I have decided that short of a SBR this year I was not making any firearms purchases. Instead I am going to concentrate on training, and ammo. Started it off with an Introduction to Defensive Carbine course 1/2 day yesterday. This course is based off the teaching of Rob Pincus Combat Focus training. The weather was fabulous for the last day of January. Slight overcast and 70. I was using my PSA budget build AR with iron sights. The course started with a 50 yard zero. I only took three shots as I already had established a 50 yard zero on my own. From there we had a safety brief and range rules, familiarization with on site first aid and what to do in the event of an emergency. Shooting started at 10 yards unsighted. It was interesting to see how intuitive one can be at close range. I have experimented with this on my own, but others had not. As the day went on we added movement and distance, as well as a bit of precision. Focus was on combat effective hits and increasing the speed at which you could get those hits. Class consisted of 7 males and 1 female, with everyone shooting an AR. My PSA budget build preformed flawlessly the wolf-gold ammo. All together I shot about 250 rounds. It a fun, informative and safe day. Next up is Defensive Focus Shooting in March.
Great idea. I have been focusing on training lately too, but not since the snow has flown which has happened to correspond with remodeling season.
Not here, The turn outs are so small this time of year from the cold and snow that they dont run events until spring.
My uncle is getting into shooting, we're buying a Hornady AP press soon. I sorted through all the brass ive collected over the last 10 years and found i have 1800 rnds of .45 and 4000rnds of 9mm. time to start pulling the handle.
What classification does everyone shoot in IDPA and USPSA I have not shot any USPSA matches for score but should be a C class but may be a D class if things don't go well. Idpa weak hand classifier kills me! Anyone shoot anything other than local matches, if so what big matches are you planning on attending this year. I have not put my schedule together as my work schedule frequently changes.
I've got the ap with case feeder and bullet feeder. Also a Dillon square deal B, oh and a single stage Hornady for making rifle rounds. The AP is sweet, but looking back I'd go with a Dillon 650. The case feeder on the Hornady gives me problems constantly. Next thing you know you end up with a double or zero powder charge and a possible blown pistol (ask me how I know)
I think I'm a C in production, limited and limited 10. Every time I get close to B class I mess up a classifier and it drags my score back down. I know I'm not really a B class shooter yet because I'm not consistent. I can place in the top 5 one stage and then totally blow the next stage. Brian Enos forums has tons of information if you haven't been on it yet.
I'll look into that, but going forward this will be the community press. No feeders are planned. Just beer and family, if you want to shoot cheap ammo bring some cases of suds and some brass.
The case feeder in my opinion (over 25k rounds made) is almost essential. It frees up your attention in order to pay more attention to the case that's supposed to be getting powder. You have to look in every case. With the case feeder you keep one hand on the press arm, one hand in the box of bullet heads to place on the charged shell and your eyes on the case that you are about to place a bullet on. I only had the press a few weeks and I got the case feeder asap once I realized how much easier and more safe it is. Don't get me wrong I really like the Hornady but it has some issues. If you have any questions or thinking of getting something lemme know I will be happy to answer.
I slacked off and didn't renew my membership at a local private range. Been e-mailing with the club Prez so he's setting up a re-introduction for me. Told the wife we'd be back in business soon, her response- "Cool, so.... have you ordered more ammo yet?" No, not yet... "Better get to it, you know we'll use it and I don't want to run short." Luv that gal.
Beer and reloading is a terrible idea. Even more so on a progressive press. Save the booze for after the handle pulling.
Looks like fun. We're going to do a advanced pistol course this year for CCW. I want to do a carbine course like that as well.
