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I don't typically sell so haven't tried...but from a "buyers" perspective. I have been on this site for several months and just recently figured out the classifieds system. It is not like any other forum I frequent so my experience leads to an expectation from other forums of what I would expect...since I didn't "see" that here I just assumed not many people sold anything here. If my experience is similar to others this could be a big reason why people aren't using it. Progress and new features are great but when you are a trend setter (in forums) and are that different you risk no one figuring it out or taking the time to try.
I would suggest we go back to a more standard format for the classifieds...I think you will get more views.
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10 hours ago, MacGyver said:
Checking out SBR's site, I don't know how I missed the 375 SOCOM. I didn't know anyone was necking down 458 brass, but that looks like a fun little round.
Its a speedy little round but man does it tear up barrels and brass doesn't last long either.
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10 hours ago, mikegideon said:
One of our local component guys wound up with a billion of those 325 gr FTX bullets. A few of us got a big supply.
Hit me up in PM if you ever want to offload any.
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4 minutes ago, mikegideon said:
The down side of the 458 is range. Those 500 grain pills will slap the bejeesus out of something up close. I have only shot the SBR factory loads. Not sure they make them anymore. I still have a few left
The 325 Flextips at 1700+ fps were good to about 175 yards...plenty for Indiana deer or pigs. Now being in TN I will probably load different rounds more for fun then hunting purposes...so subsonic will probably be next up (just to see how quiet I can make it)
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My opinion...if you reload then there is no reason a 7.5 or 8.5 can't be loaded to run very well (I recommend an adjustable gas block). If you don't reload I don't recommend much shorter than 10.5" factory ammo is tuned to function best in a 16" barrel...so going shorter means more back pressure and more carbon, gas, etc. going back into the action...so it gums up very quickly. At least this is my experience...I have a 16", a 10.5 and a 7.5 and they run flawlessly but then I also reload specific to each of them.
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6 hours ago, mikegideon said:
Oh. You're shooting supersonic. I was thinking 500 grain subsonics. I got a big sackful of those 325 FTX bullets, and have some loaded. My favorites are still the 300 grain Barnes TTSX.
Yeah I moved from Indiana (no rifles for hunting) so 458 was about as big you could go but had to be supersonic if you wanted any range out of it. So I haven't tried much subsonic (need a loading recipe :-)
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2 minutes ago, mikegideon said:
It has always been my theory that, if you are gonna sling a piece of lead real slow, make it a big piece.
Agree completely...sometimes you need a scalpel other times a sledgehammer...lol.
This is pushing a 325 Flextip at about 1750 fps. With the suppressor it is just about hearing safe and cuts the recoil almost in half. Want some fun try cinder blocks...they just explode when hit.
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Per request...here is my 458 Socom - its a double stamp (NFA) 10.5" with a Bowers Versa50 Suppressor. Vortex Viper PST 1-4 x 24 scope. It literally brings home the bacon...and a ton more pork too :-). I have a 16" RR upper too but suppressed it is just too long for fast moving pigs (and any other things needing blown up...lol)
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Been in TN for a year now but never really ventured to any of the shows. Not really looking for anything particular (but won't pass up a good deal) just heading to Nashville so wondering if worth the time/cost to go browse?
Thx for any insight.
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I shopped around awhile and after a lot of research landed on the SJCam SJ500x elite. Its 4K, made in the same factory (and same line) as Go Pro (yeah all these little cameras are made in 1 factory in China). Looks just like the Go Pro just a few tweaks but about 1/3 the price. Amazon has them for $139 (compared to $349 for Go Pro 5)
I love mine use it daily as a Car Cam and then on weekends for hunting/shooting/hiking...it more or less goes everywhere.
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Same here no panic buying...but in support of Freedom yesterday I bought a 458 SOCOM 10" Upper. Wanted one for awhile as I have a 16" but when suppressed is REALLY long...so dropping 6" should make for a blast of a beast!
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2 hours ago, tbenedict said:
It's actually in the building in their parking lot. Great guys there, I had a blast. They probably have contacts as well.
http://mohrcustomknives.comThanks Everyone! I knew you guys would point me in the right direction. Keep the locations and ideas coming...I plan to reach out to several to see what fits the bill best for me. Thanks again.
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10 hours ago, Spots said:
I teach on occasion, traditional blacksmithing in a coal fired forge, reclaimed material to completed knife. It's to hot to teach right now, it'll be 115 in the shop with the forge running, but I can do a class this fall if you want. Feel free to PM me and you can see the shop and other work at www.flatwoodsforge.com
Sent from behind the anvil
Thanks Spots! I will send you a PM.
