ToddM said:

This is just my use case that maybe no one else runs into, but I know at a couple local ranges the bench height is quite high compared to the seat, and it's all concrete so you can't adjust anything, so I always run into the problem trying to use a squeeze bag that even the short ones are too tall (and I'm 5-11). Even most of the dedicated rear bags with ears are too tall.

I could see something like this being really versatile if it would accept a various bag sizes and perhaps have a cut out in the middle to get even lower without compromising bag stability

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We have a range here with benches like that. The range provides 3 square sand bags at each bench. I bring my own front/rear bags and sit on the provided sand bags. Works great.

I still run my virgin brass over a mandrel, even the Lapua/Alpha stuff. One, if there is an inconsistency (and I've had to apply more pressure on the ram at times), then it is an easy fix. Two, by adding a slight amount of lube to the mandrel every few rounds, I'm lubricating the insides of the case neck for more consistent seating.

It might not be the next guy's cup of tea, but I get some crazy low ES/SD on virgin brass, along with the accuracy I want.

rlsmith1 said:

I understand going after people for patent infringements but to go after other devices that do a similar function with a different design is poor form and shouldn't stand up in the courts

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Gtscotty said:

It should get struck down in the courts, but that totally depends on these small shops that are producing an open source design, being able to put the money and energy into fighting RB to resolution on the courts. If RB can out spend them in court or intimidate them into giving in without a fight that tests their patent, that's all they really have to do, and is certainly the plan.

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It all depends on the claims in the patent. When a patent application is filed, the claims typically start very broad and pair down to a minimum set of criteria required for viability. If the broad claims get through the patent reviewers (generally they do not) all the better for the applicant.

In this case, the claims might read as such (this is parody, but not by much)…

1. All “triggers.”
2. Any device that, by any means, actuates the operation of any device.
3. The claims of claim 2, specifically designed to actuate any device that propels any projectile.
4. The claims of claim 3, specifically designed to actuate any device that uses any propellant to propel any projectile.
5. The claims of claim 4, specifically designed for a man portable device.
6. The claims of claim 5, specifically designed for a firearm.
7. The claims of claim 6, specifically designed for a rifle.
8. The claims of claim 7, whereby the “trigger” uses the energy generated from the firing of the rifle to trip the trigger reset, allowing for more rapid fire of the rifle.
9. Etcetera…

Claim 1 is so broad that it includes calling someone a douche-nozzle on the internet.
Claim 3 includes any device that fires cannons, bows, naval guns, torpedo tubes, etc.
Claim 5 includes rifles, shotguns, pistols, bows, muzzleloaders, crossbows, wrist rockets, super soakers, etc
Claim 8 is the first claim of my patent parody that has started to hone in on the actual goals of the patent app. But, it would include all trigger designs that “automatically” trip a trigger reset.

I haven’t seen Rare Breed’s patent(s) so the above is purely edutainment. But, it does illustrate the point that the US patent system is “arcane.” And, it is not that uncommon for the legal (patent enforcement) department of a company to be the most lucrative portion of a business.

I’m not a lawyer, but I am listed as author on a few patents, so I’ve seen the system operate.

GreenGO Juan said:

1830’s.

Mexico was founded in 1820.

Those claims on that map didn’t last 20 years.

I think it’s far past time we teach Mexico a history lesson.

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can we show them why they wanted settlers in Texas and north so it kept the Comanche from moving south and killing Mexicans?

Comanche tactics would really end the newest Mexican American War real fast.

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SilentStalkr said:

Yep. Like I said earlier, at this point I’d just roll up Mexico in its entirety!

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i say lets roll up all of Mexico, then split it up into pieces. Spain gets most of it, some to Portugal, the rest in the south goes to Haiti and El Salvador, just because.

mkollman74 said:

I haven't thought about a DTA for years... I assume they finally got the mags sorted...

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Mags? been using the same mags for like 15 years

It’s funny because it’s true!