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I've put together what is most likely only a partial list of AP matches across the country. Feel free to add your events if I missed them. Not all are NRA sanctioned, so if having your score sent to NRA for classification purposes is important, check with the venue for that particular event first.
January 21 – Pioneer Gun Club, Holden, MO www.pioneergunclub.org/
February 18 – Pioneer Gun Club, Holden, MO www.pioneergunclub.org/
February 18 – Lake Charles, LA https://southwestlouisianarifleandpistolclubinc.wildapricot.org/NRA-Action-Pistol-Competitions
March 4 – Bedford, VA www.bedfordrrc.org
March 12 – Chambersburg, PA www.chambersburgpistolandrifleclub.com/matches.html
March 18 – Green Valley Gun Club, Columbia, MO www.gvshoot.com
March 18 – Lake Charles, LA https://southwestlouisianarifleandpistolclubinc.wildapricot.org/NRA-Action-Pistol-Competitions
March 18 – Pioneer Gun Club, Holden, MO www.pioneergunclub.org/
March 19 – Cheyenne, WY www.ottoroadshootingrange.com
April 1 – Bedford, VA www.bedfordrrc.org
April 9 – Chambersburg, PA www.chambersburgpistolandrifleclub.com/matches.html
April 9 – Cheyenne, WY www.ottoroadshootingrange.com
April 15 – Green Valley Gun Club, Columbia, MO www.gvshoot.com
April 15 – Pioneer Gun Club, Holden, MO www.pioneergunclub.org/
April 21-22 – Lake Charles, LA https://southwestlouisianarifleandpistolclubinc.wildapricot.org/NRA-Action-Pistol-Competitions
April 22 – Pickaway County Sportsmen, Circleville, OH www.pcsirange.com
May 6 – Bedford, VA www.bedfordrrc.org
May 7 – Chambersburg, PA www.chambersburgpistolandrifleclub.com/matches.html
May 14 – Cheyenne, WY www.ottoroadshootingrange.com
May 20 – Lake Charles, LA https://southwestlouisianarifleandpistolclubinc.wildapricot.org/NRA-Action-Pistol-Competitions
May 20 – Flagler Cup AP Match, Pioneer Gun Club, Holden, MO www.pioneergunclub.org/
May 20-21 – Regional & State AP Championship Matches, Berrien Springs, MI prillmb@gmail.com
May 23-27 – Bianchi Cup, Green Valley Gun Club, Columbia, MO – www.bianchicup.nra.org
June 3 – Bedford, VA www.bedfordrrc.org
June 11 – Chambersburg, PA www.chambersburgpistolandrifleclub.com/matches.html
June 17 – Cameron Cup Regional, Green Valley Gun Club, Columbia, MO www.gvshoot.com
June 17 – Pioneer Gun Club, Holden, MO www.pioneergunclub.org/
June 24 – Pickaway County Sportsmen, Circleville, OH www.pcsirange.com
July 15 – Green Valley Gun Club, Columbia, MO www.gvshoot.com
July 15 – Pioneer Gun Club, Holden, MO www.pioneergunclub.org/
July 15 – Chambersburg, PA, Regional AP Match www.chambersburgpistolandrifleclub.com/matches.html
July 16 – Chambersburg, PA, Keystone Cup State Championship AP Match www.chambersburgpistolandrifleclub.com/matches.html
July 16 – Cheyenne, WY www.ottoroadshootingrange.com
July 22 – Pickaway County Sportsmen, Circleville, OH www.pcsirange.com
August 5 – Bedford, VA www.bedfordrrc.org
August 13 – Chambersburg, PA www.chambersburgpistolandrifleclub.com/matches.html
August 17- August 18 – Cheyenne, WY – "Steamboat Challenge" Regional www.ottoroadshootingrange.com
August 19-20 – Cheyenne, WY – WY State Championship www.ottoroadshootingrange.com
August 19 – Green Valley Gun Club, Columbia, MO www.gvshoot.com
August 19 – Pioneer Gun Club, Holden, MO www.pioneergunclub.org/
August 26 – Pickaway County Sportsmen, Circleville, OH www.pcsirange.com
September 10 – Chambersburg, PA www.chambersburgpistolandrifleclub.com/matches.html
September 16 – Green Valley Gun Club, Columbia, MO www.gvshoot.com
September 16 – Lake Charles, LA https://southwestlouisianarifleandpistolclubinc.wildapricot.org/NRA-Action-Pistol-Competitions
September 16 – Pioneer Gun Club, Holden, MO www.pioneergunclub.org/
September 17 – Cheyenne, WY www.ottoroadshootingrange.com
September 23 – Pickaway County Sportsmen, Circleville, OH www.pcsirange.com
September 23 – Overlord Memorial Cup Regional, Bedford, VA www.bedfordrrc.org
September 24 – Cardinal Cup State Championship, Bedford, VA www.bedfordrrc.org
October 7 – Bedford, VA www.bedfordrrc.org
October 15 – Chambersburg, PA www.chambersburgpistolandrifleclub.com/matches.html
