Sean Gaines
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I count the stage like music, when walking through a stage. If you know how to count music, you will know what I mean. Its really only to find out the pace that I am going to shoot certain targets at.
ie: 3 uspsa up close targets, will be at a pace of 1 te, 2 te, 3 te . 3 uspsa long targets 25yds and beyond, would be at a pace at 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and 5 and 6
music people will know what I am talking about, then plan your reloads, but this counting method is used to burn the pace of the stage in, before you shoot it....
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Been along time since I posted on my food for thought post, and I figured I would add this one. Since I gave this advice to a customer/shooter getting into single stack division....
Magazine Grip Angle for Reloads
"I'll give you a little nugget when it comes to single stack division, that no one ever talks about, is getting the perfect single stack basepad. Depending on what platform you shot before, should be the type of basepad you should get. For example if you are used to shooting and mag changes with a glock, I would advise going with a Dawson basepad (since they are angled). If you are used to shooting STI in limited or open, 3gun etc, then you need to go with a straight pad instead of angled.
Everybody talks about the grip angle on the gun, and how it effects their shooting. no one talks about the grip angle of the magazine while you are inserting it into the gun. Then they wonder why they bobble reloads..
take your magazine that you are used to doing mag changes with and put it on your bench basepad down and make it stand up, and take the single stack magazine with the basepad you plan on using, and see it the magazines when stood up has the same angle or not, you want them to be exactly or pretty darn close. this just helps in the transition from going from one platform to the next..."
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I was waiting for this.... Too much information in Panda's brain not to put it into a book. From reading your diary, I am sure this will be a good read, and probably well worth the investment..
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3 hours ago, theKenny said:
hahahahhaha, I posted that 11 years ago......
You know your a shooter when you shoot your .45 brass until it cracks, then you load it one more time....
You know your a shooter if you have ever used spent cases for hearing protection....
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I didn't know Brandon did glock work as well
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I have been using BBI's and I must say that I am impressed! first of all I use titegroup powder, and I figured I would look like a choo choo train, while shooting a stage, but with his new coating, that has been a non factor. his bullets are as advertised. I use less powder (8-10% less powder) and they are accurate. The impulse is similar to shooting lead, which I like. If you haven't tried them, they are definitely well worth a try. I would use these bullets over any of the bullets on the market today. In fact, I think its the ideal bullet for shooting sports.
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Hello: I reload shotgun shells. The biggest problem right now is getting powder. I am reloading 12 gauge 3/4oz loads for about $4 a box of 25. I use Claybuster CB-0175 wads, Winchester W209's, Alliant Extra-Lite powder and Remington Gun Club hulls. Thanks, Eric
If you get too addicted to shooting clays, you will be buying shotgun shells by the pallet. : P
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I shot my first major match with leon. He was a great guy, always had a smile on his face. When you saw him, he shook your hand and you knew he was genuinely happy to see you. We definitely lost a true friend....
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Champion should defend his championship, not escape from it!
Well if that was the case, Eric would still be shooting open, since he hasn't lost. So do you think its fair to the open shooters, who wanted to shoot against Eric in open division, and now cannot?
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FYI,we are in the process of making Tangfoglio barrels, and will be making CZ barrels for SPO1(In the pipeline). We are going to make them with the proper OD so that there is minimal fitting required to make them work. More details to follow...
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I am using a different bullet, but I will give you my recipe.
115gr Zero Hollowpoint
9.7gr
1.233" oal
1470-1500fps
Federal Small Magnum pistol primer (fed 200's)
172pf at Gator Classic 2013
PS. I also have 7 holes in my barrel, 5" barrel,, Infinity ulitmatch barrel, Shay comp. Super Flat and extremely loud.. but that's what ear muffs are for...
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Just an FYI regarding Jeff's throw--perfectly legal, as long as he can do it safely, and there is no "Blake Rule" in effect there, simply because that would be a local rule and those are not allowed per the rule book.
It was an outstanding match: thanks to all the competitors, sponsors, and staff who made it possible. Looking forward to next year!
