Doug H.
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As Mark is fond of saying, there need to be multiple layers of safety to prevent accidents. That way you need several simultaneous errors to produce an event. To my knowledge a Glock has 3 separate passive safeties where as a Series 80 with functioning grip safety has 2 and a Series 70 with functioning grip safety has only one passive safety.
Some say it is a disadvantage to shoot a 1911/2011 because you to have to put on the thumb safety, but I think it just balances out the disadvantage for those shooting Glocks. Must be a reason so many people shoot something other than a Glock in 3 gun.
Doug
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Shooter by choice, builder because I'm cheap. I don't think it's that hard to do both, but then I'm not that good a shooter.
Doug
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Wow, I was going to ask you about my new build but I think I'll keep it to myself.
Doug
Now that is a dirty lie! You would not have asked about your new build. You do not care what any jack wagon on the internet cares and would not ask opinions unless you wanted to ridicule them. Shouldn't you be training our future leaders or something?
Got me! Main reason I wouldn't ask is that I try to build guns from free parts I pick up and those are usually not the "cool" parts so everyone would tell me I'm stupid (whether or not that is true is a different story). Unfortunately for the companies that make lots of cool parts, learning how to actually shoot is more important than the parts you use to build your gun. That said, I still would rather own guns that shoot well made from quality parts than guns that shoot OK made from junk.
At a local match earlier this year I met a guy who was having trouble with his AR. He showed me his bolt and I swear it looked like a bad photocopy of a bolt. Worst piece of junk I have ever seen on a real firearm. He said it was an "economy" AR upper he bought but he said he got it cheap. I ended up lending him an old Rock River bolt I had in my spares kit and he was happy as a clam because the gun would work.
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I think they are a good idea regardless of USPSA requirements.
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USPSA MG Rules do not require preloaded shotguns to have flags so no problem with the 870. See 2.2.3.5 and 2.2.3.6.
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Wow, I was going to ask you about my new build but I think I'll keep it to myself.
Doug
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I don't have one and I have not used one, but 2 guys at a precision rifle match I was at swore it was the best thing since sliced bread. One of them had one and showed it to me. Looks well made and supposed to work as good as it looked.
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I think you would have a hard time beating the reliablity of an Aimpoint. I use the H-1 on my shotgun.
Doug
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Kind of odd it isn't shown on the C-More website.
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Looks interesting, I might have to scrape up $400 and try it.
Doug
This looks like it might be the guys making the scope for C-More:
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Federal ammo shoots great in JP barrels. All I shoot is 55's. All of the JP supermatch barrels are cryo treated. Each barrel also comes with a bolt that is head spaced for that barrel.
Jay
In my opinion this is the answer, the barrel is a little more than some others but the head spaced bolt is added value and one less thing that you will have to buy for the new build. Don't scrimp on the barrel, its the one thing on an upper that really makes the difference.
Doug
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Mil reticle with Mil turrets is the way to go. That way if you want to click or hold over the numbers match, no math needed. If you get a second focal plane scope the reticle will only be
correct at a single power, usually the highest power. With a first focal plane scope the reticle will be correct at all powers. For long range matches I went with a NightForce F1, 3.5-15 scope with FFP and Mil/Mil. I've found it really easy to use. It has Zero Stop and has 10 Mils of elevation adjustment in a single turn which is enough to get to 1000 yards with my .260.
Doug
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Seekins - Flat bottom
Other?
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I've used one of these TAB Gear covers for a couple of years and never had a problem. I've done a couple of 3 gun matches with this set up without the cover melting. Probably not a good idea to go full auto or multiple mags of 5.56, but if you want to to that you just take off the cover. These really shine when you have to put the gun away or remove the can soon after firing.
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" I'm still trying to figure out what to do with that hot can after shooting it. You can't even really transition to a pistol unless you want to burn holes through any clothing it touches."
You will need to get a suppressor cover, makes it easier to handle when hot and reduces heat mirage.
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Iowashooter- Agreed, muzzle brakes go BOOM! There's no way around it. Glad to have another vote for the Seekins.
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I'm still wary of a muzzle brake's concussive nature and how badly they flash. Plus, I kind of like the idea of tuning a rifle without a muzzle brake, knowing that when I do install one that the rest of the rifle is in proper working order.
Also, I know that Brian Enos is a forum that is pretty much dedicated to competition shooting sports, but I don't want my rifle to only be a practical choice for broad daylight competition shooting.
Sounds like you want a suppressed carbine that can double as a competition gun when the Zombies aren't around.
Doug
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Pretend you're the RM. It's your match. You wrote the rules not IDPA, USPSA or 3-Gun Nation. You make the call...
