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I got mine from Tony at Velocity Shooter.

I saw and was involved with several rules/scoring issues at this years Nationals. 1) Start position: Toes on marks. I had my toes on the left side of "the marks" but still touching the marks. I was doing this because of a tight turn to the right after the start. The RO made me center my toes on the marks. I would have had no issue with this had he been the only RO for that stage and made every shooter do the same, but that was simply not the case. 2) Had two hits on a head shot with one being at the edge. The grease ring was damn near or touching the perf. The RO called Bravo-Mike. I immediately asked for an overlay, adding a reminder to please center the scoring ring. The score was changed to two Bravo, but I know for a fact that I or most experienced RO's would not have needed an overlay to score that paticular target. It felt like the RO was testing me??? 3) I was the last shooter on stage and asked a target be pulled for the RM to score, knowing the RM was in our bay and it wouldn't take but a minute. When the RO pulled the target the first thing he did was lay it flat on a stack of targets. So much for keeping the target pristine. Then when the RM arrived the RO began explaining that most of my rounds were keyholing during the stage. I kindly asked him to just allow the RM to score the target, he didn't need any additional info or stage commentary. 4) I watched an RO lose his cool when a shooter, rather than unload and show clear, holstered his gun and started moving away from the RO. Result: reshoot for RO interference. I guess my point is that this was the Nationals and I wish the little things were handled better. Maybe I'm spoiled hanging around some of the most rules knowledgeable people in this sport. There, I'm through bitchin.

You'll need them, skidding on stage 2 ripped the hell out of my knee.......

I've used Lanny's method to accomplish two goals in the last few months. One was to obtain my "M" card in open and the second was to lose 31 pounds(acutually lost 39) prior to the Nationals. I really stopped using the techniques after making M but reading this thread reminds me to get back in the game. Perhaps writing an affirmative action statement on the flight to Vegas is in order. Thanks guys.

At our shop we have tried virtually every hand cleaner known to man and as of right now the cherry Zep has proven to be the most popular.

If brass costs were no object, I'd shoot 38sc but since it is, 9major for me.

Ditto

Well put, Sam

American shooters has a nice indoor range where you can sight in Tommy's gun.

Cut a piece of fiber adding 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch extra to each end. Slide it in and heat the ends with a lighter. The size of the "dot" will depend on the overlap you start with. I like a very small dot so I leave only enough overlap to hold in place.

add Aztecdriver to the list, he's already out there.

That's a dollar per D, M, and no shoot, Mike

I knew he was still around.......

Just as a warning to you guys, I've lost 36 pounds getting ready for the Nationals buffets.......

Yeah, and me too. Happy Birthday Brother :cheers:

Thought I was aiming at a hole from about 8-9 yards.

Being nervous is normal, just remind yourself of that. Don't worry about being embarrassed, there won't be a shooter there that hasn't already experienced whatever you may do. I am more impressed with a new shooter being safe than how they shoot. Be safe and just shoot them targets!!

Yuo, my range bag, now my carry on, is packed. My big suitcase is ready to be packed. I added insurance for my blaster with accessories. Now if I can just remember to pack my belt.

A post I wish I'd skipped...........

Like others already stated, you didn't leave much room for answers but here's my opinion based on history. I own a RCBS press, a Hornady progressive shotgun press, and a Dillon 1050. I owned a Dillon 550 for 25 years prior to the 1050. Every time I use the RCBS I really appreciate the beefy construction of the Dillon. The RCBS is a good press but the beef just ain't there. The Hornady shotgun press will not run, all the plastic crap has broken, and it pretty much sits in a corner now. I understand this is not the press you're asking about, but this one has broken me from ever considering purchasing anything but a Dillon. Oh, and I really like the "forum" support for Dillon products. Ask a question here and someone (and probably Dillon) is there with the answer.

The problem starts when the "uprange" start position is modified in any way. If the start position says "facing uprange" only it's by the book, once that's been modified it turns into "freestyle" uprange. Seems clear to me. Of course I have an issue with "arms naturally at sides". Appears to me a lot of folks hang their arms in very unusual positions.

Where are you staying??

Woulda helped if I had remembered to take a timer. No matter I saw the point.

today's assignment..........15 yard Bill drills

Someone's gotta be there to show ya'll how it's done. I'll be there:cheers: