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Yall really need to get on FB and read the angry libs crying...here is a sampling Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

You talking data backup or a whole desktop backup? Carbonite is pretty good - but I also like OneDrive. You can also setup a FTP server via your router with an external hard drive or have a dedicated wifi FTP Western Digital sharedrive. For actual computer image backup I have a Windows Server box setup that I use WDS on - which is overkill for a few machines but its good to do weekly capture in case something craps out. Of course nothing beats doing a manual backup on an external hard drive or flash device on your own. If youre running a Linux distro I reallu like using Duplicity and configuring my home FTP server as the place to put it. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

Thanks for your kind words brother. The Hornady has good value for the money and a lot of people prefer the powder system on it a little better than the Dillon. I hope you like the Hornady though itll still serve you right. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

Back in November I did a review of the two Square Deals I had (http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/92033-comms-dillon-square-deal-b-review/) and have since sold them both and upgraded to an XL650. I have had it for about 5 months now and loaded a few thousand rounds and now feel I have a comprehensive feel for it. Hopefully this review will help you decide if you want to go and drop the cash for the XL650 or stay with something smaller like the Square Deal "B", RL550 or even a Hornady LnL AP or Lee Loadmaster. **HERE IS THE XL650 MANUAL: http://dillonhelp.com/Dillon%20Manual%20PDFs/XL650v6p1.pdf** [URL=http://s907.photobucket.com/user/TheGreatShank/media/Shellplate.jpg.html][/URL] For those who do not know the XL650 is a five-station, auto-indexing progressive press made by Dillon Precision. It features automatic priming, automatic powder dispensing (unless you used a different unit), it has means for a case-feeder to be attached. So in layman's terms: this press will put in a case automatically, it has 5 slots for dies (you can attach a bullet feeder for a more automated process) and as long as you feed it primers and powder it will make ammo as fast as you can pull the lever. It also comes with a life-time "No BS" warranty - I have broken, snapped, blown up and lost more parts than I care to admit and they always priority mail me parts no matter what I did. There are plenty of extra parts you can add to the press such as a "Strong Mount" which acts as a 6" riser so you do not have to place it on the edge of a bench, bullet tray, LED lightbars or spotlight at the top of the toolhead, the case-feeder and it has means to have a powder check/bullet feeder/trim die. You can swap out the primer punch for a Swaging unit (IIRC Dillon says it'll void the warranty if you send it in for a rebuild - unlikely). The press also has oil zerk fittings on it for quick lubing, and comes apart pretty easy for maintenance. IMHO to take full advantage of the XL650 you NEED a case feeder. Dillon makes a unit for $219 - BudgetReloader has one for $179 or you can build your own as I wanted to do - but I'd rather have something guaranteed to work versus a Frankenstein that would need constant tweaking to ensure it worked correctly. The Dillon unit has two speeds, adjustable motor torque and automatic shutoff. [URL=http://s907.photobucket.com/user/TheGreatShank/media/case%20feeder%20front.jpg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s907.photobucket.com/user/TheGreatShank/media/casefeeder%20inside.jpg.html][/URL] It is physically impossible to load faster than the case-feeder, even with it on "low speed" setting - it'll feed about 25 in the feeding tube - so do not worry about it keeping pace with you. The only complaint I'd have (if you call it that) is that you have to make sure the tube is pressed all the way into the fitting (see pic below) - otherwise the auto-shutoff tab will hang up and it will not continue to feed cases (it has happened to me a few times) - just a small quirk. The case-feeding attachment can also wobble out of place if you shake the hell out of the press - that usually happens when the case belling encounters friction coming out of the cases. [URL=http://s907.photobucket.com/user/TheGreatShank/media/case%20indexer%20top.jpg.html][/URL] The next part of emphasis is the powder die. It bells the case and feeds the powder at the same time. It is adjusted by a 7/8" nut in the powder bar - there are 4 different sizes of powder bars 1. Extra Small – use for dropping less than 3 grains of powder. 2. Small – use for dropping 3 to 20 grains of powder. 3. Large – use for dropping 20 to approx. 45-50 grains of powder. 4. Magnum – use for dropping more than approx. 