We have a crazy sale that's only for this weekend and only on ODG SRS A2 Covert Chassis. This will save you $960 on a complete factory set up or $1160 on a carbon barrel setup.

An SRS A2 Covert with a factory non magnum conversion kit (.308 or 6.5 Creedmoor) retails for $5549. On sale for $4589.

We have every factory conversion kit in stock at the moment. We also have carbon fiber barrels on the shelf in a number of calibers.

If you're not thrilled with the ODG color, we have other colors available, but not at this super discounted rate that was a special from DT this week.

Every time I shot 10x 5-shots groups, there would be about 3 groups with ES over 30. sometimes they go into the 40s and 50s range.
I have tried Lee collet die, Redding full length sizing die, Forster Neck bushing + Full length size + mandrels (2/1k and 3/1k tension), Imperial Dry Wax. Did not see any difference.

The best 10 groups are typically with virgin brass where my average ES is 20 and SD is 10. but I still get 1-2 groups with ES of about 30.

My steps:
- De-prime
- Wet tumble
- Dry brass in oven for 1h at 200F
- Lube case and Neck bushing + length sizing
- Mandrel
- Dispense powder then seat bullet

6.5 CM
Berger 140 Hybrid and Berger 144 Hybrid
Alpha SRP
Relode 16 43gr
CCI 450, BR4

What else should I do?
Thanks for any help.

Hello everyone,

I've been reading dozens of threads and I'm having a hard time coming to a solid conclusion. It seems there are two camps:

1. Flow through, proper 5.56 caliber suppressor is the best because it suppresses at the shooters ear but also reduces port pop
2. Max volume is key, a large 30cal plus suppressor can perform great on an AR in 5.56 because volume is key and the larger bore diameter reduces port pop


What I'm trying to do is suppress my varmint gun the absolute most with 40-62 grain full power ammo. The plan is to dedicate a suppressor to either a 16" 1:9 twist or possibly even a 20" 1:8 twist barrel but I'm flexible. This isn't a range gun at all and will be shot maybe 200 times a year realistically. Here's my criteria:

Don't care about weight and don't care about size (for the sake of the argument at least)
Don't care about full auto rated, gun wont be shot that much
Don't really care about blow back gas (can i tune the gas down? not experienced in this area)
100% willing to tune the gun to the suppressor. Have experience assembling ARs, can easily change gas block, buffer, BCG, barrel, etc.
Would prefer a direct thread mainly for simplicity's sake and because i wont be swapping the suppressor at all.

If anyone could share their experience and recommendations for combinations of suppressor/gas tuning equipment to suppress an AR the most, I would greatly appreciate it. Having trouble filtering through the internet threads. Yes I'm pretty much willing to throw a 9+ inch can on it and call it a day haha.

Thank you.

What in the hell in this country doing?

Yep, just keep going to work and pretend this is not real!!

https://news.yahoo.com/aclu-sues-indiana-over-denial-165606557.html

My cell phone died the other day, figured it was time to check around for better plans. USCellular offered me unlimited plan for $40 per month. Then if you sign up for auto debit you get $10 off. Then if your get Social Security (or a bunch of other options) you get a $30 government rebate. Looks like All Ill pay is tax on the $40 and the rest is free.

FWIW

Another valuable perk of being old is the National Parks Senior Golden Eagle Pass. Gets you free admission to any National Park and its good for life.

I have read a lot of how most people like short barreled bolt actions and the general purpose concept. This makes me think about the Rem 700 LTR.

I’m thinking something close to a GAP gladius or XM-3 with some weight savings.

I have a 24” heavy rig in 6.5 creedmoor and am thinking about cutting it down to 18”or 20”. I just don’t use it that much.

I hunt occasionally and do some local competitions. Most of my shooting is targets, coyotes, and shooting deer in my garden.

Thoughts or advice? What do you have and what would you change?

Post some pics if you have them.

my area of Michigan was hit by a series of tornadoes last Wednesday- from F1- some claim F3s - with winds in excess of 110mph. Just north, next little town had 5 fatalities some from cars being sucked off the overpass and thrown into the woods . It was a 140-150 mile wide storm front .
Most now have power restored we got ours back last night .
There are literally millions of trees down, thousands of homes damaged wide spread flooding and miles of high tension lines down and poles gone .

At dawn the next morning I was out to check on the peoples I care about that I couldn’t get a hold of - cell towers down, one text I received after the storm took 12 hours to show up.
The first person on my list was a dear old friend - 78 years old and lives alone . When I got to his little farm he already had the mules out and was using them to drag trees out of neighbors driveways and off the road .
We’ve been cutting years worth of fire wood this week.
But back to the story - my community that I love living in and am proud to be a part of - the week was filled with neighbors helping each other - strangers helping each other . I’ve even heard two stories about people letting complete strangers shelter in their house - it happened so fast 9:50 pm they issued tornado warnings and the first one was on the grin my county at 9:55; .
It many not be devastation like Maui or Florida this morning but it’s as close as I’ve ever seen. Reminds me of the hurricanes I experienced in North and South Carolina. And in MI that just doesn’t happen on this scale
Stores that had generators were open and no price gouging that I’m aware of - many stores giving away water - many local communities had water supplies contaminated- some areas - the city of Canton got 10 inches of rain in 2 hours .

