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Try a new mag and see if still does it.
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9 minutes ago, jubi351 said:
Looks great! I need to buy a 3d printer so I can offset the cost of another bullet feeder.
If you are close to microcenter they have a coupon for an Ender 3 for $99.
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On 4/12/2022 at 5:57 PM, 67isb said:
I don't see how a 3d printed case feeder will be, "clean looking" compared to a Dillon. You can get the case feeders from Scheels.com with free shipping.
I 3D printed this bullet feeder. I might not be as "clean" looking but I don't think it looks bad. It works perfect and for the less than $150 plus my time in it.
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On 12/24/2021 at 1:38 PM, Fishbreath said:
I haven't yet found a powder that doesn't cause lead fouling with SNS bullets, between the wheelgun and my .40 Open range toy. Bullseye, Clays, Zip, True Blue, CFE Pistol, 3N38... all yield massive amounts of buildup. I thought it might have been too much crimp, but pulled bullets don't show any marking on the coating at all, much less cuts.
I would get lead built up also with SNS. I used a big flare and no crimp. Only took the flare out with a FCD.
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I bought some of stuff from a widow. In the mix was a gallon jug of messed up reloads. I went through them and pulled the bullets I would reuse. I gave most of them to a friend and he pulled them down for the components. I have seen coffee cans full of old ammo at matches with a sign on them saying free do not shoot for components only.
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Leave it alone. If 40 ammo gets too expensive for you shoot 9 minor.
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A friend bought 8 pounds during a shortage and he didn't like it in his 45. He gave it to me and I loaded 1000's of 9mm minor with it. It worked good for what I used it for especially for the price.
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I use the Dillon 9mm expander with the bullet feeder I 3d printed. I just took it a little deeper for a bigger flare. I use the mini MBF bullet dropper.
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I have a couple CMC with no issues.
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I prefer plated over coated. I have always had issues with lead build up in the barrel and comp with coated.
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I use half corn cob half walnut shells with a little Lucas polish. I bought the media from a pet store.
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15 yards for USPSA
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Yep, should have been.
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5 hours ago, twodownzero said:
Unintentional discharges happen, but often they aren't DQs. Change your shorts and onto the next stage.
I had this happen last month. Shooting PCC had a reload then weak side targets. While switching hands I must have bumped the trigger. I hesitated for a second waiting for the stop command but never heard it. I finished the stage leaving one target with only 1 hit (Virginia count). After unloading and flagging I questioned the RO and he said it impacted the berm just to the left of the target. So no DQ.
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I started with a Lee turret I picked up used and super cheap. Went to a 550 when my some and I started shooting SC and USPSA. I've added to it over the years. First a case feeder then a bullet feeder I made on a 3D printer. It more than meets my needs. I like the case feeder so you never have to take your right hand off the handle. With the bullet feeder my left hand rests on a box and only have to move slightly to index. I don't mind mind manual indexing. To me it is not a race.
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Where do you shoot matches? Can you not join there and practice there?
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A36 is mild steel. It will stop a 9mm but it will dent/erode. It is not a good or safe choice for targets.
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I am the same as I can only shoot on weekends. Instead of shooting matches every weekend maybe use one weekend to practice. Do draws and transition drills. Something that has helped me a lot is a met some great guys and shoot with them at most matches. Getting tips from them on stage plans and techniques has done more for my improvements than anything else.
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It's possible a 3 once buffer could work. It depends on bolt weight and the spring your using. I have an ATI Milsport and I've tried all different combinations of springs and buffers but never been able dot bounce and recoil down as good as my JP. I've tried buffers from 3 to 7 ounces and springs for 223 and 308 for both rifle and carbine. I even tried removing the weight from the bolt. You might have better luck with a JP, Taccom or Blitzkraig buffer. I've tried 115, 124, 130, and 147 grain bullets and settled on 130 gr bullets with a 132 power factor.
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Changing to a JP, Taccom, or Blizkraig buffer will help with recoil. But light reloads will do the most to help with recoil. I get mine down to 130 pf out of my 16 inch pcc. They won't even function out of most of my hand guns(112 pf out of 5.25 barrel). Practice reloads. I only shoot USPSA so I'm not sure if these apply. Don't go to deep into windows and pockets so your not having to back out. Practice hard weak side leans. Stage planning has helped me the most you don't shoot the stage the same as pistol.
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I've made extensions for a friends MK lV. They were more to make it easier to remove nd reload the mags. It did make them into 11 round mags also.
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I 3d printed some in different sizes and tape them to the walls in the basement. The different sizes simulates different distances. Works pretty good working on transitions.
Best powder for 9mm blowback carbine
in Pistol Caliber Carbine
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When I started shooting Pcc I used autocomp because I had a lot. It was too dirty and lots of unburnt powder. Switched to titrgroup and that wasn't much better. I had a 4 pound jug if CSB1 that I bought during the Obama years panic. I gave it a try. It is the best pistol powder I have ever used. It's very clean and and shoots great. I ended up buying all I could from my friends. ( we split a barrel back then) I was told it's equivalent to universal.