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    Anyone on a Keto diet? I'll probably die, but oh well.

    I consider cutting out an entire macro-nutrient from your diet a hell of a limitation :D
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    The Big 3

    In regards to the massing/cutting debate, I think that the answer is rather nuanced. As a beginner, if you cut you're going to look like a twig AND waste a portion of your 'newbie gains' training in a calorie-restricted state. If you bulk at an already high BF%, you will add muscle maximally...
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    The Big 3

    Good question -- The Massing/Cutting dilemma isn't really part of the strength vs size debate. With 99% certainty, I can tell you that you want to use a hypertrophy (get big) based program when you do either cutting or massing. The program that produces the highest anabolic effects and leads to...
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    The Big 3

    In the end, the frequency/volume/intensity of squats and deadlifts depend 100% on your goals. Do you want to just get strong? Do you want to get big and then strong? Do you just want to get big? I know it may not seem intuitive, but each goal has its own program design. For me, I'm in the...
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    Beginner Help

    Definitely don't start with Keto :D If you're relatively untrained, robbing yourself of insulin and the associated muscle gains as a beginner is disastrous. When you get on a good program and have never really lifted before, things will be as easy as they ever get. This is the ONE time in your...
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    Intermittent Fasting

    I've tried IF, but it's just one strategy. It works if your net energy expenditure is negative -- there's no trick or magic formula that will help a person escape the laws of thermodynamics. (Keto, IF, etc....) Getting from 25 to 15% body fat is different than 15% to 10%, which is also...
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    Your thoughts on receiver sets?

    Agreed -- I've owned both Mega and Zev receiver sets. Doing a 308 build on the Zev large frame as we speak with a PR steel 13.5" barrel. Everything fits like a glove. They're high quality, maybe better than my previous Mega's and the slimline wedge lock handguard is awesome.
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    Work out while traveling for work

    I've found that when traveling without an adequate gym, doing metabolite training is absolutely the most effective way. You can still grow insanely well over short time spans focusing on high-rep, low-weight, and 5-10s rest intervals between sets to failure.
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    Anyone on a Keto diet? I'll probably die, but oh well.

    RP is a fantastic resource! I've been using their physique and diet templates for a long time now. Mike Israetel, James Hoffman, Greg Nuckols, and the bunch are great to listen to and have an abundance of knowledge.
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    Anyone on a Keto diet? I'll probably die, but oh well.

    Ultimately, it all comes down to goals. Keto works very well to lose weight if sparing muscle isn't your primary goal. You want insulin high during times of high muscular stress to shuttle nutrients for recovery. (pre/intra/post-workout windows) Obviously, the goal of Keto is to keep insulin...
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    Anyone on a Keto diet? I'll probably die, but oh well.

    Unless you have cancer, a metabolic disorder, or are pre-diabetic, there is nothing exceptional about keto. In fact, it's a giant PITA and you feel like shit going into Ketosis. My suggestion is to do whatever you can stick to -- tailor your carbs to your activity level and around your...
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    Magpul Pro 700 Chassis

    Maybe it's just me, but those are two hideous chassis's. This is just to say that the aesthetics of something are completely subjective. I think both the W3 and Magpul are leaps and bounds, aesthetically, ahead of the others mentioned.
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    Rifle Scopes *JUST RELEASED* Nightforce NX8 FFP 1-8x24mm 30mm Tube & ATACR F1 1-8x24mm 34mm Tube Models

    I'd be interested in a glass/quality comparison to the K16i/Z8i, Minox ZP8, and March Shorty. I've owned the ZP8, but am having trouble pulling the trigger on another LPV. I can't ever seem to get past non-1x magnification at the low end. Unfortunately, I'm not sure that's something that can...
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    Rifle Scopes 6-8 Months delivery from Vortex

    Right.......because the history of mankind has not clearly enough demonstrated that the State will strip every freedom it can from its citizenry. How many non-violent persons are currently imprisoned in the US? How many who have never even violated the rights of another human? What happens to...
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    Rifle Scopes 6-8 Months delivery from Vortex

    Much respect Bulldog -- I would be pleased to purchase from you one day. If anything, I'd make LEO pay a premium for products......aka Revenue Collectors for governments that, at all costs, attempt to plunder and limit human freedom.
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    Advice from Lightweight AR10 Builds - C.F. Barrels, 2A Receiver, Etc

    I built the exact same rifle using the 2A receiver set and handguard with all V7 components, plus a 260Rem Proof Research barrel. Good stuff if you're looking for a sub-6.5lb rifle. I will say -- if you want the lightest rifle possible, you're better off with a pencil barrel. IMO, the extra...
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    How many calories??

    Tell me about it -- the pain is real! But as long as you keep it within the limited timeframe, you're able to lose a lb of fat every 2-3 days. It's not easy and you'll definitely needs some sort of ECA stack to curb your hunger and a ton of fibrous, low calorie vegetables. I'd also try to bump...
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    How many calories??

    Unless you're really dedicated to a keto diet, I wouldn't even bother going down that route. Also, don't confuse your goals by trying to gain muscle and lose fat at the same time -- you could get there on a recomp as a beginner, but it will take forever with very little visible progress. With...
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    AR trigger

    I'd also consider the AR Gold triggers if your shooting is mostly from a bench.
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    Rifle Scopes Scar 17 optic

    S&B shortdot dfp 1-8x March 1-8x or 1-8x shorty Minox ZP8 1-8x
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