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Anyone know if PCSI in Circleville Ohio is honoring the new pistol caliber carbine rules? I've kept my membership, but haven't shot in a couple of years due to some health issues, and this sounds like a fun way for me to get back in!
Thanks in advance!
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I just received this from ZEV last week. It's my new steel challenge gun in 9mm - modified G17 Gen3. First impression is it's very light in my hand. Only100 rounds through it so far. Couple of failure to feeds, but pretty smooth other than that. Best Glock trigger I've squeezed! Heading to the range tomorrow after work to finish break in.
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Lets not let the rumor mill get churning too much.
I'm not trying to start any rumors Kyle. The Multi-Gun Match Director brought it up in shooters meeting less than two weeks ago in front of 60 other shooters. Just looking for an update was all..
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The word going around at the April Multi-Gun match was that USPSA was up in the air for the rest of the year at Pickaway, and that the muti-gun matches might be moved to the day after the IDPA matches. Anyone got an update on that?
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I did not see anything yet about a texas star - it would be my first time shooting one so I'm hoping it will be out
I have never shot one either but I am not sure that I am looking at this situation with the same sunny disposition!
You haven't lived until you've shot the Star off the shake bridge..
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We chose to release at Phase I where some things (summary of classifiers by state, top 20, etc.) are not included. We will be expanding as we continue to develop the new site.
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Sounds good Rob.. As a web developer myself I appreciate the size of this job! When you factor in all of the data that must be presented it must be a nightmare!
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I enjoyed the Top 20 in each Class/Division page they had on the old site. I can't seem to find that on the new one..
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Who let the dogs out?
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Good news!
The MD got back to me with an explanation, and indicated that the fees are on their way!
Thanks for everyone's comments and suggestions!
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Frankly it seems to me that the club should be able to ...
Run for the club's BOD. It would be nice to get another pistol shooter on there. That would double our input on how things are run.
If I had time for that I'd have time to shoot more than one match a month...
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If they need someone to do this I'd be happy to take on the responsiblity, and I'll make that known if I ever get a response from the powers that be.
It is good to see you volunteer.
While I am not directly involved, I can inquire about having the stats officer copy you on the match bill from USPSA. You can pay the bill. Then, submit the invoice to the club's BOD and they will cut you a check at their monthly meeting.
Yes I am very willing to take on the job of uploading the scores & sending in the fees if that's what needs to happen! I already voluteered to do that last year, but was told it was already handled.
Frankly it seems to me that the club should be able to pay the fees without a non-club officer/member having to pay it out of their own pocket & then hope for reinbursment at some future date since the club has the cash that was collected at the match, but I can do that if that's what it takes to get the classifiers at this club processed. I'd certainly have a better feeling about if I was supplied the match fee money upfront though as there already seems to be an issue with cutting checks..
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I've had a couple of classifiers lost over the last few years and been put in the wrong division twice. I'm sure I'm not the only one, but this stuff just happens every now and then. I'd say just be patient until you can talk to the MD on the side and ask how the whole payment and classifier thing works. For what match directors and stats people get paid, I can't complain.
I hear you Mike! I fully realize & understand that no one is getting paid (other than the club) to stage USPSA matches, but my stance on it is if a club is going to stage a match part of that is making sure the fees are sent in.
For me personally I feel that if I'm going to practice and fret over shooting a classifier I'd like to know in advance that I'm going to get credit for it. This is twice now I've lost a score at this club that would have allowed me to move up a class, or at the very least put me within a few 10ths of a percent of doing so.
Again I'm not blaming any one person because I have no idea who is responsible for sending in the money, and like I said previously it could be someone at the club who isn't directly involved in the matches that simply dropped the ball (again..). However, my limited understanding is that part of the way USPSA is funded is from the match fees that are collected at all USPSA matches. Not only does not paying them to USPSA hurt the shooters who shot the match, but it also hurts USPSA as a whole.
To be honest I really hate to be the prick, but I want my score counted & the one thing I'm not going to do is let it go this time as I did last time. Once is bad enough, twice is unacceptable. I'm not out to hurt anyone or get anyone in trouble, but the fact is every other club I've ever shot at had the scores uploaded within 24 hours, and had the fees sent in before the next process date.
If they need someone to do this I'd be happy to take on the responsiblity, and I'll make that known when I get a response from the powers that be.
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Val just replied to my request to pay my own fee again, but unfortunately she indicated that's not the way it works. USPSA can only accept a payment from the club, So either the club sends in the money or no one's classifier scores will be counted.
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For the record I'm not looking to get anyone in any trouble, and/or create problems for the club in question! I just want to know that if I shoot a match there my classifier score will be counted whether it's a good one or not.
