speed (if your device allows it) and still follow along.  I believe I covered most of the basics, but more videos will be coming soon that cover more advanced topics and techniques.

 

Here are the links to download SketchUp and the files I use in the video:

 

Download Sketchup:  https://www.sketchup.com/download/all

Big Prop File:  https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/4108f3ab-2e5a-4fce-bf19-dc368793fffa/USPSA-Big-TargetProp-File

Empty Bay:  https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/08bb67b0-0212-4405-bc46-8401dee336f0/USPSA-Small-Empty-Bay

 

If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, etc, I'll be happy to answer them.

 

 

 

[OAL on .40S&W STI]

I've had the best luck running ammo that's between 1.175-1.200" in various 2011's.  Some gun/magazine combinations will run factory (1.135") ammo, some won't.

[Let's see some pcc's]

Just now, nickbfishn said:

I thinks You is the smartest clown in the tent ?

 

You and I both know how full the tent is, so I'll take that compliment, lol!

[Let's see some pcc's]

9 minutes ago, nickbfishn said:

What Stock is that? 

 

Looks like Lead Star Arms "Ravage"

https://www.leadstararms.com/collections/stocks

[Dillon Powder Check]

5 minutes ago, SlvrDragon50 said:

 

The lines are part of the camera, not the monitor. So if you bought camera I linked, you can remove the back up lines OR undo the mirror.

 

My camera is similar, I'll try it.  My monitor allows me to swap between normal/mirror and upside down.

[Dillon Powder Check]

1 minute ago, SlvrDragon50 said:

You just cut the wire and then the back up lines go away.

 

 

My monitor has the lines.  Which wire do I need to cut?

[Dillon Powder Check]

Hmm, just put my my rig together, but now my press lights are too bright, and my camera doesn't see into the case very well! Any suggestions?

Color the lights with a sharpie or cover them with electrical tape.

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[Replacement MBX mag springs?]

28 minutes ago, Bdh821 said:

Grams springs/followers in MBX tubes/baseplate. Love em

 

This is the best combination I've found.

[Dillon Powder Check]

2 minutes ago, Youngeyes said:

Tech tip. The lights on the camera are very bright and wash out the picture on the monitor. I used a black sharpie to coat the leds. Works fine.

 

YES!  I did the same thing and mentioned it in my video.  I couldn't see the powder level due to the glare from the bright lights on the camera.

[Dillon Powder Check]

This is what I did for my 1050.  It shouldn't be hard to adapt it to a 650, if needed.  The links to the parts I ordered are in the description of the video.

 

 

[I have had it! Done with it...]

Just now, Broncman said:

Case feeder will be upfront as well. Going have to quit the Monster habit and get a few more scratch offs for the bullet feeder.

 

I am hoping this imvestment limits my time in the reloading room. The Lee was killing me.

 

How does the Dillon priming system handle mixed 9mm brass? I do try to remove all crimped pocket brass though.

 

I never had any problems with my 650 on mixed 9mm brass.  You'll be able to feel the crimped primer pockets when you push the handle forward to seat the primer.  When you feel resistance, just ease back and remove that case.

[I have had it! Done with it...]

It won't increase the reliability, but a casefeeder is practically a necessity for me, and an MBF makes life a LOT easier as well.  If you want to save time, invest in both of those.

[VIHTAVUORI N320 VS Titegroup]

I've been loading Clays in my coated 125gr loads for years, but I recently switched to shooting Glocks a lot and it smokes like crazy.  So much so that I've had it obscure targets during a stage when the wind was calm.  I hate changing loads, but the smoke is so bad that it's causing problems.

 

I loaded up test loads this weekend with N320, TG, and Bullseye.  I'm going to try to get out to the range with my chrono this week and test them all side-by-side.