My wife knows all my guns and is super enthusiastic about them. Y’all must be living a tortured existence
My wife neither worries or cares about what spend money on. I don’t ask her and she doesn’t ask me. But guns aren’t her thing. Personally, I don’t think I would last in a marriage where i have to ask permission or forgiveness if I spend money.
Mine doesn't care what I do as long as the bills are paid and we have money for house things and family stuff. After that is whatever.
Luckily all of my stuff (95%) has appreciated in value so it's worked out.
Luckily all of my stuff (95%) has appreciated in value so it's worked out.
My wife doesn't care, but she might be surprised to know what things cost. She knows they are not cheap and has been asking for her own so she doesn't have to "borrow"
Right? Who lies to their spouse or tries to deceive them about their interests? That must be hell to upkeep.
If you have to lie about or twist how much you've spent on a legitimate interest or work equipment, that's shit... Might need a more cunning Skunkworks fund and cover story. 
Fortunately, our business supports shooters and creates opportunities. If bills are being paid on time, the family is provided for, everyone is happy and there is growth... She doesn't ask & I don't tell.
Now, with SHOT looming... If only AI would finally release those filthy WSM & 223 bolt bodies for the AT!
Fortunately, our business supports shooters and creates opportunities. If bills are being paid on time, the family is provided for, everyone is happy and there is growth... She doesn't ask & I don't tell.
Now, with SHOT looming... If only AI would finally release those filthy WSM & 223 bolt bodies for the AT!
You think you spend a lot of money on your hobbies. Women in general spend more money on stupid shit that will make our hobbies look like your weekly gas fill up.
And is there any confirmation on the 223 conversion or rifle from AI?
And is there any confirmation on the 223 conversion or rifle from AI?
Yeah, AI said look for it Q5 of 2023, so I think any day now...
I want to know what women are buying things to the equivalent of a $20k AXSR setup or $15k AX ELR...
I know my wife is frugal compared to most, but I just don't see that happening all too often unless you're talking like a decade of shoes/purses/nails/massages etc
Is the best price on the AT-X 4250 from mile high? Looks like they only have blue and red left. Is it a once they are gone, they are gone scenario and the prices will increase when they get more of the other colors?
Very likely. Euro had some for around $3800, but seems sold out. The current story is there will be a newer generation available soon that comes with a folder and top rail (unsure of any other differences) and will be more expensive.
The PX here is likely the best place if you can find a gen 3 for $4k or less with no taxes.
20….what does does she spend the next 2 weeks of the month?
And is the the jet blue card for miles or the metal card for other stuff.
If the USA was only men the entire economy would be equal to Kenya lol
Guess I just got lucky, she's not into jewelry, purses, shoes, any of that crap.
what does does she spend the next 2 weeks of the month?
And is the the jet blue card for miles or the metal card for other stuff.
If the USA was only men the entire economy would be equal to Kenya lol
All those shoes, dresses, outings with their "girlfriends" add up. Guys for the most part, buy big ticket items. Women buy smaller items but way more often.
I was reading something one day where about 80% of the adds are geared towards women since they are more inclined to impulse purchase or purchase on FOMO. Having worked with a lot of women when I worked in insurance, I got exposed to how much they spend. It's nothing to spend 500-1k on a pair of shoes. A cheap LV or Gucci, Coach purse can be 3-5k easy and they always have several. If they were true ballers, price out a Hermes purse can run you 25-30k on a SMALL purse/clutch. And their trips to Napa could easily cost 8-10K depending on what vineyard they go to, where they stay and where they eat.
While we think we are outsmarting our SO about how much we spend on our hobbies. Women do the exact same thing too. They are actually better at it than us.
Is the way I'm feeling right now the same way my girlfriend feels when I tell her I have $10k in my AI, like I'm completely fucking retarded?!
... cuz that shit's insane!
... cuz that shit's insane!
Have you ever looked at the price of fine jewelry , Hermes, Christian Louboutin or Chanel? My wife can have that beat in a single outfit.
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A quick pre-dinner chrono before ze match.
Federal 175’s (24” AI barrel) waddling in like a fat kid at camp.
I'm trying to convince myself that I don't need one of these. I've never even touched one. I'm not sure why I want one so bad.
You done broke the very first important rule by telling her how much it cost to
Begin with
It's not the lightest bolt lift if that matters BUT it is SOLID. It's a hard feeling to describe but you can feel the quality and heft to the system. Describing it like closing a bank vault is not an exaggeration and the folding hinges are the tightest folded and unfolded I've used. I've used all the top triggers in single and 2 stage and the AI is still my favorite of the group.
The gun is just quality.
I don’t need one. Not even close. A Terminus Zeus quick-change action would give me what I want for much less. Add wrench flats on the barrel, a BnA trigger, and done.
I could afford the AX and thought they were cool, so I gave it a shot. Have a AX in 6br. Pretty fun.
Don’t put one on a credit card!
