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by JamesH
Mon Oct 14, 2024 3:28 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Morini v Pardini Rapid Fire Pistols
Replies: 13
Views: 2827

Re: Morini v Pardini Rapid Fire Pistols

For rapid fire the Pardini RF is a noticeable improvement over the SP. Then the question is why use the SP for anything at all? I bought both, mainly because I was tired of adjusting the sights between SP and RF. I suppose the SP is a little more stable, I weight the SP more which is probably most o...
by JamesH
Fri Oct 11, 2024 4:10 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Morini v Pardini Rapid Fire Pistols
Replies: 13
Views: 2827

Re: Morini v Pardini Rapid Fire Pistols

From what I have seen Morinis are quite finicky on ammo, and they have some adjustments like variable hammer springs which allow you to mess things up further. Pardini firing pins do break, and you must keep the sear well lubricated with moly grease or they will wear out, develop steps. Its quite ea...
by JamesH
Mon Oct 07, 2024 6:01 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: best 32 for 50 yards
Replies: 3
Views: 3225

Re: best 32 for 50 yards

Yes many people use .32 GSPs for SPU, I think the number using Pardinis is very small.
by JamesH
Thu Oct 03, 2024 4:50 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: 25m RFP Proposed changes
Replies: 33
Views: 14853

Re: 25m RFP Proposed changes

Actually people are starting to pay more attention to finals scores. Shooting is/was the oddball sport in that qualification scores are added to final scores to determine the results. 100m runners etc don't add up their times from the heats to their final run, its the final which matters. The only c...
by JamesH
Fri Sep 20, 2024 5:04 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: I Need Advice on Improving Consistency in 10m Air Pistol Shooting
Replies: 2
Views: 2946

Re: I Need Advice on Improving Consistency in 10m Air Pistol Shooting

After learning the basic skills, which you have apparently done, mostly it comes down to relaxation, philosophy, understanding your own mental processes and how they affect your subconscious. Its work to get yourself into the optimum mental and physical state to perform well. You have to work out wh...
by JamesH
Thu Sep 12, 2024 5:22 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: FWB AW93 Feeding Issue
Replies: 8
Views: 3577

Re: FWB AW93 Feeding Issue

The ammo that i have had the most issues with is Geco Semi-Automatic. In some cases when I drop the round into the chamber (with slide removed) it stick out up to 1cm, and would need a good push to get it in. From what I have heard FWB AW93s generally have tight match chambers, many have been recut...
by JamesH
Tue Sep 10, 2024 7:24 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Grips: natural point of aim and cant
Replies: 17
Views: 4189

Re: Grips: natural point of aim and cant

Viewed from above your hand is twisted anti-clockwise around the grip, from the rear your wrist/heel is offset to the right. Your wrist/heel should be pushed to the left, so there is no gap between your heel and the grip as shown in the first picture, your thumb should point directly at the target -...
by JamesH
Wed Aug 07, 2024 8:56 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Do athletes solely train for one event or do they participate in multiple events?
Replies: 9
Views: 6901

Re: Do athletes solely train for one event or do they participate in multiple events?

The question was "is it common to focus on 10m pistols only or is it more common to participate in both 10m pistols and rifles as well as the other shooting events" I've seen pretty well no overlap between pistol and rifle, or shotgun, although the fundamentals are the same. Different pist...
by JamesH
Tue Aug 06, 2024 5:02 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Do athletes solely train for one event or do they participate in multiple events?
Replies: 9
Views: 6901

Re: Do athletes solely train for one event or do they participate in multiple events?

Yes but its still very rare for athletes to really train across multiple disciplines.
by JamesH
Tue Aug 06, 2024 5:01 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: How to break into Olympic competitive pistol shooting
Replies: 26
Views: 8444

Re: How to break into Olympic competitive pistol shooting

I have one gun club in my city, and another in the next city, 147 km from me. The nearest gun club that does ISSF shooting is 1155 km from me (717 miles). Am I doomed to never compete? You can compete all you like - A good aspect of shooting is the scores can be directly compared wherever you are. ...
by JamesH
Mon Aug 05, 2024 4:30 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Do athletes solely train for one event or do they participate in multiple events?
Replies: 9
Views: 6901

Re: Do athletes solely train for one event or do they participate in multiple events?

