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Atlas, SVI, PT, Limcat are other options
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My biggest debate right now is RL 1100 vs the Mark 7 Evolution...
In order to bring the S1050/RL1100 to the Mark 7 Evolution, I will be paying for a Mark 7.
- A few of you have already given me your feedback...anyone else has feedback/comments on my statement above?
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On 1/2/2020 at 11:54 AM, ltdmstr said:
Well, my recommendation is an RL 1050 and Redding dies.
@ltdmstr RL1050 or RL1100? If RL1050, where do I get on of those? Used?
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Currently using:
Atlas 40 Cal: 11 lbs
Atlas 9 mm: 10 lbs
Shooting pretty flat...but open to try testing different springs.
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Definitely shoot with buddies (my advantage is they are both Masters in Open and Limited respectively), they will provide you honest feedback and give you tips where to improve.
I do see the point on squadding with a competitive squad...you will definitely be expose to different techniques and ways to visualize the stages.
Bottom line: Do what is comfortable in the beginning, as you get more experience and get to know more folks you will most likely have a friend in your squad no matter what.
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On 12/28/2019 at 11:06 AM, Sarge said:
You are spending literally several hundred dollars on dies that are not needed to make high quality pistol ammo. I would use all of that money on an MBF and buy LEE dies
On 12/28/2019 at 12:35 PM, DJRyan13 said:Or at least Hornady die with Lee FCD (as needed).
Fellas...I am reconsidering my die selection as well as press selection based on some conversations and the feedback on this thread.
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Fellas... definitely appreciate the feedback and different views.
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Press I am leaning towards a RL1100 38 SC with spare parts kit and a conversation kit 40/10.
Add later:
- Bulletfeeder (definitely)
- Autodrive (maybe)
- Digital Powder Check (maybe)
- BulletSense (maybe)
- SwageSense (maybe)
- Case Processing Machine (Glock 40 S&W fired cases) (maybe)I like the idea of a second press, but got to start somewhere.
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Here is the dies I am leaning towards:
The Optimized Die Pack Includes: Mighty Armory Decap Die, Mighty Armory Swage Hold Down Die, Redding Competition Re-Size Die, Lee Precision Universal Expansion Die, Redding Competition Seating Die w/ Micrometer, & Redding Competition Crimp Die w/ Micrometer.
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1 hour ago, tmz said:
If budget wasn’t an issue I would consider the Mark7 Manual Evolution.
Don’t get me wrong I have owned
6/1050s and still have one of them and like them very much so but after buying the evolution it is everything I wish that Dillon would have done to improve their machine throughout the years to become.
Loading for me is just as big as a hobby as the shooting sport.
I tend to lean towards buying something of high-quality the first time so I don’t have to spend again.
I feel the Evolution is a very high-quality well-built machine and it would’ve been my first purchase if it was available years ago. Seeing pictures of it doesn’t do it justice unless you see one in person and actually use the machine.
I could go on about it but if it’s something that you’re possibly interested in looking at you might want to do a little investigating on it or ask for some info here on it and I don’t mean to hijack the thread from Dillon to Mark 7 but was just throwing it out there if your budget is larger and giving you more options to think about.@tmz
I have heard also good things about the Mark 7 Evolution. So I was and I am still seriously considering it. But as you stated, is it worth the additional $1000? What am I getting above the 1050/1100? Craftmanship, smoothness of operation, more concentric/consistent/accurate ammo? This is one of the things, which I am trying to answer indirectly through this thread. Feel free to PM (Or we can start a new thread), I like to hear more.
I am also with you on getting quality IOT not have to spend more again.
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Thanks for the feedback and discussion?
- @pjb45
- @avastcosmicarena
- @DJRyan13
- @ltdmstr
- @Laxman2809
- @Sarge
I have used reloads on my limited guns and have noticed the muffin top effect. Haven't had any issues with feeding or accuracy.
What dies you guys recommend? Heard good things about Redding Carbide. How about the Dillon Dies? Any thoughts on Mark 7's Ultimate Die pack? Can it be used with the Dillon Presses?
Also came to find depending on the powder measure/setting, I will need a different crimping die?
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On 12/22/2019 at 7:42 AM, ltdmstr said:
The 1100 is a better design than the Super, so I'd go with that. Actually, an older RL1050 would be my first choice if you can find one. As for add-ons, a bullet feeder and LED lighting are the top choices. Also a quick release for the powder measure. Case Pro or Rollsizer are probably not necessary if you have a custom gun/barrel. As for autodrive, I have three 1050s and prefer to run them manually. To me, it's not worth the time, trouble and expense to automate. But some people like it.
Thanks for the feedback.
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New to reloading pistol ammo, but experienced in rifle single stage loading.
