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I've heard noting but great things about Nikon optics. I just could not get past the bulbous BDC reticle. It looked kinda funky to me. However, I did just learn that Nikon offers a mil/mil in the Monarch 3 series. Aside from the 2mm difference in the objective and 1" tube (Nikon) vs 30mm tube (Vortex) there is little difference between the Nikon Monarch and the Vortex Viper HS-T I believe the Nikon is a bit more compact too. Here's the thing though. Nikon only offers a limited lifetime warranty while the Vortex comes with an unconditional (moron proof) warranty. The difference in price is pretty much $100.00 so I have to ask myself; Is the better warranty worth a Benjamin? One more thing. Upping to a 30mm tube means I have to drop some coin on a new mount too. Decisions decisions...

Typically 200-300 yards, and maybe (a low probability maybe) out to 600 yds once or twice a year. I think the thing I'm getting hung up on most is ranging and dialing in the scope vs holdover and Kentucky windage estimating. I will be shooting 223/5.56 ammo in the 62gr to 77gr range.

I'm having reticle overload. I've been shopping for a new scope to upgrade the so-so one I have on my 18" SPR. Currently there is a decent midrange 3-9x40 on it and I've reached the limits of the scope's performance. I'm looking at 3-12 and 4-16 scopes. I kind of have an idea of what I want but before I buy the scope I think I'd like to hear from some members about their thoughts on scopes in the magnification range I specified. Mostly, I'm interested in hearing about what features are the most useful and what features will be useless without some sort of specialized training. i.e FFP vs SFP. is mil-dot better than bdc etc. For now, I do not need, nor can I afford a $2,000.00 Swarovski so lets keep the suggestions under $500.00. I'm currently looking at Vortex, Leupold, Primary Arms, Nikon and a few others.

I'm wondering if the numbers reflect a shift in tactics by the criminals. Homes are better protected over these past three years, more homeowners own guns now and the home invaders are being met with armed resistance, and occasionally death. So the criminals are now going after softer targets off property where their potential victims are less likely to be armed. If this is the case, it makes for a good argument supporting CCW.

Now that I've mulled this over a little more..... Let's say I own nothing firearms related, and I intend to build an M4gery using a threaded 14.5" bbl and some sort of muzzle device. I can order a threaded 14.5" barrel and also order a 1.5"+ muzzle device. I then attach the muzzle device, pin it and weld it to make it a permanent part of the barrel. Now I am in possession of a 16" barrel and legally in the clear. Then build the rest of the carbine. All good, so I've been told here. If your argument was correct, merely possessing a 14.5" bbl, under ANY circumstance at any time, would mean that anyone in possession of said barrel can be arrested, charged and slam dunk convicted of constructive intent to build an SBR. Let's go one further. I have a rifle, my grand pappy's SxS shotgun or whatever. I also own a saw and a lathe. It could be argued technically that I possess everything necessary to convert a long gun into a NFA SBR or sawed off shotgun. Do you see where I'm going with this. Merely possessing the components is not enough to prove intent. However, the prosecution will use that as their argument. If the state can use the technical trap in one direction, then why can't the same argument be made in reverse? Actually, the argument has been successfully used in reverse in the example of the 14.5" bbl.

Is constructive intent a double edge blade for the state? The following post is not legal advise. It is rhetorical and intended to encourage discussion of NJ state law. If you read this post and decide to actually test the law, then you are on your own. And god bless your brave foolish soul. Back when I was building my first MSR, the first time I ran across the concept of constructive intent was with the adjustable stock. More or less, if I built the lower and pinned the stock before I had any upper parts, the general consensus was that I was gtg because I did not have a functional upper. The second time I was faced with the constructive intent dilemma was when I built my M4gery. Originally I wanted to go with a 14.5" bbl and a linear comp. The problem though was that I already had a functional MSR lower and that I could get pinched for constructive intent (be accused of intent to build an SBR) because of that. So, to keep things simple, legally and mechanically, I went with a 16" bbl instead. Clearly, constructive intent is a web the state has weaved to snag citizens in a legal technicality. We are all pissed that we have to pay a premium for modified compliant 15 rounders and many of us look for ways to save a few bucks by buying the items when we are out of state, making the mods and them bringing the now legal mags home. Now, back to constructive intent. Theoretically, if a person has a 20, 30 or 40 round magazine shipped to their home, along with limiter/followers, and epoxy or roll pins, then that should also (technically) demonstrate constructive intent. But, in this case, the so called constructive intent (as implied by possessing all of the parts to assemble a legal NJ compliant magazine) is to modify a larger than 15 round magazine with the intent to comply with NJ laws. As long as a person is in possession of all the components to mod the magazines, and the mags do not leave a persons residence until they are modded, there is no actual legal basis for a prosecutor to prove otherwise. If simply possessing all of the components capable of being assembled into a destructive device is enough to arrest and charge a person with constructive intent, then almost every NJ citizen, even tree hugging non gun owners, can be arrested. To put it simply, anyone who fertilizes their lawn and owns a cell phone can technically be charged with constructive intent.

