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  1. Podmonkey

    Going to have an AR built, need optic options…

    You ever figure out what you are going with?
  2. Podmonkey

    Finally addressed the baffling lack of a .22 pistol in my small collection.

    Volquartsen Accurizing Kit ordered. With this taken care of I shall now focus on setting up my 10/22 Target Lite. New stock and scope.
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    Pittsburg PD goes part-time and won’t respond to non in-process calls overnight

    Bar from prosecution for anybody that kills anyone committing a felony. Criminals would go extinct. Decriminalize homicide of felons in today's parlance.
  4. Podmonkey

    Finally addressed the baffling lack of a .22 pistol in my small collection.

    I have like 8,000 of em. I'm in the process of burning off old surplus. 22
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    Finally addressed the baffling lack of a .22 pistol in my small collection.

    The Volquartsen bolt did indeed do the trick. The Ruger runs like a raped grape ape now. Went through a brick of ammo and other than 3 failures to fire, which I figure to be due to typical rimfire hijinks, it cycled flawlessly. Ammo used was some old federal gameshocks and a few boxes of GECO.
  6. Podmonkey

    Proper gun terminology in a news report

    This misconception again. "Assault Rifle" and "Assault Weapon" are two separate terms. The former is an informal yet discretely codified military term for any rifle or carbine that is capable of select fire, feeds from a detachable box magazine and is chambered in an intermediate rifle...
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    Starting a "What did you Get today" thread. Let's give it a try (dont forget pics)

    Volquartsen Competition Bolt with all the Volquartsen bolt goodies installed. It's an older style they had on clearance at $100 discount. Something about retaining slot at the front of tge bolt being smaller on tge new ones. Now I just have to wait for their trigger kit to get back in stocks...
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    Finally addressed the baffling lack of a .22 pistol in my small collection.

    Cycles much, much smoother and goofy as it looks the plunger is indeed easier to manipulate. Hopefully this also solves the cycling issues.
  9. Podmonkey

    Finally addressed the baffling lack of a .22 pistol in my small collection.

    Is there a more beautiful wood for grips than rosewood? They feel wonderful in the hand too, an improvement over the slim style factory grips. Altamont is selling these for peanuts, if you catch them in the middle of a production run that is.
  10. Podmonkey

    Finally addressed the baffling lack of a .22 pistol in my small collection.

    I ordered the Competition bolt from Volquartsen. They had a a clearance on new stock of an older version for a $100 discount so I got that, it's the black DLC version though, no pimpin' gold for the Ruger now. The trigger kit is out of stock at tge moment however so I'll get back to that...
  11. Podmonkey

    Mitch McConnell to step down

    In a rare moment of clarity he likely foresaw that his days in political power were numbered- If Trump wins reelection in 2024 the establishment RINOS will be on his shit list big time. If Trump loses, especially if due to shenanigans on the part of the TDS suffering faction of the GOP, that...
  12. Podmonkey

    Going to have an AR built, need optic options…

    Eotechs are still good. Go to option if one gets into NVG stuff. Probably the most precise of all the reflex type sights. Battery life is not great and they are bulky and heavy compared to a red dot and a somewhat more expensive as well but the the Eotech is still a great optic nevertheless...
  13. Podmonkey

    Mitch McConnell to step down

    I was hoping he was gonna stroke out but whatever, I'll take it.
  14. Podmonkey

    Finally addressed the baffling lack of a .22 pistol in my small collection.

    It seems to be either failing to extract or eject spent cases. I have run high velocity almost exclusively, mainly CCI Mini Mags. Also some CCI standard velocity. Brands I have also used include Federal, Remington, Aguila and a fair bit of GECO. Also a few boxes of Winchester. I haven't...
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    Finally addressed the baffling lack of a .22 pistol in my small collection.

    After the Mk IV is sorted I will be getting the 10/22 Target I bought at tge same time, and have not shot yet, kitted out. I will be putting it in a Victor Company Titan 22 stock with the dongus what secures the rear of the receiver and a Meopta 2.5-10x scope.
  16. Podmonkey

    Finally addressed the baffling lack of a .22 pistol in my small collection.

    I'd like my Mk IV a lot more if it wasn't such a jamomatic. The hope is the Volquartsen bolt solves this.
  17. Podmonkey

    Finally addressed the baffling lack of a .22 pistol in my small collection.

    The time has finally come to Volquartsenize the Mk IV. Dispatch has been running me like a dog the last couple weeks and as a side effect I find myself with an actual surplus of fundage. I will be getting the full Competition Bolt and also the Accurizing Trigger kit, I'm thinking the gold TiN...
  18. Podmonkey

    Going to have an AR built, need optic options…

    The only use case I would recommend a scope of some kind over a red dot, for an AR that is, would be for precision shooting beyond 200 meters. A 2 MOA dot can be very precise out to 200 or even 300 meters. At those distances 5.56 has a very flat trajectory so needing a reticle for holds isn't...
  19. Podmonkey

    Going to have an AR built, need optic options…

    Most red dots these days you put in the batteries and leave it on. Many models have an auto off and on when jiggled or for Aimpoint dots the electronics have so little drain they stay on constantly until the battery runs out after 50,000 or so hours. Either way the dot is on and ready to go...
  20. Podmonkey

    Going to have an AR built, need optic options…

    What is simpler than putting a big, glowing red dot that is floating in space atop your prospective target?
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    Going to have an AR built, need optic options…

    LPVOs are for a generalist rifle that doesn't excell in any one area but has the ability to flex into a broad array of roles. Bit again this is not about red dot vs LPVO. If you only have 1 AR then it beeds to have a red dot on it unless it is a target/range gun only. For a possibility for...
  22. Podmonkey

    Going to have an AR built, need optic options…

    That was my rifle, the NYGF build. That one has a Holsun 515 on it. Is this the only AR you will have? First AR should get a red dot, ne question. Save magnified optics for the second AR. As far as scopes go the ACOG is still a great option, simple, rugged and excellent optical clarity, on...
  23. Podmonkey

    Truckers Boycotting NYC starting this Monday.

