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Ray, you don't seem particularly well versed on the topic and you don't seem to care for this type of mount so I find myself wondering why you are posting in this thread. There are MANY reasons for QD. With My setup I can have my rifle setup for 800 yd shooting and in 5 seconds reconfigure to go CQB if I choose, or reconfig again for a NV setup. My "kit" leaves me with many options based on the emerging need. Sometimes I use QD just for the simple convenience. I even use QD on my precision rifles for that very reason.

Agree with above! My observations: 1) I have some mixed feelings about this bill. For a few reasons. The main reason is: I wonder if we're trying to get the Feds to do what we (NJ residents) haven't effectively done for ourselves: sue, sue, and sue some mo' to force our state into a constitutional stance. Once and for all, get several hundred people to apply for concealed carry --- use the inevitably high rejection rate as the basis for a lawsuit and take it all the way to SCOTUS. There is NO reason to believe the finding wouldn't be similar to the other recent case which knocked down the equivalent of "justifiable need" in DC. We know NJ's approach to concealed carry is unconstitutional --- so we should just fight it for god's sake --- get one or more very solid cases in the pipeline and get SCOTUS to weigh in. Yes, it would take longer... but I just can't see why we're so excited about a less direct action that can just be weakened a thousand different ways by individual states or by the next presidential administration. That's how I see it. 2) AND... on a side note, sheesh, I'm more and more impressed with Shaneen Allen! After being a crime victim, does she cower in fear? No, she goes out and arms herself. Then, after being caught up in our ridiculous laws, getting thrown in the slammer for 6 weeks, threatened with a much worse loss of freedom, and getting her whole damn life turned upside down... does she slink away with her tail tucked between her legs and disappear into the woodwork (just grateful to be pardoned?)... oh, HELL NO... she comes out swinging with both fists as an outspoken 2A activist. I love this freakin' woman! The fact that she's a black single mom is just a huge plus in terms of the "optics" too. God bless her. She's really doing a great job.

They can codify until the cows come home. But until it is declared a right by the SCOTUS, an unfringable right, the states will continue to manipulate it and twist it to their convenance.

States do not have rights, they have powers. I wouldn't expect a politician from NJ to recognize that though. Change is coming. I hope it scares Loretta Weinberg into a coma.

If we could get an organization to bankroll the lawsuits, I would be all for it. I would have no problem applying for a permit to carry, using the 2A as my "justifiable need". Without buckets of cash, we may do more harm than good to ourselves.

"Bancroft advises hikers to be alert and leave their iPods at home. He also suggests carrying a knife."

He ain't lyin' folks Of course the same can probably be said about any outdoor organized match (to some extent) up & down the state where they don't use tarps as brass catchers!

From my family, to all of yours, Merry Christmas, y’all!!!!

Well folks, after a quick overseas trip for work, it’s time to make Christmas Dinner. This year, we’ve decided to smoke a brisket. I started off with an 8lb packer brisket. I rarely see this one that small, but just for 2 of us, it’s plenty. I trimmed the brisket, leaving about 1/8-1/4” of fat on the back side. I removed all the hard fat, because that won’t render. Rubbed it down with olive oil as a binder, and my favorite rub, and left it in the refrigerator overnight so the rub soaked in a bit. I started the PBC this morning, and hung it. Bought a new thermometer (cause I hated the old one), this one has a probe to monitor the smoker temperature. The PBC settled about 260-265*. When the meat reached 160*, I pulled it off, and wrapped it in butcher paper moistened with a bit of beef broth. I sprayed it on with a little pump sprayer. Wrapped it back up, and stuck it back on the PBC (with the grate installed), until it hit the magic number of 203*. Once it hit 203*, I pulled the brisket off, wrapped it in a towel, and stuck it into an empty cooler...which is where it sits now. I’ll let it rest for at least an hour, probably 2. Total cook time was about 7 hours. After it rests, I’ll separate the point and flat, and slice this little puppy up for dinner. I’ll post pics of the finished meat after it’s sliced. We are saving the point for smoked brisket chili. Mmmmmm!!! For some reason the pics posted out of order. I think you’ll get the idea.... Merry Christmas, y’all!!

You know where to go!

Merry Christmas! got a thrower @Krdshrk.. need a battery

Lets not get Silly............. lol

Didn't buy it to be pretty - bought it to shoot

Dinner is served! Brisket is very tasty, with a nice smoke ring. Next time I use a smaller brisket, I’ll keep more of the fat cap on it, as it wasn’t as juicy as mine usually turns out. Other than that, it was delicious! Mrs Tex grabbed and ate my ‘photo shoot’ slices before I had a chance to get pictures, but you get the idea. Lovely smoke ring!! I made a sliced brisket sandwich (almost) the way I grew up eating them. I forgot to pick up an onion when I was at the store today....but brisket, on white bread, with a little bbq sauce, and dill pickle slices. Damn tasty!! The rest will be made into brisket chili (unless Mrs Tex raids the refrigerator after I go to bed). T Bill, a smokefest sounds awesome! We’ll have to work that out! Ray Ray, Mrs Tex already has the position filled!! Come to smokefest, and you’ll get to taste some good bbq, between me and all the other bbqheads on here!

We are so getting together this spring for a Smokefest! How about a weekend campout and Smokefest with some premium barley pops and BS sessions? This needs further discussions after the holidays!

Yeah I am probably an outlier. I have A LOT of optics! And many of my rifles are set up to be reconfigured extensively between CQB and DMR, especially my 308 rigs. But aside from that, my stint manufacturing mounts has taught me a great deal. I concede that for many it just wont really matter much, but if we are seeking a deep dive "truth" there is much information to be had here.

Here is the thing, it could and does happen, so why use a mount that can do that? Some people keep the cam lubed to try and keep it from happening but...I'd rather just use a mount that doesn't use the rail interface as a contact point that "grinds" the contact surface. Additionally, think about that methodology and how little contact surface that yields. Less than optimal when repeatability is your goal.

Until you start cutting half moons into your rail, then it will start shifting. If you put it on and leave it on Larue is probably OK. If you move your mounts on and off more frequently, there are way better options, some listed in this thread.

That's what I usually do, but I wanted to load some extra during the cold months, I don't like going to indoor range and it's too cold to shoot outdoors, so I figured i'd load up a few thousand rounds in the mean time.

Move is complete to Florida, I did vote by mail for Kim ( a lot of good that did ) before establishing residency. Its refreshing to be able to do impulse purchases. Where the waiting period is just a NICS check and was only $5. No more only to / from the range without deviations, neutered rifles, OGAM, mag limits... Suppressors are legal, shooting in your property if acceptable and quite common where I'm at. Taxes slashed dramatically. Indoor range costs dropped as well, with decent weekly specials, like ladies night Mondays ( ladies shoot free ), 2 for 1 Tuesdays, $1.5 rental Wednesdays... Only drawback is none of the indoor ranges allow reloads, but partially made up for by the sheriffs outdoor range being open to the public on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. They even recommended getting a carry permit, but was already ahead in that game. The phone always says light ( no ) traffic in the area all the time. No snow, heck, its 80 today. Overall glad to be out of Jersey.