Double Alpha Biz
Double Alpha Biz
Double Alpha Biz
Double-Alpha Academy is a company with a difference. It is a company founded on a vision Promoting Excellence in IPSC shooting, and this vision remains our passion and our motivation. We are totally dedicated to the sport of Practical Shooting. Our goal, and our passion is the development and innovation of new advanced shooting accessories for the competition pistol shooter. This is what we have been doing for the past 8 or 9 years, with ever-growing ambition and with, I am proud to say, much success. Today DAA products are well-known to every IPSC, USPSA or IDPA shooter around the world. The business has expanded to a 6-man operation in a double story 700 sq m building. We have our own in-house workshop with a 4-axis Haas CNC machine and a state-of-the-art laser engraving and cutting machine. We are constantly working on new prototypes and products, and have several new projects in the works for later this year. In 2012 we teamed up with RAK Systems, the inventors of the Mr.Bulletfeeder. Working closely with Mr. Koskela, we redesigned the Mr.Bulletfeeder, streamlining it for production and making it more efficient, more universal and less expensive to manufacture. We are now proud to offer the new Mr.Bulletfeeder by Double-Alpha and to handle the worldwide marketing and sales of this amazing product. In partnership with Competitive Edge Dynamics, we continue to work and improve on the best range bags on the market. In 2012 we offered the all new CED/DAA RangePack Pro - the most professional custom-made IPSC backpack ever. This product became a runaway success, far exceeding our most optimistic expectations. The only negative comments we received were from those who felt the bag was too big for their needs. So we are very pleased this year to introduce the new CED/DAA RangePack the smaller brother to the RangePack Pro. The DAA Racer line of holsters and pouches introduced in 2012 has been doing very well and receiving fantastic reviews. And now finally, we can offer a solution for mounting the DAA Magnet directly to the plastic body of the Racer Pouches. This is available now assembled as a pouch/ magnet combo, or can be purchased as an upgrade kit for your Racer Pouch. Double-Alpha Academy markets worldwide through a network of over 180 dealers and distributors. Our network is truly global, with wholesale and retail customers from Canada to New Zealand, from Brazil to the Philippines. We have over a dozen websites on our dedicated server, and fill orders from around the world daily. I am very grateful to my fellow shooters and loyal customers who have helped us make DAA one of the strongest brands in our sport today. With your continued support and our continued hard work and innovation, we look forward to bringing you more exciting new products in the coming years. On behalf of the DAA team, I wish you all excellent shooting! Saul Kirsch General Manager Double-Alpha Academy
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Table of Contents
Double-Alpha Academy.............2 Eyewear...............................58
Scales..................................66
Gun Accessories....................68
Magazine Accessories............70
Targets................................81
DVDs....................................44
Range Carts.....................35/82
Gauges..................................48
Airsoft.................................83
Mr.Bulletfeeder by DAA............49
Long Guns............................84
Range Wear..........................85
Ear Defenders........................57
Race Master Holster review, by Dave Re.....................................................................8 Race Master Pouch review, by Dave Re....................................................................11 The Racer Rig review, by Maks Hvalec......................................................................16 CED7000PRO Shot Timer review, by Yael Dagan........................................................21 The CED M2 Chronograph review, by David Price........................................................30 First Impression of the RangePack Pro review, by Ralf K. Jensen.....................................36 Thinking Practical Shooting review, by Dave Re..........................................................40 Mr.Bulletfeeder by Double-Alpha review, by Sasja Barentsen......................................50 In the Trenches at Double-Alpha Academy, by Robin Taylor..........................................62 Double-Alpha Zone Magazine................................................................................95 2013 catalogue
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The modern world is going mobile, and DAA along with it! In the past 12 months alone, we have seen the percentage of mobile devices accessing our sites increase from 10% to 16.5%, and this trend is expected to continue. More and more people use their tablets and smartphones to browse the net, and websites need to be custom configured to make the small screen browsing experience more user-friendly. Over the past few months we have been working to create complete new mobile compatible versions of our doublealpha.biz website, optimized for tablets and smartphones. When you log in, the website automatically identifies what kind of device you are using, and directs you to the compatible site. You will now be able to conveniently browse our web shop from your smartphone or tablet. Anytime anywhere!
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In partnership with CED USA, we launched www. ceddaa.com, a US site catering only to US customers, and offering the best products from CED and DAA. In addition to these two webshop sites, Double-Alpha Academy maintains several other websites dedicated to our sport and our product line.
www.ced7000pro.com is dedicated to the new CED7000PRO Shot Timer. Here you can find all the information you need about this amazing new timer - read reviews, watch video tutorials, download the latest manuals and internet tools, and use the comprehensive upload/download tool to connect the timer to EZwin and WINMSS.
www.racemaster.info is where you can read all about the Race Master line of products, including reviews, manuals, support information, and much more. This website is soon to be expanded to include the Racer models as well.
www.dillonprecision.biz is our dedicated Dillon website. DAA carries many of the best products offered by Dillon, and on this site you can find a huge amount of information about these top-of-the-line reloading machines. The site includes many contributions by shooting guru and reloading expert, Brian Enos.
http://www.theater.doublealpha.biz is a video streaming website where all the DAA DVDs are available for online viewing. The site offers several membership options, ranging from 24 hrs to a full year. Over 30 action-packed DVDs are available for online viewing.
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We are extremely proud to present our Race Master Competition Holster. Designed by Saul Kirsch with valuable input from Angus Hobdell, more than 30 years of top-level competition experience contributed to its design. After nearly two years in development, we can say with confidence that this is indeed the next level in competition holster evolution. Try one, and we are sure you will agree! We set out to develop a new holster with the following goals in mind: To offer the best and most advanced release system on the market To offer a wide range of position adjustments and to hold those settings rock solid To offer both a fully locked safety feature and tension adjustment capabilities To allow the user to change from one gun type to another without having to buy a complete new holster To look sharper and cooler than any other race holster out there We are pleased to say that the final product offers all these features, and more. 179.00
Locking Mechanism
At the very heart of the Race Master Holster is an innovative patent-pending locking system that offers a smooth clean release of the pistol and a solid grip on the gun when holstered. Unlike other models which rely on a muzzle support to hold the gun steady, or short holsters which allow the gun to rock when holstered, the Race Master holds the gun so steady, you cannot tell the pistol from the holster! And yet it draws upwards as smoothly as can be with almost no resistance at all. The phenomenal locking is achieved by means of a unique sliding block, formed precisely around the front end of the trigger guard. This fitting is the reason for the guns incredible stability in the holster. As the gun is drawn, the slide-lock, which resides in an angled track, slides out to the side, smoothly releasing the trigger guard and allowing the gun to be drawn with only 6-8 mm (1/4) of upward motion needed to clear the holster.
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One of the most important features of a competition holster is adjustability. Being able to position the gun just right can make the difference between a lightning-fast consistent draw or a poor failed attempt. The Race Master Holster offers almost unlimited adjustability. And, thanks to its rugged aluminum construction and large-thread screws, when you lock the holster in your chosen position, it stays put! Unlike other holsters, the Race Master is designed to give you access to almost all the adjustment screws while you are wearing it on your belt. Without removing your belt, you can adjust the height of the gun and the distance from your body, and even unlock the ball-socket joint and adjust any angle of the holster. This is a huge advantage in setting up your holster just right.
Pistol Retention
Thanks to the patent-pending locking mechanism, the Race Master Holster offers you a secure lock/unlock safety lever as well as a tension adjustment turn-knob. The spring-loaded lock/unlock safety lever is conveniently positioned just below the trigger guard, enabling you to release the lock with an upward flick of your finger as you close your hand around the gun. The spring-loaded lever immediately snaps into place, either locked or unlocked, ensuring secure positioning. The large stainless steel knob rotates several turns, increasing or decreasing the weight of the draw. This gives you a wide range of possibilities, from totally resistant-free for those fast drawfacing targets stages to almost completely locked when you want more resistance on the draw.