Every Gator match that I have been to after blake threw his mag at the stomp box, they have always specified in the stage description that the activator(stomp box) must be activated by your foot. And they specify it with emphasis when you are squaded with him. lol
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I want to see Jeff Blackmon throwing the mag at the window video...What's funny is the gator classic has the "Blake rule" where you can not throw a mag at an activator. Now they are going to have to make a "Blackmon rule" lol
Here you go Sean
LOL, I didn't know he practiced it....Now I am not that impressed...lol, nah. I know they were telling Blake not to do it, I am sure Jeff's buddies were telling him the same. Wow!
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I want to see Jeff Blackmon throwing the mag at the window video...What's funny is the gator classic has the "Blake rule" where you can not throw a mag at an activator. Now they are going to have to make a "Blackmon rule" lol
I want to Thank the Match Director, who did an awesome job with this match. Gary and Barbara Thibodeaux, the RO's and staff that made everything happen! You couldn't have asked for anything better,Great Stages, great food, great weather,great people and a Great Match. That is just a few reason this match gets sold out every year.
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I use a Briley light modified for about everything. When I get another, it will be the Briley diffusion. For tighter pattern, I just use the factory full choke.
Diffusion is a top seller!
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This man just has to carry his cigar.....
Oddly enough... just last night, a shooting buddy had to borrow my knife to cut the tip off his cigar.
Speaking of cutting off tips reminded me of this. Now there's a man who's trained in calmly using a knife.
Damn, I remember that episode, lol, That was hilarious, thanks for sharing.
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Problem I have though is that I am yet to find anything besides a 1911/2011 platform that feels right to shoot. I compete currently with a XDm, but once I get the cash together its gone for an Edge. If its something I am going to trust me life to I need to enjoy/like shooting it so I enjoy range time and go often instead of forcing myself. I keep a 1911 in the truck, but being a full size the barrel is just too long for me to carry comfortably. Nothing wrong with a single stacked 1911, but I figured if I could get some extra capacity then no reason not too. Hence my desire to find some info based on actual guns that I can see, not stats on a website.
I Carry a full size glock (G22), I am not concerned about printing or size of gun. Carry the gun you feel confidence in.
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This man just has to carry his cigar.....
Oddly enough... just last night, a shooting buddy had to borrow my knife to cut the tip off his cigar.
What a kawinkadink!
I think when he pulls out his cigar, women will fight to bite the tip off of his cigar for him. because he is the "The most interesting man". Stay thirsty my friends.....
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This man just has to carry his cigar.....
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Good job Jesse on your "B" class win at Production Nationals!
Briley added some new staff and they probably sent you the wrong one. There is no problem with Briley extensions. Briley is a great company and have been around for over 30+ years and will make things right. I have been dealing with them for 4 years now and they have always gone above and beyond with my pistol, shotguns needs.
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I am still new at competition shooting, and have some issues with heavy primer strikes. I recently replaced my G34 trigger with a Vanek Custom Trigger and replaced the recoil spring with #13 ISMI. The heavy primer strikes occur on my reloads, Remington Ammo and Winchester Ammo. Do I need to change a spring somewhere or the firing pin? Any assistance would greatly be appreciated.
This is new to me! lol I have always heard of people being concerned with light strikes, and not really heavy strikes on Primers.
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Congrats on getting a chrono!
In my book it is as important for reloading as a powder scale or digital//dial/vernier caliper.
If you are shooting USPSA might want to look at the rule book for the definition (section 5.6) and actual chrono procedure/power factor calculation (appendix C2) so you you can understand what you need to meet at a match and adjust your loads accordingly.
+1
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That is awesome! My father was an artillery man in the Central Highlands, LZ Snoopy, Gator, X-ray 1968-69
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Hi Guys,
I'm considering a CZ for my next pistol. Awhile back I read somewhere that CZ barrels are finished using a "carburization" process. Are CZ barrels harder than regular carbon or sts steel?
The reason I ask is I like to be able to load bullets of different lengths and have a reamer for this. However, I don't want to damage my reamer if the steel that CZ uses is extra hard.
Thanks in advance!
your reamer will be harder. No worries!
Food for Thought
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And when you write that book email me for my address, so you can send those royalty checks....
