Jamie Jackson

  I can appreciate your take on buttcuffs.  My use is based on my perceived need. They, as with most gear, aren't for everyone.

iirc one of the students at this class was running and SOE setup. http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/87948-private-instruction-knoxville-area-shotgun%E2%80%A6limited-class-size/   My personal preference is a Side Saddle (buckshot) and a buttstock holder (slugs). Granted this makes an already heavy tool even heavier...but it also makes it a Grab-n-Go tool. I ran my Mossberg 590 set up this way for a 6 day class at Gunsite long ago and it worked extremely well for me.   IF you wear armor or have a rapid deployment gear set then I can see the value of training with such. But in my life situations I am better served but having the extra ammo on the gun and ready to roll...hence my personal preference for the Side Saddle and Buttcuff setup for training.   Randy make a good point that a buttcuff can interfere with a proper cheekweld when shooting slugs...and cause wear and tear to your face. Agreed. But there are tradeoffs in life.   :2cents:    Let us know what you decide if you will. :up:     http://www.brownells.com/shooting-accessories/speedloaders-accessories/shotgun-shell-holders/side-saddle-shell-holder-prod13103.aspx   http://www.condoroutdoor.com/Condor-US1024.aspx

  Yes. We resize our right after PC'ing them.

I primarily use scrounged range brass for handloading. But I only scrounge abandoned range brass....I mean stuff left at the range that will otherwise get stomped into the dirt if I don't pick it up. I realize that handloaders are a minority...but I look at brass lying abandoned on the ground as money left lying there. Being that I work for a living I appreciate that donation to my limited funds. :pleased:   But I could never understand someone trying to take another person's property...i.e. brass belonging to someone else. I was raised better than that.   I don't shoot at public indoor ranges at this time. I would imagine that could get confusing, a downright PIA at times. I consider myself lucky for being able to avoid that.   I too consider my time as an investment, and value my time. But even factoring that in, since we started casting and PC'ing our own, we still save significantly...and therefore shoot significantly more without suffering pangs of guilt. :up:  ( "we" as in a group of us that share the time and labor.)

  Very believable scenario isn't it? And I agree, the impact would be huge...always the Law of Unintended Consequences to consider...

Well said my brother! You are a good man GTG and I am fortunate to call you friend.   I agree with all you said and feel fortunate as well.

That $339.00 is about the best price going currently. It's the same current price at Georgia Gun Store (Gainsville, GA) where I purchased mine.   My NS 9mm ran me $369.00 including shipping and transfer/TICS etc through my FFL. iirc they were listed at $329.00 when I ordered mine.   Now my only gripe is that a spare recoil spring assembly is darn hard to find! :wall:     Quantico Tactical has decent spare mag prices. http://quanticotactical.com/asp/itemDetail.asp?dispItemNum=2891&type=M&CMN=Smith%20and%20Wesson&CMNum=142&CMSNum=679&CMSN=Magazines

Positive mojo, Prayers, and best wishes to you and Bogey.   We gain more from them than we could ever give. They are a Blessing my friend, but I know you already know that.

The XDS 9 is a good gun. One of my buds has one and I shot it several times. Tempting...but I went with a 9mm Shield (got a good deal on it online) and I'm quite pleased with it. I like the Shield's trigger much better and I deplore grip safeties on any make handgun. Just my personal bias.

Thank you Erik. I knew you wouldn't let me down. :up:   I've read The Survivalist series and Last Stand up to, but not including, the ones you linked...They are now on my list.   1500 Miles looks good as well. Good reviews, especially regarding character development...which isn't always present in this genre unfortunately. Thanks for the head's up.   I always get anxious when I'm down to 1 or 2 books left to read in the "stack". :pleased:

  You read the manual? :stunned:

I've loaded tons of new brass in my Dillon, and my old Lee single stage, without issue... many different rifle and pistol calibers...including .44 spl and mag.   I have to ask how much of a bell you are putting on the cases?   Expander issue? I just don't know.   I spray lube even my 9mm cases as it makes the whole process run smoother and easier.   Hopefully someone smarter than I will come along and solve this for you. :pleased:

What happened?   Did you guys quit reading?   Was there something in the Obama/Republicrats new trade agreement banning PAW books?  :ugh:       Just in case I'm wrong... :cool:   Joe Nobody Book 10 of the Bishop series (The Toymaker) is pretty darn good so far, but I have just started it.   http://www.amazon.com/Toymaker-Holding-Their-Own-10/dp/1939473292/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1433939427&sr=1-1&keywords=joe+nobody+books   and I have The Olympus Device Book 3 sitting on my nightstand to read.   http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Device-Book-Three/dp/1511593601/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1433939625&sr=1-2&keywords=joe+nobody+books       A non-fiction book I would highly recommend to anyone interested in shooting, training, and relatively recent historical evolution of firearms training is:   Newhall Shooting:A Tactical Analysis by Michael E. Wood   http://www.amazon.com/Newhall-Shooting-Enforcements-Deadliest-Shootings/dp/144024099X/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1433939904&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=the+newhall+incident   Mr. Wood dispels a few of the "myths", or simply non-truths related to the Newhall incident that have permeated firearms training for a few decades now...such as "the officers put their spent brass in their pockets like they were taught to do on the practice range"... The book is well written and extremely well documented with detailed references. It's more than worth your time if you have the interest.     So...if you folks still read books...What ya reading? :pleased:

Excellent AAR NucMan.   Thank you for sharing your experiences.   Good on Reid and Valor Ridge! Sounds like a place I need to consider attending.

