Jeff686

I did just clean the gun and try to scrape the crud out of the comp. I've never shot lead, but there has always been a bit of crud in the comp since I got the gun. I didn't buy it new. Maybe a big piece came loose while shooting.

I know, it looks kinda strange without the dot on it. My Aimpoint is in for warranty work (it's an XD, so it has years of use). Anyway, I thought this was a good photo anyway.

Here's some pictures I took today of my Gold Team. I also have some slo-mo videos I'll try to post. There's a big hunk of junk coming out of my comp on this photo series. There is 1/40th of a second between each photo. This is the only time I've seen it, other photos and slo-mo video don't have it. Sorry there's no dot on the gun, it's in the shop at Aimpoint (in anticipation of going to the Nationals). You can see something come out of the comp starting on the 3th photo.

I used a Dillon Square Deal B for several years. For the money, they are a great value. Plus, they come setup with dies, ready to load. I would never buy a 550, since it does not auto-index, which is an important feature to me. When I wanted a case feeder and 5 stations, I moved to the Hornady LNL AP. I love it, works great. I think the Lock-n-load bushings are awesome, since the cost for additional calibers is significantly less than a 650, but the quick-change time/effort is about the same.

Not true, a bunch of the slow-mo vidoes of guns on youtube are 1000 to 1200 fps. The Casio EX-F1 ($900) will do 1200fps movie, and the Casio EX-FH20 ($500) will do 1000fps. They are also shipping a pocket sized version but probably needs more light for high speed capture, and considerably less zoom too.

I just got the Casio slow-mo camera. Unfortunately, my open gun is in the shop. I was thinking of using a piece of teleprompter glass and black paper to make a see-through periscope thing. I hope to put the camera at 90 deg to my line of sight, with the glass between me and the gun. The camera would get 50% of the light, and my eyes would get 50%. The cool thing would be that the camera would have a view down the sight. It might take a couple of stands and/or tripods to setup.

Was that a significant advantage? If so, I'd call it one per shot fired. I disagree with this comment. First, define significant advantage. To whom, what kind of shooter, how fit are they, what's their typical HF? My point is there is no real way to define a significant advantage for running around the door instead of through it. It's subjective. A slow shooting person who can run fast may have a different advantage than a fast shooting slow running fat guy. Second, you can't just arbitrarily say it is per shot. The 'per shot' penalty is for when you are shooting, not moving. 'Per shot' if you feet are out-of-bounds. 'Per shot' if you are not week-hand-only. 'Per shot' if you don't shoot the steel from box 'A'. You can't give out 'per shot' penalties for moving somewhere you weren't supposed to. What are you going to do, take one shot, then run back around the other way through the correct path to avoid the other penalties? Area 1 last year had a similar situation. They had a door to breach. You could breach, or run around and incur a penalty. Many shooters of smaller stature decided to run around. However, the difference there was that the stage description specifically called out the penalty for run-around. Hence, no confusion. I was going to call up 10.2.2 as the applicable rule, but Flex beat me to it. Can I define significant advantage? Not really. It has to be decided on a case by case basis, in the judgement of the RO. I've done it and it wasn't arbitrary. I wasn't present for the incident Pat described so I don't know if it was in this case, or not. That's why I asked Pat. He was there. Well, that's kind what I'm getting at. Where does it say that the RO may determine if a penalty is 'per shot' or 'once' based on their assessment of the probable advantage. RO has to do the best they can applying the rules and interpret the stage description. I don't think making assessments of the probable advantages in order to prorate a penalty falls in their responsibility. Just don't see it. I'm not trying to be argumentative or anything. If I could add a tone to my comments it would be conversational...

If you put it on your 'thumb side' make sure it will clear your thumb(s). That's the problem with the factory racker. I almost tore off a fingernail one day by catching my weak hand index finger on my strong hand thumb while racking the slide. Plus, if you shoot 'thumbs up', you might catch your thumb on it.

Was that a significant advantage? If so, I'd call it one per shot fired. I disagree with this comment. First, define significant advantage. To whom, what kind of shooter, how fit are they, what's their typical HF? My point is there is no real way to define a significant advantage for running around the door instead of through it. It's subjective. A slow shooting person who can run fast may have a different advantage than a fast shooting slow running fat guy. Second, you can't just arbitrarily say it is per shot. The 'per shot' penalty is for when you are shooting, not moving. 'Per shot' if you feet are out-of-bounds. 'Per shot' if you are not week-hand-only. 'Per shot' if you don't shoot the steel from box 'A'. You can't give out 'per shot' penalties for moving somewhere you weren't supposed to. What are you going to do, take one shot, then run back around the other way through the correct path to avoid the other penalties? Area 1 last year had a similar situation. They had a door to breach. You could breach, or run around and incur a penalty. Many shooters of smaller stature decided to run around. However, the difference there was that the stage description specifically called out the penalty for run-around. Hence, no confusion.

