Recent content by Trigger Hippie

Re: New Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10x32mm FFP ...This is what the TS-30 A2 *should* have been. I really wish they'd release this already!

Re: Keep smokin my TLR1...lone wolf? Y'know, I'm an unabashed 'omg MY MAN JEWELRY GUN IS DIRTY OH NO!' civilian, so I can't really say a thing about how you should treat your work gun, but, uh... when this happened to mine, I just wrapped the end of the TLR in electrical tape. Works like a...

Re: lookin for a target upper .223 For $1000, I'd suggest taking a hard look at: DPMS Mini-SASS WOA SDM-R or varmint BCM Mk. 12 Noveske Rogue Hunter (unobtainium) Or: $99 stripped upper $50 upper parts kit $350 Daniel Defense Lite Rail mid length $500 on the best barrel you can find (send...

Re: AR 15 Here. This is a polymer (!!!) lower that you could get started on: http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ati-omni-stripped-lower-receiver.html Normally this is the type of thing that AR nerds like me might sneer at but these are strange times indeed. If you are looking for a...

Re: AR 15 Hey. By "stationed" I take it to mean that you're serving in the Armed Forces. I'm actually building an AR-15 together for a friend in nearly the exact same position as you. If you're buying, your best bet at this point is to purchase a boutique AR-15 from a reputable builder...

Re: Movin' on up to a 1-4x optic in the citaaaaay Interesting. Looks like the Nightforce NXS 1-4 or Leupold VX-6 is the ticket. A used Nightforce might be actually possible to find. I see a lot of NXS 1-4s with the FC-2 reticle up, actually. I find it a little... simple. (This is the...

So I use a Noveske 18" Rogue Hunter 5.56 as a kind of do-it-all rifle - I shoot handload 77 SMKs with a scope for general target shooting with an eye towards long-range competition (something I haven't managed to get into), and I shoot M193 or M855 for closer-range multi-gun (which I've gotten...

Re: Good Guy List Oneshot1shotonly (the fellow buying 1911 parts) is completely good to go and fascinating to talk to. I'm not saying talk him up like David Letterman - just know this is a cool dude to drop a line to. He also sent me a metric crapton of sorted and cleaned 45 ACP brass which...

Re: MK 12 Mod O range report and a lil blood Nice shootin'. I'll have to try some of that Vihta Vuori powder. I have an 18" Noveske SS built up in a similar fashion, though sans the PRI tube and (rather nice) block sight. The Lyman load manual I have lists RL-15 as the most accurate powder...

Re: How to do load development for gas guns. I've been learning load development on a 5.56 gas gun. A lot of reloading material seems to be tailored for bolt guns, so I've stumbled across some of the differences through experimentation and discussion with more experienced reloaders. I'm also...

Re: Bushnell HDMR 3.5-21x50 Horus? If you can manage to finagle, download or just buy a copy of Magpul's Precision Rifle video, they'll go into great depth about the value and usage of the Horus reticles. If you haven't seen it, it's worth a gander. I use a H25 reticle in a Horus Raptor on...

Re: Best source for Airpoint Pro??? I'd suggest getting the PRO+mount combo deal from Larue; it's priced comparably to the Aimpoint PRO with a stock mount, and the Larue mount will be much more solid.

Re: Flashlight/Laser Combination Have you considered the Streamlight TLR-2S? I have a Streamlight TLR-2 without the strobe that I'm pretty happy with; it's been on a number of different weapons (9mm handgun, AR-15, .40 S&W handgun) and held zero fine. I think Viridian and Surefire also make...

Re: How would one cut the foam insert to match rifle? I actually followed that thread's instructions for building my concealment case: [/img] From my experience, hot wire isn't the best way. Edit: Hot knife cutting is an art form that involves a very patient and careful amount of...

Greetings, this is the first post of a long-time lurker. I'm hoping to cut out a lot of noobery right off the bat by looking for a good textual reference on handloading for the AR. I'm working with a single-stage Lee press w/a Redding seating die and a Noveske DMR-type build. Mostly shooting...