Gun Compatibility
While the Race Master Holster is gun-specific, it is designed to enable you to switch from one gun to another without having to buy a complete new holster. All you have to do is change the relatively inexpensive locking-block assembly, available separately. This flexibility is also a great advantage for resellers - they no longer need to stock a range of different models, as they can simply change the locking-block assembly as needed. Currently the Race Master Holster is available for: STI/SV, CZ SP01, Glock, Tanfoglio, Tanfoglio Stock III, Sig 226/228, Springfield XDM, Beretta 92F, Caspian, S&W L and N Frame, S&W M&P, Sig X5, Sphinx 3000, BUL M5, BUL SAS, SPS, 1911 Steel Frame and Para, right-handed and left-handed shooters. 189.00
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The second concern, for me, comes down to feel how does the holsters draw feel when its set up correctly, and configured in the fashion its actually going to be used in (that is, with tension set appropriately, etc). As a holsters feel is determined by its design, each of the holsters mentioned above has a different feel to it. Many folks find that they cannot get used to the feel of one type of holster, and feel becomes an important decision point for them. Usually, if a holster retains the gun well when unlocked, the feel can be a little harsh, as you have to pull the gun through the retention mechanism of the holster. Surprisingly, even though the Race Master refuses to give up the gun in all the retention tests I performed, when asked nicely, it lets the gun go almost disconcertingly easily. It feels almost as if the gun is just resting on top of the holster, rather than being retained by the holsters slide lock system. If youre used to a Ghost or Safariland holster, youll find the Race Master to release the gun with similar ease, but smoother. If, like me, youve been using a CR Speed, you may find that you need to dial in some tension so that you can feel the holster when you draw the gun. About 3/4 of a turn seemed to do it for me. This is not a bad thing more tension on the holster translates to enhanced retention, and having the ability to tune the feel exactly as you like it without having to give up anything on retention is a real bonus with this holster. Fit, finish, and ultimately longevity enter the picture third. It may not seem like it, at first blush, but those things go hand in hand. By finish, I dont mean is it pretty (though the Race Master certainly looks nice). Im thinking more along the lines of are there any sharp edges, or do I need to do any work to the holster as it comes from the factory so that it wont interfere with my draw. Fit is important, as well, as it determines if theres any wiggle in the parts that might accelerate wear or result in the holster losing adjustment under pressure. I tend to be kind of a gorilla when it comes to locking adjustments down, so for me, my gear needs to handle me torquing down screws and that sort of thing, as well. Its hard to fully evaluate this concern in a week certainly, I cant tell you anything truthful about how the holster will last over several competition seasons yet, so we wont worry about longevity for the moment. From the standpoint of fit and finish, though, the holster is very well done. There are no sharp edges that need dressing, and the holster body is compact and stays out of the way during the draw. The holster is also out of the way when going prone. As I mentioned earlier, the belt hanger on this holster is quite interesting. On my CR Speed belts, the hanger fits over the belt like a glove, and when the retainer clips are tightened down, the holster literally does not move on the belt (unlike basically any other holster Ive tried, minus the Ghost). Apparently, on Double Alpha Academys belt, the hanger fits even tighter! This results in no movement of the holster during the draw, which contributes to the fabulous feel of the holster, and also prevents the holster from moving on the belt over time. Now, if we could get these hangers on mag pouches!!! The hanger also allows the outer belts velcro to make contact with the inner belt. This is the first holster I havent had to use additional velcro on the inside of the hanger to insure secure mounting to the inner belt. Im also happy to report that the holster survived gorilla torquing with nary a complaint. Im confident the adjustments I made will hold themselves in place over time without moving. Time will tell, of course, but this seems like a safe bet. My only gripe with the holster is a very minor one, and involves the serrations on the bottom of the safety. I understand the design choice, here, of course. The serrations give your finger a way to grip against the lever and move the lever without slipping off of it. They really eat into my finger, though, when taking the lock off during the draw. Given how well the holster retains the gun, this may very well turn out to be a non-issue, just because it wont be necessary to use the safety on the draw 99.9% of the time. However, Saul Kirsch at DAA tells me that they will shortly be offering an optional safety lever that has had the serrations removed, making it smooth and about half as thick. One could also use a dremel tool to accomplish something similar, if desired. Finally, I consider how easy the holster is to adjust to the right position. If the holster has good fit and finish, this will likely only happen once, when you first purchase the holster. Another difference between each of the holsters is how its adjusted. Every one of these holsters adjusted differently, but they all offered some means to adjust height, rake (angle of the gun from front to back), and rotation. A couple of them give you ways to adjust the distance of the holster from the body directly, as well. Some of them are easier to adjust than others. Conveniently, the Race Master includes all of these options, and allows you to put the gun in exactly the right spot for your body. This is seriously important, as the holster does not respond well to torquing the gun off angle during the draw (all race holsters exhibit this to one degree or another) the gun will tend to bind in the holster if you dont set it up correctly. This isnt a new phenomenon to those familiar with race holsters, but its one that will drive you nuts if the holster cant be put in the correct spot relative to your body. I was able to position the holster exactly where I needed it, and it would seem that there should be enough adjustability to accommodate all potential users of the holster. I did encounter a minor challenge in adjusting the holster, due to the ball and socket design. I anticipated this issue, based on my experience with the Guga Ribas holsters ball and socket system. The ball and socket design means that the holster can be adjusted in a seemingly infinite number of angles and directions. The problem is, it can be adjusted in all of those angles at the same time. The Race Master uses two largish allen head screws (called horizontal displacement adjustment screws) to secure the ball (the screws will actually bite into the aluminum ball when you torque them down tight). The downside to this is that you cant really use one of the screws as a drag adjustment, so that you can keep some tension on the ball while you adjust it. instead, you have to keep one of the supplied allen wrenches handy in your weak hand, and snug up one of the screws while holding the holster in position. In addition, the elevation adjustment screw also contributes somewhat to the tension on the ball, so you have to be careful about changing the position of the ball if you have to change the holster height. All this means that you basically need to be patient and take your time in adjusting the holster. This is not a big deal, just something to note and be prepared for. Once you get the holster adjusted, you can lock all the screws down tight, and you shouldnt have to touch it again. I mean that, too once the adjustments are locked down, this holster feels like its made from a solid piece of billet steel, its so solid. The design of the hanger and ball and socket on this holster are very simple, and this allows them to be extremely secure without risk of stripping the screws, or having the ball slip in the socket. So, thats where Im at with it a week into my evaluation. The Race Master is a solid piece of kit that delivers on its promises. Its rock solid, it retains the gun extremely well, and has a silky smooth draw feel. Im going to reserve final judgement until I spend more time with the holster, but for now, the Race Master appears to be the best race holster for USPSA/IPSC competition that Ive ever used.
Dave Re is Grand Master USPSA Shooter, competing since 1993. Dave owns a blog website called re-gun.com where he regularly publishes shooting related articles. Dave is also the creator of the successful Practice Deck sold worldwide.
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It is constructed from aluminum rather than plastic, and this allows a design and performance never before possible in a competition mag pouch. It offers a wider and more diverse range of adjustability and mounting options and more important, locks rock-solid in the chosen position, not losing its settings until you choose to change them. Its wide range of angle adjustments allows you to position your magazine just so. This feature, combined with a unique and superior retention system, creates a smoother and more consistent release, leading to a more reliable and faster reload. Unlike all other pouches, this pouchs pressure adjustment wheel applies its load to the back of the magazine, squeezing the mag tube from back to front rather than from left to right, as most others do. This is a lot more effective, as the magazines front and back walls are straight and parallel, while the side walls are tapered on all doublestack mags. This type of contact creates a far smoother draw of the magazine. A few turns of the wheel changes the tension from very loose to very tight, as may be required on a particular course of fire. The side and back inner plastic spacers are specific to the magazine size. Each pouch is delivered with two sets of spacers: one that fits the larger STI type magazines (assembled as default), and one for the slightly smaller CZ/ Tan type double-stack mags. Glock spacers are available as well. A single-stack adaptor is available separately as an accessory. The hanger system of the Race Master Pouch borrows heavily from the excellent features of the Race Master Holster. The inner side of the hanger fits snugly over the shooters outer belt, preventing any rocking motion. Since the hanger can be assembled directly in the chosen position and does not need to slide all along the belt, it can be made with a tighter fit. The minimalist steel plate on the inside of the hanger causes no separation between your inner and outer belt. This is critical, especially when carrying 3 or 4 pouches side by side. The steel plate can be tightened down, to lock the pouch tightly even on thinner, narrower belts. The cant and tilt of the pouch is achieved by using a ball-socket joint as in the Race Master Holster. The aluminum ball is locked firmly in place with two set-screws. The ball-socket joint is purposely set off-center on the belt hanger, allowing you to choose between two heights when fitting the pouch to your belt. The ball joint locks into the body of the holster so that it cannot slip or rotate, even if the center screw comes loose. This is a new and very unique feature of this pouch. Three mounting points on the pouch body allow for ambidextrous use, as well as making it possible to mount the pouch turned 90 degrees away from the body, as preferred by some shooters. The DAA Race Master Magazine Pouch is suitable for right- or left-handed shooters, for all doublestack magazines, and is available in Black, Silver, Blue, Red or Purple. 47.50
