Col. Mortimer

There will be a USPSA / IDPA Introduction Class at the Shongun Range in Mansfield Township on Saturday, September 18th. The class will run from 9:00AM to 2:00PM. The class will consist of two parts. A classroom briefing on the safety rules and a live-fire session running stages. Equipment Required: - Pistol, 9mm or larger - A USPSA or IDPA compliant holster, belt and ammo pouches for at least two magazines. The holster must prevent access to the trigger when the pistol is holstered. - Three magazines - 150 rounds of ammunition - Eye and ear protection The fee is $25.00, payment is due at the start of the class, cash only please. You do not have to be a member or Shongum. The class will be held rain or shine. Bring lunch or snack and something to drink. Coffee will be served in the morning. The clubhouse phone number is (866)746-6485. Chect the directions here: http://www.shongum.org/contactus.html as your GPS may not get you to the exact location if you use the address. The range is on the right and there is a sign but it is small and easily missed. There is a house under construction with piles of boulders on the site about 200 yards before the entrance. If you are thinking about getting into competitive shooting, this is your chance. PM me to sign up. - This is not an NRA class, has nothing to do with the NRA and never will. -

Yes it was the Hamburg, PA store. They have one 36", 30-gun safe in the warehouse and one one the floor. I have a hold on the one in the warehouse.

I went to Cabelas yesterday with a friend to help him pick-up a safe. They just started carrying Liberty as their store brand. They have them on sale as well as some one Cannon models on clearance. The site has little or no info. You have to call the store or just go. My friend got a 36" wide, 30 gun safe for $999. It has a 45 minute fire rating and weights 710 pounds. Also, they have tons of ammo on pallets. The prices are a little high. The best deals I saw were S&B 9mm, 115 gr. for $11.99 / box of 50 and the same Herten's for $8.99. The pistol primers were gone except for 100 sleeves for $4.49 - bad deal.

Here's a good one: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =177518089 Just watch used. There are many problem guns for sale. For $200 new, you are getting a deal. PS: Now that I look at the 22A, I want one. Thanks Chris. :roll:

He told me he was a Glock dealer and could order any Glock... Correction: I ment to say he doesn't have any guns on display or in stock.

I was thinking 36 inches too. I can always raise the press on blocks but I can't lower it.

Bruce only does transfers. He doesn't sell guns. He has some ammo behind a counter on the right side of the store but I have never asked about ammo. Here is a S&W 22A: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =178117887 Here is a Buckmark: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =177791849 I don't own a 22A but it is supposed to be very easy to clean. The Buckmark is a pain because it is not made to take apart. Here's a good site too: http://rimfirecentral.com/forums/

I assumed I reload standing up as I have to move around to check the stations and take breaks to verify the powder weght. You're a fairly tall guy, how high is your bench?

I know those rifles are tacticool but you will have more fun with a regular rifle that works reliably. Looks are cool initially but how cool is it when you are constanly clearing jams. A Ruger 10/22 may be common but there is a reason. It works. Alos, there are an endless number of after market upgrades. My Mossberg Plinkster is accurate, reliable and fun as hell to shoot. As for an FFL, I just did another transfer with Bruce Smith, Sr. at Lincoln Park True Value Hardware for $35 which included the transfer and NICS. I doubt you will be able to beat that deal anywhere.

I am glad you said 2x4's are good because I already bought them. The reveal and the mounting of the press are good reminders. I plan on buying the Dillon 55B with the strong mount so that should make it easier. I haven't used nails in decades. The only challenge I see is keeping the bench squared and getting it level. Your photos with the levels were also good reminders.

Matt: I've downloaded your photos so I can use them to help me with my bench. I am using a counter top with a backsplash rather than plywood. Any advice based on building a bench based on your experience?

Ed: Sorry I missed it but family obligations overrule shooting. There is an into class in the works for Sept. When I get the okay, I will anounce it. Mike

Does it have the polymer trigger? I have the same grips on my 92FS and a D-spring. Since I have the old metal trigger, I put in the INS trigger spring. Here is a link to the INS spring: http://www.gunsprings.com/Semi-Auto%20P ... mID2/dID36

I can't make this. I will at my mother's house installing her ceiling fan. Have a happy Independence Day! What revolver do you shoot? Ron has a 4" S&W 625 and I have a 5". I don't have the gear for the 625, yet.

UPDATE: If you are thinking about taking the class, now is the time to sign up. Even if you are new to the sport, you can be an RO and you will be a better competitor. We have 15 people and there is still room for a few more.

July match this Saturday July 3rd. The pistol match is 110 rounds. Registration is 9:30am. Help with setting up and packing up is always needed and appreciated. There will be a shotgun side stage after the pistol match is packed up for those who wish to stay. 13 rounds, 4 slugs, 9 birdshot. It will be time permitting. We will provide the score sheet and take payment at the start of the shotgun stage. If you plan to attend, reply to [email protected] and let him know by Thursday 8am. If you are new and need the safety briefing be there by 9am and see Karen, Ralph or Ron. If the match is cancelled for weather, Ron will send out an email notification around 5pm on Friday.

How much can you spend? My is advice is wait, save your money and buy a good quality pistol. You will enjoy it rather than a "jamomatic" that you will sell and lose money. Any of the CZ 75 series are good and I know some one the bought the .22 conversion and it's more accurate than his friend's Sig .22.

They are "plated" or "washed" with copper which means they are electroplated while being tumbled. The tumbling is the reason some people feel lead bullets are more accurate than plated. The lead are not dinged by the tumbling. However, unless you're shooting for extreme accuracy, it's not a factor. PS: You don't need a copper jacket for a .22LR and no one makes a FMJ .22LR.

The typical reason most people reload is that they are competitive shooters and need a round to just make Power Factor or they want a round that is more accurate than factory ammo. Try and find a decent .45 ACP SWC round and you will pay through the nose for it. BTW: I am a recycler cleaing up after others, not a brass whore.

My buddy gave me a good tip. After you deprime, glance down and check the primer to be sure it is in the proper position. I don't know if you can do this on every press but you can on the Dillon 550B.

What today? The lesson I have learned in my many years is never trust your memory. You will forget...absolutely...for certain. At the time, you were sure you would remember putting factory ammo in a plastic case. After all, the head stamps are all the same. How could I not remember? Just know you will forget and label everything with a detailed description. Consider this a cheap lesson. Now if I could just take my own advice.

Really? I find it sqeaky clean in .45acp next to WWB. Never any fireballs for me in 45 or 9mm. Yes. A lot of soot around the muzzle and back over an inch and soot all over the breech area. It never caused a jam and cleaned up fine but it was dirty. I have seen numerous other posts in other forums commenting on how dirty PMC is. However, if "theRU" is getting fireballs and we did not, PMC may be change their recipe frequently.

I have found PMC to be the dirtest ammo I have fired but I don't remember a fireball at all.

No worries. Almost all .40S&W ammo is flat point and I have not heard of anyone's feed ramp wearing out. Besides, copper vs. steel is no contest. Steel wins everytime. However, if you're still worried I'll take them off your hands and dispose of them safely.

OS: Can I get a case (3,750) of 9mm, 124gr CMJ (that's the complete MJ for indoors)? The price shows $295.00 per case The Col.