MidwestPX

I've got a .458 SBR. It is an absolute hoot to shoot. With the can, it feels like a 20ga shotgun in terms of recoil. The 300gr caliber-specific TSX expands to 0.8" as low as 1K fps or you can sling subsonic 500gr DGS/X bullets that will plow through whatever you're shooting at. I'll have to look around for a pic but I put one 500gr DGS bullet through three solid bricks before it was stopped and recovered.

Having wrenched on two generations of Rams, I agree. The mid 90s 1500 I worked on was an amazing cluster. It was my introduction to needing both metric and standard tools to work on one vehicle.

Correct. It was introduced with the gen 2 V6 Ecoboost but a V8 Ecoboost is supposed to be an option this year. That engine and the luxury package with a SuperCrew cab is basically what I want.

Yes, I've been looking at the second gen Raptor and salivating. I'm glad I didn't order one last fall as Ford will be coming out with a second engine option for it (if they haven't already) and it's a twin turbo V8. Ford has stated that it is a production truck and not subject to allocations meaning they'll produce every truck that is ordered so buyers shouldn't be paying over MSRP for it.

Yes however on a pistol, there is a learning curve. Consistent indexing and presentation is key to really getting the most out of an RDS on a pistol. Unlike a carbine, an RDS on a pistol does not provide an immediate spike in usefulness until you reprogram yourself to take advantage of it. I've been tinkering with the idea of putting an RMR on my primary carry gun but have not done so because I know it's going to take a lot of time and effort on my part to take advantage of it and I'm not sure I can dedicate that kind of time as the training season is kicking off. Personally, I think I stand to benefit more from waiting until late fall, sending the slide out to be milled, installing the RMR, then spending the entire winter retraining myself to use it.

When you say they aren't flush, are they just barely shy of being flush or are they significantly protruding? Also, if you're tumbling them in corn or walnut after sizing, I highly recommend running a universal decap die in the first station to knock out any media stuck in the flash hole.

Maybe. Reed Knight's collection may be larger.

Background check form that is filled out by the purchaser and is used to submit information to NICS so they can run the background check.

Time isn't the only factor. You need a second hand to efficiently rack the slide. You don't have that second hand if someone is close to enough to grab your belt buckle and fight you for your gun (which is where a small, fixed blade knife comes out but that's a whole other bag of cats).

If you do go the X300U route, get the A model rather than the B. The B model uses a clamp system that can induce failures in polymer framed handguns if overtightened. All of my X300U-As go on handguns while Bs go on rifles.

TLR3 output is too low IMO. The TLR1 is where I would start. Many people get concerned about having too much light but the only time output is an issue is when the light is pointed at you. Personally, I use Surefire X300Us exclusively. I used to use Streamlight TLR1 lights but their non-weaponlight lines have all flickered on me in the past which makes me a little nervous about their products in general. Personally, I'd do both. A handheld is great for identifying things without muzzling them. As for the light making you a target, it's not really a concern. 150 lumens or more to the face makes effective aimed fire nearly impossible.

My point is, why not use an inert gun whenever possible when whatever it is you're doing isn't compromised by the use of proxy?

No offense but that kind of thinking is what leads to NDs. I consider myself a pretty seasoned handler of firearms. A couple years ago, I was clearing a Glock to do some weapon manipulation drills. I racked the slide and had the trigger halfway depressed when I realized that I had neglected to strip the mag and all I had done was chambered the next round. My gun was pointed in a safe direction but I was about two pounds from having a ND. I don't think anyone is advocating using blue guns exclusively. I dry fire with a real firearm because I don't have an inert alternative. I also practice my presentation with a real gun because I have aftermarket sights on my primary handgun that are different from a blue gun. But I use a blue gun whenever/wherever I can as risk mitigation.

I think the point is to use a blue gun when you don't absolutely need a real one to minimize the chance of a ND. I use a blue gun for things like checking angles when I don't absolutely need a real one. Drawing from concealment is a great use for a blue gun too.

IMO, entry level classes have the highest ROI for most non-professional shooters because the basics really get scrutinized and hammered upon. I showed up to a Carbine 1 class taught by a local guy who was in Yeti's CCE class with me. He looked at me and said, "What're you doing here? This is pretty basic and below your proficiency." So I explained that I was there not for new drills and techniques necessarily but for him to find what I can do at a basic level to improve. Knowing that, he put me under a microscope and sure enough, he had some tips for me about my trigger finger and foot placement. It may not be as sexy as the shoothouse or team drills but investing in the basics pays off in the long run as there's no replacement for good reps.

I have nothing to add to this thread that HE didn't already touch on. He dropped a lot of quality knowledge on the subject and I suspect I saw him at the last Training Junkies Anonymous meeting...

Turn it into a cane.

You could have it bored out, re-crowned, re-plated, and re-stress relieved. But you'd be into it for more than a new barrel would cost.

Odin does not currently have that as an available combo however we do stock Odin .223 BCGs as well so you can grab one to go with the barrel.

We just cleared off the potting bench and rolled out the heat mats!

I've considered getting one myself but of all the calibers I load, .223 and .308 are the only ones that I've found I need to trim on a regular basis which my RT1500 does very well. For 6.5C, I use my RCBS powered trimmer which seems to work pretty well. I really want one of the annealers with an Annie though. I've considered hiring an electrician to install a couple more breakers and run them to my reloading room just to support that setup.

I believe all Odin .223 barrels are .223 Wylde rather than 5.56. Or are you asking if we'll stock a different model? Right now, we have 3 Gun, DMR, and Ultralites for .223 Wylde Odin barrels.

Oban tonight.

18s and 20s are back in stock!

Critical Handgun Employment and Practical Urban Carbine with Yeti in July. Edged weapons with Steve Tarani in March. Maybe Defoor in October. That's what I know of so far.