    More likely to see prices increases before shortages. Trucking rates have always been at a premium in NYC yo compensate for productivity lost to congestion and there will always be truckers that take loads that no one else will.........for a price. The company I started out with paid a $100...
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    Truckers Boycotting NYC starting this Monday.

    Also we need to realize that a complete shutdown of all truck traffic is not necessary, nor could that ever happen. Any reduction at all will have an outsized effect. One day of no incoming shipments to a facility can cause a week's worth of shortages. The modern supply chain is incredibly...
  25. Podmonkey

    Truckers Boycotting NYC starting this Monday.

    I have learned a good trucker needs to know his worth, don't let companies walk all over you. Anytime a dispute comes up for any reason I tell the office "you need to keep me happy, I am an experienced, competent driver with no substance abuse issues, no criminal background, nothing on my MVR...
  26. Podmonkey

    Truckers Boycotting NYC starting this Monday.

    Any driver that doesn't speak English you need to assume they are dangerously incompetent. They almost. ALWAYS ARE dangerously incompetent. Speaking/understanding English used to be a requirement for getting a CDL.
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    Truckers Boycotting NYC starting this Monday.

    Incompetent and/or illogical drivers exist of course. I ran reefers for a company fo about a year, you quickly become accustomed to the noise while sleeping however it isn't unknown for a driver parked next to a reefer to shut it off for the night. In general the fuel expense of a reefer unit...
  28. Podmonkey

    Truckers Boycotting NYC starting this Monday.

    Possibility of getting fired means he was working for a company. Working for a company means the company pays for the fuel and not the driver. Why would the driver therefore be shutting off the reefer to "save money". That fuel cost isn't coming out of his end so he shouldn't care how much...
  29. Podmonkey

    Truckers Boycotting NYC starting this Monday.

    That's kind of a silly conclusion given that the Tappan Zee lay along a route commonly used to bypass NYC on the way to points further north east.
  30. Podmonkey

    Observations on current production P226 Elite

    I didn't like the reduced controls of the Legion actually, the slide release in particular which digs into the thumb sharply after a few manipulations. I much prefer the standard controls. What I liked about the Legion was the exaggerated undercut, the G10 grips and all tge extra checkering...
  31. Podmonkey

    Stupid question its ok to leave CLP residue on gun right?

    I say film just because an excess of oil will just attract that much more dust, dirt and debris. In wet,humid or corrosive environments it is actually preferable to have a copious amount of whatever lubricant you prefer in the firearm. In dry, sandy/dusty environments it is best to leave the...
  32. Podmonkey

    Stupid question its ok to leave CLP residue on gun right?

    You are supposed to leave some kind of oil in your guns, just a film in the internals. I have largely moved over to Ballistol myself but it is also a CLP type.
  33. Podmonkey

    Truckers Boycotting NYC starting this Monday.

    The logic and reasoning of the CSRs and dispatch are a mystery to the drivers as well. Once I was picking up a load in Charleroi PA along with my fellow driver from the same home yard. We were directed to drop at one of our many yards in Hunker east of Charleroi and that we did. After 20...
  34. Podmonkey

    Truckers Boycotting NYC starting this Monday.

    That is basically like boycotting getting kicked in the balls Nobody wants to drive a truck into a vehicular insane asylum like NYC to begin with. Many drivers including myself already refuse NYC loads on general principle.
  35. Podmonkey

    Observations on current production P226 Elite

    I used to own a P226 Legion, fantastic pistol but I had to sell it to raise some cash and I always regretted doing so. Lately I have had a desire for an all metal DA/SA and though I have a long list of firearms beeds that must come befor I have nevebeen mulling the various options out there...
  36. Podmonkey

    Driving large commercial trucks in winter is so much fun! It's not at all like a combination of...

    Driving large commercial trucks in winter is so much fun! It's not at all like a combination of rectal exam/root canal/horror movie.
  37. Podmonkey

    Acorn causing cop to panic and magdump

    Qualified Imunity is what allows cops to behave this erratically and incompetently, they have no fear of reprisal. Second issue is "Defund the Police" has caused and competent and consciousness cops to leave the job and we are left with the dregs. Third issue is that millennials and zoomers...
  38. Podmonkey

    BREAKING: Articles of Impeachment for Alejandro Mayorkas Fail to Pass the House

    To anyone that thought this was gonna go through: I have a couple bridges I can sell you.
  39. Podmonkey

    Rooster Cogburn's brilliant scheme for dealing with illegal firearms.

    https://youtube.com/shorts/TXF4Gs_D-gA?si=z6qKGWM6qX1GVoow
  40. Podmonkey

    Carbon footprint of homegrown food six times greater than those grown conventionally

    Can you not recognize globalist propaganda when you see it? The whole concept of a "carbon footprint" is globalist BS to begin with.
  41. Podmonkey

    The Texas National Guard has seized control of Eagle Pass / Update; Texas troopers have begun arresting illegals

    Arresting them? High time for more..........drastic measures.
  42. Podmonkey

    Considering getting a small revolver for pocket carry

    What about do you dislike? They look nice enough.
  43. Podmonkey

    Considering getting a small revolver for pocket carry

    I actually prefer a more black than blue. Either way it's seems better than S&W's blue and also even far better than some of the bluing jobs on SOME of Colt's 1911s.
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