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The only thing that some shooters could miss in adjustability is more precise adjustment of angle but I am prepared to sacrifice that because of sturdier concept. Putting the magazines into pouches is tricky and it needs some exercise. Especially if you are using as much tension as I do. When the pouch is empty the spacer under tensions moves forward and it closes the pouch opening for a few millimeters. Its almost impossible to put in a magazine with straight down motion into the pouch. Designers have figured that out and they have cut the back spacer at approximately 45 angle at the top. You have to press with magazine at an angle on back spacer and then rotate the magazine forward into the pouch. Normally this is a very easy task to do but I strongly recommend using the magnet at table starts because under the pressure this could turn into a disaster and losing lots of time. Another disadvantage is that if you are pushing to much on the spacer when rotating forward it is possible to push spacer out of place. Putting holster on the belt was much easier and I did it under two minutes. After the first step I took instructions into the hands and read it, because the holster has so much adjusting options that I would feel very foolish not to know them all before setting up the holster. I did miss adjustability for better gun fitting in the holster, because all my previous holsters had some plastic screws or spacers to adjust for better fitting. Once I put the gun into the holster for the first time I realized why the holster doesnt have such an option. The gun fits perfectly. I will not cover adjustability in details because it is endless and I strongly believe that everyone should be able to find the best position of the holster to please personal preferences. The only thing I do recommend is to be gentle on the screws until you are 100% sure of the holster settings, then tighten them as much as possible, I even recommend the use of blue Loctite to be sure that nothing will move during the competition. I was a bit too gentle and one of the screws came loose after two practice sessions. I almost dropped the gun which would be very painful for me. When I put the gun into the holster for the first time it felt very strange to me even though it was a perfect fit. With other holsters I was used to some feedback from holster that the gun was in place, I am calling this positive click. The gun just dropped into the holster and when I was drawing it, there was no resistance. All the effort it took was to lift the weight of the gun. I did adjust the tension a bit; this could be done by removing the side plate. Inside there is a hex screw which I was tightening for more tension. I tightened it to the point where I couldnt put the gun into the holster and the positive click was not there at all. I realized that the holster is designed as such and I will have to get used to it. I adjusted the tension to the point when I had to push the gun a bit at the end of the holstering just to get some feedback. All it took to get used to the principle was one practice session. Locking mechanism is designed in such a manner that you have to lift the gun straight up to release it from the holster. In my case I have to lift up the gun exactly 11 millimeters before that, its impossible to get the gun out. Some will think that this is a lot, but its not, I havent experienced any troubles so far and my draws are very consistent and smooth. And the best part is that it is impossible to knock out the gun which I saw happened to other shooters a few times. Because of such mechanism I dont recommend the holster to shooters whose draw technique is to come behind the gun under beavertail and push forward, because they will not get the gun out. I was trying to holster the gun wrongly in order to drop the gun from the holster and despite all the efforts I could not do it. I tried that because in the past it happened to me that I heard the click even though the gun was not properly holstered and after removing my hand from the gun it fell out. Another thing that happened to me with other holsters was that the gun was stuck because of that positive click when I wasnt drawing the gun at the correct angle, very annoying when I had to shoot without moving into position. To provide extra safety, the holster has an external safety lever which completely blocks the movement of locking mechanism. Its placed on the holster in such a way that is very reachable during the draw. If you feel more secure to start with the locked holster because of running after the start signal or starting from some strange starting position you can easily unlock it whenever you wish. In my short shooting career Ive had a few complete rigs from major manufactures and I feel much more confident with the Racer rig. The complete DAA Racer rig is top quality design with excellent adjustability and on the top of that very consistent and secure. I recommend the Racer rig without bad conscience to all shooters on the market for new setup who are not willing to spend money on more expensive Race Master. In my opinion Racer line is currently the best buy on the market.
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An excellent Kydex holster from BladeTech, perfect for the IPSC Production division! The offset feature of this holster allows for a greater degree of outward cant, which positions the grip of your pistol away from the body in a vertical position for more positive indexing. This popular holster also features a drop, which lowers the placement of the pistol for an easier reach, allowing the arm to remain more extended. The Drop and Offset Holster is very popular for range and competition work and is perfect when speed is of the utmost importance. The loop is adjustable for three different cants: Straight Drop, FBI cant, or Muzzle Forward. The holster is supplied with an adjustable belt loop suitable for belts 1.5-2 inch wide. Available for Glock and CZ SP01 pistols. 69.00
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CED7000PRO IR Printer
The CED7000PRO Shot Timer is capable of printing stage verify results to the infra-red printer. This is a great feature, allowing you to print hard copies, one for the shooter and another to keep as backup. The CED7000PRO IR Printer uses direct thermal print paper roll size 2.25 x 85 (58 mm wide x 25 m long). In the box: CED7000PRO Wireless Infrared Printer Unit DC Charger Rechargeable Battery Pack Thermal Paper Roll Stylish Belt Pouch for Printer 169.00 Steel Challenge Mode
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Using WinMSS or ezWinScore, you can create a match, including shooters, stages, squads, divisions, etc. and download this information via our custom PC application to one or more timers (depending on your match setup). When scoring is complete, simply upload the results from each of the timers to WinMSS, and view or print your match or training session results in minutes. - Working with this software does not require an internet connection. - Compatible with WinMSS version 7.
ShootNScoreIt.com is an online IPSC/USPSA match system that allows match directors to publish their competition results, manage shooters information and track scores. Using the custom PC app, you can export the data file from your timer and upload it to ShootNScoreIt.com. The website then updates its records and presents you with match results and stats. A new tool allows you to upload and download Steel Challenge results as well.
For shooters not familiar with the advanced software solutions mentioned above, another handy user-friendly online tool is available for download/upload to the CED7000PRO. Use the online match creation tool provided on www.ced7000pro.com to create your match. Enter shooter information, create your stages and download the data directly to your CED7000PRO. Once scored, you can upload to the website and print match and stage results to PDFs, which can be saved or emailed to your match participants. The sites tool does not allow you to edit or save the match results you upload.
For a more detailed description of how these tools can be used to your best advantage, view the video tutorials and download the latest user manual available on www.ced7000pro.com. We welcome any interest to create software links and tools for our CED7000PRO. Wed be happy to provide our SDK upon request for any future system integration. Please contact [email protected] if you wish to receive detailed integration information.
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CED7000T RF Timer
The CED7000T RF model includes wireless remote capability that allows the timer to be connected (wireless) to a CED BigBoard or CED Time Keeper for displaying results up to 50 yards away from the linked timer. The RF model is an optional upgrade that can be ordered at the original time of purchase or upgraded at a later date. 1000 codes allow for individual synchronization to prevent problems when multiple RF timers are used in close proximity. 135.00
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Wristband
Carry your CED7000/7000PRO Shot Timer on your wrist, freeing both hands for shooting or running the stage. The wristband is made of flexible breathable Neoprene and is adjustable to all wrist sizes. Can be used with or without the silicone skins. 19.50
Car Charger
For the traveling Range Officer, competition shooter, or simply for that last minute charging while driving to the range, the Car Charger is the perfect solution for charging your CED7000 Timer. Simply plug it into the cigarette lighter socket and charge your timer while driving to or from the range. 9.50
Screen Protector
Protect your valuable CED7000 Timer display with a premium quality UV-resistant, antireflective, anti-dirt, and 99% transparent film. Lifetime protection from scratches, sun damage, dirt, fingerprints, and daily wear and tear. The CED7000 Screen Protector is the answer to extending the life of your timer for years and years of use. The nonadhesive self-adhering surface is a snap to install or remove. Each set includes 2 screen protectors and a cleaning cloth to aid in wiping off fingerprints and dirt. 9.95
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The CED BigBoard is a large remote LCD display board that provides synchronized connection to a host-linked timer (either the CED7000RF or the CED8000RF timers), giving actual time as it is recorded up to 50 yards from the timer itself. Large enough to be seen from a great distance, the CED BigBoard is ideal for club, match, or spectator use. 37 cm x 17.5 cm x 4.5 cm 205.00
CED Tripods
The CED Mini Tripod is compact and portable, yet strong and sturdy enough to hold almost any camera. Small enough to fold into your chrono custom case. 12.95 The CED SL36 Chronograph Tripod is a medium-weight, solidly built tripod perfect for chrono or camera use. It has a maximum height of 170 cm and weighs 1.7 kg. 48.50 The Heavy Duty Tripod is a truly professional tool. All-metal construction, 3-way removable pan head with leveling function, and an extension range from 50 cm to 160 cm. It weighs in at a sturdy 4.5 kg. 109.00
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CED M2 Chronograph
CED proudly introduces the CED M2 Chronograph System. Building on the original CED Millennium Chronograph that has been an industry standard for the past eight years, the CED M2 Chronograph begins where its predecessor leaves off. New advanced technology enables DOUBLING the operating speed of the CED M2 Chronograph, incorporating a micro-controller that runs at 48 MHz while expanding the operation range from 50 fps to 7,000 fps. Memory storage has been expanded 500% from 220 velocities to over 1,000 stored velocities. Stored string size can range from a single velocity up to 500 velocities and up to 500 different strings. Expanded digital chip design now gives the CED M2 the ability to read velocities at much lower light levels. This means that on clear days the chronograph can be used from early morning till almost sunset. A new keypad has been designed in calculator-style layout. In fact, a built-in calculator has been added as well. Furthermore, the CED M2 now includes a Hi-Average function which provides one touch calculation of the average of the three highest velocities in a string. This new function is ideal for calculating Power Factor at IPSC and IDPA matches. 249.00
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The chronograph could be damaged, in which case it needs to be repaired or replaced. Remember, chronographs are not bulletproof. They also do not always hold up to rough handling or dropping on hard surfaces either and they do not like being thrown into the trunk of your car unprotected! All electronics in todays world are made to be handled with care and respect, and they should be properly stored away in their original packaging or protective cases that are designed to store them. To check if your chronograph is func- tioning, perform the following demonstration. Install a battery in the unit in your home. Plug in the 2 sensors (DO NOT MOUNT THEM ON THE BRACKET), but instead, place them (back to back so they are touching) together upright on a table or floor next to the main unit. Turn the main unit on! Take a flashlight and while holding it 3 - 4 inches above the top of the sensors, run it over the sensors (swipe it) as fast as you can! Remember to run it over the START sensor first! If you run it backwards, the results will not be accurate. If you do this correctly, you should get readings from 70 - 300 feet per second! Run the light over the sensors 5 to 6 times, then store the data by pressing the clear/ reset button quickly. If you get data, the unit is functioning properly. Remember, the chronograph does not record velocities under 50 fps. Therefore, you must swipe the light across the sensors as FAST as you can!