I could write the rules to say anything. I am the RM at my match and I did write the rules. If you put an unsafe gun in a safe location at our match it would be a 30 second penalty. That doesn't make it right, just makes it my way. I think that as long as the dump locations have been made safe by the match designers then even if the gun fires it will not be dangerous to the shooter, spectators or staff. This may not be the case at all matches or locations. Unfortunately it is impossible to write rules that cover every possibility or foolish act of all shooters and that's why the rules of any match aren't perfect. Erring on the side of safety is why we have rules they way they are. Sometimes people get DQed for stuff that really was not unsafe but you can't start changing the rules during a match, it's not fair to the other shooters, like the ones who took the time to clear their pistols properly or actually put on the safety.
Doug
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"Gun was grounded as you see it here.
Is this gun safe or unsafe? If you feel the gun is unsafe should the shooter be DQ'd? If you feel a DQ is warranted should it be a stage DQ or match DQ or simply 20-30 second penalty?"So is this theoretical or did this happen in a match? I'm betting you got DQed and want someone to say you should not have been DQed, but I'll play the game with you.
1. Is the gun safe? Yes, the gun is not dangerous and will not fire in the condition the you show above.
2. Is a DQ warranted? You know as well as anyone that it depends on the match. If the rules of the match say DQ then it's a DQ. The gun is clearly not empty or on safe. In the past I have seen other shooters DQed in similar circumstances .
3. Stage DQ or 20-30 second penalty? Many matches and even USPSA have allowed a penalty instead of a DQ for guns in the condition that you show as long as they are in a safe retention device, dump barrel, bucket etc., but again that depends on the match.
My call is I enforce the rules of the match as written. If you don't like the rules, don't attend the match.
Doug
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I've been running the S-LM 6-9 for years but after reading this thread I just bought the 9-13. Got to be prepared!
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Big Lucky, How is your range laid out? Are stages close like a bay match or spread out like a natural terrain match? That will generally determine which method will be most efficient. Also, will you have side matches?
7 of the 10 stages are very close together, 5 within walking distance, the other 2 less than a 5 minute drive. The other 3 are separated from the 7 by about 10 minutes but then they are within a minute or 2 of each other.
There will probably be side matches. There will be vendors. The range is in the middle of a massive off-road adventure park, and 20 minutes from some really nice lakes so there is lots of optional stuff to do in the off times for half days.
Based on this alone I would probably do a Squad on Squad off format, otherwise you will have to build in more time to go between stages and doing 10 stages in 2 1/2 days would make that tough.
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Area 6 did half day format. 10 stages in 3 days would drag the match out too long in my opinion. 10 stages in 2 days would be an easy half day format.
How would you ever hope to shoot a major match quantity of shooters (200-275) through 10 stages in 2 days??
The only place I like alternating squad schedules is at a match with long distances between stages like Rocky Mountain. 1/2 format matches work good in places that have high temps and something to do when not shooting like Vegas or Bend. We've done a 1/2 day format for the last few years at the Northwest Multigun Challenge. Last year we did a 3AM-4PM on Thursday and Friday then 2AM-2PM for a total of 9 stages. People seem to like it, more sign up for the match every year. Based on customer feedback, next year we will do 4AM-3PM so that the afternoon shooters don't have to be in the sun as long.
Doug
Yeah, I like that.. unfortunately our match is 10 stages, so that doesn't really fit.
Sure it would, you could do 4am-4pm or add an extra stage on the last day 3am-3pm.
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The only place I like alternating squad schedules is at a match with long distances between stages like Rocky Mountain. 1/2 format matches work good in places that have high temps and something to do when not shooting like Vegas or Bend. We've done a 1/2 day format for the last few years at the Northwest Multigun Challenge. Last year we did a 3AM-4PM on Thursday and Friday then 2AM-2PM for a total of 9 stages. People seem to like it, more sign up for the match every year. Based on customer feedback, next year we will do 4AM-3PM so that the afternoon shooters don't have to be in the sun as long.
Doug
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Hundreds of photos have been posted from the match. You can access them from the links at bottom of our 2014 Sponsor page:
http://nwmultigun.com/Stages.html
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Like I said. Don't know what's feasible or reasonable. And no I haven't worked one but I've seen the prep for FN ongoing now and I know its huge.
You need to work some major matches before you give too much advice.
Doug
Best 3 gun optic
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Pick up a used Swarovski Z6i 1-6x24 with the BRT reticle. Still the gold standard in 3 gun optics. Vortex 1-6 would be my second choice.
Doug