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On 5/27/2017 at 8:55 PM, gnhowell1 said:
I hope you don't feel like you need 8x for a match that doesn't have anything further than 200 yards...
No, up to 200 yards, I rarely go above 4x. I'm thinking the 8x may be useful for 400-600 yard targets...
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After debating it for over a month, I sent my PA 1-6 to Atibal this morning for the trade in. I loved the reticle in my PA, but I like the idea the extra magnification and not out of pocket any extra funds. Hoping I made the right move. And hoping that it makes it back to me before the 3 man team match on June 10.
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1 hour ago, Vespid_Wasp said:
I would rather spend money on match fees and shoot matches than have an expensive rifle.
I have gradually gravitated towards some racegun parts but I would not hesitate to compete with an off the shelf $500 rifle and a sighting system that held zero, especially at matches where rifle shots are 200 yards or less. Too many people are put off by the notion that they need fancy gear to compete, and they let that prevent them from the fun and the skill building that comes from competition. Give a top 10 competitor a stock AR, stock G17 and Benelli Nova with a decent loading port and they will probably give you a top 20 finish.
A decent trigger is the first thing to upgrade in an AR and if it run reliably and the optic holds zero and you can see your targets, there is zero reason you cannot be competitive. More time is lost in a single fumbled shotgun load than all the rifle splits in an entire 3-gun match. Tell your buddy to get out there with you and have fun. Or he is just making excuses. Some people are afraid of competition and will seek all kinds of avenues to create excuses because they wrongly think they will be laughed at, or that there is something wrong with finding out that you aren't the best.
It is a bit sobering when I tally up what I have in my 3-gun rigs, I tell my wife that it is cheaper than racing motorcycles or pulling tractors. :-P
Yes, to all of this...no amount of equipment can over compensate for training, practice, and skill. I have heard a 1000 different excuses from buddies as to why they "can't" shoot with us. And, I will never tally up what I have in my 3-gun rigs, I am afraid. But it is cheaper than drag racing
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I started out shooting 3gun with a bone stock M&P rifle and a red dot. Over the last 2 years, piece by piece, I have upgraded almost every part on it, but still within a budget. While I don't expect to win a major match with it anytime soon, I feel I shoot competitive enough to have fun with it. I say for $1K, including optic, a rifle can be built that will more than meet the needs of most of our shooting abilities.
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I could see where shooting from a benched position would be easier to replicate shots. But, shouldn't the POI be the same regardless of benched or freehand, as long as sight picture and trigger pull is the same? I have seen new shooters shot low when resting their elbows on a bench, but it is usually due to the fact they don't get their head down far enough to look through the sights instead of over them.
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My guess would be he is looking to see where his first shot hit, and therefore looking over the sights on the second shot, sending it low.
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Regardless of age or round count, I figured they would replace it for mere reputation. hmm...
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That must have been some serious rust...
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4 hours ago, MemphisMechanic said:
My M&P 9L had a 2.75lb trigger and was a pleasure to shoot... it was 100% Production legal. The Apex trigger itself isn't needed to have a sweet shooting M&P - all of their other goodies and a little bit of additional know-how go a long way.
The only thing you have to legitimately give up if you want to shoot Production is the magwell.
How did you get a 2.75lb trigger with stock trigger in a M&P?
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Welcome, from Somerset, KY...
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I have a CED 8000, and it is a little too bulky. I would rather have the CED 7000.
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http://mailchi.mp/atibalsights/have-an-old-1-6x-from-a-competing-brand-trade-it-in-for-the-atibal-xp8-1-8x
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I mainly shoot 3-gun, but seem to struggle with this monthly. I love shooting my pistol with rmr on it, but doing so puts me in open class, and I shoot a couple of matches a year that are limited to tac only. So, I end up shooting open half the year and tac the other. I could probably do better if I would commit, and focus, on one or the other.
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Welcome from Somerset, KY. I'm assuming your going to shoot at BGSL. Seems to be some good people to learn from there.
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I had looked at their trade in promotion also, sounds like a solid outfit.
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I use IC 95% of the time. For the stages with heavy steel knock downs at further distance, I just load some #6 and it gets the job done.
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Is loading with speed loaders really that much faster than the guys who practice quad loading now days?
I do have the follower from OR3Gun and it works great. Get an extended lifter as soon as possible to save your thumbnail.
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I made it in...hit submit as soon as the clock hit 9:30!!!
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I think I can make it this year! Guess I better be getting one of those load 2 chest rigs pretty soon...
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I have the trs-25 on my open shotgun. Not as nice as aimpoint, but has held up well and works good for my use of it.
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2018 Rockcastle 3 Man 3 Gun Presented by Samson and DoubleStar
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My favorite match! I had to reschedule my sons birthday party so I can attend this year, but I will be there!