Cloudy days - Often if the day is overcast or cloudy, and you are shooting small-caliber bullets (such as 223, Airsoft, 22 cal., etc.), you may not have enough sunlight for the sensors to read the projectile correctly. Remember that the smaller or faster a projectile is, the more light the chronograph needs in order to read it. In cloudy, overcast environments, try removing the top white screens, using the sidearms as a visual marker for aiming. This should not be done on clear bright days that do not have clouds to naturally diffuse the light. On those days, you must use the top screens to properly diffuse the light entering the chronograph. If removing the top screens on cloudy days still does not work, then you do not have enough light to properly use the system. In those cases, plan your sessions for another day or time. Each branded chronograph varies with the amount of light it requires to function properly. This is due to the type of sensor used. Some chronographs, which read in lower-light conditions, can be less accurate, and are often subject to more interference from variables, such as mobile phone transmissions, electricity, static, etc. CED Chronograph systems are designed to eliminate these variables to a great degree! However, like all chronographs, they do need good balanced light. The key word here is BALANCED. Any chronograph will produce inaccurate results if the light source is not balanced on both sensors evenly. Therefore, try to prevent the sunlight from being positioned at 6 or 12 oclock (behind or directly in front of you) when in use. In these cases, the inten sity of light is often greater on one of the sensors and not evenly balanced. When the sunlight is off to the extreme left or right side of you as it often is in early morning or late afternoon, try tilting the panhead of the tripod to angle the top screens toward the light. Remember to shoot on an angle as well or you will end up replacing parts! It is important that the light is dif- fused through the top screens. If the light is entering from a sharp angle from the sides more than through the top screens, often the amount of sunlight under the projectile is equal to that above it and the chronograph is unable to detect any light drop from the projectile (the shadow of the bullet). Often, no reading is recorded in these situations. The best solution to cloudy days or evenings after the sun has set, is the use of a light source or the CED Infrared Screen Set. They are designed to provide balanced light, which eliminates the need for Mother Nature. I will mention though that when there is sufficient natural light to chronograph, you should not use both types of light sources together! A mistake that is often made is the assumption that if an Infrared Screen Set or incandescent light box is used on a sunny or cloudy day it will guarantee good results. But what can occur is that the natural sunlight may be directed onto one of the sensors unevenly, which then overpowers the artificial light source, creating an unbalanced amount of light on the two sensors, which in turn results in bad or no readings. Remember! BALANCED LIGHT.
Snow or wet surfaces - If you place the chronograph over ground area which is covered by snow (white) or quite wet (water), the reflection of the sunlight is often bounced back up toward the sensors, creating too much bright light under the projectile. This in turn prevents the sensors from seeing (detecting) a light drop (shad- ow) of the bullet. In essence, the reflection cancels the ability of the chronograph to read the projectile passing over it. When this happens, it is called a glint and it will often create a false reading or no reading at all! This is a problem faced by ALL chronographs.
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Muzzle Blast This is often the greatest problem for chronograph users after light issues. Muzzle blast often will trigger a sensor to record a reading in addition to the projectile itself, which results in either an inaccurate reading or no reading at all! Some high-powered rifles with fast velocities create significant muzzle blasts, and in subsonic (slower velocity) guns, the blast can often reach the sensors before the projectile does. There is no fixed distance that can be given to ALL types of weapons since there are so many variables, which create different degrees of muzzle blast. To find the best distance for each gun being used (specifically rifles), try extending the chronograph to its full distance (20 ft. of shielded cable are provided with each CED Chronograph) and then move closer until you determine for that specific weapon he point where muzzle blast becomes a problem. Record that distance for each gun for future use and efficiency of your chronographing sessions. A muzzle blast screen is ideal for those users who have a location of use where it is feasible. A simple piece of plywood is positioned upright with a base that stands slightly higher and wider than the chronograph screens. Cut a 4 diameter opening in the plywood, approx. 2-3 directly above the sensors for the bullet to pass through. The muzzle blast itself will then be dissipated onto the plywood, preventing it from causing problems to the chronograph itself. I will point out here that plywood is the best type of material to use. If plastic is used, it tends to shatter when hit by a stray bullet and is much harder to patch or repair. If metal is used, the ricochet of a misdirected bullet can result in safety issues. Wood tends to absorb the bullet and is easy to patch. Indoor Range use The kiss of death for any chronograph will be the often-used fluorescent lights provided at indoor shooting ranges. Fluorescent lights flutter and provide a type of light that does not allow chronographs to properly read (detect) projectiles passing over them. For high-speed performance systems such as the CED M2 Chronograph, it can actually pick up the fluttering of the fluorescent lights, which can trigger false readings from the light itself. All chronographs require incandescent light sources or that of the CED Infrared Screen Set, which was specifically designed to provide stable balanced light to CED Chronographs. Other problems associated with indoor ranges, especially those that are narrow or have low ceilings, are muzzle blasts (detailed above in #4) and sound waves. In such cases where sound waves bounce off the ceilings and walls returning back into the chronograph itself, interference in proper readings can occur. In such cases, it may be necessary to relocate to another location for your chronograph use. Archery - When arrows are shot over the M2 chronograph, the arrow velocity is displayed correctly but that velocity display can be followed by an E0 (Missed Start Sensor) or E1 (Missed Stop Sensor) error. The M2 chronograph sensors send out their gating pulse when the light is blocked by the nose of the projectile. In this case the nose of the projectile is the arrowhead. When an arrow is shot over the M2 chronograph, the arrowhead first blocks the light over the Start Sensor. This causes the M2 chronograph to start timing. As the arrow travels over the M2 chronograph sen- sors, the arrowhead eventually reaches the Stop Sensor. This causes the M2 chronograph to calculate and display the velocity. The M2 chronograph now takes a short amount of time to reset and get ready to capture the next Start Sensor event. (The M2 chronograph does this very rapidly as it is designed to capture velocities from automatic weapons.) What will happen with arrows depends on several factors: a. lighting conditions (direction and intensity) b. the length and velocity of the arrow c. the opacity of the fletching d. the relative position of the fletching due to arrow rotation As the arrow shaft travels over the chronograph, part of the light to the sensors is blocked. As the fletching travels over the sensors, the fletching may block more of the light, (depending on factors 1, 3 and 4), causing the sensors to send out another event pulse. The signals caused by the fletching may hit the chronograph at different stages of its reset cycle, depending on the arrow velocity and arrow length. This can cause the chronograph to detect a signal from one sensor but not from the other sensor. We believe that this will most likely show up as an E0 (Missed Start Sensor) error but, depending on the lighting conditions, as well as the opacity and position of the fletching as it occludes the sensors, an E1 (Missed Stop Sensor) error can occur. The users should be aware that the velocity displayed by the chronograph is correct. It is the velocity reading taken from the arrowhead crossing the sensors. The E0 and E1 errors are informational. They state that an error occurred but they do not cause the last valid velocity measurement to be erased. I hope that the information I have provided helps each of you to have a more pleasant and successful day at the range with your chronograph system. Remember, understanding the functions and features that each chronograph provides is vital to getting the most from each session and use. Take time to read the manual and to understand how to use the system properly. It will greatly benefit you in the long run and save you all kinds of frustrations along the way! Good shooting!
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For those wet rainy days on the range, the backpack includes a rain cover neatly packed away in a concealed pocket, always at hand when needed. The rain cover is designed to protect the backpack while being worn, giving access to the shoulder straps, even when covered.
The back panel is designed with dense padding to provide support in all the right places. The thick, densely padded shoulder straps are contoured for the utmost in comfort and function, even when packed with 15 kg or 20 kg of gear.
