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Pay No Attention
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February 24, 2009
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February 24, 2009
In the near future, we will start instructor-led, live courses but on a remote basis.
Day 4 of 4, 45 Caliber and Leg Match
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February 15, 2009
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February 15, 2009
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Little things:
John occasionally brings sweets – donuts, cupcakes, etc.
Day 3 of 4, Center Fire
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February 14, 2009
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February 14, 2009
Before
Today and tomorrow are the days in which my concentration – and repetition – need to be at their best.
Day 2 of 4, 22 Caliber
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February 13, 2009
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February 13, 2009
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The Plan
6:00AM Up: One cup of regular coffee while surfing the net and reading the newspaper (online).
Day 1 of 4, Service Pistol 900
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February 12, 2009
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February 12, 2009
Before The Desert Midwinter competition for 2009 Conventional Pistol begins today with a 900 for service pistols.
Hot Stuff!
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February 11, 2009
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February 11, 2009
In the chronographing of various ammunitions and guns a few days ago I recorded the following five-shot string:
22 Ammo Chrono Tests
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February 10, 2009
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February 10, 2009
I chrono’d some 22 ammunition in two guns today. Specifically, I wanted to understand why one gun likes CCI Standard Velocity but jams on Federal Gold Medal Match 711B, and the second gun does the opposite.
Lag It or Leave It
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February 4, 2009
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February 4, 2009
Jet lag isn’t something you avoid. Instead, you learn to minimize it, but go ahead and live with it while it lasts.