Generally there's little overlap between pistol, rifle, shotgun.
by JamesH
Mon Aug 05, 2024 4:30 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: How to break into Olympic competitive pistol shooting
Replies: 26
Views: 8444

Re: How to break into Olympic competitive pistol shooting

First step - find a competent coach/instructor who can train you in the right technique from day one. This probably means finding a good club with some competent members and a good coach. Read some books. Set goals, formulate a rounded training plan - physical training, mental training, shooting exe...
by JamesH
Thu Aug 01, 2024 5:17 am
Forum: Bullseye Pistol Talk
Topic: Longslide popularity
Replies: 9
Views: 9492

Re: Longslide popularity

I'm doubtful the extra 1/10,000th of a second of barrel time really requires extra attention to follow through.
by JamesH
Tue Jul 23, 2024 5:33 am
Forum: Bullseye Pistol Talk
Topic: Is it likely that a .32 S&W long wadcutter can be reloaded on a progressive?
Replies: 51
Views: 158691

Re: Is it likely that a .32 S&W long wadcutter can be reloaded on a progressive?

I found it simplest to just have a machinist knock out a bunch of brass bars, then drill them out as I needed them.
Easier than getting parts milled and turned and fitting together.
Now I need another batch.
by JamesH
Tue Jul 23, 2024 5:27 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: 25m RFP Proposed changes
Replies: 33
Views: 14853

Re: 25m RFP Proposed changes

Just being able to have the top 8 able to shoot simultaneously instead of two relays of four would be a bonus.

Pretty well any range can accommodate sport.
by JamesH
Mon Jul 22, 2024 5:44 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: 25m RFP Proposed changes
Replies: 33
Views: 14853

Re: 25m RFP Proposed changes

If everyone, men, women, juniors, shot a single target 25m .22 event that would make a lot of sense, make olympic shooting much more accessible and comprehensible. Sport pistol or standard, I don't care - although the rapid part of sport is probably a lot easier for a spectator to follow and make se...
by JamesH
Sun Jul 07, 2024 12:03 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: 25m RFP Proposed changes
Replies: 33
Views: 14853

Re: 25m RFP Proposed changes

I can see the point, but a better analogy would be for 800m qualification and final to be over 400m. What might make sense would be to have 8s x2 6s x2 4s x2 4sx1 - Eliminate #8 4sx1 - Eliminate #7 Etc. That would build a bit of interest, suspense etc. spectators can see it getting harder and the sc...
by JamesH
Fri Jul 05, 2024 4:55 am
Forum: Bullseye Pistol Talk
Topic: Is it likely that a .32 S&W long wadcutter can be reloaded on a progressive?
Replies: 51
Views: 158691

Re: Is it likely that a .32 S&W long wadcutter can be reloaded on a progressive?

This is what I did. Had 20 off brass blocks milled and drilled out a series of holes in 0.1mm steps. I can swap them over quickly and know exactly what charge its going to throw, no spending time tweaking and weighing. Also a round hole should throw a more consistent charge than a slot. https://i.im...
by JamesH
Fri Jul 05, 2024 4:51 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: 25m RFP Proposed changes
Replies: 33
Views: 14853

Re: 25m RFP Proposed changes

j-team wrote: Thu Jun 27, 2024 3:24 pmWhat other sport(s) have a final that is a different format/scoring system to qualification?
That wasn't the issue, it was starting from zero

"Start from zero" in the finals is straight garbage."

Every sport starts from zero in the finals.
by JamesH
Thu Jun 27, 2024 5:07 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: 25m RFP Proposed changes
Replies: 33
Views: 14853

Re: 25m RFP Proposed changes

No other sport accumulates points from the qualification stage, its all about the finals.
Too bad.