45-50 grains of powder. I got the Small powder bar (for Pistol) to drop 2.4gr of Titegroup, I have never used the Extra-Small. Swapping them out is decently easy - if there is one upgrade that is worth getting is the UniqueTek micrometer powder bar adjustment kit (http://www.uniquetek.com/site/696296/product/T1231) - to those who say you cannot make precision ultra-match ammo on the XL650 you're lying - add that with some Redding Comp dies and you can produce great ammo. [URL=http://s907.photobucket.com/user/TheGreatShank/media/powder%20drop%20top.jpg.html][/URL] The hopper holds about 1/2 a pound - obviously that depends on the type of powder (extruded, grain, stick, chunks, or stuff) - and honestly I have used Unique/800-X, AutoComp, TiteGroup and Power Pistol among other types of pistol powder and NEVER had a metering problem. The one issue I have heard of is "bridging" when using stick powders for rifle - more the fact that if you go too fast all the powder will not clear the tube. A helpful tip is the put a strip of dryer sheet in the hopper to avoid static and to polish up the lips of the mouth beller (or whatever its called) with some 1200 grit sandpaper. The one issue you will have is making sure you use the fail-safe bar - the newer factory builds that uses a two piece bell-crank assembly will not snap back to neutreal no matter how many return springs/rubber bangs you use - using the fail-safe rod is a MUST. However - do not tighten that nut down too much - or it'll slowly seperate the bell bank away from the main powder assembly and snap it in half (ask me how I know) [URL=http://s907.photobucket.com/user/TheGreatShank/media/Powder%20Drop%20Failsafe%20Rod.jpg.html][/URL] The priming system in the XL650 is done by feeding into a rotary disk - it primes on the up stroke (when you push the handle forward) - It has a real tactile feel to it so you (most likely) will not blow up a primer or crush one. The XL650 comes stock with a disk and punch for both large and small primers - I have used Win, CCI, S&B and Wolf and had not had a problem with any of them (just pistol at least). [URL=http://s907.photobucket.com/user/TheGreatShank/media/priming%20system.jpg.html][/URL] Unlike the Square Deal "B" - if you miss a case (say you had to throw one out b/c it was crimped or a .40SW in your 10mm) the disk will rotate the primer out of place and send it down a ramp. There are after market upgrades that put them in a cup versus a slide - sometimes they'll pop out and end up on your floor and blow up your vacuum... [URL=http://s907.photobucket.com/user/TheGreatShank/media/spent%20primer%20catch.jpg.html][/URL] The XL650 comes stock with a low primer warning buzzer - it is invaluable there is nothing worse than missing a primer and shooting Titegroup all over your press internals. A pro-tip is to slide a 45 case over the follower so it adds more down-weight for the primers to feed (sometimes they'll feed upside down or sideways and bind up the rotary disk if they do not feed right) [URL=http://s907.photobucket.com/user/TheGreatShank/media/priming%20alarm.jpg.html][/URL] The thing I love about the XL650 is how easy it is to swap out toolheads. It is only held in by two pins (but it not flimsy) so if you invest in a quick change kit (separate toolhead with powder assembly) you can switch out calibers in about 10 minutes or less. [URL=http://s907.photobucket.com/user/TheGreatShank/media/toolhead%20birdseye.jpg.html][/URL] Station 3 is usually where you would put a "specialty" die - a lockout/powder check, a bullet feeder, a trimmer, a neck sizing die or custom made neck lube die. Typically you can run them like: 1 - Resize/Deprime 1. Resize/Deprime 1. Resize/Deprime 2- Prime/Powder 2. Prime/Powder 2. Prime/Powder 3 - Powder Check 3. Bullet Feeder 3. Powder Check 4 - Seat 4. Seat 4. Bullet Feed 5 - Crimp 5. Crimp 5. Seat/Crimp Combo [URL=http://s907.photobucket.com/user/TheGreatShank/media/Toolhead%20Top.jpg.html][/URL] The only complaint I have is that the Lee crimp die (for pistol at least) is not long enough so you have to put the lock ring on the bottom - which looks super crazy. In the center you can put an InLine Fabrication spot light to get a look at the inside of your cases in case you do not use a powder check die. Really solidly built. Other than that the press with a casefeeder runs you about $750 - so about $800 with dies you can be fully setup for loading in one caliber. Extras such as the Powder Check die ($60), Strong Mount ($45) will obviously add more - but with the lifetime warranty, extra station, and ruggedness of the XL650 it is hard to beat. I recommend it over the SDB/550 if you are loading in decent bulk (shooting around 2k a month) - of course it is all on the operator, with the casefeeder and feeding bullets by hand I can do about 700 an hour running slowly, if there is one thing to invest in it would be extra primer pickup tubes - 4 packs run $23 so they're pretty affordable as the machine only comes with one of each size. Conversions take about 10 minutes using a quick change kit - which run about $170 (includes a new toolhead, powder assembly, conversion kit and toolhead stand) - you can save money just buying a new toolhead and conversion kit and moving the powder die and readjusting it which would take about 20-25 minutes. There is nothing saying you cannot use a cheaper powder system like the Lee Auto-Drum or something else. As far as upkeep goes I use Castrol High Mileage 10W-40 oil on the ram and on the indexer. I also keep a can of compressed air handy to blow off little powder and brass shavings so it does not gum up the indexer. Some recommend lithium grease on the internal ram parts like the indexing detent and other bearings - as long as you take care of the machine it takes care of you. Hopefully you found this review informative and if I miss anything feel free to let me know or PM me.

