BaggerJoe

I do not see anything in these rules specifically probiting a revolver, but Rule 4.2.7 is named Production Optical Pistol. In my world, pistol refers to a semi-auto and a revolver is a different type of handgun HOWEVER the entire 4.2.5 rule is titled Production Pistol and refers to revolvers in a few of the subsections, so I don't know. It does say in rule 4.2.5c that revolvers are exempt from having to fit in the 'box' and 4.2.5f states that a revolver can have a 6" barrel. I would make damn sure of this before showing up with it though. I am not anywhere close to being the authority on this. These are just my interpretations. In other words, don't expect "But Joey said" to have any standing with the CMP! As far as shooting the Plate match standing, it does state on Table 4 that the Position will be "Standing". In Table 2 (Practical) it states the position from 15, 25, and 50 yards to be "Standing or Prone", while in Table 5 (Moving Target) it shows the Position to be "Standing Only". These terms may need to be standardized and clarifications made. Having to shoot the plates standing the entire event would definately lower a lot of scores. Mine included!

Registration is open here: https://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=match&task=edit&match=23993 Rules are here: https://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2023-CMP-Action-Pistol-Rules.pdf Rule "book" is 61 pages long so I haven't had time to go over it completely. Kinda looks like they went word for word with the NRA rules. There is a way to obtain a CMP classification, but they will honor your NRA class. Not anything different than we have been doing that is can see.

Attached is the link to the current rules. (January 2020) http://rulebooks.nra.org/documents/pdf/compete/RuleBooks/Action/act-book.pdf Check pages 15-16, Rules 5.12- Firing Position. It states "no rearrangment of the ground for support shall be allowed". That is the literal rule, but I don't know that I have ever seen it enforced. I've seen it done at both matches.

Probably a little early for them to make the decision but with the number of international shooters, I won't be surprised if they call it also.

The last targets I bought for our club came from Target Barn last July. It's just who we have always dealt with. https://www.targetbarn.com/ap-1-cb-100-target-barn-cardboard-targets.php The cost of the targets isn't bad but it's the shipping that gets you. As earlier stated, be careful which connection option you use for the bottom of the target.

I thought it ran smoothly. There were a couple of issues with awards at the Banquet but they fixed them. I like that the Banquet is on Friday night now. Makes travel so much better. Dates for next year will most likely will be May 21-22 but I don't know for sure. It's always the week before Memorial Day.

Yes, you have to sign up on the NRA site to register. Register to register.

For those interested, registration is now open for Bianchi Cup. NRA 2019 Bianchi Registration

Has anyone seen or heard when they will begin registration?

I've shot hundreds of those bullets from Bayou. They can be very accurate at 50 yards with 231. To the best of my recollection, I loaded 4.8 grs. of 231, but like Warren said, you will need to work it up in your gun. I'd start at 4.4 and work up. You only need 870 fps to make PF but that may not be the most accurate load. I wouldn't go any higher than 5.0. That's a pretty hot with 231.

This is absolutely true. A guy that shot on my relay told me he had volunteered to work but was told he could "either shoot or work, not both".

My reloading bench isn't cluttered. I just have a lot of my reloading stuff on display.

I use a Dillon Universal decapping die on toolhead by itself. I have found that a chisel point on the pin works best. As far as drying after wet tumbling, I use a food dehydrator and they are usually good to go in a couple of hours. Is decapping, wet tumbling and drying worth it? It is time consuming but just like women and beer, to each his own. I'm happy with my process and the end result. What else matters?

For anyone considering wet tumbling, Midsouth Shooters Supply has a great deal on the FART right now. https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/00122909544/frankford-arsenal-platinum-series-rotary-tumbler-(stainless-steel-media-tumbler)

Anyone heard an update on registration?