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by contender1121
Fri Aug 13, 2021 11:15 pm
Forum: Range Ramblings
Topic: Eye surgery
Replies: 13
Views: 8574
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Re: Eye surgery

My experience with cataract surgery and shooting has been positive. I had mine done approx. two years ago. Medicare gives you a choice of a lens that either gives you better distance vision or close-up. I naturally chose the distance so that I can see the targets clearly. On a good day I have 20/15 ...
by contender1121
Tue Jul 20, 2021 10:19 am
Forum: Air Pistol
Topic: List of Approved Production Air Pistols
Replies: 2
Views: 5303
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Re: List of Approved Production Air Pistols

I could be wrong, but I have doubts that it exists anymore. Like everything else: down the tube.
If I am wrong and it does exist, it is most likely woefully out-of-date.
by contender1121
Fri Jun 11, 2021 4:24 pm
Forum: Range Ramblings
Topic: Globe Front Sight
Replies: 3
Views: 2946
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Re: Globe Front Sight

This is like asking what widths are best on a post and notch setup. Ask a dozen people and get a dozen answers. For me personally, I use 1.1mm (.0435) on my Anschutz Unlimited gun and also on my air pistols. I make my own using .062 thick clear cast-acrylic. I avoid extruded material as is does not ...
by contender1121
Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:07 am
Forum: Rules
Topic: Legal flop?
Replies: 21
Views: 17297
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Re: Legal flop?

As long as the gun is in contact with some portion of the arm/hand (as per the rule) and not what is under the arm/hand: Legal. No "artificial support". Shooting mats are legal and there is no stipulation as to the thickness of the mat (yet??). A mattress could be construed as a shooting m...
by contender1121
Fri Apr 09, 2021 1:22 pm
Forum: Range Ramblings
Topic: Eyeglasses
Replies: 3
Views: 2447
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Re: Eyeglasses

Greg, I had cataract surgery close to the same time you did and I too opted for the "distance" lens. It made a huge difference in my left eye (20/15!) but 20/40 was the best I could get in my aiming eye due to astigmatism. Yes, I've trying shooting "cross-eyed" with my left but I...
by contender1121
Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:22 am
Forum: Talk with the President
Topic: Production Air Pistols
Replies: 4
Views: 4637
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Re: Production Air Pistols

I got started in air pistol with one and quickly made International with it. Then I moved up to the Crosmans. I built my 747 from spare parts ordered from Daisy, in Rogers. At that time they had a ton of left over parts and they were cheap. 717 was the base model. 747 got you the Lothar Walther barr...
by contender1121
Mon Nov 16, 2020 12:24 pm
Forum: Talk with the President
Topic: Production Air Pistols
Replies: 4
Views: 4637
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Re: Production Air Pistols

Probably the best choice to replace the Daisy but if someone wants to shoot flop with peeps they are going to be in trouble. The Crosman is at the top of heap in my book even tho one has to put up with dragging the air bottle around. I would suggest the powers-that-be raise the cost threshold. If th...
by contender1121
Thu Sep 10, 2020 7:18 pm
Forum: Articles
Topic: Unlimited Guns & Stock Configuration Con't
Replies: 15
Views: 21327
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Re: Unlimited Guns & Stock Configuration Con't

The matter has been addressed. The existing rule will be enforced at the 2021 WC. The rule should be and is expected to be enforced by local match directors. As mentioned before, I am guilty of not doing gun checks at our local match. There is much to do on match day, and our matches are growing. I...
by contender1121
Wed Aug 19, 2020 4:33 pm
Forum: Rules
Topic: Unlimited Guns & Stock Configuration
Replies: 35
Views: 36533
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Re: Unlimited Guns & Stock Configuration

To clarify what I wrote about this - lets make every effort to be as clear about this as possible, to avoid any further "misunderstanding" ! My only other question - why has it taken so long for someone to "speak up" about this "infraction" ? :-? Jackie, how will this ...
by contender1121
Mon Aug 17, 2020 9:09 pm
Forum: Rules
Topic: Unlimited Guns & Stock Configuration
Replies: 35
Views: 36533
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Re: Unlimited Guns & Stock Configuration

JACKIE40X40 wrote: Mon Aug 17, 2020 7:33 pm By Jim Fields.LETTER Doug & Rich-7-31-2020.docx
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