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Gunsmithing Running Automotive Grease in Firearms

All gun oil is snake oil. Hoppes, CLP, Frog Lube, forget about it. All of these companies think you are a dumb, smooth brained, mouth breathing simpleton that can be convinced to spend $30 on 3oz of the same shit sold at Autozone by the gallon for $5 if they just put another dollar into their marketing department.

I have zero respect for people that work in the gun industry. 2% is machining, and 98% is marketing department.

Be a man. Machine your firearms in your garage with CAD/ DXF files & CNC machines, and press ammunition in your free time. Don’t have free time? Have your children do it.

With that being said, Dad and I have been running cans of grease from the automotive store in our guns since I was knee-high to a tadpole. I have not encountered any grease that damages or inhibits the function of a firearm, yet.

The new Garmin xero?


Yea I get this is a puff piece my the cream of the sporting press but in theory it sounds promising. I’ve always been pleased with Garmin products.
It’s brand new so I don’t suspect many have used it yet but anyone else read /watched any reviews.
Price seems in line IF it delivers what’s promised.
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** Fortress Safe recalls 61,000 biometric safes **

I don't know what has what, but just wanted to let people know if they don't already.


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Gas guns and EldM problems?

I've got a ar10 6.5 cm we have been shooting with American gunner 140 with no issues for years now.
I am now reloading 140gr. EldM with H4350 in annealed once fired Hornady brass with about .003 neck tension loaded to 2.800. Its been totally reliable but I suddenly noticed occasional wild flyers. Sometimes a round would impact 6-10 inches off to the side. Otherwise the groups are all sub moa.....at 100 yards.

Everything has been torqued and rechecked. Anyone have any guess on why occasional fliers occur? It doesn't seem to happen with the American gunner. I have no baffle strikes thru the surefire can so they are coming out straight. It's a lilja barrel with approx 1000 rounds thru it.

All I can assume is something is wrong with neck tension or the EldM tips are getting messed up so bad it's throwing off the shots.

Chamber issues?

I haven't been on here for awhile so be gentle, and I did use the the search function with no results. I purchased 80 rounds of Nosler Trophy Grade 160 Gr. Partition in 280 AI ammo several years ago and put it in the safe. Problem is, I decided use it and when I chamber some of the unfired rounds, they won't eject but fall out if I tip the muzzle up. Out of the 80 rounds, 39 fall back out. All other factory loads, no problems, rifle has approximately 50 rounds through it. I couldn't find any recalls on these particular lots of ammo. MODS, if this is in wrong forum, TIA please move.

Best hands on Gunsmithing School that also teaches machining?

I'm getting close to retirement and I'm looking to get into gunsmithing to make custom precision rifles. Which gun school is the best option for this? I've been looking at SDI, AGI and Modern so far but don't know what the difference is between them. Colorado School of Trade looks interesting but don't much much about that one either. Have any of you been to or know anything about these schools?

At my age I'm not really interested in getting a degree or doing that type of school work. I really just want to get hands on training working with guns. I'm also a 100% disabled vet and I would be using Voc Rehab if possible.
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Rifle Scopes Sub $500 scope recommendations

Are there any decent scope options under $500? I'm fairly new to the optic world and have always used basic cheaper scopes for hunting purposes and backyard plinking. I recently put together a 308 AR and I'm in need of a good optic to put on it. My primary use will be for hunting coyotes and deer as well as fun at the range. Yardages ranging from 50-500yds generally. I would like something with good eye relief and forgiving eye box as my eyes are not the greatest. Something good with low light conditions is a big thing for hunting purposes. I realize my options are pretty limited at this price point just figured I would try to get some of the best options and begin research from there. I appreciate the help.

ATF

I have a actual feel good story about a interaction with the ATF today, kind of a long story, some background, about 30yrs ago my dad who passed Feb of this year, bought some dynamite and blasting caps to blast a hole for a underground house he was planning on building, well plans changed and a few years later, he buried the dynamite ( No one remembers where and he hid the blasting caps in a 1956 ford victoria that was on his place ) so my mom decides to sell the car ,but wants to get rid of the caps . Enter the ATF , she calls them today , they agree to come and get the caps today , unbelievable, that's fast , so they show up , just one ATF and 3 EOD guys from Austin bomb squad , anyway the search the car and no caps , who knows where they got off to , but all 4 guys where as nice as could be , no dogs where shot and no one was abused or arrested, so they do serve a purpose. And are not all bad actors .

California Assault Weapon Law Ruled Unconstitutional

The Honorable Judge Roger T Benitez has struck down California's ban on "assault weapons" as unconstitutional. The state now has 10 days to request a stay on Judge Benitez's ruling or all those fin grips, magazine locks, and other crap go in the garbage and California residents get to join America again in being able to own an un-neutered semi-automatic rifle.

Of course, it's highly likely that the 9th Circuis will once again find a way to twist the Constitution into a liberal pretzel to impose a stay. Just a few weeks ago these same 9th Circuit Judges stayed a Judge Benitez ruling on standard capacity magazines with the deep and nuanced legal analysis of "we stay this ruling because we think the State will win".

So good news for California gun owners and even better entertainment for the rest of you all.

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Maggie’s Choose One; Your Guns or Your Spouse?

If forced to choose by a judge would you keep your spouse out of prison or keep your guns?

  • I'm keeping my guns and my spouse goes to prison.

    Votes: 16 72.7%
  • I'm giving up my guns to keep my spouse out of prison.

    Votes: 6 27.3%

If your spouse (or any very close relative) committed a crime which could land them behind bars, would you give up your 2A rights to save them?

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Ergonomic Office Chair Recommendations

Ya, I know, lame topic but googling "ergonomic office chairs for fidgety people who carry guns" doesn't yield a good response.

For my office guys has anyone invested in a good chair and what'd you like?

I'm an Arborist by trade and do tree risk assessments and tree health diagnosis, so half my time is on properties, but 40-60% of my time is in the office on my laptop. Knees and back just hate sitting like this and the shitty chairs we have don't make it better. I do behavioral shit to help like taking breaks, quick 5min workouts to get the blood going, etc, but I have Ulnar neuropathy in my elbows, beat up knees and lower back stiffness/sciatica.

I love my job, but reducing computer time is not an option, so looking at a nicer chair to help. Looking to stay under $500 if possible. Needs to be posture reinforcing/ergonomic. I'm 6'0" 185 if that helps. MUST be breathable or mesh like material.