Also, I don't believe the person that uploads our scores is the person that is responsible for sending in the money. I could be wrong about that, but for all I know it may be someone at the club who doesn't even shoot the matches so I'm not accusing anyone of anything nefarious. It could just be a mix-up, which is understandable if it was just one time. However, it's not the first time..
As far as not shooting at this club Sarge is right. It would seriously diminish my chances to shoot USPSA at all because of where I live in relation to the few clubs in this state. Right now I'm lucky if I can shoot USPSA once a month during the season. Normally this is the club I go to as it's where most of my buddies shoot at, but I guess that will be something I will need to consider if this issue isn't resolved. There were at least 30 other shooters at this match, so surely I'm not the only one that would like his/hers classifier score processed!
One other thing, and that is I did volunteer to take on the task of upload the scores for this club when the new match director was introduced last year, but I was told it was already covered. Since then all of the matches I've shot there have been uploaded to USPSA so that's not the issue. The problem here is the money hasn't been sent in. It's been five weeks since the match in question. Surely that is enough time for even the busiest person to drop a check in the mail...
I have contacted our Area Coordinator and he indicated he would look in to it. I haven't heard back from Val at USPSA yet about paying my fee again personally in order to have the score processed, but I'm sure she will reply when she gets time.
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Maybe you can explain the situation to USPSA and pay the fee for your classifier. Then dont shoot at that club anymore.
Thanks for all your responses! I've sent an email to Val at USPSA to see if I can just pay another classifier fee directly to them so that they can process my classifier. It's not ideal, but it's better than losing a classifier score I really need.
I'll let you know what I find out from her.
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I've now shot two matches at a local club over the last couple of years that seem to magically disappear.
The first match in 2008 never showed up at USPSA at all. The scores from the one this year were inputed, but according to Val at USPSA the match fees were never paid so my classifier score, which would be very close to moving me up a class, isn't being processed.
Needless to say this is a bit irritating. When I pay my match fees I expect my scores to be recorded and processed.
I've tried contacting the Match Director via PM & email, but so far I'm not getting any response. I guess I will have to do it at the shooters meeting in front of everyone at the next match.
I enjoy the matches at this club as they are well designed and fun to shoot, but what's the point if your scores aren't going to count?
Can anyone tell me what the protocol is for paying the match fees to USPSA, and what would you do if your match fees aren't being sent in?
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There is a match scheduled for Saturday the 4th at Circleville. I'm sure Conrad will post the stages & round count in the next day or two.
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Micah just learned about the iPod.
Here's a prototype of Micah's new shooting cam..
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I'll be there, but only if I can be on the Micah/Chris newbie squad!
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I've found all kinds of info on how to apply to "build" a short barrel rifle, but I want to purchase a complete SBR firearm.
I know it is legal in my State, requires the local Chief Law Enforcement Officer's signature, involves ATF Form 4, but that is where I get stuck. I'm confused on whether I purchase the stamp before I purchase the weapon, or vice versa?
Can someone list the step by step process for purchasing a SBR firearm &/or a Suppressor
Thanks in advance!
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Only powder I use for .40 is Vhita Vhouri N-320 so I can't help you there. But regardless of what someone else uses for a load you should ALWAYS chrono your own ammo out of your own gun. Velocities can be drastically different between guns & even between different barrels. Surely you know someone you can borrow a chrono from, or maybe they can bring it to your local match and 4 or 5 shooters can test their loads after the match is done and put away.
Thanks Chris. I shoot with you at Roundtown. Maybe we can get someone to bring their chrono to the April 3rd match??
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Hey Guys & Gals,
I'm fairly new to reloading, and I do not have access to a chrono at the moment.
Does anyone have a proven recipe using Alliant Power Pistol with a Zero 180gr. TCFM bullet in a STI Edge or similar 5" Limited gun?
From what I could find on the internet I mathematically came up with 6.3gr at 1.125 COL would result in a PF of 170.9 & 6.2gr = 168.2 PF, but I'd hate to get to a chrono'd match and not make PF, or almost as bad be way over the top.
I'm running Winchester Brass & CCI Primers.
Thanks in advance!
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Awesome match Jason & company! Very challenging, but a total blast! Can't wait for the State match!!
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Looks fun. Is there video anywhere of the seesaw?
The seesaw it no big deal. Standing on either end of it keeps that end on the ground, so you aren't really seesawing while you are shooting.
The shaky bridge is the prop that's a pain in the a**... If you can keep it from steady it's pretty easy, but once that sucker gets going on you it's like shooting during an earth quake.
USPSA Pistol Calilber Carbine at PCSI in Circleville OH?
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In case anyone else was wondering I spoke with the match director. They are going allow PCC starting with the October 1st match. Probably put anyone who is shooting it on the same squad to make it easier for the RO's.