The large lower compartment is encased in a hard plastic shell, giving the bag strength, rigidity, and structure. This lower compartment can easily be accessed through the large lockable front opening and can hold 500 rounds of ammo plus 2 zippered pistol sleeves, or up to 1000 rounds and 1 pistol sleeve. The compartment is even large enough to contain the CED medium size waterproof case!
Accessories included: - A red zippered Pistol Sleeve - A red Universal Pouch - 2.0 liter hydration kit with drinking tube - A sturdy 3-legged stool with carry pouch - Customized rain cover - Multi-purpose plastic utility box - DAA Mag Brush - Cable combination lock - Custom external rig strap
- Color: Black only - Weight: 3.4 kg (7.4 lb.) excluding accessories 4.9 kg (10.8 lb.) with all accessories - Total Dimensions: 55 H x 40 W x 32 D cm - Bottom Compartment: 19.4 H x 32.5 W x 25 D cm - Top Compartment: 32.5 H x 32.5 W x 25 D cm
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CED/DAA RangePack
In October 2011 at the world shoot in Greece, we introduced our new CED/DAA RangePack Pro, a new generation of custom made backpacks specifically designed for the serious competition shooter. The shooting world took notice, and since then this extra-large backpack has rocketed to the front of our range bag sales. Despite it being our most expensive bag, dedicated shooters were quick to notice that this bag stands head and shoulders above the rest, and that you get real value for your money. The RangePack Pro has become a runaway success!
The one criticism we received from some, was that the bag was too large for their needs or for their physique, and they implored us to offer a smaller version. Well, we listen to our customers, and are pleased to now offer the new CED/DAA RangePack, the smaller brother to the RangePack Pro.
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RangePack Pro
Like the larger version, the RangePack is designed to stand upright on its rubberized waterproof base, allowing easier access to all compartments and pockets while keeping the bag clean and dry. The upper compartment is large enough to allow 2 pistol insert sleeves to stand upright side by side, and will hold most of your gear. It includes a detachable 7-pocket magazine holder and several other side pockets designed to hold various gear, such as ear defenders, Progrip or a mag brush. The lower compartment is encased in a hard plastic shell, forming the sturdy base for the larger upper compartment and giving the bag much of its structure. The lower compartment can be used to store ammo, cleaning kits and various items. It may be too small for a full size pistol sleeve to lay flat, but it is large enough to hold a pistol in a smaller case. The CED/DAA RangePack has the same top quality and detailing as the larger RangePack Pro. It is made from black Ballistic nylon with a smart bright inner red lining. It includes a rain cover neatly packed away in a concealed pocket, ready at hand to be pulled out and wrapped around the bag to keep it dry. The shoulder straps and back are densely padded to provide support and comfort, even when carrying the bag fully loaded. An extra pocket in the upper flap is perfect for storing documents and pens , and 5 large external pockets add considerably to the storage space available. Like the RangePack Pro, the RangePack is designed to fit perfectly on the CED/DAA RangeCart Pro, and includes the steel eyelets for this purpose. 149.00
Accessories included: - A red zippered Pistol Sleeve - A red Universal Pouch - Customized rain cover - Cable combination lock - Custom external rig strap
- Color: Black, with red trimmings and red inner lining - Weight: 2.5 kg (5.4 lb.) excluding accessories 2.9 kg (6.4 lb.) with all accessories - Total Dimensions: 46 H x 36 W x 26 D cm - Bottom Compartment: 12 H x 30 W x 22 D cm - Top Compartment: 33 H x 30 W x 22 D cm
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Perfect Practice
Perfect Practice is Saul Kirschs first book and the ideal guide to quality IPSC training. Created from Sauls own personal practice know-how, over 50 carefully crafted practice drills ensure you acquire all the knowledge, tips, and skills necessary to excel. Topics include: Accuracy and Recoil Control, Calling Your Shots, Improving Your Draw, Reloads, Shooting Position Transitions, Barricades, Shooting on the Move, Swingers, and more. Each topic contains detailed insights into the attitudes and techniques critical to success. Each drill is explained in depth - how to shoot, what you learn, and how to keep track of your progress and learning curve. Available in English or German. 25.00
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When you shake your iPhone in the category view, a random drill is selected from amongst all the drills. However, if you shake your iPhone when already in a particular category, or when viewing a drill, a random drill is selected from within that category. Installed in English, German and Italian. Includes free lifetime updates. 15.99 (Available for purchase only on App Store)
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The 2009 USPSA Open and Production Nationals were held in magnificent Las Vegas, Nevada. The large range just out of town was the perfect setting for this clash of skill amongst the best in the sport of Practical Shooting. This double-disc DVD set follows the Super-Squad members of the Open and Production Nationals. DVD-1 is dedicated entirely to Open, and DVD-2 shows only Production shooting. Each DVD runs over an hour, and includes the action from all 16 stages of the match. In the Open DVD marvel at the skill and speed of the top contenders, like match winner Max Michel, KC Eusebio and JJ Racaza. Not far behind are Saul Kirsch, Henning Wallgren, veteran Todd Jarrett and Michael Voigt. Chris Tilley is in the mix too, as is Naim Saiti. Each stage includes multiple camera angles, hat-cam action shot by Saul Kirsch, and Sauls stage by stage commentary and analysis. Short interviews are mixed in, talking to the Super-Squad shooters just after they come off the stage, to hear their take on the shooting and the stage tactics. In USPSA Production division, shooters are limited to 10 rounds in the magazines, which makes the action in the Production division even more fascinating to watch. Reloads are required on every stage, and the skill level is astounding to watch! Marvel at the shooting of match winner Robert Vogel, runner up Dave Sevigney, and the other top challengers, the likes of Phil Strader, Matthew Mink, Rob Leatham Angus Hobdell and others. Short interviews are mixed in, talking to the shooters just after they come off the stage, to hear their take on the shooting and the stage tactics. 25.00
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This is STI!
Double-Alpha Academy invites you to visit STI and see first hand how the finest firearms in the world are manufactured. In this hour long tour of the STI facility in Georgetown Texas, youll hear about the companys history and future plans from CEO Dave L. Skinner, get a complete tour of the production process with Operations Manager Darrel Bishop, and learn about the wide variety of STI pistols and the assembly and disassembly of the STI 2011 with Head of QC Chris Schirmer. The sport of IPSC Practical Shooting is one of the toughest test grounds for any manufacturer. In this fast-paced, competitive sport, winners are determined by just a few points and fractions of a second! For more than 15 years, STI has ruled supreme in this highly competitive sport - IPSC. In many countries and divisions more than 80% of all competitors now choose to shoot an STI, safe in the knowledge that STI delivers unparalleled quality, precision and reliability. In this DVD youll see how that is achieved. 12.00
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Mr.Bulletfeeder by Double-Alpha
DAA has been the proud European distributor of Mr.Bulletfeeder since 2006, and we have never had an unhappy customer! Anyone and everyone who invested in a Mr.Bulletfeeder absolutely loves it. You wonder how you ever reloaded without one... If you reload a lot, you quickly appreciate the efficiency and reliability of this ingenious patented system. However, Mr.Bulletfeeder has always been a little rough in appearance and finish. It was made from over-the-counter materials and parts, and as such never had the sleek look and feel of a refined production article. Also, since the bullet feeders have always been hand made, in moderate quantities, production costs have been high, and demand always exceeded availability.