Note I’m not saying a Zeus etc is as tough as an AX. I’m saying for my lazy flabby-ass, a Zeus would suffice just fine (as would a Tikka and most any action with appropriate barrel changing tools).
You probably won’t be blown away by the bolt cycling. While it does glide back/forth (so do Tikkas), opening the bolt reminds me a bit (just a bit) of switching a Jeep from 2x2 to 4x4 (or 4-high to 4-low lol). Agricultural is the word that comes to mind.
But solid. Reaaal solid bolt close and solid all around. Recoils right straight back in a way that’s different than my excellent KRG W3. Maybe it’s just that my 204 is in my W3 (lower-recoiling). Can’t put my finger on the appropriate recoil description/differentiator.
Stock AX trigger is very good. I haven’t adjusted it. A bit heavier than my BnA TacSport Pro but just as nice feeling to me.
Ergos are different than a W3 or regular stock. I needed way higher rings, and on the AX I wish the cheekpiece would move more laterally right (right-hander) so I could get my head straighter.
If you have the cash, do it. What attracted me to it was it was just done. Shipped in a day and no “building” or waiting for a gunsmith. MH had my 6br barrel in stock. Added a thumbrest, that’s it.
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Oh yeah, keep in mind my rifle is pretty new. Some people seem to have easier-to-cycle AI’s. And there is a trick to cycling them that makes it much easier.
In short: put thumb right behind bolt (or even on top of bolt) and use side of index finger to cantilever the bolt open. Way easier.
Edit: you want the full agricultural experience? Grasp that bolt knob with the open palm of your hand and yank that fucker up. Now your AI is in 4-low haha.
In short: put thumb right behind bolt (or even on top of bolt) and use side of index finger to cantilever the bolt open. Way easier.
Edit: you want the full agricultural experience? Grasp that bolt knob with the open palm of your hand and yank that fucker up. Now your AI is in 4-low haha.
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I might try to test out Burts or one of yalls at war or mkm sometime to see if it seals the deal for me.
If someone lying, hiding, deceiving the significant other over guns; i call that person a bad wife
Re: hiding guns from wives
In not so many words, what we have here is a number of (lucky) dudes humble-bragging that they get a blowjob everyday and it must be hell not to lolol
In not so many words, what we have here is a number of (lucky) dudes humble-bragging that they get a blowjob everyday and it must be hell not to lolol
Anger and hate usually do it for me. You just need to clean it gingerly later though so it knows it's still safe.
I'm not sure where you are but if you are anywhere near Frontline Defense in NC you are welcome to try mine out. I think I'll be there tomorrow afternoon actually.
Right?
Luck has nothing to do with it. Just called picking the right person to bamboozle into marrying you. …sometimes though I’m starting to think that I was the one bamboozled in this deal
While the waifu was very supportive of the purchase (and knows how much the $20k buy in was), she’s starting to see that the expense is ammo. She’s a pistol and carbine shooter so she didn’t realize what ammo expenses could end up as
Mine hasn't realized that yet... 
#StillThinksIt'sFreeWithPurchaseOfGun
#StillThinksIt'sFreeWithPurchaseOfGun
I’ll humble brag
My wife heard me talk about wanting an AI for a few years
When I had a small windfall, she said “buy yourself the AI”
And I did. And it’s one rifle that will never, ever leave the safe. She’ll probably bury me with the damn thing
My wife heard me talk about wanting an AI for a few years
When I had a small windfall, she said “buy yourself the AI”
And I did. And it’s one rifle that will never, ever leave the safe. She’ll probably bury me with the damn thing
They don’t make it anymore. Essentially just a padded non-skid pad that velcros on. I snagged it from a hero here that wasn’t using it.
I'm in the northeast. Likely won't be back down south for awhile. I appreciate the offer though. This community is one of the best out there.
Can anyone show a pic of an AT that has had the AX rear attached (like the service Mile High offers)? Do you like it? Did it make a measurable difference to you?
I head into NY somewhat frequently towards July and later. Not sure how far you are but I usually bring it along minus the fun bits NY would burn me at the stake for.
Well, here’s to the hope that you take it out of the safe.
A gun gets lonely, you know.
#aGunIsNotaPrisoner
Nope, neither has my wife. She has no interest in that crap. The only diamond she owns is the one on her engagement ring, there’s no designer purses or shoes in the closest.
When I was dating I purposely avoided high maintenance women for this reason.
It’s really no different than any other hobby for a woman. I can’t say my wife doesn’t like diamonds and I like buying them. It’s not high maintenance for me any more than I am high maintenance for her. She takes good care of herself and does so much for the family so why not spoil her? She certainly doesn’t demand anything or expect anything. I enjoy it to be honest. To each and their own. But the question was whether a woman can spend the amount of money on their hobbies or interests that a man can and the answer is yes. Strictly speaking though, firearms is a relatively cheap hobbie for lots of men. Racing cars, boats, and car collecting are all infinitely more expensive for the most part. I just think you shouldn’t have to lie to decieve your spouse on what you choose to buy or how much it costs. Just don’t think dishonesty is healthy for a marriage.