I am looking to reload for 38SC and 40 Cal Long Major.
1) What setup you recommend and why?
- Bulletfeeder, Case Processing Machine
2) When you recommend incorporating the Auto drive and sensors?
- Autodrive, Remote Stop, Swage Sense, Decap Sense, Bullet Sense, Digital Powder Check
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On 12/1/2019 at 6:19 AM, Posvar said:
What is your budget? That may help narrow it down a lot as far as the used guns on the classifieds. Some are 2k and some 7k.
$10-13K for 2 guns and a press
On 12/1/2019 at 9:15 AM, Acsr said:Very wise choice going with Eddie for your gun, there isn't a better tighter nicer gun out there. I started with a trubor 38sc and had Eddie build me a gun which I have now had for a year still as tight as day 1, slide to frame fit is perfect and racking the slide feels like it it's on ball bearings. I recently upgraded my optics from a original trouble free romeo 3 to the romeo 3 xl I stayed with the 3 moa as I like the precision of a smaller dot. Enjoy the open game sounds like toy know the pros and cons of caliber get reloading
Thanks for the feedback. Looking forward to the EMG build.
On 12/5/2019 at 9:46 PM, IDAHOAASHOOTER said:I think Don at venom has an all black 9 major gun ready to go. Romeo 3 XL, I prefer MBX mags over STI. Everyone is different just try different stuff, it's expensive but take your time and enjoy it. You'll learn alot and it will be tons of frustrating times too. Dry fire, as much practice as you can afford.
Will check him out. How is your new Atlas Custom Open shooting?
On 12/6/2019 at 7:35 AM, Revofan said:M2i builds great guns and is a pleasure to deal with
and he knows what shooters need because he is a multi championship winner in uspsa
Will check him out thanks!
On 12/6/2019 at 10:27 PM, bigstick0000 said:I have a Brazos open 38 Super, an STI open, and Akai open, and a 9 mm built by Eddie Garcia. Mayte Garcia open gun is the best out of all the guns I've owned and shot. I've had it for about three years and we'll never get rid of it even if I stop shooting. I've never had it Jam one time. It feeds everything I put down the pipe. I recently had my gunsmith installing fit a true bore Barrel in it and I can say without a doubt it's the tightest groups I've ever had from a pistol.
Thanks for the feedback. Tried looking for a used EMG and got nothing! Looking forward to the build.
2 hours ago, SeattleDude said:2x Atlas Chaos pistolas with SRO 5MOA (or any other optics of your liking)
9 Major. Never had any issues. Brass is cheap. Stupid Flat and Fast shooting with 115gr JHP with 10.6gr of SWMP.
For major matches I just load new brass just to be extra sure.
4-6 or more 170mm mags. SV tubes, Grams Followers and Springs, TTI Base Pads (I practice reloading now only with 170mm sticks)
2-4 140mm mags setup same as above for stages where you need to drop mags after only few rounds ex. Classifiers etc
Thanks for the tips. I own a few Atlas, so definitely curios about the Chaos.
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On 11/29/2019 at 9:19 PM, jcc7x7 said:
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On 11/29/2019 at 8:47 PM, Bwillis said:
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On 11/29/2019 at 6:49 PM, Hiroshi said:
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14 hours ago, LuvDog said:
So you already have a build in progress with EMG but you want a new gun NOW, which will eventually be turned in to your backup gun?
For dots, I’d seriously look at the Romeo 3 XL. I think that’s the next I’m going to try.
For mags, everyone loves MBX. I don’t have any 155, but that also seems to be the way folks are going. If I were putting a set together, I’d get 4 170 and 8 155.
I hate chasing brass, so for that reason I’d go 9mm Major.
Back to builders... I doubt any would be that much faster than Eddie. So you need to find something used or pre-built. I think Atlas has some pre-builds available. But I’d just scour the classifieds here until something good pops up.
- Yes, looking for a back up to get me through the completion of the build.
- Tracking on the Romeo 3 XL...expensive, but highly recommended
- Copy on the mags, got to get a combination of 170/155s
- Chasing brass is not fun!
- Agree...Scrubbing the classifieds daily...Thanks!
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On 11/29/2019 at 7:33 PM, donno said:
If you are located anywhere close to east coast, look up Tommy Guns. Jeff Abernathy builds some great guns.
Nope, I am near Shreveport LA. But will definitely check them out. Thanks!
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On 11/29/2019 at 6:47 PM, Bwillis said:
Rafferty customs
Haven't heard of them, will definitely look into their builds. Thanks!
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On 11/29/2019 at 4:49 PM, Hiroshi said:
Call Dan from Bedell Customs?, he makes awesome open guns..On 11/29/2019 at 7:19 PM, jcc7x7 said:Go Bedell
But he won't be quick to get back to you until deer season is over!!!
