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  1. desertrat1979

    Sidearms & Scatterguns Holster options

    Want a kydex owb for this. Done a bunch of searches and didn't come up with much.
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    Gunsmithing XLR Industries Element 3.0

    I got this stock to use on my 700 in 30-06. What are my options in terms of magazines? The Magpul ones I have are too short. Would the magnum Magpul magazines be long enough? Any help is appreciated.
  3. desertrat1979

    Gunsmithing Pressure signs.

    Ok, so my buddy and I have been doing some load development on his AR10 and we have been noticing some big pressure signs with reletively mild charges. Pressure signs include cratered, flat and popped primers and some really loose primer pockets plus ejector swipe. So heres the specs. DPMS...
  4. desertrat1979

    Help me ID this mystery case.

    So I found a piece of brass at the range that has me scratching my head. Its got the excact came dimentions as a .223 Rem, except the length. I measured it at 1.545" and the headstamp says 270 and 82. I am sure the 82 is the year, but the 270 is screwing me up. What is this cartridge?
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    Herters J9

    I have an opportunity to pick up a scoped Herters J9 in 300WM. It's in good shape, crown is good, stock shows use, but no cracks, and the price is $200. I did some research, its listed as a generic rifle, based off of the Yugo Mauser action. I am going to keep doing some research, and I was...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Ontario Rat-7

    This particular series has caught my attention. (Like I need another knife) Anyone here have a Rat-5 or 7? Pros/Cons? Is the 7 like a small machete or is it a useful size.
  7. desertrat1979

    CORE 15 trigger reset

    I picked up my first AR a few months ago, and having experience with other AR's and other SA rifles, the reset on mine is odd. It feels more like a dull clunk as opposed to a clean click. Is this something thats common on these rifles? (or other AR's in general), and aside from a new trigger, is...
  8. desertrat1979

    Recovery from Cervical fusion.

    This was going to be a follow-up on a thread I posted just over a year ago (Chiropractors), but I guess that thread was included in the downsizing, so its gone. Background on the issue: Constant neck and shoulder pain for 4 years. Considered using a chiropractor, but went and consulted my doctor...
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    Gunsmithing .22 magnum and split cases

    I might already have the answer, but I dunno if I have missed anything. A while back my friend's dad gave him his old .22 magnum Marlin. We were out shooting one day and it started to fail to grab the case. Had to work it out with the tip of a knife. Each round after that was the same, and split...
  10. desertrat1979

    Anyone getting their SWFA orders?

    This is in no way a slam on SWFA, not whining or complaining. Just curious if anyone has been getting their backordered stuff from SWFA. Specificly, Magpul MOE stocks, and Bushnell TRS25's. I know the vendors are stretched thin, just seeing if any progress is being made.
  11. desertrat1979

    I can't stand the anticipation.

    So I was a little late getting in the door, but I finally got me an AR15. Its called a COR15, and the few reviews I could find on it were good. I have a good gun store connection so I got it @ a little over $720/ taxes and all. It is a base model, collapsable stock, flattop/A2 front sight...
  12. desertrat1979

    Steroid injections for neck injury.

    Well I am day one after the steroid injections to treat 2 herniated disks in at the C4-5 and C5-6. Sedated and done under X-ray, don't remember a damn thing. So, the first thing is an ever so slight headache that radiated up the back of my neck. The occasional ache and pain, injection site is a...
  13. desertrat1979

    Jimmy Lee Dykes

    This scumbag. I hope and pray that he, those like him and those that support him, earn their place in Hell! This man has a seat reserved somewhere in the same row as Adam Lanza, James Holmes and Wade Page. What could possess a man to do what this less-than-human piece of shit, is doing to a...
  14. desertrat1979

    178 AMAX and 178 BTHP

    So, my "go to" loads for my 06 has been the 178 AMAX over 58.5gr of H4350, or 59.5gr RL22. Either load gets me the same accuracy, I seat about .010 off the lands. I picked up a box of the 178 Match BTHPs and I was curious what how much of a difference folks are seeing with this. Any...
  15. desertrat1979

    Journal News "Journalist" about to be on Hannity.

    I just turned on the tube to Hannity and they just said one of the so called journalists from The Journal, the news agency responsible for the map of gun owners. This should be interesting. This is the first I have seen one of these worms crawl out of the mud since they published it.
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    Gunsmithing No clue where to put this....M1 Carbine

    I was at a loss as to which sections this goes under. Its vintage, but no sniper rifle. Its a semi-auto, but not in the same class as an AR, Garand, or M14 (not in my eyes at least). My wife just inherited an M1 Carbine from her grandfather. After doing some research I learned that it is a...
  17. desertrat1979

    What would you have done?

    Ok, for those not aware, there is an ongoing thread about a guy getting punched in the face, causing him to draw his firearm in self-defense, all in a crowded store on Black Friday. Lots of keyboard commandos jumping in with the "Well if it were me I would....." Now there are conflicting...
  18. desertrat1979

    Duluth Trading cloths

    I keep seeing their commercials, some pretty funny. So I decided to have a look see what they have. Not a very tactcool company, they are more geared to the construction and trade folk. I was considering the Fire Hose pants as an all around range/utility pants. I usually wear my 5.11 (not...
  19. desertrat1979

    Happy Turkey Day

    Hope you all have a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
  20. desertrat1979

    Sidearms & Scatterguns Old reliable just got a face lift.

    So a while back I posted a shot of my Buck 110, still kicking, well abused, and sporting the original re-ground blade. The shorter blade (broke the tip a while back) just didn't seem right. Before So, a little slimming on the bolsters, some homemade micarta, and some high carbon steel stock...