Matt.Cross

... err, the number '308', that is. These days I find that my ears perk up automatically any time I hear the number. This was not an issue before I joined up here... <dontknow> In any case, here's something that caught my eye just as I was about to log out: I know, it's pathetic but I just couldn't help myself.

I would strongly disagree. Granted, I don't shoot much submerged in a supercooled liquid nitrogen bath while in a vacuum, but I'm pretty sure that there isn't much short of that capable of stress-cracking a well-made SS barrel. In all seriousness, if I didn't have confidence I could fire my rifle safely at -20F, I wouldn't fire it under ANY circumstances. In terms of how much of a problem it is, I don't know statistics, but I haven't personally ever heard of ANY SS barrel stress-cracking for any reason besides complete obstruction of the bore.

Unwilling to send it off to have it done? I'm thinking about having my 24-incher sent off and threaded for a JP muzzle brake...

Yep, compatible. I've got one on my DPMS and they work great! <thumbsup>

Welcome to the site! I think you'll find two outstanding qualities from the people here at the forums right off the bat: 1. They are very knowledgeable. 2. They are completely unpretentious. This is just two of many reasons I'm positive you'll enjoy your stay here. If you want, you or a moderator can seperate your questions into the appropriate forums where all the fine members here will do their best to answer them as accurately as possible. Have fun and ask all the questions you want!

Gotta make a demo vid on YouTube bro, anything else is so 2010.... ;)

I'm relieved! I used to believe I had the dirtiest imagination of anyone on the site.. <laughs> <lmao>

I hate the phrase 'Gun Control'... Anyone with an IQ roughly equivalent to that of the common rock, knows full well that it's a progression towards the complete disarmament of law-abiding citizens. I guess the world would be a much happier place if unarmed citizens only had to worry about crooks coming after them with mostly clubs, knives, etc, and guns on a much smaller scale, given that they're still maniacs bent on hurting helpless people. I wonder how it would feel to be a LEO in an otherwise unarmed society, with a nice big sign on your back saying "Target me to obtain a deadly weapon!".

The rifle is bad to the bone! That dog reminds me of the one we had as kids, he was the smartest creature I ever had the pleasure of knowing, I'm betting yours is probably equally intelligent. Nice! <thumbsup>

Welcome to the forums! Word to the wise, it's best to browse the forums here with your wallet locked securely in your gun safe... <laughs> Jump right in and tell us what kinda hardware you're currently rocking, and what you have on the ol' wishlist. Edit: In case you hadn't noticed, this is useful post #300 in a limited series... <munch>

Nice job! Do-it-yourselfers rock! ;D

Welcome to the forums, I'm right there with ya on the whole accurizing aspect, the AR is capable of some amazing things with regard to accuracy in a semi-auto platform. Be sure to post up some pictures of your rigs!

I've notified the left-shoulder devil that he's being replaced.... <laughs> <lmao>

Lew, welcome to the forums. Bought the exact same thing and I gotta tell ya, I don't wanna lug it around the woods, it's too heavy for that. However, if you're inclined to do so, you can take pretty much any game you'd take with any other .308, given that you're comfortable with the shot you're taking, which is completely up to you. Check your state's laws regarding magazine capacities though, as you might get in trouble some places for having a 20-rounder in there. There are manufacturers that have low-capacity mags for the LR-308 just for that reason. Enjoy, and post up! <thumbsup>

Once my MA-TEN monolithic ships, this will be a must-do for me. Can't wait!!!

They could still very well go places... It remains to be seen....

The "X" is more or less a way of representing '10' with roman numerals. If they come out with an IRA-VX, we'll know what's going on.... ;)

If you, like me, like to know in terms of MOA exactly how horrible your shooting is, this little piece of software is fantastic for making you want to buy aftermarket AR barrels, send your rifle off to be accurized, read the latest "Become a Marine Sniper in Just 21 Days" and all sorts of other stuff. You just HAVE to try it out. If UNLIKE me you have problems discerning where one bullet hole begins and the other ends, this tool will also describe in terms of MOA, just how awesome you really are. So check it out, you can find it at http://www.ontargetshooting.com/ <thumbsup> On a serious note, it's fantastic software and you can't beat the price. Enjoy!

Nice!!! What a beast!

I don't know how many of you are history buffs or follow martial arts but I saw this movie the other day and it has the best of both worlds. Check it out!

Gonna have to let this one go.... :'(

That's a good recommend, they have a tremendous reputation! How does it shoot?

Ok, so my 2-yr old somehow managed to locate a piece of his own poo, and much to his parents' disgust, attempted to eat it before we could stop him. So immediately he spits it right back out, proclaiming judgement of the strange object's taste with an emphatic "Bleghhhh" and a sour face... So as my sweetheart is telling me what happened, I started dying laughing, and my little boy apparently realized he was the cause of my mirth and started laughing too ( we Cross boys like attention ). So here we are laughing our heads off while Mom is going ballistic at both of us, and I open my big mouth in the little guy's defense... So gentlemen, here's a phrase you should never use to calm your wife down when your child has attempted to eat his own poo: "Aw hon, come on, look at that ****-eating grin and tell me it's not funny!" If anyone needs me, I'll be in the doghouse.

Yep, agree completely, extra mags are a must when you carry a single stacker.

I'm glad that upper sold, all of these items came within a hair of becoming ANOTHER build for me....