As corrupt and broken as my state is unfortunately becoming out here in the farm county people still care about their neighbors and I saw people towing cars out of ditches and fields - people helping people hook up or fix generators- a local mechanical service did small repairs and easy hook ups for free - a week is a long time to be without power !
A local furniture maker handed out free donuts and water and coffee at some of the stores they supply merchandise to.
No looting no theft - no price gouging.
I knew I could count on my group of neighbors as we are always there for each other to see the same across the grain belt of my state and even in small and midsize towns was fantastic.

With all the somber reverence the bear pit demands- choose carefully…

Yesterday @MarinePMI pulled off the only righteous deviation from “one shot - one kill”, one shot - two kills.



He didn’t just banhammer a couple guys trying to list sale ads in the bolt rifles section. He took out both the Ace of shades and the Jack from the club in the Deck de Cocks. And the silence is near deafening. I found myself turning the brightness up on my screen, because my eyes hadn’t adjusted yet.

A jovial toast to “Heroism in Moderation” from @MarinePMI

-For he’s a jolly good fellow-

223 rem match built by Spartan Rifles.
I'm the second owner (bought it here on the hide years ago), but I never shot it. The original ad is lost due to the site being updated. Previous owner said 250 rounds fired and was a good shooter. Based on my other rifles, I believe it is a DLC finish and not cerakote.

-Surgeon action
-Bartlein barrel, 1/7 twist, not sure of contour (heavier), is fluted and threaded with blend in cap, 17.5" from end of action
-Timney trigger


$1,850 shipped/insured conus from Individual to FFL

Will sell minus trigger for $1,750

1000 Same Lot

$725 Shipped via PayPal FF or MO

I've been wet tumbling range pickup pistol and 5.56 for many many years.. Thumblers Tumbler B then a Rebel 17... always used pins...

Typical 3hr tumble time with Dawn, 1/4 TSP lemishine, COT and hot water. Come out looking like brand new brass... only did this for range pickup and purchased 1x dirty brass that I'm going to process in mass qty on my Dillon progressives... I dry tumble my precision brass.

I recently picked up a Super 1050 and decided to wet tumble 5000-10000 pc of LC I had filled in buckets.

I remembered I bought some of these SS chips last year and never used them. Dumped the SS pins out of my Rebel 17, poured a 5lb bag of these SS chips in and put 350-400pc of 5.56 in. Added my normal mix of Dawn, COT, 1/4 top Lemishine and hot water and turned it out.

Checked it after 1hr.. sparkling clean, as clean as my old 3hr ss pins run.... nothing stuck in my cases.. I'm sold, these SS chips are the way to go...



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Taking a break from all the current negativity, here's showing off some American pride, a massive steam engine designed and built on drafting boards, not CADs, still getting the job done. Makes me want to be a hobo on my vacation, riding the rails for a couple of weeks. Just no Earnest Borgnine.

"Twenty-five Big Boys were built exclusively for Union Pacific Railroad, the first of which was delivered in 1941. The locomotives were 132 feet long and weighed 1.2 million pounds. Because of their great length, the frames of the Big Boys were "hinged," or articulated, to allow them to negotiate curves. They had a 4-8-8-4 wheel arrangement, which meant they had four wheels on the leading set of "pilot" wheels which guided the engine, eight drivers, another set of eight drivers, and four wheels following which supported the rear of the locomotive. The massive engines normally operated between Ogden, Utah, and Cheyenne, Wyo.

There are seven Big Boys on public display in various cities around the country. They can be found in St. Louis, Missouri; Dallas, Texas; Omaha, Nebraska; Denver, Colorado; Scranton, Pennsylvania; Green Bay, Wisconsin; and Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Big Boy No. 4014 was delivered to Union Pacific in December 1941. The locomotive was retired in December 1961, having traveled 1,031,205 miles in its 20 years in service. Union Pacific reacquired No. 4014 from the RailGiants Museum in Pomona, California, in 2013, and relocated it back to Cheyenne to begin a multi-year restoration process. It returned to service in May 2019 to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad's Completion."


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Like new. Have too many Glocks and need to liquidate a couple things.

$550 for the Glock
I’ll add a FCD Plate for $50
I’ll add an 3.25moa RMR(Type 2) for $425

Looking to sell a new ZCO 5-27x56 with the MPCT-3X reticle. Purchased this from CS Tactical and sold the rifle that it was intended for. Includes everything pictured, including the Tenebraex lens covers and Scope Chap. Sold shipped. If interested I can include a new ARC M-Brace mount with a ARC accessory pic rail for an extra Sold. No trades.