Now, all this has changed! We are proud to introduce the new Mr.Bulletfeeder by DAA. DAA and Rak Systems have teamed up and have retooled and redesigned the Mr.Bulletfeeder, which is now manufactured by Double-Alpha Academy. The new system, manufactured under license by Rak Systems, is lighter in weight and more compact than the previous models. It is easier to install and set up, and has a more professional production look and feel. An entirely new patented dropper system allows the new model to function better and longer than before. The new dropper design eliminates the need for any spring or small plastic parts in the dropper head. It is powered entirely by gravity and an ingenious geometric design. And to top it all off - we can now offer the new system at a far more affordable price. If you have never tried a bullet feeder on your progressive reloader - what are you waiting for?! It cuts the time and effort involved in reloading practically in half! A must-have item for any serious shooter. The new Mr.Bulletfeeder is available in 9/38, 40SW/10 mm, and .45. Rifle calibers .223 and .308. 399.00 (Pistol calibers), 420 (223), 425 (.308)
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Mr.Bulletfeeder by Double-Alpha
How many people really like to reload? I sure dont. My spare time is limited so any time saved is very welcome. So back in 2006 when the first KISS bullet feeder came on the market I knew I had to get one. I installed it on a Dillon Xl650 first, now on a Super 1050. I loaded close to a 100.000 rounds on that setup. When I got the opportunity to test the Mr.Bulletfeeder by Double Alpha, I jumped at it. The biggest change from the older version is the production process, and the totally new dropper assembly. Its not a one man operation anymore and scaling up production also brought the price down considerably. Which always was the main argument against the earlier model. Aside from a nice full color manual, there is now almost an hour worth of video on the mrbulletfeeder.com website in which Rick Koskela and Saul Kirsch walk you through the installation process. Many of the fine-tuning details are way easier to understand from watching the online video tutorials, rather than just reading it in a manual. I really like this move. Setup: After unpacking the various parts from the box, the first thing to set up is the collator. From the outset this is where much of the improvement was made. Earlier models looked like someone went wild at the plumbing department of the local hardware store. The new version is a lot easier on the eyes and is now really compact and takes no more bench space at all; it now hangs from the case feeder on your press. The hanger is obviously inspired by Double Alphas holsters. I was concerned this wouldnt be all that sturdy, but that has proven to be a non-issue, as well see later. The Mr.Bullefeeder by Double Alpha collator actually flips the bullets right side up. Other collators Ive seen simply reject the bullets that are not properly orientated, greatly reducing their output rate. The only thing that needs some attention to get the bullets to feed correctly is the nose guide, as this is caliber and bullet profile specific. Its held in place by a single Philips screw and was easy to adjust. Next was swapping out the Dillon powder funnel with the supplied funnel. Its redesigned to not so much bell the mouth of the case, but just expands it to the size needed so that itll hold the bullet after its been put the case by the dropper. This should prolong the life of brass, as it gets sized less. On to the dropper assembly, this is a totally new design from what I previously used. The old version had a spring-loaded piece of plastic to drop the bullets. That has been replaced by an all-metal gravity operated setup using ball bearings. I never had an issue with wear on the old setup but this should be even longer lasting. Not reading the manual (as you do) I looked to find a wrench to tighten the nut on the dropper die. Reading the manual straight away would have saved me time (didnt have a wrench that fits) as it only needs to be finger tightened. Which left the set up of the spring guide from the collator down to the dropper assembly. This is where things get a bit more complicated on a 1050, which is my machine of choice. The Dillon 1050 has a tool-head that moves, unlike other progressive presses where the shell-plate moves up and down within the frame of the press. This means the connection between the collator and dropper assembly is constantly in motion during reloading. RCBS and Hornady dont support the 1050 with their bullet feeders for this reason. As the dropper assembly works with gravity, any sideways force caused by tension from the spring might disrupt proper operation. So this is were most of the fine-tuning takes place. This is covered in the video tutorials on the website, taking away all of the guesswork. After all that, were ready to try and load some rounds.
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Fine-tuning: The first couple of hundred rounds were needed to get all the fine-tuning done. As it turns out not all brass is exactly the same length and some didnt active the dropper, easily fixed by turning the die down a quarter of a turn. Sometimes the dropper released two bullets at once. This was caused by the earlier described tension on the dropper assembly from the spring guide. Playing around with where the collator was located on the case feeder fixed this, as explained in the video. A picture of the suggested location for the collator would have been nice to see in the manual, even though it was pretty easy to find. Use: With the fine-tuning done, whats it like to use? In one word - Great! So far Ive loaded about five thousand rounds on the
new feeder, it ran flawlessly. The collator easily holds around 300 180 grain .40S&W bullets, I run it with less. I usually start with four or five handfuls of bullets in the collator. Every 100 rounds when the primer magazine needs refilling I throw in another two handfuls into the collator. Which is around 100 bullets. So I never run out. For this article I decided to time a couple of 100 round runs. All five were under three minutes each, without really pushing it hard as I
still want visual feedback of all cases getting powder while loading. So with the ten preloaded primer pickup tubes I use, its possible to load a thousand rounds in a bit over half an hour. Aside from the increase in speed in reloading speed, the bullet feeder also removes the fine motoric skills of placing the bullet on top of each case. So its a now lot less tiring. Now thats something I like. Conclusion: All in all Im very happy with this addition to my reloading setup, its all it was before and more. The price reduction made possible through the re-design and the larger scale production process removes the biggest complaint I always heard from other shooters, its price. With that gone, if you load a lot and are short on time, I dont see why you wouldnt buy one. I surely would hate to go back to reloading the old fashioned way. In my opinion adding a bullet feeder to a 650 is a bigger improvement than going from a 650 to a 1050 in both speed and ease of use.
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Machine Cover
This pack-cloth nylon machine cover comes equipped with a D-ring, allowing the heavyduty zipper to be locked. Will keep your valuable loading press dust free between reloading sessions and help prevent unauthorized access. Two models are available one for the XL650 and one for the Super 1050. 49.00
Conversion Kits
All Dillon machines are able to load a multitude of pistol and rifle calibers; however caliber specific conversion kits are required, and are sold separately. Dillons experienced engineers have designed the machines with conversion in mind, and in most cases you can go from one caliber to another in a matter of minutes. Note that each machine has its own requirements for caliber changes. Super 1050 123.50, XL650 83.50, RL550B 48.50
Decapping Pins
A pack of 10 spare decapping pins to replace that in your Dillon decapping and sizing die. 8.95
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Sordin Supreme-Pro
You only have to hold them in your hands and try them on once to know that you are holding the best electronic ear defenders on the market today! Providing optimum protection with high amplification, AUX input and watertight battery compartment, both earmuffs are shaped to suit both right-handed and left-handed shooters (for comfortable rifle mounting). Two separate, well-shielded microphones for optimum stereo effect and location of sound direction. Rugged military spec construction: one-piece molded cups, steel pins connecting the head band, glass-fiber reinforced polymer headband and waterproof one-piece switch rubber control panel, high amplification and natural sound reproduction without chopping. Around 600 hours battery life with two standard AAA batteries. AUX input for connecting external audio sources. Weight: 310 g, SNR 25 dB, available in OD-Green or Black 179.00
Sordin Supreme-Pro X
The Supreme-Pro X offers the same great features as the SupremePro plus a 5 year warranty and fully waterproof microphones, AUXinlet and a waterproof battery compartment. Weight: 310 g SNR = 25 dB Available in OD-Green or Black. 209.00
Sordin Supreme-Pro +3
A hearing protector for those who need higher noise attenuation. The Supreme-Pro +3 has larger earmuffs without a beveled bottom edge. The larger size earmuffs provide added protection against loud noise (28 dB compared to the 25 dB of the Pro line). Of course it offers all the great features of the Supreme-Pro line from Sordin. Weight: 338 g Available in OD-Green only. SNR = 28 dB. 219.00
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Optical RX Insert A customized optical insert that can be snapped on behind the polycarbonate lenses of the RYDON glasses. This easy-in easy-out system allows users to change their optical inserts from lens to lens in seconds. The frames are lightweight and thin, so as not to add bulk. Your optometrist can apply your prescription to your RX Inserts. 54.90
Transparent: Transmits 92% of the light. Designed for protection of the eyes when needed, without reducing light. Yellow: Transmits 87% of the light, enhances contrast and depth. They are ideal for early morning light, sunsets, or rainy days. Action Brown: Transmits 22% of the light. High contrast lenses built around chromatic partitioning, they enhance color contrast and cut glare from all angles, maximizing visual clarity.
Laser Copper: Transmits 11-22% of the light. Engineered for sunny days and bright conditions, the laser lenses provide UV400 protection and include a chrome mirror layer. Racing Red: Transmits 28% of the light. High optical quality lenses in HD Polycarbonate, treated with multi-layered coating to enhance visual depth and eliminate eye fatigue.
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The adjustable nosepiece provides a comfortable snug fit, and allows you to adjust the height of the frame as needed. Perfect for setting the glasses a little higher when needed, like when shooting prone.
The Model Alpha includes a replacement headband which snaps into place instead of the side arms. It can be installed in seconds, without tools, and offers you a more secure fitting for those extreme situations.
The Model Alpha is available with a choice of three frames - Tactical Matte Black, glossy Black/Blue or glossy Black/Red. Additional frames can be purchased separately, allowing easier transition from one lens to another.
The optical insert clicks into place behind the interchangeable lenses, allowing you to use all the lens types with just one optical insert. The insert does not include correctional lenses, and you must order those from your optometrist.
