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The fact that there was a fight before the gun shots erupted and multiple weapons were found around the site makes me think that this is mis-labeled as a "mass shooting" and is, instead, something else.

I took mine to Bergen County Camera. It was 35ish with a disc. Film is, by all accounts, dead. That's the deal. If you want to play with it, expect to pay hobby prices.

Bolt is trued up. Dialed in to .0003. I can’t get it better at this time. Some can. It’s well within the parameters of “true” for a rifle build. It took about an hour to get it there. Boltface and back of the lugs are cut true. I put a slight chamfer on the outer edge of the bolt and front of the lugs to make it pretty. Next up is the barrel. I’m probably more nervous about that than anything else I’ve done so far. Although the bolt face is a bit hairy as it’s just so small.

And no AR's... At least no non-neutered ones.

I don't know what TTC is or what kind of competition they're doing, but why not shoot? I shot my first F class last weekend at Cumberland. I am shooting a .223, 600 yards, and the wind was blowing 18+. The wind flags were a comedy act: the closest would be at a 45 from right to left, the middle would be limp, and the farthest would be at a 90 from left to right. I did ok. Not dead last. And, honestly, if I did come in last... who cares? I don't make a living at it. I shoot to give it my all and have fun. Bring your gun. Have some fun and try something new.

Congrats. My rifle is built and I've done one competition with it, a 600 yard F-Class and it did pretty well. I'm glad you are finding what works.

Bolt is in the fixture. I will indicate it I’m in the next day or two and make some cuts. I may do some “pretty work” to it as well seeing as how pretty it is. Im getting excited. Oddly im back and forth in stock choice. I just like them both a lot. I guess I’ll keep chugging along on the metalwork for now and make that decision when the time comes.

My personal dream AR is a real deal, true to life, "Honey Badger" but being that I live in NJ, that's not gonna happen. Shooting an AR at distance is fun and challenging but to get the right ballistics you may be single loading. Not a big deal but it defeats the purpose of a semi. I'd do a bolt gun for that, personally. But I'd do a bolt gun for most things. If I was gonna do a distance AR and wasn't interested in F-Class, I'd do a 6.5 Grendel. Or the 6mm Grendel. I really like the ballistics on the 6's and 6.5's. If you do a HB clone, please post pics and tag me. I'm a fan of that rifle. I believe it's a 2 stamp rifle tho. I may be incorrect on that one.

Eeeeeekkk! That's awful. Although I do wonder what he was thinking.

The stories do, in fact, make it to print. They make it to small regional papers and get fleetingly picked up by national MSM with a momentary mention. They do NOT get hyped up or used as a deterrent. Not at all. Hence my increasingly callous and cynical attitude toward any change for our common (2a) good.

Does my lathe/tooling count...?

Today I went and shot 20 rounds. I was gathering data to find an accuracy node. Sometimes I'll go and shoot 100 (that's a lot for me). I've shot more in a class. But 100 is a bunch. My neck, shoulders, back and eyes get tired. That's when it's time to stop. I will say that the "quality" of glass changes that a bunch. I'm primarily (trying to) shooting precision rifle... precisely. It's not easy. At least not for me. I've gone thru 350 rounds of .357 in a snubby in an hour on a Christmas Eve shooting by myself on the range. It happens fast. Handguns burn ammo. Lots of it. At least mine do. However I rarely shoot them. I will run a few cylinders thru my primary revolver every other month but I don't find it to be all that enjoyable. I'd rather shoot as far and small as I can. Generally I don't do either. I don't own a shotgun, so...

If you want me to connect you, shoot me a PM with how you are comfortable doing that. She's awesome. Actually a client that I'm somewhat friendly with. I'll be seeing her Tuesday when she comes in for color with a colleague.

Welcome aboard. My good friend shoots at Thunder Mountain and is always looking for other females to shoot with. Let me know if you would like me to put you in touch with her and how you'd like to go about it. Christopher

Mail call!!! Showed up Friday. Boyd’s Pro-Varmint in Coyote. ADL/single shot with adjustable cheek and stippling. Less than $300 to my door with a code. Barrel channel needs to be opened up to fit my barrel but beyond that, I’m thrilled.

From your mouth to God's ears...

I've heard really good things about it. I may consider one if I ever build another repeater.

KRG? Good looking blaster.

So..... This just happened. I got home from work last night to a package from my ‘smith buddy. He turned the bolt around in record time. Fluted it for me, which is not normally my thing, and added the “tac” knob. I will be doing this stuff myself at some point but I don’t have a mill so I’m out. Anyway, having the bolt in hand lit a fire under my ass. I ambled out to my shop and spent two hours to take 5 minutes worth of cuts. The set-up is NOT fast. I got everything to within .0003” and flipped the lathe on. I was concentrating too much to fuss with pics. Action face and lug abutments are now cut square to the bolt raceway. I threw the bolt in for a glory shot although it’s next on the chopping block. The stock should be here 5/24/18 (tomorrow). I still need a little tooling and will have to wait a bit before I can do any work on my barrel, but it’s moving along. Thanks for reading.

And me...

I've shot it and CB's out of my 4". With muffs on I've had RO's think I had a squib. It's that quiet. I've not fussed with it without hearing protection on so can't comment on it. There is also pretty much zero recoil so it's good for a kid or recoil averse person.

Agree with Ray Ray, get the laser. And a rope. Everyone needs a rope...

Looks like I’m switching powders. For reference, the orange dot is .625" (5/8")

Look up Tiborasaurus Rex/Sniper 101 on YouTube. Some of the best information you will come across. Great explanation and very in depth.

I had a friend that had one. I shot it. I'm a "thumbs forward" shooter on all my guns. On the Rhino, that didn't work out so well. The cylinder seems like it's sitting closer to the hand, and with the bottom cylinder handling ignition... Let's just say I'm glad I was only shooting 38's and not full house .357 that day. Beyond that, as unattractive as I found/find it to be, it shot well. The recoil impulse was considerably different that my conventional wheelies. It was accurate enough and felt very light in hand. Surprisingly ergonomic as I remember. I seriously considered getting one however the fact that I would have to change my grip for just one gun was enough to discourage me from purchasing it. Just one guy's opinion and experience.