copecowboy22 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 I just signed up for the Double Tap Championship. This will be my first major. I've shot a few club matches but want to know what I'll need for a major. I'll be shooting single stack. Thanks for any and all help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanc Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Make sure you really know the rules and make sure your equipment is really single stack...gun fits the box, weight, holster and mag position, and don't load from a front pocket. Other than that,all the usual applies, have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Make sure you know the rules They will be a stickler for details & DQ you for any violation. Run each round thru your chamber (plunk test) and make sure you make major PF. Be prepared for ALL weather possibilities and have food/beverages. Squad with someone you know and respect. Be safe, don't DQ, and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copecowboy22 Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 I'm using a stock Springfield operator. Ammo will be factory since I'm not 100% certain of my own loads yet. How much leeway will they give on the mag pouch position. I'm just running a wilderness belt and a pair of 5.11 pants for now. I'm using two double mag pouches and the front one ends up about 10 o'clock on my belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copecowboy22 Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Oh holster is a bladetech. No drop or offset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reshoot Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Don't let the "major" match thing mess with your head. Shoot it just as you would an ordinary, average, monthly match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B45C22 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Don't do anything until less than a week away from the match date. That is my plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heckler Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Don't let the "major" match thing mess with your head. Shoot it just as you would an ordinary, average, monthly match. Dave is 100% correct. Just relax. You can key yourself up too much and not shoot well. Relax and enjoy the experience and the people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camocarmen Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 I applaud you for taking the initiative. Many people keep waiting for "the right moment". The time is "now" I would chrono a random sampling of the ammo that you plan to use. I have seen factory ammo fail chrono many times, which means getting dropped to minor or shooting the match for fun (no score). Also, sounds like you'll have 4 mags on your belt? I have shot very few stages where 3-4 mags were enough. Don't just consider round count - consider stage break down. I always carry 8. You might want to seriously consider minimum 6. Bring twice the amount of ammo that you'll need to shoot the match. So if the round count is 275 - bring 550 rounds for extra shots and reshoots. Bring a back-up gun. I usually borrow one. Be familiar with it and make sure that your ammo will also chrono (I assume major?) through Gun #2. If you have fiber optics - bring extra fiber. Otherwise, know the shooting order and start getting ready when you're on the hole and Relax. It's just another match Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfaxis Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 I'm also attending the Double-Tap next month, and have never participated in a Level II. Not only that, but I'll be on the RO staff too. I have no access to a "Chrono", and I plan on shipping out 500 rds of Winchester "White Box/Value" .40 ammo (Ltd-Major). Hoping I don't have any issues making major with that brand. (5" M&P). Got a deal on it at $30/100box. See you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBolt Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Shooting my first major next week, Area-1. Count on them being a stickler on your holster & mag position. Better to be safe than sorry. Do not touch any targets that have not been scored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger123 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Shooting my first major next week, Area-1. Count on them being a stickler on your holster & mag position. Better to be safe than sorry. Do not touch any targets that have not been scored. Area match is just like a regular match. Just more stages and elaborate designs. Just shoot it like any other match. I'll be at A1 also. Hope the weather is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copecowboy22 Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Thanks for all the info. I have a friend that has a chrono. I'll run and see him and use his. I will be shooting major. Looks like I'll need some more mag pouches. My goals for this match are 1. Don't DQ. 2. Don't finish last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copecowboy22 Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Holy cow!!! Y'all weren't kidding about shooters connection. I placed an order and within 20 min had a ship notification. That's awesome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock shooter Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Yes, good call on the mag pouches for single stack, cant have to much ammo hahaha. As for the match just shoot it like any other match and have fun! Also talk to people and make some new friends, thats my favorite part of bigger matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camocarmen Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Mike and Chuck at Shooter's Connection are awesome Also, when you calculate ammo, match fees, travel, training, etc - spending $100 on a chrono is worth it - or get a handful of people to go in on one together. Factory ammo is guaranteed for the weight of the bullet - nothing else. http://www.shootersconnectionstore.com/Competion-Electronics-Pro-Chrono-Pal-P196.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copecowboy22 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 A chrono is in the plans for me. As is a 650 and lots of other things. But money's hard to come by so I'm slowly getting everything I need together. Thanks again for all the great info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayohee Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Don't let the "major" match thing mess with your head. Shoot it just as you would an ordinary, average, monthly match. Some solid advice there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBunniFuFu Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 A match is a match. First be safe, second don't DQ, third shoot alphas as fast as you can. I do those things in that order for any match... usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 First be safe, second don't DQ, third shoot alphas as fast as you can. +1. Perfect advice from FuFu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copecowboy22 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Thanks for the advice. Just to be clear. Grip tape on the front strap is legal for SS right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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