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Luckily I had only two rounds left in the 5-round mag I was using when it happened the first time, after that I'd only load two rounds in it as it happened two more times after that. The rifle is mostly stock, I replaced the thumbhole furniture with the U.S. made parts kit to include a U.S. made...

Alright, I've got the 6.8spc bug and want a rifle in that caliber pretty bad. But as I go a searchin', I find that they're all way too expensive. I've even considered the Ruger Mini-14 in 6.8spc and even they're going for around $780, so an AR based 6.8 is way beyond my reach right now. For some...

I was wondering if the magnifiers for the EoTechs/Aimpoints are interchangeable with each others' respective red dot sight systems. As I own Aimpoints I believe I like the FTS mount the EoTech magnifier comes with, yet I'd like to stick with Aimpoint products, so would the Aimpoint magnifier...

I've searched here on the Barrett REC7 and found nothing, apparently it replaces their M468. It seems their main competitor is the LWRC M6 series and both are expensive over $2,000. Does anyone have any experience with this REC7? How does it compare to the LWRC rifles...

It's funny how things just come together sometimes, just out of the blue. I'm sure most of you know the history of the M1 Garand, that it was initially built smaller and designed around the .276 Pedersen cartridge using 10-round en-bloc clips. I understand there are only a very few of these...

Ok, here's my situation. I have an M1A standard with ARMS #18 mount with a Nikon 6X42 scope mounted. I also have an M1 Garand with the Scout Mount and Aimpoint CompC3 2X 1moa red dot attached. And then an SLR-95 with the Ultimak rail and Aimpoint CompC3 2moa red dot. I feel that I must have a...

I'm sure there are alot of you that are watching the current developments regarding Captain Phillips who was taken hostage by Somali pirates. Apparently the Navy Seals took action after Cpt Phillips again dove overboard from the pirate boat. Three dead pirates one pirate injured and captured. I...

Not that I'm in the market for a new shotgun as I already own the ubiquitous 870 which is fully capable of handling most situations requiring a shotgun. But I have recently caught the semi-auto shotgun curiosity bug and have been researching the different models available. The two that have...

I'm finally getting my rifles configured the way I want them. As far as these old warhorses go, it's hard to find other affordable current production rifles with this level of power, reliability, accuracy and to also be semi-automatic with decent capacity. It's nice to be able to have the...

I believe that you never stop learning, and with that being said, my small arms "learning curve" has reached it's pinnacle. My wife has tolerated guns and believes they are necessary. However, as I have "learned" about different weapons and their niches and strengths and weaknesses I have always...

Has anyone noticed EOTechs new line of holosights? It appears they are single CR123 battery models, at least half the size of their previous models and advertising 500-600 hours of operation on a single battery and offering several dot variations. Here's the link...

I am looking at enhancing the capabilities of my rifles and have already set up the M1A with the ARMS mount and have a 6X scope ready to put on it when it gets back. But I also want to get the Ultimak rail/tube for the SLR-95 and the Scout Mount for the Garand, my question is which type of...

I was wondering which side of the rifle are you supposed to mount a weapon light if you are unable to mount it to the underside, or is it just personal preference. I am planning to install rails on a couple of my rifles for the TLR-1 and was thinking of just placing it where it would be the...

What is your favorite rifle action? Of all those available I find that I dislike the bolt action the most. I find it the most awkward action to work especially under stress. My favorite is the semi-automatic. They do tend to be heavier, but it's benefits make up for that for me.

For those of you who have gone through the training or experienced CQB firsthand, do they teach you to use your sights? Or is it just a point and shoot method? It seems under such close proximity 20ft or less, it'd be much quicker to point the weapon at the target and get the shot off rather...

R U "Post-Obama World" Ready? This is what they will want to take away from me when they feel the time is right. How will you give 'em up? They don't want you or me to have them, who's will is stronger? How much do they mean to you? What do they mean to you? Without these weapons I am not...

I'll have to post a pic later, but I bought the ARMS #18 Mount for my S.A. M1A Standard and attached it as instructed and even mounted the Nikon 6X42 to it. I then realized the rings I had bought, Xtreme Tactical aluminum 3-screw rings, were too thick and didn't allow the scope to be brought far...

Since the .308 and .30-06 are nearly identical in 150gr.-168gr. loadings, aside from being able to use heavier bullets are there any other reasons to cling on to the .30-06? As most large game in N.A. can be taken cleanly and reliably with the .308 is there any reason to use a .30-06 over the...

As I've been considering optics for my AK and M1A and even considered trading off rifles to get an "optic ready" rifle, I've found the prices of the mounts and good optics to be ridiculously high and would take a pounding on trading out. I feel magnified optics would allow one to get the most...

A new TN state law passed unanimously by the state congress would expand the already established Castle Doctrine to include protection by the law of business owners and their employees when deadly force is used to protect themselves. Here's the link...