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Tank0211

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  • Birthday 06/13/1973

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    NRA, 3-Gun Nation, IDPA

    Sig Sauer 9MM Para-Military SP2022 (Sig X-Ray Night Sights)

    Springfield Arms 9MM Subcompact XD Mod.2 (Tru-Glo TFX Pro Night Sights)

    Stoeger 3000 M3K 12G

    Coming Soon: Armalite M-15 3-Gun Ed. Ar-15 13.5"

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  1. Thanks for the replies, I'll check out what you all have suggested. I was planning to use a high grade ammo such as Hornady® Custom Match Rifle Ammunition when sighting in the scope is that what is usually done? I ask because I won't be using that ammo on a regular basis & won't be tuning the muzzle or gas block to it either.
  2. Thanks for all the replies. After reading reviews on the site, I was all set to order a bunch of FM ammo. But now I'm not sure, ugh! I guess it's best, if I did buy from them, to get 'new' rather than reloads eh? But then hearing about the 'weak loads' puts me off too. Anyone have very recent experience w/ FM ammo that can post? Suppose I'll go ahead & check out the other sites you all have suggested first. BTW, what are 'steeped cases'?
  3. So I'm wondering what everyone uses for their 9mm pistol match ammo? Does it really matter if you use 115g or 147g? ATM I'm looking at Freedom Muntions Ammo. From what they have their 9mm HP 124g reman @ .19/rd looks like a really nice deal & something I'd like to use long term. As well they have .223 55g reman @ .29/rd that I'm thinking can be my go to ammo for my AR. I'm not rich, so I need to find value priced ammo that I can use for both practice & competition. Thoughts?
  4. Thanks Tony, it sure seems like a whole crazy deal, even for a noob, amateur like me, how they want you to break it in. What is a normal break in procedure for a SS barrel? Or is there even one at all? I just wanna make sure I take good care of this weapon. It wasn't cheap for me! Thanks troupe, from what I'm reading it seems like 55gr is the most commonly used for .223 AR types. I'll keep looking into it & listening to others that may reply here. Seems like I can likely find one brand of ammo to use for both practice & matches that will be around .30-.40 cents/round. Btw, can anyone explain the difference between 'reman' & 'new'. I'm also seeing alot of abbreviations like V-MAX, PSP, SS109, HPBT & FMJ that I'm not exactly sure what the difference is & what the application is for each. Is there a place someone can point that explains these differences so I learn about it? I know FMJ is full metal jacket, but I don't know it's applications. The others I'm completely at a loss...
  5. Hi all, I'm looking for advice on affordable ammo for both practice & 3-gun matches for my new Armalite 13.5" 3 gun rifle. This rifle has both & adjustable gas block & an adjustable muzzle break. I plan to buy a new set of muzzle break plugs so I can tune my rifle to both match & practice ammo. This is my first ever rifle & being so new I'm not sure what type of ammo I need to be using for both practice & 3 gun matches. I need the ammo to be relatively affordable as I'm simply not able to just buy whatever regardless of price range. I'd like to find two type of ammo. One decent precision ammo for matches & one for practicing. I'm really not wanting to be using ammo of a $1/ round range as that's simply not something I can maintain w/ my current situation. I'd prefer to use ammo of around .30-.50 cents/ round for both practice/ competition if possible. However, I don't plan on becoming a pro 3-gun guy & will likely only shoot, maybe, between 3-4 matches/ year in my region so keep that in mind what making suggestions. I'd sure appreciate it if anyone could give me some good advice on which type & grain of ammo will suit my gun & financial situation. Keep in mind the Armalite has a SS competition barrel & needs a specific break-in sequence. Now they recommend both black hills & federal .223M, but from what I've found those seem more than what I'm wanting to spend on a regular basis. Again I'm new so maybe I'm not finding the best prices. Thanks to all that find time to respond.
  6. Hey all, so I've read through the entire thread now & paid special attention to when the M3K comes in. This is my first shotgun, though, & some things are not exactly clear to me even after reading it all & I have a few questions I've come up w/ to ask, but I'm sure I may have more in the future! For reference, I have the newest M3K w/ the most recent 'stock' port mod. Here's what I've added/installed so far: -TTI hammer/ trigger springs & pre-fit lifter -MOA/Nordic +8 extension tube kit -MOA low drag follower & double headed safety *Not yet installed: -Benelli extractor (Back-Ordered)/ spring Anyone know the part# for the Benelli pin that goes w/ this set? I can't find the info anywhere I've looked thus far. -High Viz front sight # PM1002 (shipping to me atm) So questions: (Disclaimer: Please be exact, in referencing specifications, brands, types &/ or amounts when answering these questions, as I'm completely new to shotguns &, really, shooting in general.) 