Happy Jack, SASS #20451

IF you have a "Star" type target that is defective in that it doesn't balance properly every time it is easy to make a mark on the back of each arm (1-5) and mark the plates the same at the base where they don't get hit and that way the target is the same for every shooter. There are a lot of people making star type targets and I suppose the QC on some is not quite as good as it needs to be.

I still have a flip phone (have to drive 50+ miles to get a signal)and we fill out all forms on a typewriter. Only have satellite internet because I have to as a TG. Don't do anything on it except email and SASS stuff and an occasional purchase from Brownells.

I have had a number of names and passports over the years depending on the mission. (I'm not the only one by any means)

If your target is properly lubricated it will find the same position on its own for every shooter. I have 2 of them and they always come to the sase stating position on their own.

As long as it is staged in a legal manner there is nothing in the rule book that says you can't. It might be a bit slow figuring what to do with the hat when you get ready to use the rifle.

It costs a bit more but unless you are loading many thousands of rounds it won't make much difference. VV 320 is wonderful in light loads for 38Special.

Born and mostly raised WV. Rappeled and climbed back up the rope off the New River Gorge bridge before they opened it (still under construction at the time, VERY illegal) did it legally later before they allowed base jumping. Used to train river guides on how to recover breached rafts, canoes, etc. for the commercial guide companies on the New and Gauley. Did both in rafts at flood stage many times. (before Spring runoff lowered enough to take paying customers) trained the guides. Got my BS at WVU.

Most of us shooting JP 6.5 Creeds get over 3000 rounds but they do have far better than average barrels.

I, and many other competitive shooters have used the 1911 slide stop as a slide release over the past 50+ years. Replace it if it gets worn. I do NOT use it as a slide release when shooting a Glock.

Instead of fiddling around with all the consumer stuff get a BAD BOY Renegade diesel. But once cry once.

It costs more but we bought our in chamber vacuum and sous vide equipment from J B Prince Co. in New York. They are a supplier to chefs.

Todd still brings military teams to my place for specialized long range training as I have some unique ranges. He now lives on Eddie's (Waggon Boss) ranch in W. Texas and trains there when not overseas.

I have 2 of the Dillon flip trays. The old one (20yrs?) works a bit better than the new one but both are great!!!

I have 3 of the Dillons. Have the typical problems with them. The adjustable speed control helps. I have more problems with Federal small pistol primers than any others. I have not seen one but have heard that the Double Alpha works about as well as the Dillon. I don't know if the Mark 7 can be used with primer tubes or only on their awesome(expensive) presses.

I had a Bench Source annealer I used for years. Finally upgraded to an AMP from New Zealand. Amazing machine. They make a pilot to anneal 45Colt brass. It does make a difference in cleanliness. As for 38 SpeciaL: Don't waste your time. I anneal center fire precision rifle brass every loading with it. The machine makes it almost fun to anneal.

Having eaten them all over the country in most of the famous (and many not so famous)BBQ joints, the BEST is: Charle Vergo's Rendezvous Memphis, TN. Down in a basement in the alley across from the famous Peabody Hotel.

Barnes, like many other lead bullet makers has occasional sizing problems. It is seen most often now with polymer coated bullets being oversize. If a company like Barnes makes both plated and coated bullets they must size the lead slugs differently. Perhaps they plated a run intended to be polymer coated. That would account for the undersize issue. I only use their double plated 9mm bullets for 3gun. Work fine for that.

As Pat said Berger does NOT make pistol bullets. I use their target bullets exclusively for the past few years after lousy QC from Hornady, and Speer. Still shooting Sierra in my 3 gun rifle.

My wife Copper Queen could do it. She paid her way through post grad College working in a Courtier house.

That looks like regular fired clay tile. Porcelain tile is cleaned differently. You might try "Bartender's Friend" cleaner.

BUMMER. That is what the City wanted because they didn't want a new 2nd. Amendment case before the court.

I don't do photos but I have a Knack 2X2x3Ft. toolbox chained to a 6X6 post down on the highway. 2 miles one way from the house to the mailbox. Post Office uses a contract driver to deliver out here.

If a 3 gun stage 28 pistol, 6 shotgun and 7-10 rifle. If a Pistol SG stage usually 28or 35 pistol and 6-8 SG. If a pistol rifle stage 28 or 35 pistol and 7-10 rifle. If a pistol only stage 35-42 pistol. It is a high round count big bore sport. Some local clubs because of the number of shooters shoot a lower round count. Look at the EOT stages on the Wild Bunch MD Guide that you can view/download from the main SASS page.

Action, Challenge and MGM. Have them all. Like them about the same. Some lesser known companies also make nice stuff. Will have to look around in my files to find the names.

Sag with composite decking is a significant concern. You need 12" OC to prevent it. I was going to replace my decks with composite but I have over 900sqft and 24" OC support. Would cost a lot and adding in 12" OC supports will be a big issue. I am just going to replace the boards as necessary.