Balakay
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Could it be that you have the High HF for the classifier??
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5 minutes ago, taxil343 said:
Anyone here know if a paster gun will fit in the bladder pocket on the side of a DAA Rangepack Pro?
Yes, it fits
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5 minutes ago, Furrly said:
There going to release the 2.0 after nationals
Thanks for the update!
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3 hours ago, Furrly said:
Atlas Gunworks can get you a an open gun into CA..
I thought Atlas got out of the Open game. The Chaos 2.0 has been "coming soon" for a long time.
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4 hours ago, Old3GNR said:
OP, If you are hitting the "A" zone consistently it's probably not worth shooting major. The difference is the points scored shooting C's or D's. Major scores 1 more point on those hits.
This is really questionable advice, akin to "slow down and get your hits". Major scoring allows you to eat charlies and shoot faster, on more challenging targets.
If you take USPSA seriously, shoot Limited Major unless you have physical limitations
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8 hours ago, Boomstick303 said:
So when you ratchet the outer belt too much in bunches the inner belt. For me this is noticeable
l only shoot USPSA, no 3 gun
I made my ratchet belt with an M2inc. buckle and a CR speed belt. I modified the velcro to totally eliminate the "bunching" issue. I bought a roll of 1.5" velcro and put it on the area where the velcro would normally stick together. This allows the smooth ends to smoothly slide over each other when I tighten the ratchet. It sounds confusing but it is very simple. (pics on request if interested).
Minimal increase in cost and superior to the usual velcro-only 2 belt system. No bunching, never gets loose, more easily adjustable, etc.
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The FW dies look pretty slick. But, the thought of 2stage processing on my 650 makes my elbow hurt. I probably just need to automate
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It is definitely 9mm Luger, not Mak
Cases have the same issue whether or not they are roll sized
I think i might have figured this out:
It might be hard to see but the flash holes in the NORMA and T head-stamp brass are tiny compared to the hole in a Federal case (the one on the left in the group of 3)
The smaller holes are basically the same size as the decapping pin and there is no real depression in the hole. The primer essentially fills the hole, unlike the federal. If the decapping rod/pin is slightly, and i mean slightly off center, the pin hits the bottom of the brass and the case can't enter the die completely.
The primers in these cases are also harder to remove. It took significantly more force with a hammer and punch to knock them out. Once removed and the hole was enlarged a bit from the punch, I was able to resize the brass. Good times.
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All of my brass is once fired from an indoor range. I rollsize everything. lately, I have had a number of cases that we will not inserted into the 9 mm Dillon decapping/sizing die. Every single piece has a head stamp of T or Norma. What's the story with this brass? Literally no amount of force get it to go into the die. ( I'm loading on a 650)
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You are getting lost in the weeds...
At many/most major matches, there will be at least one stage that will test a specific skill, in this case an "draw" from a position other than "loaded and holstered, wrists below belt."
These include but are not limited to:
wrists above shoulders
facing uprange
unloaded from belt
loaded on barrel
unloaded on barrel, load from belt
unloaded on barrel with mags on barrel
Of course, the time to first shot will be dependent on the distance/difficulty of the target but the bottom line is that you need to develop the mechanics of these unconventional starts so you don't give away points unnecessarily.
Other than surrender, I can't honestly say I practice these much except if I read the matchbook of an upcoming major. Then, I will do a bit of dry fire to refresh the skill.
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17 hours ago, FALAR said:
That must be a part vs gun thing because if you spec out a build, stainless is an option.
They must limit the part only sales to 4340.
What’s weird is that you can spec a stainless grip on a limited build but for an Open IMM gun, only choice is carbon steel, at least on the gunbuilder app
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2 hours ago, NateMorris7 said:
... I am guaranteed to be a D class shooter....
Maybe not... you need to hit 2% to make D
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Any idea if this machine will accept other dies to do other tasks (like resizing). Essentially, can it function as an automated single stage press?