1. What shells should I use to break in this gun? 1a. What type of shells do I need for competitions? 2. What type of chokes do I need to compete, specifically, for 3-Gun? 2a. What are the applications of each type as it pertains to 3-Gun? Included w/ the gun: ***M-lead/ F-steel ****IC-lead/ M-steel *****C-lead/ IC-steel 3. How much has everyone adjusted their M3K's as far as drop, cast & shortening the stock? I know it's an individual thing & even after reading about long-gun adjustments & practicing shouldering the gun I'm just not sure what to do. I don't seem to quite have a repeatable shouldering atm, but I feel I"m pretty close. I can't see how you can adjust the cast, w/ the included shims, as the pattern on them only allows for drop & doesn't allow them to be stacked. The drop at comb on my gun came at 1-3/8' & I've read you want around 1-1/2" - 1-3/4" here, which seems right as when I shoulder the gun I seem to see just a bit too much of the rail. What I really can't figure is if I need to trim the stock at all. When I shoulder the gun I seem to not be consistent enough, that I can tell, w/ where my thumb knuckle/ nose distance is each time. Some times it's like 4 fingers & some times is near the 2 fingers recommended, but overall seems closer to 3 fingers after many shoulderings. As a tradesman I KNOW you can only cut once in most situations!!! UGH!?! Is this something I might NEED to have a pro look at or is it not that big a deal? TBH, after all the shouldering I've done the gun seems very close to a fit, but then again, from reading, gun fit precision is very important & I want to make sure I've done this properly so I'm as best set up as I can be for success. 3a. What does the '65' & '50' mean on the shims that come w/ the gun mean? It comes w/ 2-65 shims & 1-50 shim. I'm Guessing it's to do w/ the thickness, but what scale is it referring to? That's all for now. I'd like to thank everyone that contributed to this thread. It's been very helpful & I appreciate it all quite a bit. As well, I'd greatly appreciate any answers, help or suggestions you all might have for me as a new guy/ shooter. ~T
  7. Hey Dave, where did you find it for $459 w/ the cat tail??? I'm only seeing it for $549-579 w/ no cat tail. Also, What do you all think of this mount? Burris 410341 AR PEPR 30-mm Scope Mount It'd be on an armalite13.5" 3-gun ed.
  8. Thanks guys. Was able to find a youtube video on the steiner & it does look nice. I'm not very versed in scopes, but from what little I've read & been told it's defo on my short list atm. I was told that most in practical div. are shooting 1-6x is there any particular reason for this? What's the average long range target distance?
  9. Thanks Jim. Appreciate the knowledge.
  10. Necro, but I'm new so deal. I've just joined IDPA & intend to compete this spring. I want to use my EDC gear as I'm interested in reality & testing myself for such. Is an alien gear IWB holster legal? It's what I use atm. And do I need a double mag holster or is a single (which I currently have/use EDC on occasion) ok? If it matters my EDC is a Springfield 3" 9mm XD Mod.2. Gaining practical experience in SD situations, however contrived it may be, is my main goal. Winning is an afterthought to me. Just explaining what my personal mindset going into this is all. Thanks!
  11. Thanks for the replies guys. Hmmm, I want to be in the tactical or practical division, as I think it's called now, so what would you recommend to me for around a $500 or so budget? Keep in mind I'm a novice & this will be my first rifle/scope combo. I'm no dummeh though, so it doesn't 'have' to be a simple plug & play type deal that I'll need to replace too quickly. I'd rather have something that I can use for a good while right off. I'll be using it on an Armalite AR 13.5" 3-Gun ed.
  12. It was suggested to me to grab the Burris Fullfield TAC30 1-4x24 Riflescope,Ballistic CQ Reticle w/ 3MOA Fastfire 3 & 30mm AR-P.E.P.R. Mount 200433-FF for a 3-gun AR. Would one of these be better for 3-gun? I'm not much versed in rifle scopes. What are opinions on these? Seems it's a more expensive option & doesn't have a mount in the package for what I can tell. I've not done much research on scopes yet so any help is appreciated as I'm new to shooting & planning to start competing in 3-gun this spring. Was hoping to stay around $500 total.
  13. Thanks mksm2016. After browsing MOA's site I'm ending up adding a few more trinkets than I had initially planned, but what the heck it's only money & tax returns are coming! I'm going w/ the MOA +8 tube as well as the Tac-com extension stabilizer. Are you saying I won't need the stabilizer at all? It seems like it would be better to have one w/ 7" or so overhang of the barrell. And being that it's not a clamp it's 'supposed' to not effect slug accuracy.
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