Shot the 43x/EPS Carry combo today. Still getting used to the micro pistol grip. The grip length on the 43x does help though. I’ll have to shoot more timed against the 17.5/EPS and Acro setups. Overall like the EPS.  Plan to shoot the 17.5/EPS in carry optics soon, and might try the 43x as well.

Shot variety of courses of fire. Bill drills, FAST, etc. Shot a little on USPSA reduced size targets, but don’t know if I like those yet.

https://thecmp.org/training-tech/shooting-tips-from-the-usamu-service-rifle-team/usamu-faqs-equipment-and-ammunition/

Q: Sir: Thanks to you and the whole team for your articles on highpower shooting. This is my first year shooting and I am really enjoying it. I shoot both a match rifle and an AR15 Armalite service rifle. I am 52 years old. I shoot right-handed and use my right eye for aiming. I require corrective lenses for far sightedness, and this year I got bi-focal glasses for shooting. The lower lens for reading the scorebook, and the upper part of the lens provides clear focus on the front sight post thanks to my eye doctor.

I am using the smallest aperture for the rear NM sight, 0.043. While this helps improve my depth of field over the three larger apertures I have, I still have trouble getting good focus on both the front sight and the target at 600 yards (I have less of a problem at 200 and 300 yards). An experienced shooter suggested an even smaller aperture would improve the depth of field at 600. Do you agree, and if so, where is a source for a smaller aperture for my NM sight? Is there another type of insert for my NM sight that would improve the focus and keep the rifle legal for service rifle competition?

Looking forward to your response, and thanks again for your great service to shooting sports.

Keith H.

A: Mr. H
You brought up a point that many new shooters have difficulty understanding. The only thing that should be in focus is the front sight. The human eye can only focus on one thing at a time, even young eyes. While the aperture does help with the depth of field, it cannot overcome the limitations of the eye. You have to check the alignment of the front and rear sights before finalizing your aim, but final focus must only be on the front sight. The target will be blurry.

If it is not, then there is no way for you to know exactly where you are pointing the rifle. This is one of the most important things for you to make sure you do every shot, and one that will allow your scores to progress at a faster rate. Good luck.

SFC Lance Hopper

http://www.odcmp.org/0907/default.asp?page=USAMU_SIGHTPICTURE

What Sight Picture Is Best For You?

By SSG Tobie Tomlinson, USAMU Service Rifle Team Member

Which is correct? There are a myriad of sight picture options that shooters have used to great effect over the years. The sight picture that allows you to consistently shoot the smallest group, with a minimal shift in zeros, is the correct one. In the next few paragraphs we will explore a few of the more commonly used sight picture options. Remember, for any shooter to be successful, consistent sight picture must be complemented by front sight focus and sight alignment.

TLDR (at least not all). I don’t shoot service rifle nor have any interest. Understand front sight focus with irons. Cool. In the end of the day, you want to focus on the red dot, you do you. Not here to try to convince anyone one way or really care what anyone does as long as they do it safely.

Stick with what you believe. Others will progress.

Do u have alias for all the needed set ups, or so u unscrew and attach everytime?

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I currently have multiple holsters for same gun, some with Alias clips, some regular belt clip. Have one holster the UltiClip.

For belt, currently only one with the receiver. But thinking about another belt, maybe with receiver.  I have at least two dedicated CCW belts without Alias receiver. 

I have spares of both clips and receivers, since I got in on a really good sale. And wasn’t sure which combinations I wanted.

focusing on target...OK....

From your previous postings, you focus on the dot, correct? Why is that? Is that for shooting USPSA or defensive shooting?

Look up opinions/feedback from Glock Captain and USAMU (or maybe former by now) shooter Shane Coley. Or other Master and Grandmaster shooters, like Ben Stoeger and JJ Racaza.

But hey, at least you shoot. Not a broken record…


ETA: Shane Coley is now former USAMU.

Anyways. . . 

Been watching a lot of videos on vision plane focus and tendency for eyes to focus on the dot, especially in target transitions and efforts to "track the dot".  Where many think they are "target focused", but aren't.  I've been shooting more recently with an occluded dot, where you definitely "see" if you are target focused or not.

Governor Wes Moore released a statement on the collapse, declaring a State of Emergency in Maryland:

"My office is in close communication with US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, and the Baltimore Fire Department as emergency personnel are on the scene following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. I have declared a State of Emergency here in Maryland and we are working with an interagency team to quickly deploy federal resources from the Biden Administration. We are thankful for the brave men and women who are carrying out efforts to rescue those involved and pray for everyone's safety. We will remain in close contact with federal, state, and local entities that are carrying out rescue efforts as we continue to assess and respond to this tragedy."

Oh, they are in great hands then. . .

The FSK bridge opened in 1977.  From the photos, the supports away from the primary pass through don't look "armored".  Don't know the bridge standards back then, but believe (been over 10 years since I worked on a bridge project) current codes require significant protection from vessel strikes.  That said, that container ship looked massive!

Tragic accident and looks like loss of life.  Also huge impacts to commerce.  Just shows how fragile and vulnerable the nation's infrastructure is.  Like when the truck hit the Aiea overpass and essentially shut down all of Oahu. . .

How?  Since he owns no guns.

sakmak is the xhe alter ego that owns guns. . .

A break is a break.  If in doubt, it counts.

Usually when I attend open shoots, my first mag is a mag dump and to see how accurate I can be cold.  IDK when I'm going to get to do this again though. Might go to Vegas before the next time an open shoot happens.

Missed the point, but not quite a swoosh worthy. . .

You should shoot a match with sakmak. . . I think that would be interesting. .. alledgedly

Actually, it's ok.  If I watch how much rice I eat.  That's the problem, lol!

Oh and the fatty part of the brisket.......yum yum!!

That's the best and most tasty part, but unfortunately one of the least healthy

Been seeing "burnt tips" on more menus in Hawaii.  Only used to see it on the mainland.  Good stuff!

I've mentioned my preference before, but this is a new anecdote.
Being the KISS type, I've worked with electronics for close to half a century.
I have difficulty trusting electronic sights on my guns.
About 3 weeks ago, I was helping a guy at the range with his SIG.
His Romeo Zero sight was dead.
(He said he just changed the battery)
I got more stories about optical sights.

There's that and certainly valid.  I intend to shoot more with irons, but often end up not doing it.