When I started reloading on my Lee Turret press I disabled the auto index at first. Used the press like four single stage presses. Did this until I got the hang of each step. Once I was comfortable with the process I put the auto index rod back in and took my time at first. I can reload...
I've had two of the cast aluminum pieces (part of the lever which connects the arm and the ram) on the older style press crack. Its good to use some case lube or spray silicone on the casings with the older style to ease some of the pressure.
The spent primer removal is better on the classic...
Yes. I had the older style and its just not as robust. Classic cast press is much better than the older style turret press. I gave my old one to a friend who was reloading on a single stage press.
rightwinger, if you live close to Atlanta, IN check out ACC, they have a class Scheduled with ACT - Coach is a great! There is a posting in this section. I think he does the same course at a range near Terre Haute.
+1 to Dave. Shooting sports are really fun. Many people are there to help.
As an RO (NPCCC) I really enjoy teaching at the local level. When I have a new shooter in my squad its my opportunity to make their experience safe, fun, and exciting. Its a challenge to run a squad and try to take...
NPCCC has a class scheduled for March 24. North Porter County.
Introduction to Action Pistol Competition Camp
And a +1 for ACT. Been to two of Coach's sessions at ACC.
Guess I should look at my club's website more often.
Both IDPA and USPSA will be covered. Geared to the new or less experience shooter.
March 24 10am to 4 pm $40
Classroom, dry fire, live fire.
Use this link for more details:
Introduction to Action Pistol Competition Camp
NPCCC Multigun
I've gotten a couple calls about hosting multigun for April.
Labor intensive work.
Need:
Stage designers
Setup People
Stats person
Registration person
About 8 RO/SO plus experienced people to help out
Makes USPSA look easy.
Cyprant:
Join USPSA.
Go to the training with Coach. It will make your first match experience much better. I learned as I shot matches. A course like his would have made it much easier for me and the ROs that did an outstanding job coaching me at the local matches.
Safe gun handling is...
I paid $550 OTD for a Classic Custom Stainless (70 series) five years ago. Nice gun and a really good deal. Came with 1 mag.
$650 should be about right. Check for spalling on the slide and frame (Stainless Steel guns), cracks, erosion, and the breech face for pitting/wear. The casing will...
Rock Island Tactical or Match. Perhaps an STI Spartan (Armscor frame and STI parts)? Like others have said: What is its purpose? Target shooting, Bullseye, IDPA, USPSA. As a wise man told me: The gun is the cheap part. Feeding it gets expensive. 45 ACP can set you back in higher volume...
I fully agree with the SW Sigma. I actually shot IDPA and started in USPSA with a Sigma years ago. USPSA Limited with a Sigma - cannot believe I just re-lived that moment. I'll never forget the trigger. Pull, keep pulling, just a little more... Then Sprooinggg bang!
A friend has a SW SD9...
Debs in Hammond
Looks like the gunshop was broken into. 35 guns stolen. Yikes....
http://posttrib.suntimes.com/9480410-537/35-guns-stolen-from-hammond-gun-shop.html
thanks for the merge jediah - didn't see the original post
North Porter County Conservation Club has a Trap Shoot once - sometimes twice per month.
North Porter County Conservation Club in Chesterton, Indiana
I've done some trap shooting here. Wheatfield IN, south of Kouts. They have ATA trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clays
Oakwood Gun Club
2012 Goals:
1. Be a better RO. Maybe do the CRO Course.
2. Keep Designing stages that make USPSA fun and challenging.
3. Learn to shoot revolver in USPSA(686 - Speed loaders).
4. Make it to 50 years old sometime in April.
5. Shoot (and work) more Major Matches, 3 to 4.
6. Learn to shoot...