I have a SR1911 and for the money you will not find a better built 1911 - compared to a TRP I feel the SR1911 has a better trigger once adjusted. Very tight tolerances, love the sights and even with cast lead handloads it is the most accurate 45 I have (more accurate than my CZ97). Its all American made if that makes a difference and I havent had any feeding issues with it at all - using stock Ruger mags, RIA mags and Chips. Dont get me wrong the Springer is nice but pound for pound the Ruger is more for less Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

Yup just a drop in barrel. They run about 150-180 typically. If you like the .40 you will really like .357SIG Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

I always had mixed feelings about the 229 - but thats more from me having a M11A1 issued to me and I could not shoot it worth crap. Get a .357Sig barrel for it for a lot more fun. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

You can buy demil Hinds which esentially are flying tanks lol. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

Ive had 3 packages stolen already. Talking with the Postmaster their GPS codes match my place but I never get them. I get delivieres late in the day around 1630 when im typically home and my wife is always home now but I havent seen any of these...one was $200 worth of Dillon and reloading gear Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

And his FB...Cedric Ford ETA: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1131986720146898&id=666180750060833 Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

http://abcnews.go.com/US/kansas-workplace-shooting-suspect-identified-cedric-larry-ford/story?id=37207847 http://heavy.com/news/2016/02/cedric-ford-excel-industries-hesston-kansas-shooting-shooter-gunman-photos-family-wife-facebook-kids-record-children-motive-painter-video/ Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

Not sure how reputeable this news source is but im sure if its true the mainstream media wont touch it... http://woundedamericanwarrior.com/breaking-black-lives-matter-shooter-kills-7-wounds-30-video/# Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

I actually agree with this idea. Safety is the most important part of owning a gun, and if takes the threat of judicial punishment to make certain people adhere to safety protocols that is fine by me. As a parent of a young child I have ensuring I dont just leave guns laying EVERYWHERE like I did when I was single - I couldnt imagine being able to cope with the guilt if something like that happens. Besides, if the Dems are allowed to push this we may get some political leeway in the way of taking down gun buster signs or getting ConCarry passed Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

I always thought of those small micro pistols like 380s more as "get off me" guns, hence at neck hair engagement ranges you probably wont need to reload. The only reason I dont like the tether is you have to take that extra second to grab that mag (which is now a pendulum) firmly and then reload, muscle memory under fire youll just drop the mag and possibly destroy it/them - its a bit far fetched to drill that way. There is also that 1/1 Million chance that youll get it snagged and pull your mag out somehow leaving you with one bullet...not cool Now the holster on its own is pretty cool, I dont mind strong side reloads - its worth drilling, who is to say you dont get your weak side arm shot or you get into an (unlikely) extended engagement where youll have time to reload Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

Some libs are claming clipazine bullet buttoneers were used...but definitely handguns. Harlem handgunning meets pirate carry - wonder what the background is behind him snapping...and who killed him Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/02/25/at-least-2-people-reportedly-killed-in-kansas-workplace-shooting.html Preliminary reports - guess its a bad case of work place violence. The gun grabbers on facebook are already....doing their thing Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

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Ughh the inhumanity 1 like = 1 prayer Lol Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

B-bu-but...my UDP packets :( Lol just read up on redudant ethernet tech, never heard of it now my brain feels fuzzy. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

You had me at "Democrat" ;) Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

DDOS em...you wont do it Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

They didnt have one about HK snobs...that was a let down Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

Youre my hero. Death to the HK snobs! Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

You are all newbs. Who needs german junk HKs when you can get a SW5 from Todd it will even take diesel and whale semen as a lubicrant Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

Probably a HCP badge lol... It wont make it to a courts martial - theyll more than likely take the FGA15 do extra duty for 60 days or get slapped with a 15-6 and the IO will obvioualy get them a GOMOR...either way theyre boned. Granted Im not sure what the military could charge them with, Article 134 is general but can deal with impersonating a senior military member - not sure that fits the bill Maybe an Art 77 which is pretty broad or even an Article 127 for extortion if they can stretch that Funny thing is I dont think the military has jurisdiction other than processing a Ch 14-12 and booting them out. A good lawyer can get them a Gen at a sep board but I doubt these guys are that cunning All in all stupid idea Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk