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This is off the ops topic, but since there are so many LEO'S chiming in, I want to give a big THANK YOU for all your service and dedication! I do wish I could get some of our local Leo's out to the range, but they insist that their " training" is much better than our game. My 13 year old, who won C class SS at the Area 6 by over 100 points this year can out shoot any of them. They only qualify 1 time per year and never live fire outside of that here. We even offered to close the range for a private LEO match, but they just snub their nose at us. So a GREAT BIG APPLAUSE to those who shoot!

Shooting production you need 4-5 mags available on belt. You can hand carry 1 to the make ready. Most stages will be 32 rounds or less. Most local club matches shoot about 6 stages on average, less than 250 rounds. Most level 2 matches are 10 to 12 stages averaging less than 325 rounds. The cz will do great in production. You will enjoy the USPSA game better. The production rules have changed recently so make sure you read the most current. The latest publication rule book was 2014 and is now out of date for pcc, carry optics, new production changes. You can get the latest info at uspsa.org.

Go for it!

Precisely why I chose to use the cr speed holster with the little nub that fits in the end of the barrel. Not fool proof, but helpful.

Unfortunately we can't afford more. My 13 year old and I do want to pick up the pace a little. We shoot 3 matches a month locally, but would love to do more live fire practice. OP: your hornady press will serve you well once you get it set up correctly. Hornady has given me the best customer service I could ask for. Just call and explain your problem and they will walk you through it. Let us know how it goes.

I have loaded well over 150,000 rounds on my LNL. Adjusted the timing 2 times. I clean and lube about every 20,000 rounds and that's it. For less than 25% of the price of a 1050 I can justify adding the Mr. Bullet feeder and load at 1200 rounds per hour! Easy to change over and the extra coin saved over the blue stuff will buy lots of components. Press is 4 years old and going just like it did on day 1. Get yours set and you will be fine.

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If you only practice at 10-15 yards then you will be a great 10-15 yard shooter. Since target distances and available scoring zones change frequently, you should vary your practice accordingly. You need to know what sight picture and time you need at varying distances or with varying scoring zones just like moto said. Do ghat and you will rise to the challenge.

I have been using my Lee seating die to also perform the crimp, so I can use a powder check die. I use the RCBS lockout die. I have been doing this for my .40 loads for a long time with great success. Have probably loaded well over 40,000 using this set up. If one doesn't pass the plunk test I run it through a Redding GRX die carbide push through die.

No matter how big the match, you should always shoot within your skill level. Only you know best what your weaknesses and strengths are. Pick out the weaknesses that will be the easiest to move over to the strength list first, and get to work. Get rid of as much "dead time" as you can. Points per second is the methodology so if you are not shooting you are going backwards. Keep it clean, and remember that smooth is fast.

Here is my just turned 13 year old's you tube channel: Watch "little Finkle" on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5dWA-x_gGQI87wrOREKMdg

5-6 hours would mean a little more than 10,000 rounds per month. That will put you above the "common" shooter. I would absolutely love to have one, but I just cannot justify it. I can't afford to buy that many components a month, nor do I have time to shoot that many rounds a month. It would be very nice if I could! Having press problems would definitely ruin a day, and make a person want to do something different. Let us know how it runs when you get it.

Congrats on the gun!

Congrats winning the gun!

Hmmm., I also have used one on way too many to count with great success. Have yoh made sure it is actually brass your trying to push through? There are companies putting out steel cases that are painted brass color out there, like freedom munitions and a couple others. Make sure you toss out the stepped 9mm cases also. I have seen more than a few separate and leave the ring in the barrel.

Not bad, I pay about $16/lb for E3. We use about 3 -8lb jugs a year so that's still North of $100 of savings. You are buying it a lot cheaper than most people though.

True dat! E3 is extremely close to being just as clean as VV powder and less than half the money.

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You should be fine using the charge weights listed in Hogdens manual. I use CFE pistol powder and used their data for my starting point. The Blue Bullets are faster through the barrel than any other bullet I have run including cast, plated, or other coated bullets.

Common men, can't afford such a luxury! Looked at one up close at Area 6 match in April. Very nice, very expensive, very unnecessary. I couldn't afford enough components to keep one running for just 6 hours, much less buy the press. My Hornady LNL coupled with Mr. Bullet feeder is just fine.

It doesn't have to be a glock necessarily. You can buy a used 1911 or 2011 and when or if you decide to sell you will not lose as much money as with the plastic toys. You may even find a used cz. Go to a match learn the rules, help tape, set up steel, and people will let you shoot their guns to see what fits or peaks your interest. You also need to know if the local clubs that you plan on attending are shooting USPSA or IDPA as that has a ton of input on what gun is "legal" for that discipline. Good luck and enjoy. Never forget to have fun and be safe.

Just plain crazy! Wish they would hurry up and pass the reciprocity law for concealed carry holders and drop the wait time on suppressors.

Long shot is also pretty dirty.

You can get E3 at powder valley.

Here you go.