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I wasn't paying attention to that but in reflection would say that once we got going we were replacing one pin for each shooter as the day progressed. Once they get dinged up they won't roll as well off the table but the real issue is getting them to stand up. Once they won't stand or are really blown out they get replaced. Most of the more "seasoned" shooters were able to knock them off in one shot. Bowling pins are tough critters. Side note...hollow points are devistating to them, so much so that I suggested to the MD to discourage their usage going forward. They really obliterate the pin. Really fun.

Thanks to all who replied. I loaded 3.2 gr of Titgroup and set at 1.15 COAL. The 147gr rn heads worked very well. Granted, 45's might have worked better, but this load got the job done. They will be running bowling pin shoots at CJRPC in the spring.

Goes without saying that we truly appreciate all of your and Matts efforts in running these things. We'll look forward to the spring. In the meantime, come out and shoot steel. it's a lot of fun.

Yes, only 9's for now. Thanks for your reply. I appreciate it.

Our home range, Saturday AM. It's on the Calender.

Copy that. It's out first attempt at this game and we'll see if we like it. I suspect we will and so that may be the reason to go up to big boy caliber. In the meantime it will be fun to cook up a new load specific for this game. I'm looking forward to that part of the experiment.

You aren't the only one who's said that. lol. me: But hun...I NEEEEEED this gun to shooooot this maaaatch. Her: No : )

So I'm going to load some 9mm 147 Gr. jacketed ammo for a bowling pin shoot, and I'm wondering if I should load them to shoot soft or hot? Is a dull thud with the heavier projectile going to create sufficient energy to knock them over and off the table, or do I need shock and awe type of velocity (within safety range of course)?

Stages submitted, registration completed, ready to go.

My kid will work for cheap.

Your carrier wouldn't sell it to you? Really? Why?

I believe there is an indoor event at Old Bridge Friday December 6th and I would strongly suggest you consider that match. It's very low key and with much simpler stage designs and lower round count. You've get a lot of up close observation and personal attention. I shot my first USPSA event indoors and it made a big difference in my acclimation to the sport. You may even be allowed to shoot from low ready if you don't have a holster.

As mentioned, really depends on what you are using it for. We shoot USPSA and Speed on Steel, and I've found that Kydex (Uncle Mikes and Blade Tech) have filled the need very well. For me, being a bit "large" I prefer a holster with drop and offset. The holster that rides close to my body tends to have the gun dig into my muffin top and can be uncomfortable. You'll see some guys at the USPSA event with speed holster and magazine pouches sticking all over the place. That works for USPSA but not IDPA. So, back to my original point, and one that was brought up earlier in the thread....depends on what you are using for.

That's outstanding. Thanks!

There already is some base coverage in the average homeowner policy, and yes, you can increase it. No, it won't...or at least shouldn't. Rates won't increase (except for the higher limit of coverage on firearms) and I've only heard of one instance when a carrier (Progressive) cancelled a policy (commerical auto) because the insured company was involved in the firearm business.

As I told Vlad after that match, I'm sorry that I'm unable to commit to a higher level of participation. I know I started out as gangbusters in this deal and at the time I meant it. Then my one son found a new baseball team and started playing a VERY advanced schedule (they are MLB scouted) and Andrew, who's sport this was supposed to be for, got a job and worked all summer. So between being involved in baseball and not having a kid who is supposed to be shooting I attended far to few events this summer/fall. I know that I don't necessarily owe you an explanation, nor did you make your decision because of me, but I feel like a little bit of an ass for making such a big deal about participating, thanking everyone for all of their efforts for the rallies, and then essentially falling off the face of the USPSA earth. lol I appreciate all that you, Vlad, Dave and Jim do in chairing these events, and I know I'm not the only one. So, in all seriousness, a big thanks.

Thank you Rob, that is very generous and much appreciated. I'm going to hook up with Rosie at some point in the immediate future so he can help me look over the gun and determine whether its safe to fire or not, but also to glean some information about the history. I'll let you know how it works out.

We had just enough time before our family things to shoot the members steel match at CJ and the wind was howling. It was nice to be done by noon and on the road. Get to my Sister house to find that her thermostat is broken and the heat isn't working. lol

Those are capris.

Rosie...I'm on my way out the door to a father/son football game. Pretty sure I'm going to windup injured. lol I'll reach out to soon! Thanks. Michael

Patina? Is that what might be under all the grunge? lol

My son said the same thing...something about people leaving them loaded all these years. Short of taking it apart I'm not sure how to check if it's loaded. I suppose I could bring it to the range and fire it? I don't know...for the time being I'm not touching it. lol

Thanks again for the quick replies. I think it's older than Civil War era because all of the rifles I've seen on the net had a crown on the lock and tower with a date samped further up on the lock. Mine just says Tower with nothing else. I'm hesitant to take it apart to look for other markings, or even to try and clean it for fear I may damage it.

Thanks for the quick reply. Photo's in other thread. This was a dup..waiting for it to be closed.

It's been in my family for probably 100 years. Marked Tower on the side, but no other discernable markings. 58" inches long, 3 bands. From what I've been able to research this may be Revolutionary War era.