Don_B

I have a VR80 that I use for competition and am very happy with it. I have it set up for lighter loads, 3 dram. They do have a 3" chamber but I have never fired any out of mine so can't say how they function. Might be be worth checking it out.

Yeah I live in New Mexico. If you plan to be out this way I will sure trade you!

That is a good question about the barrel nut and I don't know that answer. But I installed a RIA comp on mine with a long handguard. I took the barrel shroud and cut it to length so the comp would tighten up against it when installed. I then use a set screw on the comp also. I put a small piece of copper under the set screw so it will not damage the threads. Works good.

Check to see if the firing pin is the correct size for the firing pin hole. This was a big problem years ago then firing pin holes and firing pins were standardized with firing pins that fit snug in the hole.

The plated bullets may or may not shoot well in your gun. But if you overcrimp them they most definitely will not shoot well. To test your crimp pull a bullet and see if there is a ring where the case was crimped. You want as little sign of a crimp on the bullet as possible. I just crimp the case until the flare is gone. I use plated bullets to practice and while they are not as accurate as MG billets they are certainly accurate enough for most USPSA type matches.

It was just as bad today also!!

We had to shoot in this weather most of the day!!!

I think the bolt hit the rim and for whatever reason that ignited the round. The powder would not all burn with it being open like that. Probably a once in 100 million chance of that happening. If you discover a different reason please share it.

The accuracy will determine when it needs attention.

Putting a new ejector in without curing the problem is only going to result in frustration because it is going to happen again. There have have been a lot of good pointers here. Find out if one or all mags is hitting the ejector. Pretty sure that is the only way it can be damaged unless there is something very weird with the pistol. Then fix that problem. Until then it doesn't matter how well you clean, oil and shake a chicken foot over it!

Lube all brass. Your elbows and shoulders will thank you in 20 years!!!

I'm sure these can be made to work but my concern would be a 9mm ejector being that close to a large pistol primer when ejecting a live round.

"hoarding tip for the next primer shortage... get over 10k as spare... ah well." Is this hoarding or being prepared?

This usually happens when doing a reload while the slide is locked back which will allow the mag to over insert.

If the mag contacted it just right it could bend sideway but I would think there should be some wear marks on the ejector.

I know from experience that the ejector can be bent while doing reloads. Had it happen to a couple ejectors that were too soft.

Another thing to check is that the decapping pin is centered. Leave the decapping stem slightly loose, deprive a case and then tighten everything up with the decapper still in the flash hole. This will make sure it is lined up.

This load data is provided with all appropriate disclaimers. 44 grains of H335 will not only make noise but at dusk you will also have an amazing light show! This is not a max load either.

Just realized I wasn't very clear on that response. I had to file the sides on the mag bodies where they were dragging on the magwell.

I also had to remove some metal on a couple of mine.

You can remove the tab on back of the follower that locks the bolt back. Or you can shortening the tab so it does not apply as much pressure but this can be tricky getting the mag to drop but still lock the bolt back.

Safety is.supposed to be on after make ready and can be taken off after the start signal. Some clubs/matches will allow taking the safety off after stand by. Once you get used to it you will not be any slower by taking the safety off after the start signal. Get in the habit of putting it back on after you are finished shooting and you will avoid bad things from happening.

Not until the 23rd .

That's a very good idea! I'm 12 years away from that mark.

It works very well in 9mm. Just not for 9 major as it requires almost a full case to get the needed velocity. If we lived closer I would offer to trade rifle powder for the 7625. This was one of my favorite powders then they quit making it.