October 15 – Cheyenne, WY www.ottoroadshootingrange.com
October 21 – Lake Charles, LA https://southwestlouisianarifleandpistolclubinc.wildapricot.org/NRA-Action-Pistol-Competitions
October 21 – Green Valley Gun Club, Columbia, MO www.gvshoot.com
October 21 – Pioneer Gun Club, Holden, MO www.pioneergunclub.org/
October 28 – Pickaway County Sportsmen, Circleville, OH www.pcsirange.com
November 4 – Bedford, VA www.bedfordrrc.org
November 12 – Chambersburg, PA www.chambersburgpistolandrifleclub.com/matches.html
November 18 – Lake Charles, LA https://southwestlouisianarifleandpistolclubinc.wildapricot.org/NRA-Action-Pistol-Competitions
November 18 – Green Valley Gun Club, Columbia, MO www.gvshoot.com
November 18 – Pioneer Gun Club, Holden, MO www.pioneergunclub.org/
November 19 – Cheyenne, WY www.ottoroadshootingrange.com
December 16 – Pioneer Gun Club, Holden, MO www.pioneergunclub.org/
No info on these below for 2017 schedules yet but matches were held there in 2016.
KANSAS, Hutchinson: G. Dick, 1803 Wesbrook Dr., Hutchinson, KS 67502;
quiltnshoot@cox.net
NEW YORK, Chester: J. Burnell, 160 Pine Island Tpk, Warwick, NY 10990;
jim@jburnell.com
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What's the old military acronym.......RTFM!!
Alan~^~
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Use lube!! Your elbow & muscles will thank you later.
Alan~^~
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When it ceases to "do for now" you might try a cylinder hone. I measured the ID on mine and it's ~.290, so a small caliber hone will do the job nicely.
Alan~^~
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16 in the hills of VA tonight. Too cold for this early in the season!!
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Definitely a Bianchi gun with the barricade wings, the bottom thumb rest for holding it against the barricade and modified lower lug. Barrel has been replaced (but you knew that) and it would need a mover adjuster (Stick-Shift) to be up-to-date. It looks pretty close to what I started with in '97, probably a low dash number 686 since the firing pin is on the hammer.
Damn pretty revolver!! Bill nailed it above....depends upon finding someone looking to get into Bianchi style shooting as to what it's worth.
Alan~^~
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The web site says May 23-27 which is the same time frame they used in '16. No other details yet, but it should be up soon, as registration usually starts in January for Early-Bird sign-ups.
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Low this morning was 22F in the foothills of VA, pretty close to what Youngeyes had in CT!!
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I bought a hand-held "vibro-engraver" to number my mags with and it lasts as long as you need it. Can be used to mark other items too, such as putting your name or other info under the grip panels on a 1911 for identification in case of theft.
The "engraving" ain't pretty, but it is functional!
Alan~^~
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I run between 1,000 & 1,200/hour without a BF. I have 20 small primer tubes loaded when I start, so that part is out of the equation. I also use the Dillon Powder Check Die, and it's saved me a time or 2 when foreign objects got into the brass...spider nests, styrofoam from the powder jug lid, etc. I have the old 1050, not the newer Super 1050, so the handle stroke is shorter than the new presses. It may not save much time, but some I would think, along with less fatigue for the shorter stroke.
YMMV
Alan~^~
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Starting on my 3rd marriage! I thought 3rd time was a "charm"...................it turns out that "3 strikes and you're OUT!"
Alan~^~
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IGOTGLOCKED said =
" Great points, thx! Should they be plugged in through a surge suppressor? "
A "surge protector" won't stop a power drop that can occur when other units turn on as I mentioned above. It only stops extra power (surge) from getting to your scale. Just be aware of any power shift during weighing......wait until the scale stabilizes and weigh again.
