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by 64XP-100
Tue Apr 22, 2025 1:35 pm
Forum: Rules
Topic: Rule Change Proposals
Replies: 8
Views: 2721
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Re: Rule Change Proposals

Open sights:
To avoid similar problems in the future, the rules should address the symptoms, in this instance production guns sold without factory sights, not create a never ending list of exceptions. Something like:
A. Handguns without factory sights can be drilled and tapped to accept …
by 64XP-100
Thu Apr 17, 2025 6:35 pm
Forum: Rules
Topic: Rule Change Proposals
Replies: 8
Views: 2721
United States of America

Re: Rule Change Proposals

Ideas for consideration:

Handguns: Precision Handgun: Rational text needs to be changed to match "Handgun" topic.

Cartridges: Instead of adding a single bottleneck cartridge, simply eliminate "straight-walled" from "a" to include >10 current production bottle-necked cartridges. Might also consider ...
by 64XP-100
Mon Oct 07, 2024 9:36 pm
Forum: Range Ramblings
Topic: Hornady Hit Indicators
Replies: 3
Views: 4454
United States of America

Re: Hornady Hit Indicators

Very clear and meaningful report. We look forward to any improvements.

New info:
For an alternate prism, search for "Right-Angle Acrylic Prism". Not TOO expensive but a supply is available.
by 64XP-100
Mon May 20, 2024 10:18 pm
Forum: Rules
Topic: 2024 IHMSA rule proposals-deleted
Replies: 3
Views: 6844
United States of America

Re: 2024 IHMSA rule proposals

Wouldn't it be practical for Proposal #2 be more generally written as:

Current:
Section VII: Cartridges
3. Field Pistol Cartridges and Practical Hunter Short Course
a. Straight-wall, c enter fire pistol cartridges of standard manufacture with a maximum case length of 1.29 inches, as specified for ...
by 64XP-100
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:02 am
Forum: Membership
Topic: 2024 Membership Summary Request
Replies: 5
Views: 4750
United States of America

Re: 2024 Membership Summary Request

Thank you very much.
by 64XP-100
Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:31 pm
Forum: Membership
Topic: 2024 Membership Summary Request
Replies: 5
Views: 4750
United States of America

Re: 2024 Membership Summary Request

Thanks.
by 64XP-100
Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:37 pm
Forum: Membership
Topic: 2024 Membership Summary Request
Replies: 5
Views: 4750
United States of America

2024 Membership Summary Request

Can anyone provide a summary listing the numbers of members per state and per region?
Maybe also by country.
by 64XP-100
Tue Dec 26, 2023 4:03 pm
Forum: Big Bore
Topic: Bullet weight for HS and FS Rams
Replies: 8
Views: 114228
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Re: Bullet weight for HS and FS Rams


Also useful for half scale are the .221 and .223 cartridges. Usually using 55gr bullets that do not damage targets. And others.
As usual, a 50 cent answer to a 5 cent question. rp


Try NOT to use ballistic tips and match hollow points as they "explode" more than push. FMJ and SP work nicely.
by 64XP-100
Mon Aug 07, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Fire Forming 270 Ren Cases From 22 Hornet Brass
Replies: 4
Views: 8466
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Re: Fire Forming 270 Ren Cases From 22 Hornet Brass


I always just expanded the mouths doing it very slowly and gradually and ran the hornet cases all the way into the sizer die. Them i loaded them with my normal load and fired them , usually at a match and for score.

They came out very straight walled and from that point all i did was check length ...
by 64XP-100
Tue Apr 25, 2023 9:09 pm
Forum: Range Ramblings
Topic: If IHMSA was starting today...
Replies: 46
Views: 316721
United States of America

Re: If IHMSA was starting today...

FP cartridges:
Center fire cartridges of standard (SAAMI) manufacture with a maximum case length of 1.30 inches