Col. Mortimer

Seriously? With my avatar you have to ask? Since Nick is buying water, I'll spring for bagels too.

If the RO's could get there by 8:30AM, we can get things set up and choose the stages. Thank you for your assistance.

Here are the directions to the Shongum Range: http://shongum.org/c...directions.html The class on March 31st at 9:00AM is at the Shongum range in Mansfield. If you are using a GPS, check the directions against Map Quest or you will wind up by the Pequest Trout Hatchery. Shongum in NOT near the Pequest Trout Hatchery. You take the left on the other side of Route 46 from the county library which is miles before the hatchery.

As of today, 3/27, the weather forecast for Saturday looks good. Partly sunny and a high of 56. If you could bring exact change for the fee, it would make things easier.

I have Glock 9mm and .40S&W, 1911 .45ACP, H&Kc .45ACP and 92FS 9mm magazines if anyone needs extras.

We are all set for the 31st. Just to go over everything: The cost is $25. Please bring cash The class is rain or shine. It will outdoors unless we have heavy rain. I will watch the forecast. Bring a lunch or snack and something to drink. I will provide coffee in the morning (big surprise). Check the directions on the Shongum website as your GPS may get you lost. To the ROs helping me: If you have a timer and a stapler, please bring them. I only have one of each. I have targets, tape and paint.

Since the frame was changed. That is the important fact that makes it a new firearm. It has a new serial number. You can ship a pistol or a rifle to a manufacturer for repair or modification. I shipped one the Springfield and another to Smith & Wesson. Go to the FEDEX or UPS sites for the rules and regulations. No FFL, FID or PTP needed.

I heard from a friend that some component suppliers were reporting shortages and Bud's reported record sales months. Now this from Roze Distribution's site: PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE RUNNING ABOUT 4-6 WEEKS BEHIND DUE TO UNUSUALLY LARGE ORDER VOLUME - PLEASE DO NOT CALL TO CHECK ON THE STATUS OF YOUR ORDER IF YOU HAVE ORDERED WITHIN THE LAST 4 WEEKS. I am not fear mongering. I thought people would not panic after the last Presidential Election but I could be wrong. I hope I am wrong. What do you guys think?

Most of the experts recommend that you do not make your own self defense ammo. A prosecutor might say you created extra deadly ammo. Also, ballistics tests could be difficult since you are not using ammo with known and consistent characteristics. Others say this is total BS. Who knows?

I may want to handle that PPQ.

I'm in. I'll wear the t-shirt that matches my avatar. PS: I've asked this post to be moved to the competition area. It belongs there.

For me, the CX4 was a very good fit. I had a 92SF so I had the mags and mag pouches for gun games, even indoors and the 2x4 match. I reload 9mm so I already have the dies and supplies. The ammo cost is a big plus. I can reload 9mm carbine rounds for about $6.50 per 50. Now Baretta has a 30-round mag. If I was going to fight the Taliban, it would not be my weapon of choice, but for my needs, if works very well.

I'm registered. Who else is in?

WIN NT is okay. Federal NT is large but crimped so it's trash. I just figured out the latest one, the headstamp is (dot)Federal(dot). It's small primers. I just inspected a gallon jug and had to go through it again after trying to reload one. Now Blazer is starting with the SPP but the headstamp is the same. (sigh)

How about PA? I don't think they require the 21 and over thing for pistol ammo. Besides, as long as it is for a long gun, you are legal. Waaaay back when I was under 21, when I purchased .22LR, I had to sign the sheet with the comment they were for a rifle only. Same thing applies, if you can buy .22LR, you should be able to buy 9mm. I agree with everyone. 92FS & CX4: Perfect together. Papa Sierra trigger and stainless recoil guide rod. I shoot the CX4 in USPSA rifle stages. Power Pistol, 3N37 and Longshot are good powders for 9mm carbines. Velocity increases about 14% between the 9FS and CX4.

I put the Ghost Rocket in my 24 and 34. The trigger pull is not much lighter but the break is crisper without the mushy feel of the factory trigger. Everyone that tried it liked it.

If anyone from the enrolled list does this, please let me know so I can update the list.

Here is the class list, as of 3/26/2012, of people enrolled in the class. I have overbooked since there are bound to be a couple last minute cancellations and I want to do my best to have everyone get into the class. Nickjc (yes) Nickjc’s friend Gene (yes) checker50 (yes) JimmyAGR (yes) compujas (yes) compujas’es friend James (yes) 1125 (yes) Old Glock Guy (yes) fastd's son (yes) Racer67 (yes) MarkWVU02 (yes) GaintsFan(yes) irishpete (yes) Mrs. Irish Pete (yes) SpacemanFry (yes) RedRiverII (yes) autoxnyc (yes) aguilar (yes) aguilar's son (yes)Waiting List: DevsAdvocate (yes) Edgeword (yes) Jornum1 (yes) Patriot oak (yes) DTtuner (yes) Assisting me is: Maksim (yes) J0n (yes) Harry (yes) Nick (yes) Dre (yes) Andy B Gene R. (yes)

Get calipers, case gauge and reloading manuals. Everyone charges hazmat unless you get a deal on a large order.

FYI - I was looking for a Competition Electronics chronograph. I found the same one as MidwayUSA on Ebay (bowhunters.com?) for $99.95 verses $119.95 at Midway. I received it yesterday. It pays to check around.

Tenanfly has some type of match every Sunday night.

Try Smart Reloader products at Natchez Shooters Supply. Do you have to remove the primer? I thought they are brass too?

There is a 70% chance of rain according to today's forecast, 2/29.

I have about 50 pounds of rejects. Also, how much do they pay per pound?

I don't think so. I found a couple cases with the same "smile" on the base of the case while checking my brass before loading it. I guessed it was an unsupported chamber and a hot load.