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I’ll be watching for that one

Always loved those old 442's, style and speed!

Very nice! ? Someday I need to build a mostly white rifle to blend in with those Iowa winters.

Welcome from Iowa, via North Carolina!

Welcome from Iowa, via North Carolina!

More not that popular. I think they take orders till they get enough to efficiently tool up and produce the batch then start taking orders again.

Noreen, out of stock but coming soon; https://onlylongrange.com/bn36x3-long-range-270-25-06-30-06/

Twin Leaf Brewery, very cool place. bartender asked what flavors I liked then brought three small glasses for me to try. She said I picked an oatmeal based porter but didn't say the name, not sure which one it is on the menu but it was very good, smooth and creamy, a hint of a roasty taste and a little sweet. Full bodied, stick to your ribs like a bowl of oatmeal. http://www.twinleafbrewery.com/on-tap Tried a couple more but that warm fuzzy feeling along with all the garter belts distracted me from keeping track.........

Ended up at some kind of festival in downtown Asheville while questing for the Peanut Butter Jelly Time beer. Thank god for Interns that like to drive! Lots of tie die, people making bongs, live bands, and girls in garters doing the hula hoop to go with numerous micro breweries. Peanut Butter Jelly Time, sucked, sour grapes, a hint of stale peanut, then a pine cone finish. Coffee Session Porter, a malty iced espresso with creamer. So good, smooth and silky, strong coffee taste but no bitterness. I have a few more to try at the Catawba Brewery!

Did you get signed up for lessons? How many technical fowls are you allowed in one on one?

I titled the thread the way I did because some of us here are knowledgeable enough to give a review, like @shepp , and then there are many like me that are only giving opinions. Black Dome Stout from Catawba Valley Brewing Co. in Morganton, NC. A heavy roast flavor but the chocolate caramel sweetness tames it a bit. Like all their beers I have tried to date it has a good creamy feel but at the same time is nice and light, an easy drinking beer. These guys know how to brew a good beer! https://catawbabrewing.com/beers

Welcome from Iowa, via North Carolina! Nice to have another Armalite fan among us

Here is some info, not sure about the accuracy but someone was; These are machining companies not the forge company; https://2ahawaii.com/index.php?topic=216.0 List of forge marks; https://www.cdsarms.com/upper-forgings/

Most everything on that line is hearsay. I have never seen anything from Ruger or Matrix directly confirming it but when you compare the the parts it leads you to that conclusion. I am pretty sure Chris an Live Free Armory confirmed it when he was selling Matrix but again, nothing directly from the manufacturer and I doubt you see any of them letting that info out officially from any manufacturer.

Look for Matrix lowers on Primary Arms, last I looked they made the Ruger stuff. http://www.primaryarms.com/search?keywords=matrix

How long before all records of gun purchases are in the feds hands? Things like this is why I never trust the government in any negotiating, they agree to one thing and simply change the law down the road. https://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/federal-gun-registration-bill-introduced-florida-senator/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=20180608_FridayDigest_177&utm_campaign=/blog/federal-gun-registration-bill-introduced-florida-senator/

Put me on that list for a PM.

Welcome from Iowa, via North Carolina!

So I've become a bit of an ESEE whore of late. Started with the Junglas a year ago, now have a 6, Laser Strike, 3, CR 2.5 and an Izula. I'll follow up later on some of these. Brother Jacobs review videos on ESEE knives has sold me along with beating hard on the Junglas with no issues. That and the availability of the knives on the used market for about 1/3 of MSRP has helped the collection grow, so far they have all arrived with factory razor sharp blades, some still sealed in the factory box. Liked them all so much I decided to grab a couple folders they designed, the Avispa and the Zancudo. The Zancudo is a great little knife, light, good steel, easy open from the pocket, solid lock up and the handle feels just right for me. It has become my EDC knife when I wear anything other than my overalls. https://www.bladehq.com/item--BRK-RAT-Zancudo-Framelock-Folder--18742 Figured if I liked the little one so much why not try the Avispa. Same nice steel and solid lock up but the feel in the hand is not for me. The biggest issue I have with it that will stop it from being an EDC knife is closing it. In order to have the pocket clip in the right position for me to carry the clip puts extra pressure on the frame lock making it almost impossible to close. https://www.bladehq.com/item--ESEE-Avispa-Framelock-Folding-Knife--21651 For the money they are solid knives, for me a split decision on ESEE folders.

That is a premium option. Tubb's flat wire is another great option.

Welcome from Iowa, via North Carolina! What seems to be the problem?

Depends on the setup. I can run that way with my Bushnell 1x6.5’s and haven’t had an issue even with a tank of a CH from MechArmor. Granted I don’t put my nose on the CH but it is directly above it, just have to drive that gun, tell it where it will go and where it won’t.

They were starting to suck way before o'bummer got hired, he is just a symptom of their illness.

Perfecta from Walmart is pretty weak as well.

That is some good looking cow!