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My new Spikes Tactical.

I actually do reload myself, but I don't want to reload 223/556/rifle just yet. It's a bit more involved an I'm just not personally ready to take that step. Anyways indoor at 25yd with an AR gets boring fast.

A less than positive experience with Fiocchi Frangible 223/556. Bullet pressed into the case during chambering for a potential kaboom. We caught it before it chambered thankfully. I've heard this stuff was unreliable, but now it's proven to be dangerous. Just an FYI for those who may use it. Also if you guys have any suggestions on good frangible ammo please let me know. It's required to use at my range (indoor) and I'll be shooting there for a while before I can find an outdoor range. Thanks.

It's a good story glad he made it. I do feel that given the same circumstances any other quality polymer pistol would also endure the same amount of punishment (ie Glock, S&W, Springfield, Sig).

I was wondering this too.

Most indoor ranges I see have rules specifically prohibiting the use of tracer rounds. Most outdoor ranges you must leave before/at sunset. So not sure where you can really get their full effect even if they were legal to shoot in New Jersey.

I get mine from Aberdeen/Matawan and they are actually really good with P2Ps. Pretty much 30 days on the dot. My FID was another story. After that it's been smooth sailing so far.

I think if you have the space it's worth it. I wanted to do it myself, but just don't have the space for it. It does get expensive, but I think it's worth it if you end up using it a lot. Everyone I've talked to who does use it says it does help them in matches.

Yes non members can observe or participate.

Wow .223 at 1000fps? That's slower than some 9mm loads! Yeah I figured this would not be common due to the differences of each type of cartridge.

Are there powders for both rifle and pistol cartridges? Or is it better or required to use a specific powder for each? I'd imagine rifle powder would burn slower due to the longer barrel lengths. Just a guess though.

They are like the mystical gun shop in the middle of the enchanted forest. I was also shocked what they had in stock. I actually got my Kimber from there. Mon-Wed & Fri 6:30 PM to 9:00 Sun 1:00PM-4:00PM 142 Yellowbrook Road, Farmingdale, NJ 07727 732-938-2189 I'd give them a call before you go just to be on the safe side.

I went here once. I wasn't offered help, but I guess I didn't really mind that so much. When I asked the guy behind the counter to look at something he helped me. I don't even think I had to show my FID, but I may be wrong on this. I guess it wasn't overly friendly, but I probably wouldn't write it off as bad service either.

Great range from my experience. I am not a member but I am there so often people think I am, haha. To answer your questions: 1) No, you cannot use high power rifle at that range. Only pistol caliber carbine. 2) Static steel matches are a ton of fun and a very relaxed friendly crowd. This is a video of a knockdown steel match: 3) From talking to members there a lot of the guys are more into bullseye/target shooting. I go during the matches only and that crowd is very friendly and welcoming. Just walk in on any match to ask questions. I think you'll like the atmosphere.

I'm Chinese and am willing to let CCW permit applicants piss me off to help their odds.

Dibbs on the hair clip. I like the concept. I don't have a 22lr rifle or access to an outdoor range. A 25yd pistol honor match would be cool.

I don't think 1700 is that nuts for the Kriss. People spend about that much or well over that for some high end AR15s. Given it's exclusivity, innovative technology, and super cool factor I don't think it's overpriced at all. The HK UMP 45 is well over 1000 and all polymer and the mags are 80 bucks a piece. I wasn't that impressed with it to be honest. If I were spending that kinda money I'd opt for a Kriss. That's just my take.

If your chamber is tighter does that mean you need more crimp, different COL, or something else?

Thanks guys. That's a lot easier than taking my guns apart and using the barrel. Will be picking one up for sure.

Well looks like that Giraud trimmer is around $400. If it takes that level of equipment to do it in bulk I don't think reloading this caliber is for me. Looks like I'll be feeding steel through my new toy.

That's it? Haha. OK, so guess you gotta trim. How long does it take you guys to trim/measure 1000 cases? Jon, I'm a little confused. Is it that when you use the x die you only have to trim the case one time and then from there on out the x die will keep the proper length? Also will the x die work on a Lee Pro 1000?

That reminds me. One time I made a bunch that chambered in my Glock just fine but they did not chamber in my HK at all. The HK required a shorter COL but a good margin. This was with hollow points with a pretty straight shoulder though. So that was another batch of rounds that didn't work in one gun but did in the other.

I usually do test but haven't been going to the range as often and needed them for a match. Kinda just went on auto pilot mode. Usually if the round chambers in the gun it's always been good to go. Guess that rule doesn't work anymore... Lesson learned.

My Lee reloading manual. Is 250gr data rare? In any case I'm done with them. Can't seem to get them to work right.