Actually, if you grip it high enough, you can push on the beaver tail and engauge the grip safety. Certain people with certain hand sizes and grips preferences just can't consistently disengauge the grip safety.

Yes, that's why I pinned mine. After a few stages where the gun doesn't work, you'll realize the grip safety is a pain. I grip high, and have a small hand, and can't consistently get the grip safety depressed. It'll cost you 5-8 seconds when it happens. I don't need that headache. I used to tape my down on particularly bad days, but then just got fed up and pinned it.

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PC BS Can the timer pick up 223 that way? I know I can't use it for 9mm speed steel on my carbine. The timer won't hear the bolt open/close (that's the only sound).

If you use a silencer (I know, not in 3-gun) the problem is a lot worse. If you use a lot of lube, it gets even worse. I've seen guys with nasty black stripes across their face and glasses. Even with my non-gas 9mm AR and a silencer, I get some gas in the face, but that may not be from the charging handle.

Hornady also makes a conversion kit to the new ejector for those with the wire ejector. Search here for a thread about it. Oh, don't assume you compromised when you bought the LNL instead of the 650. I think the LNL is just as good, or even better in some respects.

I'm not sure exactly how I imagined your setup. I just wanted to point out that if you did use the Lee expander/measure in one station it is easy to adjust the bell. The down side is the powder measure is not as good as the Hornady. I currently don't use any method of powder check die. I probably sound a little hipocritical (sp?). One could argue that a visual powder cop type die might be better than nothing, but I'm afraid of getting a false sense of security. I just really hate having false confidence in something. Since I load 38 super, and fill the case 3/4+ full, I can observe the powder in the case. Since I'm looking in that direction (to place the bullet), I try to check the powder level. Furthermore, double charges are messy and obvious. My eyes are down on the shell plate, not up at the top of the dies. I truthfully think that I'm more likely to notice a powder drop problem by looking at the case than looking up at a powder cop die each time I pull the lever. Anyway, I have no illusions that my method is error free. I hate to add a powder cop, and then have false trust in it. It is easier to accept my shortcomings when I'm aware of them. If I put my trust in a powder cop, it would have to be the audible type. Maybe my next project will be an audible powder cop that doesn't have the funky Dillon lever rod.

I use Lee dies for my 45 and 357. The powder drop and thru-expander combo for lee works fine. It does not drop as consistenty as the Hornady, but is much easier to adjust. If you're using Lee dies, I don't see why you can't powder-thu expand with ease. I don't like the idea of a powder cop die that uses visual feedback. I've got a lot of things to look at, and think it would give me a false sense of security, believing that I would notice it. Sometimes I don't notice when the primer pin 'pops' up (from a piece of gravel or 22 shell in the case). Am I really going to notice a powder cop? Doesn't someone (Dillon?) make a powder cop alarm with a buzzer? I might trust that more...

HMMMmmm Good advice. I didn't add it to my cart.

I can't afford a Micro. The wife just bought a 7 day WDW vacation for June. I sure hope my son likes IPSC, so I can someday say "buy honey, it's a family activity"

Wow! I got an email from Midway (auto notification) that WSP primers were in stock. Email arrived at 3:04pm PST. I clicked the link at 3:08pm PST, and no joy! Out of stock! AAARRRGGGHHH!

My Aimpont Comp XD started acting up last summer. Typical intermittent dot problems. Occassionally it wouldn't turn on without jiggling the switch, or would go dim under recoil. Since I have a slot at the nationals (and can hopefully go), I thought I'd better get it fixed. I shipped it to Aimpoint yesterday for repair. I feel so lonely. It's so sad to see that empty mount sitting on top of my gun. It's like a piece of me is missing. I took the opportunity to super-clean the gun and mount. It took me a couple hours just to get the crud off the blast shield.

Thanks for the info!! Just ordered 10 for 38super and 10 for 45ACP. $1.10 each with shipping!

So... It penetrates, then turns to grease?

Butler Creek 10/22 mags work that way. I often wondered if external springs were allowed on magazines in USPSA, or if there was some additional dimensional limitation other than the standard length limit.

Just in case anyone is considering buying one... I tried one in my Gold Team 38 super large frame. It didn't fit very well, and never worked right. I tried to get it working, and even spent hours with my local gunsmith. Although it did function, I was not satisifed with the result. Any forces on the extension other than perpendicular to the frame caused the release severly bind and not depress. When my thumb comes down from the safety (where it rides when shooting), I can't help but press the button down as well as in. The factory original works best. I just wish it was easier to drill/tap for a button.