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  1. Had the same problem. After some trial and error, I found out that the first shell release (and sometimes the second) is due to the spring. I always had thsi problem with the spring supplied with the +4 extension. I solved it by using the original spring the shotgun came with. Not only it makes the loading easier and I never had a shell release problem, but the original spring allows one more shell in the tube (so I got a 10 shell capacity tube) So before polishing anything, why not try a lighter spring (or cut a few coils)
  2. You should only use the little tab to load the carrier. The slide lock tab is only used if you wish to release all the shells if unloading, or a single shell (using your knuckle to stop it). The tab is actually releasing the lock instantaneously and so the next shell locks in place. If you want to you can do the same with the slide lock tab, but you have to be very fast and practice a lot to get it right
  3. I would second that. I've fallen into this trap twice. I had my plan, I was visualizing it and then I saw another (far more experienced shooter) do something slightly different, which I though was nice and I could modify my plan. The result was that I totally missed and array and almost zeroed the stage (I think that stage dropped me 3-4 places in overall). The second time I altered my plan, but since I din not have enough mental preparation before shooting, I messed the whole stage (I think I shot twice as many shots as required). So I totally agree.. DO NOT ALTER IT
  4. I have a +4 on the 1301 and I run Standard Division (IPSC), so starting is 8 (or 8+1). Depending on the stage I might load 2 before the first shot (with the factory spring it can hold 10 in the tube), or if there is a sufficient walk to the next spot leave it as is and load on the move. It all depends on the stage and if I see another competitor using a diffrent strategy that I can adapt to my plan. With the Mossberg in Standard Manual and only 8 in the tube, this was not an option, so stage planning was based on this.
  5. yeah, that's my problem also, I start counting them and somehow, I never end up knowing how many I have in the gun. With the Mossberg (8 in the tube) sometimes I ended up unloading 6 or 7 during ULSC. Now I use the 1301 that takes 10 in the tube, so it is going to be a lot of fun at the end of the stage. As I cannot load quads I tend to have a rough plan on when I need to reload, but if there is a lot of movement in the stage, I always load another 2 or 4 whenever I have the time. This as a backup to forgetting the plan and ending up dry. I suppose I will get it all sorted out in the end and follow the plan, but for the time being, I wing it sometimes (or most of the times )
  6. Sorry to view it in a different way, but isn't the match saver's purpose to just give you that one shell when you are in tight spot. Why should everyone view the match saver as only to be used as a the very last shell if needed? You dropped one plate, you used the match saver to get up to par and then went on to continue the match. My point is that if you view the purpose of the match saver this way, then there is no reason to panic after using it (well not that much anyway), but try and think more about the stage and continue the stage.
  7. I would suggest to do all in slow motion and see what the problem is (my guess is too much finger tip over the bullet tip and also the mag is angled in your palm) In any case, doing it in slow motion until all is correct and then speeding up builds muscle memory and you should be OK
  8. I use the IC(****) all the time, but I'm ready to get an IM(**) for those tight shots with buckshot or No 7 1/2, 9 1/2 , when the NS is very close to the scoring target. From what I saw these two should cover all eventualities. As time is sufficient between stages, I prefer the Beretta chokes.
  9. Dimitri

    TS magazines

    Can't really say if this is common, but to be honest, I've never seen a mag with rust on it. I wipe mine down with a cloth after each shoot (the rag is more or less oily from what oil it picked up when wiping the gun) and after a year and a half, no sign of rust. Same on the club guns I've seen and these do not get treated well at all. Could it be that you live in a humid environment? This might account for the rust.
  10. I partly clean the gun after every firing session and fully at the end of the week. Part cleaning (on a Wednesday and Saturday) 1. Bore snake (3-4 passes) 2. Remove slide/barrel assembly and wipe clean areas that have grease/soot 3. Brush sear area to remove any debris 4. Re-lube contact areas and barrel (outside) Full Cleaning (or more full than part cleaning) 1. Bore snake 2. Hoppes elite in barrel 3. Either Crud Buster or CLP for the rest of the gun 4. Lube/grease all contact/shiny areas It all takes from 10 minutes up to one hour and I feel is time well spent (with a coffee/beer/cigarette) and I enjoy doing it (also I hate a dirty gun )
  11. I would also suggest one of the HW airguns. Depending on the distance a 40 (as an entry level) or a 97 (high end) would be good in spring A 90 is ideal in gas ram Whatever scope you get, make sure that you get a good dampa scope mount (even though the HW ae nor scope killers a dampa mount is a good insurance) Have a look at Ted's Holdover channel in Youtube and you will get plenty of info on airguns. (Careful though, you will get stuck and in the end from a simple springer you will find yourself with a PCP. I'know, I did it. Started looking for springer an ended up with a highly tuned AA410S in .22. Never regretted it.)
  12. How about beer-pong. Not much for grip and movement, but great on hand eye co-ordination and reading the course On a serious note, I think any sport requiring a burst mode is good. Tennis is good, racquetball even better, ping pong, or anything similar. (Of course, paintball or air soft, is much closer to shooting and has similar amount of fun)
  13. I suppose it could happen, if you hold the shotgun too close to the body (but it must be pointing almost verticaly down) during loading.
  14. Had this for years. Adrenalin gets too high and hands start shaking. I find it quite effective to drink a fresh orange juice and eat some candy/pastry half an hour before I use the gun. (I have mild hypoglycaemia, so my blood sugar might get too low because of the adrenalin). Talking to some old shooters they said that in the '80s (when they were competing) it was very common to have some sugar cubes before each match (apparently the blood sugar cycle has the effect of calming the nerves)
  15. My thoughts exactly. Once per stage, after that SA all the way. It'm more the decocking action (that can easily be mastered) and the limited ammo per mag, which requires planning and good reloads.
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