GMyers

TSC, I would just like to reiterate cpty1's 1st suggestion. I try to stay a full arms length from the cover barrier. Most of the time my muzzle is at the front plane of the barrier or even slightly behind it, in the case of a wall or such. The pistol becomes the fulcrum point and my intuition tells me that is better. For me this kind of positioning does not restrict my movements be it weapon manipulation or moving my lard butt to the next position. YMMV

What are the recommended brands of replacement stocks for a Remington 700 rifle? I assume that McMillan in near or at the top but what about others. Is Butler Creek worth looking at, or how about the Remington factory syn-stock. Thanks for the opinions! (Edited by GMyers at 5:56 pm on Feb. 7, 2003)

tpeck, I have used Montana Gold in the past and found that I had to use more powder for the same PF when compared to a standard copper jacketed bullet. I was told the M.G. jacket metal is harder than copper. That is all I know.

I too own a 30 and it shoots great. I really prefer the grip diminsions of the 30 over the small caliber frames. There is lots of surface for the heel of my weak hand. Also the extra width of the 30 spreads recoil across more of the strong hand and makes the perceived recoil quite soft. I don't believe you can go wrong with 30 if .45 ACP is the caliber you are wanting to shoot.

Next time.... First Place Sharpshooter, never looking back!

I know it's the first looser but I pulled off a strong 2nd place in CDP-Marksman! I really wanted to get advanced by this match but oh well, it was my first sanctioned match.

How many times can .45 brass be reloaded before is should be tossed (230gr bullet at no more that 170PF). Some of ours is bulging a little near the case head and won't quite case gage but otherwise chambers, looks and shoots fine. Would this be a sign of time to go or shoot 'til it splits. Since some of this brass has already been reloaded X number of times would it be OK to start now with a full length resizer or might this fatigue the metal even more quickly. Thanks for the info!

For practice and IDPA matches I shoot a 230gr Rainier plated round nose over 4.5gr of Titegroup. Easily meets the 165 PF, burns clean and recoil is low. I am guessing the IPSC guys would call it sluggish. With a 12lbs recoil spring the Wilson Shock-Buf gets a pretty outline of the slide hood but is not getting battered. I also get a little blow-by on the case but I think this is due in large part due to "very liberal chambering" by Kimber (it is reliable though!). Thats all I have to offer.

Thanks for the confirmation! I get to shoot the Ok State IDPA Match this June so I want to get as much "hands-on" as possible. Thanks again.

I know that on my Kimber 5" I should not allow the slide to run forward on an empty chamber. I just want to verify that it is ok to do so if I have a single dumby round in the freshly inserted magazine (I leave the primer pocket empty for absolute verification). If this in ANY way could cause a problem please let me know and I will just have to simulate releasing the slide. Thanks!

JD, During this past weekend's polishing expedition of my Glock 30 I noticed my firing pin safety plunger has these same peen marks (a factory plunger but I do not know what the material is). They were not deep, simply noticable. I went ahead and polished all of the bearing surfaces, put it back together and it shot like a dream. No problems.

Thanks Byron, I am waiting on my 230's to show up, probably next week sometime. I have a 12lb conventional Wolff spring that I can hardly wait to try.

Byron, What bullet weight and powder load are you shooting?

Thanks John, A buddy of mine just received the full size "last a year in the outhouse" Brownell's catalog. I will give it a look see.

Does anyone know of someone that makes a narrow from sight specifically with the Kimber dovetail, or is it time to get the file out?

Thanks TD

I will be the ignorant one... what patent infringement would that be?

I will take that as a no for effecting velocity. Thanks!

Will lighter recoil and/or mainspring rates effect muzzle velocity? I understand the slide will begin moving more quickly but is it too late to effect bullet velocity? GMyers

Stephen, You might check out http://www.schuemann.com/ and scroll down to the "Barrel Cleaning" section. Amongst the other ideas that are thrown out he discusses how certain chemicals can react within the barrel as a result of firing. I sure don't have the authority to say if this stuff is right or wrong (he makes a living doing it) but it is at least some interesting reading.

I must have been a good boy this year, Santa brought me a new Glock 30! I was really surprised by the way it shot. I was able to hold acceptable groups the first time out. Not as tight as the Kimber, but good enough for "zero down". I should have the 3.5lbs connector by this weekend and things might get even better. It will probably never be a tack driver but it should do fine for it's intended purpose. Old technology(JMB)... New technology(GG)... I Love it all! GMyers

Shooter Grrl, I see your point. I guess my attitude will change when I get bumped due to rules rather that being out-shot. Right now I don't have to worry about that though.

I think I would have to side with Bill and Ron. I am very new to competative shooting and when I get my first win I want it to be 100% my shooting skill. If that first win were to be a "rules" win I would feel like a chicken-!@#$. Let your shooting skill speak for it's self. (Edited by GMyers at 10:44 pm on Oct. 2, 2001)

Chris, I will let one of the experienced shooters here give specific details on shrinking group sizes, but I would highly recommend adding Brian's Book to your must read, must learn list. I know it really changed my way of thinking about shooting (and a lot of other things). Don't pass it up!

Detlef, Please check my corrected post. Is this more correct now? No need to grind your teeth or stress your shooting hand. I make no claim to be an expert at any of this. If I make a mistake tell me, I can take it and I will learn from it.