Alan~^~
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Kevin has most of it covered, but here's a couple more considerations, especially with electronic scales: Don't have the unit plugged into the same socket as a refrigerator, heater or other such appliance that could turn on while weighing.
Also be aware of possible current surges/drops that can occur from a heat pump/furnace turning on/off that can affect the voltage to the scale power supply.
Alan~^~
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On 11/26/2016 at 10:25 PM, JWBaldree said:
Hey Crash, good for you starting a new match / club. The first few matches will be a ton of work. Been there done that. If you haven't gotten any more volunteers by now, it is time to start advertising for some. Let it be known that you need the help, and more than likely people will respond, especially if they have been enjoying shooting your match. Also be aware that a group of locals will show up and watch everyone else work, only to start bitching if the match doesn't start on time. Every club has this group, and every club learns to ignore them.
When you design your stages, have an equipment list for each stage. When people start showing up to help, put someone in charge of each bay, hand them the stage design and equipment list, and let them get busy. As match director you need to supervise and delegate. If someone else can do a task, let them. For club level matches, you should be able to set up on the day of in two hours or less. Setting up the night before is generally a hassle for all involved.
Burnout is real, so try and drive volunteer spirit from any and all in your club. The more people involved who can multi task the better. Nothing kills a club faster than having one person be sole guiding force, only to have that person get ill, job transfer out of state, or succumb to other life events. What this means is that you will have to build up a club, and then start turning over the responsibilities for your 'baby' to others. In the end the club will be better for it. Good luck and have fun with it.
You are wise beyond your years, no matter how old you are!
Alan~^~
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Different rules:
http://rulebooks.nra.org/documents/pdf/compete/RuleBooks/Action/act-book.pdf
Just basic safety as one would expect. The CoFs are usually: Falling Plates, Barricade, Practical & Moving Target (Modified). Any gun that you shoot in IDPA or USPSA will qualify in either Metallic Sight (single action) or Production. You'll have a good time, I guarantee and the experience will enhance your other Action Pistol games!
Alan~^~
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On 11/22/2016 at 10:19 AM, RayUSPSA81 said:
I am thinking about shooting IDPA to get more accurate. My goal is to become a better shooter and more competitive in USPSA. I hope the two will bring together my speed an accuracy. Also looking for IDPA in the Kansas City area. Thoughts and suggestions please.
If accuracy is your goal, in your area, you need to check out Pioneer Gun Club.
http://www.pioneergunclub.org/
They run NRA Action Pistol ( Bianchi Cup) matches with a round count of 192, a much higher round count than the average IDPA match. You'll get back to basics for trigger control, etc. with the fixed times & distances. They are on the east side of KC. That is a purely "accuracy" game and you can get back to the "hoser mode" after you fine-tune your accuracy goal. Great bunch of guys with a few National & World level shooters being more than willing to help you out with where you want to go accuracy-wise.
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Got it! Thanks for the info.
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22 hours ago, chirpy said:
I have heard experts say that two of the same gun to come off the line one after the other will have variations like you mention. Has to do with tool wear and such.
Same thing applies to .22 RF guns when finding the most accurate ammo. If 2 guns come off the assembly line in sequence, they won't necessarily shoot the same ammo to the same level of accuracy. This has to apply to the 929 or any other gun.
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Funny that they made the 550 handle size/decap/prime differently from the 650! It handles size/decap/prime at the same location on the tool head with the prime being done on the upstroke on both presses. Not that familiar with the 650, so if what you say is accurate, it seems odd to me that it would be different from the other press in that respect.
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If a comp works, even minimally, on a .22 it should have some effect on a 9mm.
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We still have a few slots open for you procrastinators in case you want to shoot with us on the 17th and/or 18th.
Alan~^~
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Only a week left to deadline folks and only a few slots are open. Get 'em in now if you plan to shoot with us next month!
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Still happening for me on Firefox.
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Firefox picked the forum up today as a "deceptive site". I havent seen that and I have been on since the site rebuild a few days ago. I reported it to firefox as being a legit site.
Same here....not sure what's going on, but I had the same exact thing today with Firefox, and I also reported it as legit.
+1 on Firefox. I also reported this site as legitimate.
Cheapest USPSA cardboard Targets?
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Another option....
https://speedwelltargets.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=26