Foundation
Defiance Deviant action
GA Precision barrel 6GT
Area 419 Hellfire Match Break
Spuhr mount
MK5 HD 5-25

Brass and some loaded ammo included
Barrel is just broken in 150 rounds fired

Pics upon request
$5k

Manners LRH for any Rem 700 long action.
-Elite Tac High Plains camo
-Mini Chassis
-Sendero contour

Brand new. Going a different route on a rifle build.

$1150 tyd

So here is my question:

In regards to shooting matches:

Who here has worked up from varies levels of 22LR, arrived at a Vudoo or Rimx and have the data to show its worth the money?
Or experience..

Example: 10/22 to CZ (or any other) then to Vudoo/Rimx.

I’m in the position where I’m asking myself, am I dropping the shots past 200 or is it my gun? Running a self built “custom” 10/22. I can generally keep up with the top shooters but can’t consistently stay in the top 10 when shooting.

Was considering building a CZ but keep being told there is no point. I just have no way to quantify the differences do to access to weapons.

Thanks

Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 in excellent condition. Comes with everything as when purchased new. This is a newer model with the updated turrets coming correct from the factory.

$2100 shipped. Paypal FF or USPS MO

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So judges and court clerks that file illegal paper work and make illegal rulings try to extort citizen journalists from reporting g what goes on in court cases .
I sure hope the justice industry boomers jump in to tell us how “law and order “ need to be upheld regardless of whose rights are violated and never mind illegal court orders.
NM is totally off the rails. As is the former United States of America as a whole .

He was given only a 1-2% chance of recovery. His wife took the odds.

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Randy Travis’ Remarkable Comeback: Defying the Odds with a Powerful Performance​

Renowned country music artist Randy Travis, despite the devastating stroke he suffered years ago, continues to captivate audiences with his hauntingly beautiful voice. In a moving tribute to his fellow country music icon George Jones, Travis delivered an unforgettable rendition of “Amazing Grace” that sent shivers down my spine.

Taking the stage at the Grand Ole Opry, Travis stood illuminated by a mesmerizing backdrop of blue and purple lights. Joined by his peers, including Alan Jackson, Vince Gill, and Travis Tritt, he paid homage to the late George Jones, leaving the audience spellbound.
Travis’ journey to this remarkable moment has been one of perseverance and the unwavering support of his devoted fans, as his wife Mary openly shares. Reflecting on her husband’s challenging stroke, Mary acknowledges the tremendous impact that loyal fans have had during this difficult time.


Back in July 2013, Randy Travis was rushed to a Dallas hospital due to complications from viral cardiomyopathy. The stroke he suffered necessitated brain surgery, pushing him into a coma. Physicians held a bleak outlook, estimating his chances of survival at a mere 1% to 2%.
In the face of such dire circumstances, it seemed futile to prolong his life. The doctors directly posed the question to Mary Davis Travis: What did she want to achieve? The option of discontinuing life support and allowing her husband to pass peacefully was presented to her.

Yet, Mary defied convention and chose a different path. Recognizing her husband’s indomitable spirit, she couldn’t bear the thought of turning off the respirators. Against the medical odds, she fervently prayed, pleading with God to bring Randy back, in any form.

“I prayed earnestly, ‘God, please reunite us, however that may be,'” Mary recalls, recounting her emotional plea.
In the face of tremendous adversity, Randy Travis’ story serves as a testament to the power of hope and the human spirit. His awe-inspiring performance at the Grand Ole Opry reminds us that resilience and determination can defy even the bleakest of odds. Through the unwavering support of his loved ones and his devoted fans, Randy Travis continues to defy expectations, inspiring us all with his incredible comeback.

“We consider ourselves blessed and grateful for where we are. We don’t know what God has planned for us after this recovery, but for now, we’re just thankful to be here and living a different chapter,” Mary shared. “We’re happy to serve wherever we’re needed and, although Randy dreams of returning to the stage one day, we’re simply enjoying life and feeling grateful for where we are now.”
Since experiencing his stroke, Randy has been dependent on a wheelchair. However, he has shown remarkable progress and can now independently walk short distances. Furthermore, his passion for music remains deeply rooted, and he has actively pursued his musical endeavors.

In recognition of his enduring contributions, Randy was rightfully inducted into the prestigious Country Music Hall of Fame in 2016. His life’s journey, as his wife affirms, has been a blend of hardships and moments of sheer beauty.
Despite the lingering effects of aphasia, Randy’s determination and prayers have fueled his pursuit to regain his former brilliance. The following performance serves as a testament to his unwavering efforts and ongoing recovery.

I expect its pricey if they would even let us have one.

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I've been doing a lot of fly fishing along the Idaho & Montana border lately. The area is full of mountain lions, bears, moose and reports of wolves. I'm looking for hard cast 180gn .357 bullets similar to what Underwood uses in their ammo. I would just buy the Underwood ammo but it is way too expensive to practice with, so I want to roll my own. My .44 is bigger & heaver than I like to carry while fly fishing, my Python is perfect. Who makes your favorite hard cast?