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  1. mark5pt56

    Ideas for securing/organizing gear in your pack

    I recall also having a couple small pouches on the waist belt like you have. Big thing is weight, it adds up fast! So every little bag, pouch, etc. packs it on.
  2. mark5pt56

    Ideas for securing/organizing gear in your pack

    Probably never a "perfect" solution on this topic. Large items such as rear bags, etc may have a loop sewn in to tether but may turn out to be a pain to unclip, tie, etc. if you have cleaning items or tools in there, the storage bags and tether would be fine as it's typically more of an...
  3. mark5pt56

    Gunsmithing What are you guys using now days to clean and lube?

    I keep some Hoppes on the bench and it works good prior to leaving the range to pull through with an Otis cable with a patch of it to work on the bore, especially when warm. Plus it won't hurt anything finish wise, did that once with Boretech and from range to home, took some finish off an AI...
  4. mark5pt56

    16-18 inch shorty rifles

    And the other chassis?
  5. mark5pt56

    Light- short 6GT

    Holy cow! I have a 6ARC build in right now, this thing is going to be a breeze to shoot.
  6. mark5pt56

    AlumaHyde 2 Experiment

    I'm referring to things like rubber butt pads, etc. Is your "statement" saying that I said pmags couldn't be painted and cured in the oven or simply asking if I have? Cerakote makes an air cure product as you may know or if the temp is low, 160 or so, I doubt it will hurt them. You don't need to...
  7. mark5pt56

    AlumaHyde 2 Experiment

    If hanging, make a knot with a tail, run through the barrel, loop and hang. Receivers, roll up heavy paper, tightly coiled, insert into receiver and let it uncoil.Cut it to length in order to get the tang, etc. For barrels short enough to fit into the oven, cut a wooden block for balance, post a...
  8. mark5pt56

    AlumaHyde 2 Experiment

    In the past I've done a shit ton of AH II on various guns. It wears fairly well, obvious patterns on pump guns slides, etc. Pretty much a no go with wear on pistols, no go on rifle bolts of course. Nice thing is it's cheap and you can touch it up as needed with virtually no prep. Good for a camo...
  9. mark5pt56

    Who wants to boycott 3 shot group reviews & reviewers?

    I say you do you and don't dwell on most of the world. Big thing is consider the sources, the intended use of the rifle being tested, does it apply to you? if not, like the above post-smile and wave.
  10. mark5pt56

    Why are AR15s so difficult to shoot for the average shooter?

    In reality, probably a lot fewer "hunters" out here than people think or want to believe. Throwing out feed, setting up on bait, etc. is just killing. Back to helping someone, I think it's mostly in the approach and the recognition on the shooters part that they don't have the solution and it...
  11. mark5pt56

    How’s the gun market?

    Nothing is moving other than what people actually need or are fluid enough to get what they want. It's a typical cycle in regards to defensive guns, especially AR's. Threat is down, people are hurting for money, they don't feel they need them and need money or the wife is nagging the fuck out of...
  12. mark5pt56

    SOLD PETERSON 6.5CM AND .308 BRASS

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