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Despite this seemingly pro-gun posture, gun control thrives in the Jewish state. Civilians may not own firearms unless they can show a need, yet contrary to the American trend, gun ownership gets EASIER the closer you get to conflict areas like the Gaza strip. Ammunition is also tightly controlled. Reloading is not allowed. Possession of reloading equipment ranks as a serious crime. Its weird, says Kirsch. Army officers cant get a pistol if they live in the center of the country, far from the conflict areas. During the 1980s, Israeli law began recognizing IPSC competition as a legitimate need to own a handgun - and once you had a gun permit, you were allowed to carry that gun on your person. It should come as no surprise that IPSC competition suddenly became VERY popular in conflict-stricken Israel, with people signing up in the thousands. Many shooters went through the IPSC qualification courses as a way to get a carry gun and dropped out of sight soon after, but a healthy percentage caught the IPSC bug. It just made sense. If you were going to carry the gun, shouldnt you at least know how to use it? Kirsch was studying to get his license as an athletic trainer during his army years (a two-year course in Israel) and was already on the range a lot. He soon started getting requests to teach basic handgun courses. The concepts lined up well with Kirschs Olympic background - and it paid well. The gun part was really simple, and it was good money, especially for a student in university, says Kirsch. He started teaching frequently. After a while I thought I better go check out this IPSC stuff. It wasnt long before Kirsch was competing seriously, first with his CZ, then shooting a Para-Ordnance .45 ACP with a dot scope and full-bore 230-grain hardball. Remember, all ammunition in Israel must be factory-made, and in those days (early 90s), there was nothing else that made Major. Kirsch won the Israeli National title with that gun, but moved on to a Bul M-5 in Winchester 9X23 when they became available. Youve got to remember that in those days, IPSC was huge in Israel, says Kirsch. We had thousands of competitors; so many that we had to have qualification matches to select who would compete at the nationals. When he left the Army, Kirsch went to college at the Tel Aviv University (Industrial Engineering) and continued his shooting/training on the side. Traveling and shooting that much factory ammo was terribly expensive, so Kirsch presented himself to the Israeli pistol maker Bul Transmark. Their M5 pistol parallels the STI/SV 2011 design, but the polymer grip portion is not interchangeable. Kirsch describes the gun as being quite like the Para-Ordnance, only with a polymer frame. I was just looking for sponsorship, says Kirsch, but they liked me. What I wanted to do professionally lined up well with what they needed. Bul had just bought out Sauls gunsmith, and they needed a native English speaker to help with the export market. Saul got his sponsorship, plus a full-time job on graduation. He came on with Bul as a combination competitive shooter/engineer/marketing guy. I learned so much at Bul, says Kirsch. They taught me about production, about marketing, international sales. . . I worked for them full time until I moved to Holland in 2001, and then continued part time from Holland until 2002. While he lived in Israel, a weak lot of Winchester 9X23 124-grain silvertips went minor at a major match in France, and when Saul called Winchester to complain, that conversation led to a sponsorship agreement. Although theyre terribly expensive, to this day thats what the guys in Israel are using, says Kirsch. With his ammo cost erased and a job from Bul paying the bills, young Kirschs horizons were expanding fast. Each successive victory expanded his reputation, and with that, increased demand for Kirsch as an instructor. During this time frame, Kirsch began coaching Daphna Makoff, an Israeli philanthropist. Makoff in turn brought Kirsch to the attention of the Makoff Reifman Foundation: a private foundation that supported Israeli athletes in non-Olympic sports. The support of Makoff Reifman, combined with his close relationship with Bul, made it possible for Kirsch to begin building his life around his shooting. This is really an amateur sport, says Kirsch. If you look at the top athletes in tennis, for example, tennis is all they do. Their entire lives rotate around whats best for their tennis game. In IPSC, there are maybe half a dozen people worldwide that can do that Grauffel, Max Michel, maybe some of the other US Army team guys. I was lucky, for two years I was able to do that. An American attending his own US Nationals commonly spends more than $2,000 on travel, hotels, rental car, match fees, meals and ammunition. For a foreign competitor, add another $500 for airfare, plus an additional factor for longer travel times (more meals, more hotel days). And more days away from work and family. Without the help of the now-defunct Makoff Reifman Foundation, Kirsch would not be where he is today. They would approve my schedule, then pay for it literally give me a credit card and ask for the receipts, he says. Walk into the upstairs office of Double Alpha, and the walls around the pool table glisten with first-place trophies won around the world. Its an imposing reminder of Kirschs expertise to anyone who comes to visit Double Alphas offices in Waalwijk. Three huge Steel Challenge trophies live in Kirschs office, the smaller traveling trophy making four. Hes a past all-Israel Champion, member of the Dutch Open team, the list of accolades would run for paragraphs. 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For a time it was Eric and me at every match, Kirsch reminisces Eric always first, but I was a sure second, and while today there are others that can displace Kirsch in Open Division IPSC, the list is short. Kirsch laughs about his track record on the recent world championships. He placed 5th at the worlds in 2002, 6th in 2005, 7th in 2008. If Im on schedule Ill be 8th in Greece!. Today hes captain of the STI European Team, helping select team members, and appearing with the team at major events across Europe. Serious Mind Kirsch is nothing if not intense. He can turn that down to be social, but in his professional life, look out. Talking about his life as he munched on a chicken salad at lunch, Saul looked over at me, and suddenly the niceness dropped away. I dont do things half-a__, he said. When I failed to make the Olympics in 1992, I had to make a decision. It (Olympic Shooting) went from being the center of my life to nothing. I later shot only four matches in my four years at University, and I did that because by representing the school, I was exempt from what youd call P.E. I was going that way in IPSC in 2002 after the Worlds in South Africa.. I was ready to leave the sport after giving it my best for years. Then I had the idea of trying to create a business in this sport, and that led to Double Alpha Academy. Saul started the retail side of the business officially in 2002, following the World Shoot. The plan was for it to be temporary, to learn how to run a business in Holland, then Id go into something else. Saul started contacting his sponsors, getting dealer arrangements so he could sell the gear hed been using. He carefully avoided any product that might fall afoul of international arms regulation, focusing entirely on the unregulated accessories market. Without anything like a proper office space, Kirsch used every available nook and cranny in his then rather small house in Eindhoven, in the south of Holland. I had plastic boxes in our crawlspace, our zoldar as they call it in Holland, says Kirsch. Thats an attic you couldnt stand up in. Kirsch set up a vendor booth at the major matches within the European Union, driving to them, competing, and vending when he could. Teamed with a sharp website, the effort was successful, and Kirschs operation began to expand. The European Unions lack of *internal* trade barriers played a huge role. Instead of doing reams of import and tax paperwork, Kirsch was and is able to display at a match, make sales, and report his sales in Holland. Kirsch said flatly, The only way we can survive is the international aspect of the sport. It is simply too small in any single country to make a business of it. You need to cover a lot of ground.. Soon Double Alpha was overflowing the zoldar, and showing enough of a profit that he was able to buy a house with a 10-meter-long garage in Waalwijk, where he lives today. When Kirsch said I dont do things half a___, he wasnt kidding. Listening to him talk on the phone, hell switch from English, to Dutch, to Hebrew all in the same conversation, while working with three computer screens and a smart phone at the same time. Holster parts arrive on pallets from Israel, rapidly get sorted, matched up with other subassemblies made in Holland or elsewhere, assembled, packaged, and shipped. When things are running smoothly, Kirsch is turning hundreds of holsters a week. The week I was there, parts for his new adjustable mag pouch came in in four colors. Saul, Rob, and I largely ignored the hundreds of prepped holster parts spread across workbenches and spent the day assembling mag pouches, trying to make that days shipping cutoff. They needed to get a pallet out the door headed to the Greek Nationals, and Saul and Rob were headed to the SV Euro Open that weekend. As we worked, Saul told me were getting to where DAA doesnt need my name to sell it. A lot of what weve been able to do is because of our strategic partnership with CED. Back in 2005, Kirsch had been working on a timer when he ran into Charles Hardy at the American Handgunner in Colorado. The two started comparing notes, and realized they were both trying to build the same product. Rather than compete, they partnered, which resulted in the hugely successful CED7000 shot timer. The Idea Factory I cant over-emphasize the creative power flowing through Saul at Double Alpha. When Kirsch decided to expand into designing and manufacturing his own gear, the spigot on Kirschs mind opened full wide. I led this article off by saying that a visit to Double Alpha is a visit to the Idea Factory. Kirsch has invested heavily in modeling software, and has built the relationships with manufacturers needed to bring his ideas into reality. He and Charles Hardy are designing a new timer, one that will act as a timer, AND let you enter scores, AND upload those scores to a central scoring computer. Seemingly every time I touched Kirsch with a question, another product idea fell out of his head something hed been thinking about for years; like a set of classifiers that diagnoses your strengths and weaknesses, or a stick-on shot counter for your reloading press, or a device to catch and hold 50 rounds of reloaded ammunition for easy insertion into a cartridge box. Or cleats. Since Europeans dont play much baseball, rubber cleats are hard to find. Double Alpha imports Nike Land Sharks and brings cases of them to matches. Looking ahead, Kirsch sees innovation as Double Alphas ticket to growth. Anybody can sell stuff, he says. Design is what sets us apart. IPSC is, and will remain, his primary clientele, but Kirsch is re-activating old contacts from his Olympic Rifle days. He helped develop the Starik Tube, named for his friend Guy Starik, one of the top prone rifle shooters in the world. The Starik tube is a kind of harmonic stabilizer combined with a barrel extension that carries the front sight. With it, Double Alpha will likely find itself expanding into a whole new world of ideas. Theres a synergy that happens with Saul being on the road, competing heavily, helping manage the STI Euro team, then bringing the ideas and concepts he finds back to the crew at the Idea Factory for development. What was a temporary idea for Saul has become a proper business positioned for growth and, dare we say it, greatness.
