PRS Talk Back up gear for matches

DAVID1989

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Sep 22, 2017
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So now that I'm starting to get into matches I'm thinking about putting some spare parts in my bag. So far I'm thinking a spare bolt stop, firing pin assembly, and possibly a trigger. Is there anything I'm forgetting or need to add?
 
Batteries for everything electronic. If you use a phone for ballistics, a aux. power supply. Tools for everything. I carry a first aid kit including gunshot wound packs.
Never even considered a portable phone charger but could definitely use one. I don't have a kestrel yet (next on the list) but I'll make sure to have extra batteries when I do. Need to add a first aid kit as well.
 
real emphasis on triggers. See one go down every match.
Go down as in need to flush it out or go down as in need a replacement? I'm running a trigger tech right now and remember hearing ppl say don't flush them just cycle it to clear debris. Either way I want a back up. Plan on upgrading to the diamond here soon and will just keep my primary for back up.
 
Even if you dont, if you have it someone there might know. just dont do it yourself.[/QUOTE

True and you make a good point. Just trying to save the guy some money on kit he probably won’t use nor should use if he’s not trained. I won’t say that I wouldn’t use a decompression kit out of someone else’s gear because you never know but I’d have to double check it.
 
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Yeah definitely not trying to put in chest tubes or anything like that. All of my medical experience is nursing related (like a dumbass I quit the last semester), and 3 years in the hospital as an aide. But no first responder type training. Think I'm going to go with one of the smaller dark angel packs. Wanna keep it smaller so I'll actually keep it in my pack.