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Morning....does anyone know of any knife making classes or forges willing to do some apprenticeship type training? I have always liked knives and see so many amazing creations that I would like to try my hand at it. But before I invest in equipment I would like to get some first hand experience and try it once. A quick Google search didn't turn up anything in the general area.
Thanks in advance.
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Based on my coverage and what I pay it is about $7 per thousand. I am guessing there is some policy fee and such so there is a minimum but just dividing coverage by cost it's $7
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As an alternative, I have a large firearm policy through Collectibles Insurance Company. They cover my firearms, all accessories including all my reloading equipment and the safes. All that they require is proof after the fact and they recommended pictures and serial numbers. Which I keep on 2 encrypted thumb drives (1 is backup in my parents safe). The policy autogrows yearly and is actual replacement cost. Might be worth looking into.
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2 hours ago, nightrunner said:
I was under the understanding that an AG could only interpret existing laws not create new ones.
As I understand it this is exactly what she is doing. They already have a "law" banning AR type rifles but the standard was based off cosmetic items which manufactures just went around. Now she is "interpreting" the law differently based off the action type therefore all existing AR/AK rifles would fall under the ban. And since the Supreme Court recently kept in the place the lower court ruling that AR bans don't violate the 2nd amendment MA is pretty much screwed. At least today it only affects dealers selling new ones...privately owed ones are still "allowed". MA gun owners should have stood up years ago if they cared to stop this. Given the high amount of gun laws there I am guessing most people are very liberal and will welcome this change. Let the Purge begin!
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Interesting I got the exact same call this afternoon around 2-3pm. Mine was a "live" middle eastern sounding male stating the same as the OP describes. I just hung up on him if any federal entity wants me they would send me a letter first...then come find me. Hate Spammers
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I have owned the 42 for about 2 months now. I have run probably 150-200 rounds through it without a hiccup. I have shot everything from white box to Federal HST (my carry round) without problems. I also installed the extra round/pinky extension on both mags and still no issues. The rounded edges made it the perfect "pocket gun" for summer/workout clothes (I use a Boraii Eagle pocket holster for this purpose) which is one of the key selling points for me. As far as I am concerned the 42 is G2G.
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12 hours ago, JohnC said:
Now THAT is a beautiful rifle!
Can you share build/parts specs?
Thank you! I wanted a show piece / tack driver and think I succeeded with it.
Specs:
260 Rem
Mega Maten matched upper/lower
JP 22" 1:8 Barrel / with Red Thermal Dissipator
JP Handguard / JP Enhanced Bolt / JP Captured Buffer / Adjustable Gas System
Magpull Furniture
Vortex Viper PST 6-24 x 50 FFP
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Go 260 Rem....flat shooting with a great BC. I ping steel at 1000+ regularly. Just all around fun to shoot.
Here is a pic of my Mega Maten Build
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I built mine. It is a Spikes lower with a mag block and a YHM dedicated upper (16" but planning to SBR at some point). Of all the different caliber AR style rifles I have it is by far my favorite to shoot. Smooth, fairly quiet, dead on accurate. Suppressed it turns heads at the range...I am constantly approached by people asking questions and wanting to try it.
I saw build it.
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Done...just moving into Tennessee but might as well get my opinion out there.
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Hi Everyone...looking for a recommendation on someone in the Nashville to Manchester area that does slide work (and then needed Cerakote fix). I am wanting to get an RMR mounted on my Gen 4 G19. I know I can send away and have it done but figured if someone local has experience I would rather keep it local? Recommendations?
Also, if anyone has mounted one I am thinking about the Vortex Venon or Razor as I have had really good experience with their optics and the pricing is great (slide dependent)...thoughts? Others to consider instead?
Thanks
I signed up for the Sig P-320 trigger upgrade
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I signed up too...but for me won't really stop my usage till then. Sorry you don't like it seems like you got a stripped down version. Mine came with night sites, 2 mags and simple a belt loop holster then had a mail-in-certificate for 2 more mags, a loader and case. Shoots flawlessly for me - I got the compact frame size and being a bigger boy it fits my hand well without my pinky falling off. It is a bit bulkier than my G19 and a bit unbalanced top to bottom but otherwise I like it.
If you don't like it I would sell it as I am sure someone is looking for one.