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  1. kthomas

    Throwing N570

    What is everyone using to throw N570? I just purchased some N570 for my .300NM, first time using this specific powder. Doesn't work well at all with my Autotrickler V2 + IP trickler setup. The IP trickler works well enough, bridges occasionally but easy to overcome. The autothrow bridges up...
  2. kthomas

    M1 Garands

    Okay, not "snipery", but... How do people feel about M1 Garands? Just got my US citizenship, and thinking about getting an M1 Garand from the CMP. Is the CMP the place to go for this? Any recommendations or tips in regards to M1 Garands in general?
  3. kthomas

    Gas Cooktops

    Anybody here work with appliances or geek out on gas cooktops? My old Dacor just shit the bed yesterday. Looking at getting a new 36" gas cooktop. Budget is around $2k, could stretch it a little more if needed. But if I can get a quality cooktop and save money, I'm all for it. Curious what...
  4. kthomas

    Accessories Any Scuba Divers?

    I got into scuba years ago, but it never became a primary interest and other hobbies have taken over. I also now live in the desert, so not conveniently located for aquatic activities. I have some very lightly used equipment, that could use a good home! All items for sale only have a handful of...
  5. kthomas

    Any Google Sheets Experts Here?

    I'm currently working on a Google Sheets document to keep track of my rifle barrel round counts. What I'm trying to figure out, is how to create a formula that keeps track of round count for each barrel after the previous time it was cleaned. I'm guessing it's going to be a formula involving...
  6. kthomas

    Favorite Hot Sauce

    I love hot sauce, I put it on almost everything. I'm currently in Ashland Oregon, and found a local hot sauce that's the best I've ever tried. and this has me wondering what hot sauce is your favorite? For me, Joey's 50/50 hot sauce is the best I've ever tasted. The depth of flavors is amazing...
  7. kthomas

    SBR Build

    I'm looking to build my first SBR in the near(ish) future, to celebrate my upcoming US Citizenship (current permanent resident). The goals are to have a fun and quality SBR. Not trying to clone anything, not trying to build for some SHTF scenario. Just a quality SBR that will be used for fun...
  8. kthomas

    20 Rd mags - what are people using?

    I have a bunch of 30 round mags for my KAC SR-15, but looking to get some 20 rounders for prone shooting and steel Safari matches. #1 priority is reliability. From my cursory research people loved the OKAY industry mags, which have recently gone out of business. I've heard the first gen magpuls...
  9. kthomas

    AR22 for .22 PRS/NRL type matches?

    Who here is using a AR22 style rifle for these kinds of competitions? I may dip my toes into the precision .22lr world in the near future, but don't have the funds to build a dedicated Rim-X/Vudoo build (unless I sell one of my center-fire rifles to fund). I'm debating about assembling a...
  10. kthomas

    Carbine Optic - CD Team Safari

    I'm seriously looking at shooting the CD Team Safari match for the first time this year, and need some optics advice. Since my partner is most likely going to be coming from the UK, I'll be the carbine guy (not my usual cup of tea, but love a challenge and expanding my skillset). I have a KAC...
  11. kthomas

    LH Lapua bolt face action - where to find?

    I have a friend searching for a wrong handed lapua bolt face action. I've checked the usual suspects: Altus, OTM, Mile High, Euro Optic, Bugholes and can't find anything available. Looks like ARC probably has lapua bolt face Mausingfields in stock (one of my favorite actions), but trying to...
  12. kthomas

    Reloading Equipment Brass, brass, brass!!! 6.5 Creedmoor and .308

    Update: Got counts and prices. 6.5 Creedmoor: x1 fired Hornady: Approximately 1,600 pieces. $500 shipped. - SPF x2 fired Hornady: 184 pieces, $ 60 shipped - SPF x2 Fired Prime: 215 Pieces, $70 shipped .308: x1 fired Federal FGMM 168 brass: 512 pieces x1 fired Federal FGMM 175 brass: 112...
  13. kthomas

    Has anyone been shot at while hunting?

    I just posted this on rokslide, but going to post here as well: Today I was out hunting West of Benson AZ, just north of Mescal in Unit 33 for mule deer. I was hunting in AZ State Trust Land, East of Mescal Road by mile marker 3, to provide some context for those that know the area. Didn't...
  14. kthomas

    Nutrition in the Field

    What are eating when out backpacking or hunting in the field? Curious to hear what you have found works and doesn't work out in the field while hunting and/or hiking, to fuel your body. I have a few hiking and hunting trips coming up this year, and this is what I'm looking at using/trying: -...
  15. kthomas

    Hunting Loadout

    Gearing up for my first hunting season, and would like to hear from the experienced hunters on what you consider essential, and tips to organize your gear on a hunt. For context, I'm in SW AZ and hunting mule deer this fall, and will hunt Coues next year. Hunting very close to home, so starting...
  16. kthomas

    N150 6.5 Creedmoor experience with ~120 gr projectiles

    What loads are people using for 6.5 Creedmoor with N150 and ~120(ish) grain projectiles? Looking to develop some hunting loads with 123 ELD and 123 Scenars, using Lapua brass and BR4 primers. Just trying to find a starting point to perform some velocity ladders, and then I'll take it from...
  17. kthomas

    Firearms .300NM Turnkey ELR Setup

    I love this rifle, built it for ELR work but never get the opportunity to shoot ELR anymore. This sale will fund a new precision .22 project. Rifle Specs: Action: Defiance Deviant with 0.750 bolt and cut for CIP length mags. Action is polished and DLC'ed - this is an exceptionally...
  18. kthomas

    Let's talk PCC's

    The wife wants a shorty PCC. Something that's compact, reliable, fun and suppressor ready for the Octane 45 she owns. What PCC pistols should we look at? What are you using as a PCC, and how do you like it? I see Sig makes the MCX, the JP GMR-15, and Noveske Diplomat. What else is out there...
  19. kthomas

    Glass for spotting/hunting

    Getting into hunting this year, and drew a tag for mule deer in my area. I'll be hunting in and around the mountains in my area with a friend. My question is, is a Terrapin-X a suitable alternative for glassing instead of binos or a spotter? I already own the Terrapin-X. For binos I only have...
  20. kthomas

    Accessories Any Deep Sea fishers? Accurate BX2-600D Reel

    I would prefer for this to go to a 'hide member before I sell somewhere else. Mods, if this is not okay, please delete and let me know. I have a relatively unused Accurate BX2-600D fishing reel for sale. It's only been used a couple of times, and its in almost brand new condition. It currently...