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JS-VG20 Scale
A premium digital precision scale designed for weighing gems, gunpowder and much more. This fantastic new scale will allow you to weigh your charge with a 0.05 grain accuracy! Perfect for controlling those critical loads to increase your precision. Key features: 20 gram capacity, 0.002 gram readability, reads to 0.05 grain for reloading, reads in grams, ounces, troy ounces, carats, grains, milligrams and pennyweight, detachable clear wind cover, easily accessible buttons (with cover down), calibration weight included, auto calibration and zero tracking, carrying case (jewelry box) included, runs on 3 AAA batteries (included), grain/gem bowl included, red backlit display, 5 year warranty. 99.95
JS-50X Scale
Mini pocket scale with multiple modes and counting functions. An excellent entry-level scale which will allow you to measure your powder accurately up to 0.1 of a grain. Key features: 50 gram capacity, 0.01 gram readability, reads to 0.1 grain for reloading, reads in grams, ounces, troy ounces, carats, grains, pounds, and pennyweight, advanced parts counting function with multiple sample sizes, removable protective flip-up cover with magnetic clasp (can also be used as an expansion tray), extralarge backlit LCD display, soft-touch rubber keys, stainless steel tray with raised lip to prevent loose items falling off, spill-catching rim embedded into the plastic scale housing, extreme overload protection, batteries and leather-style pouch included, 5 year warranty. 49.95
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Snap-Caps, pack of 5
Mixing in dummy ammo with your live ammo while practicing on the range is one of the best known methods for improving your trigger control and accuracy. It is a simple yet effective training tool, used for years by shooters of all levels around the world. Make it a part of your practice routine now, and results are sure to follow! These top-quality snap-cap dummy rounds are machined from solid aluminum to ensure long lasting performance. They are anodized a striking Blue, to easily differentiate them from your live ammo, and to harden the aluminum surface for durability and longevity. The spring loaded snap-cap in the base serves to protect your firing pin while you dry fire and will last for hundreds of repetitions. 13.95 (pack of 5) / 49.95 (pack of 20)
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Magazine Accessories
BabyUpLULA
The BabyUpLULA loader is a military quality personal pistol magazine loader for 0.22 to .380 caliber rounds. It is a radical new design, which allows for easy and smooth loading of practically ALL single and double stack pistol magazines in these small calibers (for larger calibers use the UPLULA). Features: - Loads all .22-.380 caliber magazines - no inserts, spacers or adjustments at all! One size fits all. - Easy and quick loading; rounds just drop in with no pushing or forcing. - Up to one round per sec. loading rate, with some practice. - Fits in your hand and pocket, weighs only 50 grams. - Highly durable - constructed of the best reinforced polymer. - No more strain or pain when loading those mags! 27.95
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Three new exciting features are incorporated in the mount: 1. Fully adjustable DAA thumb rest with a wide 16 mm paddle. The sliding track configuration allows you to position the thumb rest within a range of about 12 mm forward and back and at the angle of your choice. 2. New fold-out support arm that allows you to prop the gun up on a table top when needed for a better faster grip. 3. Replaceable blast-shield protects your lens from the muzzle blast, and is contoured and hollowed out to help deflect the blast pressure and reduce the force applied to the mount. This shield can easily be removed and replaced if needed. Available with or without mounting holes, in Black or Clear Anodize. 119.00
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The FIRST EVER cleaning kit truly custom made for IPSC/IDPA shooters! The CED/DAA Range Ready Cleaning Kit includes everything needed for calibers ranging from .22, 9mm/38 Super, .40SW and .44/.45 Cal. Designed to fit comfortably into your range bag, the Range Ready Cleaning Kit opens to reveal a rubberized 36 cm x 43 cm cleaning mat built directly into the kit itself. The mat, made of durable PVC material, is the perfect workstation for your field repairs and pistol cleaning needs. The non-slip surface prevents parts from getting lost and is easy to wipe clean after use. When finished, simply fold and zip closed. The entire cleaning kit measures only 20 cm x 30 cm x 3.5 cm and easily stores away inside your CED Professional Range Bag or Shooters BackPack. The CED/DAA Range Ready Cleaning Kit includes: Phosphor brushes (3 pcs.) (9mm/.38 Sup., .40 Cal./10mm, .44/.45Cal.), cleaning swabs (4 pcs.) (.22 Cal., 9mm/.38 Sup., .40 Cal./10mm,.44/.45 Cal.), stainless steel tornado brushes (3 pcs.) (9mm/.38 Sup, .40Cal./10mm, .44/.45 Cal.), nylon brush (.22 Cal.), double-end utility brushes (2 pcs.) (nylon/phosphor) including brush storage cases, double-head hammer (nylon/brass), custom 12 pc. hex key set (1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 mm and 1/20, 1/16, 5/64, 3/32, 1/8, 5/32), 2 pc. punch set, cleaning rod with patch loop attachment, stainless steel double-head cleaning tool, 4-bit custom screwdriver set (3.3 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, #1 Phillips), 15 ml Shooters Choice FP-10 Lubricant Elite, wired extractor/firing pin cleaning strips (20 pcs.), cleaning patches, rubberized cleaning mat, extra pocket for storing small items. 49.00
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For hunters, competition shooters and hobbyists alike, this 27-piece kit contains everything needed to keep your firearms clean: two sets of brass rods (one for rifle and one for shotgun), a universal handle and 10 wire brushes, from 12 gauge down to the increasingly popular .17 caliber. Also includes the .17 cal. mop in addition to five other sized wool mops, brass adaptors and a box of 50 cleaning patches. Supplied in a sturdy aluminum storage case with carrying handle and two heavy duty latches. 29.95
Silicone Rag
A silicone rag is one of the most useful items to have in your range bag. It has multiple applications for IPSC shooters. First and foremost you can use it to improve the feeding reliability of your magazines. Many top shooters run their bullets through a silicone rag before loading the ammo into the magazine. When slightly coated with silicone, the bullets roll better in the magazines and magazine-feeding problems are eliminated. You can also run the silicone rag through your mag tube when cleaning. Use the rag to wipe down the outside of your gun and magazines to prevent rust and remove fingerprints. 4.00
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Temperature Operating Range: -65F to +350F Recommended uses: Firearms Auto Sports equipment Fishing tackle Industrial Household Marine Shop 7.95
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DAA Patches
The patches are custom made to match the color of our IPSC targets. They are the perfect size for patching bullet holes (including 45ACP) without over-patching the target. Patch size: 16 mm x 21 mm. 1,000 patches per roll. Available in Brown, Black, and White. Price per roll (1,000 patches) Over 10 rolls (per roll) Over 50 rolls (per roll) 2.50 2.20 1.95
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Long Sleeve Double-Alpha Academy is proud to offer customized shooting/competition long sleeve shirts of unmatched quality. You can choose between 2 shirt templates and add your name, logo or any other graphical image/text of your choice. We now offer flexible customization areas - you can add your text/logos wherever you wish on the shirt. The artwork must be emailed to us in highresolution JPGs. 89.95
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Range Wear
DAA Cap
This DAA Cap is designed to perfectly match the beautiful DAA Microfiber Shirt, making for a striking set. The cap is lightweight and well ventilated, making it comfortable to wear on those long hot days on the range. Can be machine washed. Adjustable size clasp ensures one size fits most. 11.50
DAA T-Shirt
A good quality, lightweight black T-shirt, perfect for everyday sports or casual wear. Twin needle stitch detail on the neck, sleeves and hem add durability and strength. Cotton taped neckline for added comfort. 9.95
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5.11 Clothing
Based on end-user feedback, 5.11 has updated the adsure to ensure the Velcro functions properly, allowopening as needed.
Hi-tech meets tactical with 5.11s new Sabre Jacket. Bringing you breakthrough technology in outerwear material for law enforcement. You and your gear will stay warm, dry, comfortable and ready for any situation. The three layer microfiber outer material is lightweight, windproof, waterproof, soft, and durable. The soft-shell microfiber is bonded to tight-knit fleece to increase comfort and warmth, and then lined for added durability. The overall weight of the Sabre Jacket is perfect for all season use and looks great on the job or for casual wear. 249.95
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The GRIPP II
The newest generation hand exerciser and stress reliever. Designed to build the muscle groups in your fingers, hands, wrists and forearms. Helps build dexterity and reduces stress. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Great for all sports, all people and all ages. Used around the world for its many health benefits. Available in Black, Blue, Red or Green. 6.00
Swiss Blade
Double-Alpha Academy is pleased to bring you the line of Swiss Blade knives, which are truly exceptional value for money! All Swiss Blade knives offer top-level workmanship and design, combined with a 420 stainless steel blade and top quality grip materials. 19.50
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Fun Items
Bumper Stickers
Sometimes a bumper sticker can just say it all! Heres a selection of some of our favorite bumper stickers to stick on your car, pistol case, or just about anywhere it may catch your eye and make you smile. Measuring 25 cm x 7.5 cm and with top quality adhesive to ensure they stay put. 2.50
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