Jerome Poiret

Kevin, Keep the Dillon die, and add a Lee Carbide Factory Crimp die on last station. This might take care of your 2-4 problematic rounds. Hope this helps.

Can't be more Provence: 1 mile from "Cavaillon", 10 miles from "Saint Remy de Provence" Probably the biggest European match this year. May I add to the fun part that we are used to rent motorhomes near the range and have BBQ parties at night (with french wine, of course...).

Thanks guys, found what I wanted.

Matt, Thanks for the info. Can you name the other manufacturers ? It'll be just for fun. (and as a non-US resident, I might try to buy such kits)

A friend sent me this link today: http://www.fss-g.com/ Has anyone tried or know something about this device? PS: check the video, it's impressive !

Sounds good to me (if you're ok to make it international ) Just forget "http://" "www.brianenos.com" is plenty enough. (Edited by Jerome Poiret at 11:03 pm on April 4, 2002)

Eric, No we don't have to store handguns at the range (this is in the UK), but at home in a safe (must have a proof of safe purchase). We'll investigate for temporary gun importing. Would be pleased to shoot with you. Travis, Poodle's haircut Are you talking about those old ladies' short and curly haircut ? If so, I don't know if we invented it, but it seems to have spread worldwide, even in the USA (remember Barbra Bush ?). If we really did create that, please accept all of our apologies. But, if you ever come and visit us, we'll show you so many great looking (and nice too) girls (with the haircut you want) that you might not want to go back PS: no offense to the Bush family: a poodled Barbra is way much better than a stylish Hilary...

Julien, This is an idea ! If you don't get selected, you may still sacrifice (sell) your computer as you said to help pay for the $400 application fee. This is how I might go, considering that I'll never get selected by the French federation I heard they still have available slots for private shooters.

Brian, Separate categories ????

Kevin, I had the same problem with off-set primers, but the cause was not in the shell plate: it was the primer revolving plate (disk?) that was not indexing. Check the primer black plastic cam (left of the machine, just under the powder tool) for wear: it might not push the metallic indexing arm all the way. Check also the little tip of this arm (the one that gets into the holes in the primer disk) to see if it's still bent enough. This cured my problem. As for the second problem (case not in-line with the 1st tool), tighten the shell plate enough to just make it move, and tune the case pusher (?) in a way that it doesn't push the case too far, causing a rebound; A rebound will also occur if there is a greasy material on it where it touches the case.

Carlos, What is AA#9 ????

Eric, In April (27-28), there is the second French selection in Nice, my hometown. You're more than welcome. Just let me know.

Bruce, You're talking about "Carbide factory crimp die", right ? I'm no expert but am using one. It allows you to seat and crimp separately, applying only one force to the round at a time, which is usually better than doing two things at the same time. (don't ask why ) The second, and IMO the most important, benefit is that it resizes the COMPLETE round, after crimping. The carbide ring will resize the case from bottom to up, eliminating the risk of a case bulge caused by two much crimp or a misaligned bullet (or maybe an oversized lead bullet). My gun swallows everything, so I thought there was no point with the LCFCD. But you'd be amazed by the number of cases it actually resizes ! Over 50%. I'm now even more confident with my ammo. I think that peace of mind is worth the (low) cost of the die. One drawback is that the press cycle is less smooth (on a 650).

Eric, Stay here untill next weekend, and come to south of France: we are having a national selection in Cavaillon (just like one of your Area #, but with all the top shooters). I promise you'll have a blast, and get to know nice people and nice part of the country. In France, we have 90% of the people who "hate" Parisians (they represent only 10%). Hope to see you there. P.S. If you can make it, tell me what you shoot and we'll get you a blaster and ammo. (Edited by Jerome Poiret at 8:49 am on Mar. 12, 2002)

OKO website: http://www.oktarget.cz Brownells carry their Weaver model under the Cavalry Arm name. We broke 2 of them (base weakness), but their customer service direct in Czech Repulblic (spelling ?) is just great: 3 year garanty, replacement. I should receive my new one within a few days: still a weaver model, but apparently with a reinforced base. Their regular model, that requires a specific mount (see STI web site), seems just fine: no breakage heard. This sight is just the brightest (even directly aimed at the sun, if you are stupid enough to try )

Thanks guys and grrl. The tumbler seems to be just fine.

Seems that it has to be done. But how ? What tools ? polishing media ?

Pat, If you need a French judge for your next match, I can volunteer Being serious now: I don't care at all about figure sjating, but even here in france, people say that you were robbed by the complot including the French judge. This sport should just change its way to rank people: they should add targets and get a timer !!!! It might be more impartial. (Edited by Jerome Poiret at 3:48 pm on Feb. 15, 2002) (Edited by Jerome Poiret at 3:50 pm on Feb. 15, 2002)

A farmer goes out one day and buys a brand new stud rooster for his chicken coop. The new rooster struts over to the old rooster and says, "OK old fart, time for you to retire." The old rooster replies, "Come on, surely you cannot handle ALL of these chickens. Look what it has done to me. Can't you just let me have the two old hens over in the corner?" The young rooster says, "Beat it! You are washed up and I am taking over." The old rooster says, "I tell you what, young stud. I will race you around the farmhouse. Whoever wins gets the exclusive domain over the entire chicken coop." The young rooster laughs, "You know you don't stand a chance old man, so just to be fair I will give you a head start." The old rooster takes off running. About 15 seconds later the young rooster is taking off running after him. They round the front porch of the farmhouse and the young rooster has closed the gap. He is already about 5 inches behind the old rooster and gaining fast. The farmer, meanwhile, is sitting in his usual spot on the front porch when he sees the roosters running by. He grabs up his shotgun and BOOM! He blows the young rooster to bits. The farmer sadly shakes his head and says, "Dangit... third gay rooster I bought this month." Moral of the story... Don't mess with us old folks....age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill!

Eric, Tu parles Francais (you speak french ?). This forum is getting VERY international You can download netmeeting 3.01 for free on Microsoft site. Now it's getting late here, so I'm gonna go to bed. But anytime we meet on the forum, just drop me an Email. I should post it somewhere else, but this "video-call" thing (or whatever else you can call it) could be a nice addition to the forum: see my blaster, this trick on the press, this and this... Anyone ?

Brian: Ditto on Eric's post. Let's just keep the word of mouth thing. This is the only way to "select" the new members, ie give this address to interesting/interested people you know.

Eric, This is what I have on my blaster. If I can borrow a digital camera this week-end, I'll post pictures of this custom-made detachable mount. Or, if you'r online now, and have Netmeeting, just send me your IP address by Email and wait for my video-call.

Pat, Is the green card next to the gun a test group that comes with the gun ? If so, what is the distance ? What kind of groups can you shoot with yours ?

Another tip: Go to a hardware store, buy a small spotlight with a clamping device, clamp it to the casefeeder supporting tube just over the toolhead, and aim at the shellplate. Now you see what's going on ! The one I found came in dillon blue. I just had to paint the white clamp and cord in black.

yourself ?