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Is it possible to re-thread a 5/8-24 carbon barrel?

I have a few Carbon barrel rifles that were...(custom threaded) for the Thunderbeast Brakes for the thread over brake style TBAC suppressors. By this I mean the threads were "timed" so to speak so when I threaded the brake on they were perfectly timed without the use of the crush washers to align the brake. Interestingly, by doing this for whatever reason it has made other 5/8-24 adapters useless. They will thread on about 3 turns and then a hard stop.

So, can you "erase" the current threads on the barrel and rethread to a "standard" 5/8-24? Obviously, can't cut the carbon barrel down.

22 cal Slug/lead bullet BC's

I love the idea of the slugs catching up to rimfires, but as you said, we need some actual air rifles that can be consistent. Air rifles might have consistent ammo unlike rimfires, but rimfires have consistent rifles.

Take for example that Skout… I have never seen an air rifle have so many problems just to fill the dang gun and stay filled! Accurate but a pain to deal with. Seems like FX has a few rifles that have excelled in slugs, but their reg issues and wondering POI issues keep them from being consistent enough to actually compete with rimfires too.

It is nice to pull the CZ out with its favorite ammo and know I will have zero issues.
Man what you stated is right on the mark! It's pretty insane no one has built a super stout pcp repeater yet. The potential is already present for pcp's to out do 22rf using current slug designs and as a bonus super low SD too.

I've already mentioned it here on SH but those 25 cal Altaros 60gr are noticeably superior in the wind at longer distances than 22rf standard velocity because of the .245 G1 BC they have. In windier conditions I can stay on the steel with these more whereas not so much with 22rf.
Firearms wise at long range a loose comparison could be like a 223 using 77's/22rf vs a 6mm Dasher using 105's/60gr Altaros slugs.

Overcooked Brass (Annealing question)

No. I was looking for an orange flame but didnt see it. I adjusted my setup for a very slight glow in the neck for 1 second then it drops out.

Thanks for the responses everyone. I will turn up the flame next time so the cycle time is quicker.
I used to do the orange flame. I found that wasn't really a good indicator. It's the color of the neck glowing that's the better measure. :cool:

MPA Rifle rings or one peice scope mount?

That sort of makes sense to me. For myself if I had my scope mounted higher I would also raise my cheekpiece the sane amount and my head position wouldn't change much which is why I find the idea a bit confusing.
The cheek rest goes very low in the new positions. More like a chin/jaw line rest.
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Rifle Scopes Top tier scope recommendation

Do you even know what a shill is??

"A shill, also called a plant or a stooge, is a person who publicly helps or gives credibility to a person or organization without disclosing that they have a close relationship with said person or organization, or have been paid to do so."

I have zero association with Kahles/Swarovski. They pay me nothing. I do work in the industry. And have had associations with 3 other optical companies, none of which have I ever shilled for.

ETA: I don't even own a Kahles. Nor have I ever. But I will.
Got it...just an unpaid ball gargler who thinks his opinion is the only right one...as if these scopes aren't being compared across the country at every match since they hit the street and and the overall consensus has been yes it's alpha tier but it doesn't just overwhelm the competition....FYI I have one and enjoy it along with zco and tangents. Now go choke the kahles dick deeper and stop tagging me because I I value your opinion or even what you have to say in general at this point as much as the shit I flushed down the toilet while writing this response.

Maggie’s Motivational Pic Thread v2.0 - - New Rules - See Post #1

How do US Marine Corps aviators differ from Navy aviators?
They both receive the same initial flight training up until they get their wings. Then the culture diverges a little bit.
You might see a Naval Aviator at the bar sweet-talking some young, good looking, trashy woman. Meanwhile, his Marine Corps counterpart will be worried about his bad breath since Marines aren’t trained to use a toothbrush. So, he might be found in the rest room eating the deodorant cake from the urinal to use as a breath mint.
And once a year the Marine will put on his camo outfit and get together with a bunch of other Marines so they can spend a few days marching in the sun, firing guns, and wallowing in the mud. The odd part is that they seem to enjoy it. Meanwhile the Naval Aviator will be sipping a Mai Tai at poolside while he admires more good-looking women.
But other than those minor differences, they’re much the same.