Thanks, got him on the list to call.
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On 11/29/2019 at 7:20 AM, zzt said:
Practice is the only time I can recover brass. My motto is shoot in practice what you will shoot in the match. I shoot approx. 10,000 rounds a year in USPSA and SCSA matches. That's $1,600 in lost brass a year. Maybe if I were still working, but definitely not on a retirement income. Geez. That's half a new gun.
When I decided to build my two new Open guns- a 2011 for USPSA major and a 1911 for SCSA minor, everyone told be I'd spend the first six months tacking down problems and fixing them. Well, I had none of those problems. The 2011 ran 100% from the first shot. I did have a problem initially with the 1911. I fitted the slide and frame too tightly for a minor gun and couldn't get it to run with anything less than 150PF. I loosened it up just a tad and now it runs 132-135PF 100%. Really the biggest problem was finding 1911 9mm mags that worked 100%.
So if you are leaning towards 9mm major, don't let the 9mm kaboom crowd scare you off. I've never seen a 9mm kaboom, even with those that shoot fast powders like Autocomp and CFE. Use slow powders and load long. Pressures will be low and the gun will last almost forever. Plus you can buy fully processed brass for under 4 cents each. That's what I do.
Agree: Practice both guns will be 38 SC or 9mm. Understand the brass challenge with 38 SC vs 9mm. Thanks!
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56 minutes ago, zzt said:
1: I build my own Open guns. If I didn't, I'd be looking at a Cheely Custom. I love the e2 grip, and his parts are solid. He puts the same parts in his guns that I do, except for the slide. He won't sell any of his stash. Limcats feel good in the hand. I used to like the Evo grip before the e2 came along. I'd also seriously look at the Honcho.
2: 9mm Major all the way. I use 115 HAPs with Major Pistol powder. That is the best I've found for two 3/16" poppels and an efficient comp. Pressures are low when loaded to 1.161" OAL. All my matches are essentially lost brass, so that killed 38SC for me. $.16 cents each is too much to throw away for as much as I shoot. That being said, if you can get over the brass cost, 38SC gives you a lot more flexibility, especially if you are a 3N38 lover.
3: nix on the original C-More. It sits too high and eats batteries quickly. I have two RTS2s v4 6 MOA. I no longer use them in USPSA or SCSA competition. Love the view and the dot, but cannot get it bright enough for SCSA. I have three DPP 2.5 that I currently use for competitions. I love the ergonomics of them, but not the 2.5. To get it bright enough to see on white steel in bring sunlight you have to crank up the dot. That makes it bloom, and that's a little distracting for me. The 7.5 MOA is worthless, IMO. I'm trying the SRO right now. So far I love it. The 5 MOA dot stays round and doesn't bloom at high power. It does halo like every other sight I've tried if you crank it up in dim light. However, the dot stays round. I really like the auto brightness setting. It reacts quickly enough and seems to get it just right for sun and shade. If you get a Honcho, I'd mount the SRO on the slide, not the frame. I'd frame mount any of the others.
BTW, The Burris FF3 8 MOA gets little love in these forums, but it is a great sight. The oldest of mine is slide mounted on my 1911 45. It went 40,000 rounds before the plastic cover over the diode port cracked and fell off. Sight still worked. The other four are just as good. Batteries last for many years. The dot gradually gets dimmer and dimmer, but you don't notice. If you pop a new battery in twice a year, the dot is bright enough for SCSA. I still like the SRO for the bigger window.
4: easy MBX 170s and 155s. I do have some STI Gen2 tubes with TTI guts and pads. I use them for classifiers and any time I have to drop a mag in dust or mud.
If I had the tools and experience, I would definitely build my own (Bucket List). Matt Cheely is highly recommended, but he is not making Open Guns based on chatting with him.
Definitely tracking on brass cost, which I will have to get over. But maybe have a 9mm for practice, to avoid the extra time picking up brass.
Romeo 3 XL and SRO are top on my list.
Copy on the mags.
I appreciate the feedback!
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1 hour ago, Furrly said:
Atlas for the price, turn times, and customer service..
As many mags as you can afford of all sizes..
No doubt...complete true statement in my experience. Thanks!
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There pretty good builders out there...big and small shops.
Look at the classifieds there are a lot of good deals every day. I own Atlas and Cheely. My next build is EMG
- Atlas Gunworks (Adam) - Hyperion or Hyperion-L Gunbroker (https://www.gunbroker.com/item/855417596)
- Cheely Custom Guns (Matt)
- EMG Custom Guns (Eddie)
- Heard good things about: Rafferty, Cameron's, Venom, Akai, Limcat, LSI
Another suggestion one of my buddy made was PT Honcho...modular gun you can tailor to the divisions you want to explore.