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I tried 147 campros with my x5. Terrible accuracy. Switch to 124 and was much better. Loaded with TG. I had heard similar stories that the 320 preferred lighter. I prefer the 147 myself. Glad to hear yours can eat them up.

Nice. Alright ya the picture even shows those screws insanely long. How’s the rigidity of that hanger

Looking for some feedback on the current ghost thunder elite. With the metal hanger. They are priced very well but what’s the overall build quality? thanks

I had same problem on new shadow 2 where the ledge that has threads for grip panel is sharp and hung past where the magazine guide was. It made a big difference just bending that guide out a touch to force the mag foreword while it was being inserted. They still drop free. Oddly enough my older shadow runs the magazines fine. They are all mecgar 16 rounders.

With one shadow 2 I had a cgw 13 pound main and ext. Firing pin. It was 100% reliable for Ginex and CCI primers. picked up a new shadow and put the Eemanntech ultimate spring kit in it. With their ultimate trigger. And she sets off Ginex no problem. The main spring is 9 pounds. I was surprised how great its worked.

Nice work man!!

What’s your powder you run ?

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You run the regular hydra on the tanfoglio? That tanfo would be close enough. If that locking mechanism failed would the bottom portion keep that pistol in place? Or would it just tumble out? Personally I’d keep my kydex over the hydra p. But a full race holster is appealing however I always think they don’t look secure. But the Hydra maybe is more so?

Huh. Well I suppose that’s why it’s hard to find info on this holster. Not as popular as I would have thought.

Any first hand experience on the hydra holster and a shadow 2? What I’m after is if the trigger guard latch failed or was not properly secured would the bottom portion of that holster keep the gun in place? Or would it just simply fall top forward and flip out? The Hydra P would obviously keep the firearm in the bucket but I’m talking just the regular hydra. I don’t shoot USPSA so the coverage don’t concern me. A open gun seems to remain secure do to length but production type guns are pretty flush with the bottom. Those screws sound like the only serve to take up any wiggle but I haven’t handled this holster. Just looking for feedback on this type of rig.

ya bad explanation on my part. Most extra length coats are the same width right to the bottom. But this hangs up on your belt mags and holster. Or won’t fit over them when it’s done up. Obviously a regular jacket will settle above your gear or be too tight to get over it when it’s done up as well. Atomic made a long coat with a regular length zipper. Then that bottom portion just lightly hangs over your rig while the zipper is done up. Keeps all your gear dry. No dust,snow or weather settles on it. sitka had a kodiak coat same idea. But both are no longer made and have limited sizes if you can find one. I need large. https://www.1shotgear.com/products/sitka-gear-kodiak-jacket-clearance-sale https://www.atomic.com/en-ca/shop/product/rs-rain-coat-ap5109500.html#color=22762 pretty much need a tactical style cowboy rain slicker with a hood. Running a extra large rain jacket I could cover my gear but it’s too bulky IMO Perhaps I’m dreaming here but dang if you gotta compete in crappy weather this would be the “slickest”. no? Figured maybe some had the same idea or a product I’m not aware of. the weather in southern Alberta is as wild and unpredictable as a feral horse.

I’m on the hunt for a waterproof windproof coat. However I’d really like to find one that is a bit longer to cover my belt, mags and gear. Seems everything is full length zipper though. Has anyone found a coat that flares out a bit and has a normal length zipper but is extended in length to about the thighs? what does everyone ware outside of a poncho for windy rainy days?

I spray a couple pumps into a plastic container then add about a 200-250 brass. Shake it up dump and repeat.

I have this exact issue as well. It’s random however. Seems the brass is almost pulled back a bit and the mouth won’t transition into the sizing die.

^ beauty thor447. That APP is pretty dang good for what it is. Takes a bit of forking around to get it running but when she’s dialed the only thing that will slow down that system is not having calluses on your hand.

That is me. I used just a length of 1/2” blue pex. Heated the end that goes to the case feeder a bit to add a flare. The OD of the pipe is right so it snaps into place on the case feeder clamp. Used some heat to add a slight S curve down to the APP and just cut a 2” section from the lee app case tube that fits inside both pex and adapter on press to hold it all together

That really sounds like a solid drill right there.

Had the same issue with a 750 I bought. Had binding on the rod and the plastic bushing. I figured that plastic would be chewed though in no time. On mine I tweaked the z bend that goes through the powder bar return linkage. Slight bend to bring it closer to 2 90 Degree bends. Then That rod could hang there and line up with the bushing retainer, where as before it would have to be forced to be inline. Works mint now! The picture shows rod pre bent and how it would have to stay. The last is After I bent it a bit more it would lay straight vertical

Good to know I certainly will try this.

Negative, I do not

Certainly a few. The worst I’ve noticed is not maintaining proper grip and lock up after reloads. Left elbow gets chicken wingy. But overall I can improve on everything. Figured there would be a hand full of drills that folks always return to or had found to really highlight faults. There are a million drills out there. I try to research ones that are mentioned often and give them a whirl but 20-30 rounds on drills here and there help but if there are ones that had really stood out or seems to provide something more. It’s possible it applies to more people than just yourself. Perhaps. Or perhaps I’m nuts and have to figure out where i suck the most. And maximize my efforts on that. looking back on this I should mention I shoot production optics. everyone has there own weakness so it’s pretty dang dynamic but I’m hoping there are a few other drills outside of el prez and bill that have helped more so, or are frequently used. Then I can focus on some of those and layout weekly plan. as a post Covid, world war brink, reloading component shortage, smish smortion has put a damper on the throw the ammo down range and see where it leads me. Kinda sorta of a thing.

More of a open question. You are correct. A guy that can shoot a skid of ammo likely has a different opinion than 100 rounds a week. I’m looking for a handful of drills that shooters really seen personal improvement or that stood/stand out. Draw, accuracy or reloads. The classics like the bill drill always seem to mentioned but perhaps there are a few lesser known. As for overall improvement I suppose again different for divisions and classes but am open to hearing them all as they likely cross over. I personally am a new shooter. Dry fire for 20-30 mins 4 times a week. Winter provides a indoor match once a week and spring will have two. Practice roughly 200 rounds a week plus the 60-70 we shoot at the local League. im trying to maximize my live fire practice time and some drills that always stay in the loop for you guys are ones that likely will improve me. Or drills that people have worked on for some time To master are worth my attention to try and see how it potentially can improve me. As components become more expensive and harder to find id like to maximize my few hundred rounds a week. I have Stogers dry fire drills and conform my times with live ammo but I’m interested to hear some First hand accounts of particular live fire drills that you guys felt like really built some Skills or showed faults.

Looking to hear which live fire drills brought the best return for overall improvement. Is there any drills that you always return to? Or which ones did you find really made you improve as a uspsa/ipsc shooter?