Recent content by Fred_Import

I'd say you summed up the twist issue nicely, Rich.

In my opinion, CTD has always been kind of a sleazebag vendor. They are notorious for bumping prices dramatically any time there is a shortage of something. I stopped dealing with them back in 2001.

CTD, Dick's Sporting Goods, and a number of other retailers did pull guns from their retail displays and web sites. Hypocritically, CTD doubled their AR magazine prices as well!

Keyholing, or tumbling, can also be caused by using a bullet that is not compatible with a given rifling twist.

Hmm, that's a maker that is new to me. Best of luck with it, Yogi, and come back to let us know how you feel after extended use.

I might be wrong about this, because I am far from an AR expert, but my understanding is that the longer gas systems do soften the recoil impulse just a wee bit.

Good points, all. I would add to keep the distractions to a minimum when reloading. For example, I don't have a radio, TV, or music playing, or any outside influence while I'm reloading. I try to stay completely focused on what I'm doing at any given time. Also, when verifying or checking a...

You're right. I guess even Rich can't always get all of them. ;D

Nice shooting, Rich! Those poor fish... :o ;D

Agreed - couldn't have said it better.

Yes, you're right Rich, it is a big dream. Unfortunately, I wake up and realize that it was just a dream. :( But, hey, you can't blame a guy for trying. ;)

I hate all of you folks in an enlightened state who can even buy one of these. ;) Seriously, as posted in this thread earlier, I wish I could have the chance to at least look at one and decide if I want to buy it. I moved here originally for work (and wasn't real happy about that), but now...

Well, since Skip and bigdogdaddy have mentioned Mobil 1 as well, I'll jump back in here. In my first post I just mentioned it as an example suitable to the OP's original question. But since the use of Mobil 1 can sometimes be controversial, I'll jump back in. Yes, I've heard all the internet...

Looks like we pretty much think alike about this. The lube used definitely does matter. Case in point - Rem Oil typically will evaporate after a relatively short period of time, whereas if you're a Mobil 1 user, you can expect it to last a very long time on whatever had been lubed with it.

A long, long time ago in a galaxy far away... Oh, wait, that's a different story. ;) My first was a Llama 1911 copy in .22LR. I saw it in a hardware store, and on a whim asked the clerk what was needed to buy it. His answer -"money". I'm dating myself, but the price on the box was $49.95, so...