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On 7/21/2021 at 2:05 PM, cjmill87 said:
Who is going to be a beta-tester is the real question
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1 hour ago, Bakerjd said:
If your FPS isn't super tight it's fine. Put a single spring in the front and use fpr a while. When it stops working take old spring and move to rear hole and put new spring in front hole. Repeat as often as needed.
This is backwards. If the extractor tension is too tight, run the REAR spring only for a few thousand rounds, then move it to the front and add a new rear spring. The rotation is back to front..
FWIW, PT specs the Honcho with a rear spring only.
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On 7/14/2021 at 1:29 PM, TRPOperator said:
I have been running the new Atlas mags for a couple of months now. All of my STI, MBX, and SV mags were either sold or are now practice mags.
what is it about the Atlas Mags that you like better than all the others?
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19 minutes ago, Jeff226 said:
So? Just take your own advice and stop responding to me...it will be ok. I am quite content discussing the sport with other people.
There is always somebody that shoots better and I am anti participation trophy.
Feel free to put me on your ignore list.
If you were some big time GM or M, or winning a bunch of L2s, you would probably let the forum know who you are and maybe we would take you seriously. If that were the case, you would have every right tell me “back off A class peasant. What have you won?”
But alas, you remain anonymous. The implication is that you are a possibly a troll, likely horrendous or both.
if I were posting on a forum about how to play a sport such as basketball, it would be expected that my ability to play basketball would be factored into the perception of my opinions rendered. The words of a former division one player would probably carry more weight than the fat guy at the Y.
You just don’t seem to have any of the “bona fides” to be taken seriously.
So until then, you’re a C/D class clown who bought the wrong gun and wants his own division.
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9 minutes ago, Jeff226 said:
It isn't a secret, if you ask the board if they discuss limited minor and other such changes on a regular basis they will tell you yes. Discussing USPSA while I am getting paid to sit here and monitor stuff is definitely an enjoyable way to pass the time. As for the rest of it, lay off...you are acting like a stalker.
Haha, stalker. It’s a discussion about USPSA yet we have
1. no evidence that either you belong to the organization or
2. have any competence in the sport.
I’ll give you a solid 1 of 2.
you’ve been whining for three years about limited minor. Most of the people, at least on this thread feel differently. Maybe you just suck at shooting Or want a participation trophy for limited minor -
15 minutes ago, Jeff226 said:
I do have emails. He will email you too. Saying I have emails and posting my honest opinion is not trolling.
However, calling me a troll is "antagonistic" which is closer to trolling.
As suggested before, post your USPSA#. You can post the email, too. Doesn't appear to be a secret if you keep talking about it. As the mod said, I think you are enjoying this (as am I)
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3 minutes ago, ltdmstr said:
Well, start changing the rules for Limited and Open and see how many people leave the sport and never come back. Guarantee you that number will be greater than the number of new shooters it attracts.
"BuT I HaVe 2 EmAiLs FrOm FoLeY."
stop feeding the troll.
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Just now, outerlimits said:
best post in this thread...
Is it possible that Jeff=Beard?
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4 minutes ago, Ssanders224 said:
This thread is a dumpster fire.
Adding divisions and diluting the rule set and equipment is NOT healthy for an amateur competitive sport. Period. "All inclusive" is not what makes a sport attractive.
A lot of sports have somewhat arbitrary rules that you have to abide by. This is no different. If you want to shoot an iron sighted 2011 in USPSA and be competitive, you shoot .40.
"Well I want to shoot a new fancy 2011, but .40 is stupid!?!"
Sorry, this isn't BK. You can't "have it your way". Handicap yourself in Limited or find another division.
I'm kind of over this whole "we need to have a spot for everyone and what they want to shoot" stuff.
Stop it. That's not now competitive sports work, and that's not what makes them attractive to COMPETITORS.
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1 hour ago, konkapot said:Any reason NOT to use $10 reading glasses when shooting irons?
If you shoot target focused
It seems strange
in Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment
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Missing the forest for the trees...
Forget the funny looking ammo for a moment. It is a 6 station toolhead. (650/750 have 5.) What press is this?