rstandley

Go with what you would carry every day. just showing a gun to most thugs will make them stop. If they stop you can draw a bead on their head. And practice, practice, practice.

IDPA and USPSA's websites have the big matches posted, for local stuff go to the club websites. I post regular weekend stuff on the calendar in here.

OK, here is what I save reloading .40s&w for competition. It cost me $127. per thousand to reload 180gr. JHP .40 using range brass. The equal in Speer buying in bulk in $289. A savings of $162 per thousand. I shoot about 6 thousand per year. that equals $972. in savings. I have done this for about 5 years, that is $4860. That is a nice chunk of change.

It's hard to beat an old fashion analog micrometer.

I had my first KB in my G-35 after 20,000 rounds using my own reloads, I had a weak case make it through and blow out at the 6 o'clock, the case had about 5 reloads on it, no damage to the gun however it did blow the mag out. I check my cases alittle closer now.

Mike, I have not been to the match in over a year, I talk with Randy when I see him is the only reason I know what I do. Last time I shot, we figured the scores at the end.

Manchester Shoots IDPA on 2nd and 3rd Sundays. Randy White and Rob Bell hold IDPA type matches on Monday nights around 6:00 pm, it is really not a club, just a bunch of guys that like shooting.

Rabbi; North Tennessee Practical shooters holds matches on the second Saturday and following Sunday, USPSA rules, in Dickson at 8:30 and 12:00 noon. Mid-tenn shooters holds matches on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays down in Manchester. Volunteer Pistol club in Brush Creek holds IDPA matches on 2nd and 4th Sundays at 1:00pm. www.midtnshooters.com www.ntps.org

Shotguns to consider; Winchester super x2 practical, Remington 1100 or 11-87, Benelli M1 super 90, m2, m4. around a 21 inch barrell is best, try to get a 8 rd magazine cap. Their is also a Russian model that uses a detachable box magizine. Not sure of the model#

Cost is $15 for non-clubmembers plus ammo. If your first time to shoot I will have you fillin a waver. you will needs a strong side holster and at least 1 mag carrier. The 590 will work, I shoot a Winchester superx2. One of those evil black shotguns. I have a 8 round side saddle on the left, a 4x2 on the right and a 5 rd buttstock holder. I can get 28 rds. on and in the gun. Some guys perfer a bandoloer or the 6 rd belt shell holder or arm band. One stage is 19 rounds birdshot, practice reloading under pressure.

Hey Justin; Spend most of my weekends running and shooting matches. Buck List has some health issues, not been around much lately, Still see Buckland most weekends, the Johns have been MIA for a while, Russell is back shooting again and Teddy is off building houses, nice ones I might add.

Just a thought, I never see a thug carring a holstered gun, and not in a good IWB holster. I would just assume that someone carring a holstered gun on the hip was good to go.

Gallatin Gun will have a pistol/shotgun match on Oct. 13. 3 stages, one pistol, one shotgun/pistol and one shotgun. Bring about 25 rd. of birdshot, 10 slugs and 50 rds of pistol ammo.

Hello shooters; MCTS is holding matches at the Red River game Habit in Adairville KY. About 11 miles north of Springfield TN. We will also have some winter matches back at the 2nd Amendment Gun Shop in Springfield. Please Check our website at www.mctsclub.com.

Hello Robert Standley here, Many of you already know me, Those that don't I live just west of Lebanon, TN. I an a IDPA Safety Officer and A USPSA Range officer. I am treasurer for the Music City Tactical Shooters and co-match director for gallatin Gun club IDPA. I am also a member of North Tennessee Practical shooters . Avid shooter and reloader

I reload everything I shoot

I have 2 Lee Loadmasters, Lee Challanger, and a Lee loadall. Bought most of them off fleabay.

I reload every thing I shoot, I save the most on .223. I have bullets I bought before the price increase. I can reload 1000 for under $100. Shot shells are a toss up, I make special loads for my super2x that cannot be bought, lite charge, heavy shot weight. .40 using 180gr. JHP run me about $150 per 1000 or $125 using FMJ, still about half price. 9mm run me about $100 per thousand using 124 gr. JHP.

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