I just don't get why anyone would go out amongst the Z's without some light plastic armor or leather. By now, these experienced people should be invisible and un-bitable to the Z's. And why doesn't everyone have suppressors by now? The writers gave the characters amnesia to make them vulnerable to threats. My guess is Michone bought it. Rick is finally going to loose his mind. Abe is another good guess, as anyone who makes peace with the situation and starts making plans usually bites the dust. It's also possible that nobody was killed. Negan never said he was going to kill someone, just that they were going to get a beating to teach Rick's gang a lesson. Though I can't imagine anyone surviving that bat. I would not be surprised if maggie's baby died in the womb and is clawing it's way out.

There's an 80% chance I will be going to R-14 Sunday morning.

Funny thing about red tape. It seems to be very easy to cut through when the gov't of NJ wants to house homeless and loonies but try and open a public range where there is already a range and the tape seems to be endless and uncuttable.

Eatontown area.

I have a 1994 Cadillac Deville Concours that needs to get gone fast. The cash for cars places will give me $200 for it. I dunno if anyone here is in the biz but if you want it, it's here for the taking at the low low price of two hundred wingwangs. One way or another, it will be out of here by Monday. The car has been sleeping (in a coma) in my driveway for about two years and has many many minor issues. No major mechanical issues or body problems. It is a reparable project car for a DIYer or can be parted out as a donor car or simply crushed and sent off to china. I cannot find the title so if you want to make a project of it I will have to get a duplicate. Just throwing it out here because I'd rather a slightly familiar forum member have first crack at it instead of a complete stranger.

You can put me down for a definite maybe. I am also a member so I can +3

^^^^^^ This

The firing of the second round is manual, not automated.

Finally completed my SPR., The items preceded by an asterisk are modifications or additions since the original build. About the only things I'm going to change at this point are the scope and maybe try a lighter trigger spring. Here's the revised spec sheet. UPPER Rainier 18" SS Match bbl 223Wylde, 11deg target crown, middy, 1:8. *BCM undersized complete upper receiver. PSA NiB BCG Stainless BCM gas tube Vltor low profile gas block *BCM Mod4 Gunfighter medium charging handle *ALG 12" EMR V1 M-Lok Brownell's knurled thread protector, pinned and blind welded. (#&*@! NJ) LOWER Anderson stripped lower *Primary Arms PNT (nickle teflon) single stage tuned FCG *Blackhawk pistol grip *Ace ARFX rifle length fixed stock *Standard A2 receiver extension Etc... *Harris bi-pod, SBRM 6"-9" Sun Optics 3-9x40 scope Leupold cantilever riser mount.

I just put a 12" EMR V1 on my SPR. It looks fantastic. A bit thinner than the DPMS tube that was on it, so I may have to put an angled foregrip on the rail to keep my hands from getting cooked.

Batten down the hatches. Just got an alert on my phone about severe thunderstorms and flash flooding heading our way. Looked at NOAA radar, there's lots of purple moving towards the shore.(Mon and Ocean), alert in effect till 2000hrs. This could be a bumpy ride.

The US has gone from 45-70 to 30-06, 308, then to .223. I think the next brilliant move will have to be .17HMR.

Saw three cars with blue tape today. One on 66 and the other two on 18.

That is a risk I am willing to take. While they are not exactly close buddies, I have several friends who are LEO and they risk far more to protect our communities than I am risking by having a bit of blue tape on my car. Put the tape at the top or bottom of the windows where it does not obstruct the view..

I imagine Tom at HGW probably knows something about this.

This is the most recent article I could find. Published: November 18, 2015, Word on the Shore.

The stock on trap and skeet guns are straighter, thus more closely aligned with the bore. One advantage is It makes shooting 100 shells (or more) a bit easier on the shoulder. The other is it naturally inclines the shooter to shoot higher to better lead the target. A higher stock also helps with a good, straight down the barrel, cheek weld. Trap guns are usually heavier than field guns to help smooth out the swings.

Have a look at the NJGF FFL Cheat Sheet. http://www.njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/54345-ffl-fees-cheat-sheet/