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    Infrared (IR Thermometer) for Monitoring Barrel and Bore Temp

    You can get IR thermometers with adjustable emissivity levels to correct that. They usually come with a manual to set at correct setting/sensitivity based on the objects reflectivity. Ones that do not have this usually have a fixed level and are for a narrower range of materials. I would really...
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    Infrared (IR Thermometer) for Monitoring Barrel and Bore Temp

    I'm building a list of possible candidates. There are a handful I've been eyeing for some time now for work purposes. Criteria has only changed slightly. I will keep updating and adding to the list as I get spec information. Sorry its not complete, i will tighten up and fill in additional...
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    Infrared (IR Thermometer) for Monitoring Barrel and Bore Temp

    The one above is a MicroTemp. I dont think it would be well suited unfortunately, I use it for lower temp monitoring, it maxes out around 250 I believe. It also has a DTS ratio of 1:1. It was around $25. I just wanted to show an example. I would say most range from around $60 to a few hundred...
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    Infrared (IR Thermometer) for Monitoring Barrel and Bore Temp

    . I use a variety of these in my line of work. Recently, I though that it would be a nice idea to start monitoring and recording barrel and bore temps while I'm shooting. I think it would be great data to collect information on not only how your barrel performs (at certain temps) but also what...
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    2 AR15s won't cycle. Need Help please.

    Are both rifles not locking back? Here's a few things to check- 1) Measure buffer and spring length. Weigh buffer. Count spring coils. Here are a few specs I dug up. I'm not certain each is exact but should give a good starting place. Can always public check the figures. Carbine spring ~ 37-...
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    Rifle Scopes Help Quick Please: Need clearance advise. Pics and specs up.

    Look below, I need advice on my clearance. I know this has been discussed a number of times... However, this is a small caliber and I'm hoping to be safe lower than I would usually go. I'd like to get out this afternoon but I wanted some input before I pull the trigger. Not trying to beat a dead...
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    Rifle Scopes 11mm... Why CZ? - How to top with 30mm rings that aren't crap?

    Thanks for all the replies and feedback guys, much appreciated. I got flustered after writing this post and impulse bought and overnighted these rings by CZ. They seem to have a few different types, some look rebranded and marked up. These had a label underneath 'made by Czech Republic written...
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    Rifle Scopes Look Out: Sightron goes FFP in both Mil and Moa (6-24x50)

    Sightron- a contender in the FFP market now It seems that Sightron finally decided to plunge into the FFP market. As there updated site shows, they will be doing so with their 6-24 model. This will be available in both mil and moa. They have also introduced a illuminated moa reticle in this...
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    Rifle Scopes 11mm... Why CZ? - How to top with 30mm rings that aren't crap?

    Just the other day I stumbled upon a CZ 455 Varmint in 17hmr that caught my eye. One of the first things I noticed was the ridiculous size rail on top. I understand that they make a 3/8th rail for a different market but this is a skinny 11mm. I brought it up to my local gunsmith before buying...
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    Talk me out of Savage MkII TRR?

    I just purchased a cz 455 varmint (17 hmr) yesterday for very similiar price. I believe it was $439? Got wait listed so should take possession in the next couple days. I would consider it. I bought the 17 hmr, the barrels are interchangeable and very modestly priced... 17 hmr, 22lr and 22 mag I...
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    Your Favoite Kitchen Knives: Sharpening, Brand, Style, Maintenance

    The steel is made by FDick. They make the best there is in my opinion. The chrome and multi cut are both made by them (they have a large selection of different cuts). They have very decent knives as well. Similar to Forschner. Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2
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    Your Favoite Kitchen Knives: Sharpening, Brand, Style, Maintenance

    So I took the Kikuichi to my final stone, a Shapton 16,000 grit. They make an excellent stone by the way, I would suggest probably the best artificial stones one could buy. They also make a 30,000. As much as I appreciate a mirror finish on a razor edge I'm not sure the time or money spent...
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    What do you do for work?

    I play with fire, steam, ice, smoke, beer, wine, liquor, cash, knives, power tools, a deep fryer, kitchen gadgetry, dead animals, organs, spices, herbs, thousand dollar a pound fungus, and fresh vegetables. I went to the CIA for 4 years to play with food, taste alcohol and learn to yell at my...
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    Your Favoite Kitchen Knives: Sharpening, Brand, Style, Maintenance

    This is my Kikuichi white hi carbon santoku. It needed a little work today. I wanted to show the difference. Knife in old condition, needs sharpening. It's pictured next to a hardened chrome polish steel. This is after being touched up on a 4,000 grit stone to bring the edge back and...
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    Your Favoite Kitchen Knives: Sharpening, Brand, Style, Maintenance

    Look like this? This is Henkels logo. They are excellent knives, a direct competitor of Wustof The latest sharpening system that has received a lot of hype is the 'Wicked Edge' system. It's essentially a vice that holds your knife with two (adjustable angle) pivoting arms. The arms are...
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    Your Favoite Kitchen Knives: Sharpening, Brand, Style, Maintenance

    Here's a group of my favorite kitchen knives. It's become a fairly eclectic collection over the years. What are your's? From the left: Kikuichi Gold Elite pairing, Kikuichi hi carbon stainless boning, Chef's fillet, Forschner boning, Kikuichi White hi carbon santoku, Henkels twin...
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    Maggie’s Makin' Bacon & Lady Back Ribs... (Explicitly delicious)

    No, not bored. Kitchen life is just full of crude humor and amusements.
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    Maggie’s Makin' Bacon & Lady Back Ribs... (Explicitly delicious)

    This was a tragic story... A while back I was making a batch of lightly fried tempura trout to run as a dinner special. Well, after filleting all the fish one turned its head and looked at me. I thought I was daydreaming, this couldn't be real (I said to myself).After further inspection I...
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    Rangefinder Recommendations...

    I stand corrected then. Thanks for the info. I dont know where that figure originates. Sounds like it may have had a decimal changed through the grapevine. That might explain how they are still able to perform at distance. Is it possible that the 2x4 figure represents the divergence...
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    Maggie’s Makin' Bacon & Lady Back Ribs... (Explicitly delicious)

    'Makin Bacon' & 'Lady Back Ribs' So, I caught this guy 'porkin' the new girl in the walk-in cooler. Typical, they often think they can have a quickie on the clock... It's standard procedure for both parties to be fired on the spot. These two were fired on the spit instead. This one was...
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