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Well, not the info I came in looking for, but very valuable. Thank you.

That second part is a new one to me. And I'm not interested in a bulge buster, the more I have to do to get ammo in my gun the less interested I am. If the U die doesn't fix it, they're going on the practice bin

Ten years, but the brass cleaning thing is because I'm a bit lazy about it. Probably gonna start, but I don't believe it's the issue with not sizing fully down the case

I know it's probably been covered plenty of times, but it's driving me nuts. Using Lee dies with the fcd. Loading on LnL AP. Sizing die is just barely bumping the shell plate as is the fcd. I can see the grease ring around the cases after sizing (I don't clean my brass, and shoot them with lube right before loading) and can see it's not sizing all the way down. Is there something I'm doing wrong, is there a better die set, do I just need to get the egw die? Probably 5% don't pass the gauge at all, with another 10% not dropping totally free in the gauge. It's driving me nuts.

Interesting way to look at it. The WSB requires the reload after engaging each target, but it could be interpreted to mean 6 shots as well, because it specifies one round per target for six targets. Regardless, he gets a procedural for not following the stage brief. Here is the specific penalty from the WSB: Failure to perform mandatory reload will result in one procedural penalty per shot fired. So if the WSB says one shot at each target, then reload, does that imply 6 shots then reload? Or does the "engage the targets" "then reload" part take precedence? So the answer to this question is 1) he engaged targets incorrectly under rule 9.4.5.3. Since the WSB does not say mandatory reload after 6 shots, but after engaging each target, that would mean the competitor should only be assessed one penalty?

The rule states that the maximum capacity limited by the laws of the state will be the maximum for the matches in that state, correct? I don't see any leeway in the match directors allowing people to break state law. That doesn't jive to me and doesn't make the organization look good on a higher level. Yes it sucks, but there are no local rules, only USPSA rules and the exceptions therein for Level 1 matches such as coaching for new shooters.

Sounds like we made the correct call. Thanks for the feedback

So we shot Melody Line as a classifier last night. This question came up because of how one person shot it. The classifier shoots like this (abbreviated): 6 targets, one round each, mandatory reload, one round each. Each shot fired after 6 shots and before reload is a penalty. Shooter shoots at the first target twice, realizes what he did, then shoots one round each to the remaining 5 for 7 shots total before the reload. Then he shoots 5 more shots after the reload into the remaining 5 targets that only have one round each already. What we determined - Penalty for one extra shot prior to reload, Penalty for firing two shots at the first target for not following the WSB. Then the question became, well he only fire 5 shots after the reload, does this incur a penalty for not firing at each target after the reload? And if he did fire 6 shots after his reload, obviously he has shot 13 rounds and gets a penalty for that. Then the question became, how does the RO judge which target he engaged with that extra round? What if he accidentally threw that round into the adjacent target? We went round and round and finally settled on what I stated above, which I believe is correct. Can anyone provide clarity to this?

I load 180 gr blue bullets in my CK with a KKM barrel to 1.175. Runs like a scalded dog

Mbx, but I did have to tune the lips. Rounds were going vertical occasionally.

Thanks

You want a sport to appeal to more people, and the biggest complaint you get is "it's too expensive to compete against race guns". Sounds like the obvious solution is to create a level playing field where equipment and money isn't perceived to dictate how you finish. Without a capacity limit, everyone would be forced to shoot a small number of above average capacity production guns or find themselves at a disadvantage; again making it exclusive in a regard.

If you plan to shoot more than a few thousand rounds a year, plan on loading unless you're made of money

Sounds right... Started in SS, got the m&p, and within six months I was in a CK

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Everyone's situation is different. There's plenty of stuff I wouldn't have paid for anyone to do for me ten years ago that I gladly do now. It's just priorities for some people, if you can afford not to reload and that gives you more time with family, then by all means.

I have major match, match, and practice. Practice is generated from ammo that didn't pass the Hundo perfectly, or I have some reservation about for whatever reason. Major match is much more carefully checked and monitored during reloading than regular match. Regular match ammo I crank as fast as possible and toss anything that doesn't pass into the practice bin.

Real quick question, does anyone know the diameter of the fiber insert for this gun? Trying to order spare parts while out of town otherwise I'd measure

I'll look into those suggestions, thanks

Thank you. I honestly want to do well and be fair, but correct. I don't like jumping to conclusions that may not be fair or correct. As such I tend to observe until I know I'm correct in a call. Blatant calls, I'm ok with, but like anyone I guess it takes time to learn.

This is problematic at local matches mostly. Everyone chats it up and doesn't pay attention or tries to get the scoring done too quickly.

SC State the other month, started standing outside of the shooting area, gun loaded on table. Wasn't paying attention and got caught shooting without taking the step in.

Start by ditching the shock buff and grab a tuning pack of recoil springs

If you decide to go m&p, I have a 5" .40 that I'm trying to get rid of to pay for other guns. The m&p treated me fine, honestly I would stick with the big names as there is more support and parts. Power factor is just bullet weight x velocity. To make minor you have to break 125,000 and to make major you have to shoot .40 cal and break 165,000. For example 180 grain bullet x 950 feet per second is 171,000 and would be clarified as major

Oh yes. How many classifiers I would have with negative points if it wasn't for this.