Recent content by RiverRatMatt

I need a thin, rubber recoil pad for my Model 70. It is .243 so recoil mitigation isn't really the goal, just something a little softer than hard plastic on my collar bone would be nice. I'm thinking something 1/2" or less, and attached rather than slip-on. Extra points for USA made. Any...

Really loved my G20. I'm currently selling it but that is only because I don't expressly :need: it, and I do :need: to pay for college. I found the recoil to be very manageable. Muzzle climb isn't too far off my G19 due to the way Glocks send the recoil straight back instead of upwards. I...

Knife steels. Which do you like in a folder, fixed? Anything BRK&T makes. My favorite knives are in A2, 3V, 4V, and 52-100. I'd take any of those steels in any given knife. For EDC folders, steel isn't that important. You're not usually excluded from sharpening when needed. I carry a...

I carry in my Hill People Gear Snubby pack. Fits my Glock 19 + TLR3 like a glove.

The only thing I don't like about Glocks is the lack of single stack versions for all calibers.

Why do you prefer the 3.5-10 Leupold? Currently it's between the 3-9x42 SWFA and the Bushnell 3-12x44. Leaning toward the SWFA due to the 5 oz saved in weight. The other question I have about the Bushnell is how useable are the .1 mil hash marks with a 12x maximum? Seems like they'd be more...

Vortex 2.5-10x32 vs SWFA 3-9x42 I'm really liking the Bushnell 3-12x44 with the G2DMR reticle. A bit heavier but... That reticle... Where is it made? How is the glass on that Burris compared to the Bushnell and SWFA? Where is it made?

The Vortex is made in the Philippines? I know some of their stuff is Japanese... If so that would decide it in favor of the SWFA.

I'm narrowing down my options for a hunting/500m scope for my ultralight .30-06. These two seem to be perfect for my application. Both FFP, both are a great mag range, both 18-19oz. I tend to prefer SWFA over Vortex (love my SS HD 5-20x50). But the Vortex does offer a little wider focal...

You weren't unclear, I was just ignorant :) How well do these work? https://www.triadtactical.com/Bushing-Set-for-Push-Button-Swivel.html

Any other input? A bit torn between the VX-R 1.25-4 and SWFA 3-9x42. Still like the size/ weight of the Patrol but I'm not sure about 4x for 500m. 2.5-10 sounds good but the only scopes I'm seeing in that mag range are Nightforce NXS which are $1600+ and SFP.

Mild Rem 700 build I may be a bit noob to ask this... What do you mean by bedding the stock action? -edit: just read up on this. It kind of looks like a pain in the ass, and my grandfather may have already done it. I'll look into it though. :) And I realized maybe I could just get a couple...

I have a somewhat old Remington 700 in .30-06 that is a very light rifle. I want to build it into a very light weight hunting rifle that can shoot accurately to 500m when pressed. I'm still deciding on the optics - still torn between the VX-R Patrol 1.25-4x20 and the SWFA 1-6x24 (the leupold...

Tactical Tailor is good stuff

Sweet, great info guys!