> -----Original Message-----
> From: IDPA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:IDPA@yahoogroups.com] On
> Behalf Of Charles F. Edwards
>
> If they beat me, it won't be because of the BF loads, but
> because they out-shot me.

I appreciate and respect that sentiment, but it really is a competitive
advantage.

> I *am* going to game it, though; I'll be using the 180 grain
> FMJ Winchester white box instead of the Winchester 155 grain
> Ranger JHPs I carry in it.

You cheating bastard! <g> Seriously, good for you, you're doing the right
thing using real ammo from a real gun. My current "match" load is 125gr
Speer Gold Dot out of my 357 SIG carry gun. I've shot Nationals using
either .45 hardball or 9mm +p ammo (except in 2004 when I used Speer 115gr
+P+ Gold Dot ... the chrono couldn't get a reading <g>).

It's just a matter of priorities. I'd rather spend my time becoming
proficient with the weapon that some day might be the difference between
victory and death. Like you, I have no interest in using "gamer" ammo. But
there are apparently a lot of folks out there who are more concerned with
trophies. Hell, some people vote Democrat. I can't understand that,
either.

Stay safe ...



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