MidwestPX

I've found that when shooting for groups, a sandbag or rest is the way to go. Don't have to consistently preload either.

I'm really glad we buy all of our meat from a friend who ethically raises organic cows, pigs, and chickens. We buy a cow and a pig each year and about 10 chickens every two months.

Dillon's setup to prep .308 brass. Tumbled, lubed, fired brass goes in, ready to tumble to be loaded brass comes out.

This x11ty. I've got a MWS, a SCAR 17, and a self-built Mega .308 with an ACOG that weighs nearly a full pound less than the MWS does bare. I built the Mega rifle because the MWS's weight was simply too much to ignore and it's being repurposed with a 6.5 Creedmoor barrel. The only negative to the SCAR17 IMO is the proprietary mags which can be addressed with a Handl Defense lower.

I get that a lot.

Fat finger mistake on my part

More like my sanity. Reloading is one of those few activities where I don't think of anything else so it's a form of meditation for me. And according to my wife, my time's worthless so...

It's hard to pass on this at $0.40/rd shipped for boxer primed, brass cased. My cost to reload FMJ .308 is about $0.24ea and I'm sitting on 5K+ pieces of brass. Must spend money on components and not be lazy...RESIST...

My Rockchucker is going to see regular use once more. I'm setting up for 6.5 Creedmoor and I'll be doing all my reloading for that on the Rockchucker instead of my 1050 (which is running like a sewing machine now)

At least I didn't take video of the live fire function check of the mk46. I swapped top covers and needed to make sure it runs right. Couldn't figure out a good way to mount my Contour though.

So far, I'm most excited by Surefire's CCW pistol light.

So what'd you guys do for work today? I had a sample BCG come in that might be a new iteration of the PX BCG but first, it needed some gentle testing in my Fergudishu blaster

Agreed. I read this right after I shelved a 40mm can of freshly produced 55gr FMJ ammo (about 2k rounds) I made over the weekend.

Mission drives gear. That being said, here's how some of my rifles are setup with optics. HD SBR: Aimpoint Pro Vehicle carbine: Aimpoint Pro 870: Aimpoint T1 18" AR15 SPR: 1-8.5 FFP Bushnell 14.5" AR15: 1-6.5 FFP Bushnell 16" .308 AR: ACOG TA11 As you can see, my long guns which I would expect to use inside of 100 yards sport red dots. This is because they're fast and relatively light compared to variable power scopes and ACOGs. What I give up is longer range target identification and precision, factors that aren't in play with the intended range. The last three are general purpose rifles with the .308 being the newest addition. I considered another 1-8.5 or a 1-6.5 for it but chose to use a fixed power ACOG because 4x is enough for me to make good hits at 400 yards or further while saving me nearly a pound compared to a scope in a mount and still be reasonably quick at close ranges. My objective with the .308 was to build a capable general purpose rifle that would rival my SPR as my go-to rifle outside of a HD/CQ scenario. With the two AR15s with variable power scopes, I've found that I use the optics at either 1x or 6.5/8.5x. They come with a substantial weight penalty and in my experience, are not quite as fast at 1x as an Aimpoint due to being more sensitive to cheekweld. The ACOG is slower than the 1x setting at close ranges but it's a good compromise between speed, weight, and usefulness.

There're some patent issues but once resolved, they'll be $395. These don't require a proprietary carrier either like the Troy and NEA units.

I've fielded a few PMs and emails about them. Yes, we'll be working on them as soon as they become available. The material Magpul selected for their Glock mags is the same as the Gen3 PMAG which means our ultrasonic welder will work nicely with them.

Excuse me while I wash my eyes with acid...

I clean with Slip 2000's 725 cleaner. It seems to do a good job of cutting grease, carbon, and oil. It's my go-to cleaning product prior to installing muzzle devices. When I'm on the range and shooting, I'll use either Slip 2000 or Machine Gunner's Lube by Sprinco. After a cleaning and prior to storage, I only lubricate with the latter as it doesn't run as readily as Slip does.

Not required but useful just in case the RDS takes a dump. You can use the fixed front site post and the dead tube to aim provided you have a proper co-witness setup. For instance. An Aimpoint Pro with a fixed front site is a 1/3 co-witness meaning you can use the bottom third of the tube as your rear sight.

Maybe. The MSRP on the unmodified magazine is pretty high at $26.95 which is nearly double that of the current AK PMAG. Obviously, we would charge more since we have to do work to it which might price it out of the market.

This is supposed to fit ranch and standard models: http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/rings-mounts-amp-bases/rifle-bases/mini-14-scout-mount-sku100000960-17396-41528.aspx You could get an RDS on there and a light in a HSP Thorntail. GG&G has this: http://www.gggaz.com/ruger-mini-14-ranch-rifle-scope-mounts.html But that wouldn't help you get a light mounted.

A couple options I found are insanely expensive. I don't think you want to spend $600 on a chassis, do you?

Bullshit. Pat ain't that tall.

Did you lose a bet? Ruger has a tactical model which has a 1913 section at 12, 3, 6, and 9. It would allow you to use an AR-type stock and I believe has a sling loop at the front of the handguard. You could put a stock on that has a QD point for the other end of the stock. I suppose if you could source that chassis, that would be an option. But seriously...did you a lose a bet??

Maybe I deserve the box of shame but I've never staked a castle nut nor had one come loose on me.