Sounds like you have a good set of priorities my friend.   I like Bullseye powder and have used it before in .38 spl when I first started handloading many years back. As powder becomes more readily available ...at least I hope it does :cool: ...I plan to develop some 9mm loads with it. But that's on down the road for now. :pleased:

I'm not whooping up on you maroonandwhite...but the absolute safest and definitely the best way to develop a safe load is by use of a chronograph. I'm certain some others may differ with my opinion, but a chrono is a very worthwhile investment.   I've worked up 9mm loads with about 5 powders, that I had never used before, over the past year (9mm). The chronograph information was essential to this. And making the 9mm minor for a bud was one of the reasons for the experimentation...along with the incredible powder/component shortage of the past 2 years.   I use a Competition Electronics Pro Chrono and I'm very pleased with it...just $100.00 from Midway. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/852429/competition-electronics-prochrono-digital-chronograph?cm_vc=ProductFinding   And especially using a surplus type powder, the chrono would be invaluable. I'm certain Mr. David would be of great help. just trying to be safe here good Sir.   Bullseye wasn't one of the powders I was using, so I can't offer any suggestions there. I wish you were closer as I'd gladly chrono your rounds for you.   Best of luck in your load development.   :pleased:

Great Class! And as always excellent instruction by Randy. :up:   As I am "gimped up" from my recent knee surgery I didn't shoot the class, but served as Randy's range monkey...I thoroughly enjoyed that and it was interesting and educational to view the flow of the class from that perspective. The students were very motivated and it was pretty cool to watch their progression throughout the day. By being a private instruction type class and having at least 3 of the students have taken Randy's Shotgun class last year, the format was able to be taken up a notch...several notches actually. Mindset, focus, and safety in a 360 degree world were well covered. Appropriate use, ammo selection, expectations of the shotgun effectiveness in various scenarios, and when and when not to bring the shotgun into play among topics I probably can’t get right off the top of my aging head. :cool:   The group progressed smoothly though: - rapid target acquisition and engagement  -moving off the "X" and engaging -dominate side engagement -non-dominate side engagement -transition to sidearm -shooting from Standing, Kneeling & Prone -shooting on the move -select slug drills - various sighting techniques -weapon retention and dis-arm   and some "Man on Man" competition just to add some pressure   All of the students had the opportunity to pattern their shotguns at various measured ranges with multiple shotgun loads (various manufactures shells). This allowed the students to determine which loads work best in their particular-individual weapon. Shotguns are much like women. No two are alike and they all have their likes and dislikes. :pleased:  So do shotguns! A load that works well in shotgun "A" may not pattern worth mentioning in shotgun "B". The concepts of the shotguns "A","B" and "C" zones well covered. If you aren't familiar with those concepts...come on out next class and learn! :stick:  LOL.   Gotthegoods was running an 870 that exhibited a remarkably tight group with 2 different loads...Federal Flight Control 9 pellet buck (iirc) as well as Federal H-132 "tactical" or "reduced recoil" Buckshot.   There were 2 Benelli's (sweet shotguns!) in the class and it was interesting to witness the variation in patterning between the 2.   (J.B.) one of the gentlemen running a Benelli is right handed and left eye dominant. J.B was able to run the gun on his non-dominate side with incredible smoothness and accuracy under Randy's tutelage.   rn29306 can flat out run an 870 shotgun! Very smooth, fast, and accurate! Well Done Sir. :up:   Thank you Gotthegoods for hosting Randy, yet again, my friend. :hat:   Thank you Randy for letting me muddle around while you worked LOL.   It was a great day spent and time well invested. Much obliged folks.

Looking forward to hearing of your experiences at Valor Ridge shotgunshooter. Thank you in advance. :up:

Glad to have you and the family here Grunt.   We're in West Knoxville and agree it's a great town. We're transplants as well...but that was 9 years ago...still loving it. :pleased:

    :up:  Good news! Whew! :pleased:

I'll plan on being there around 0800. Should be dry ground...at least I hope so. Toting that steel 100 yards kinda sucks. :cool:         btw...if anyone attending has any orange clays please bring a few...a dozen or so. Got a little something cooking. :pleased:

How much do you brother?   Birdshot? Buckshot? Slugs?   I have a bit extra on hand.

  Nothing ice and ibuprofen won't take care of. :pleased:       Besides validation marks add character to a person. :up:   I'm looking forward to this one as well. Don't miss out folks.

Thank you TrickyNicky! :up:   Duane Allman is my favorite guitarist...no one could play a slide guitar better. Duane played as a studio musician or guest with many of the best artists of the era.   His work on Boz Scaggs "Loan Me a Dime" is remarkable. I never tire of it.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTFvAvsHC_Y

Welcome rn29306. Glad to have you on board.