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A friend who is a manufacturer in TX sent me this image., He built and donated this rifle to the USMC for a raffle at their Birthday Ball. Info below: >>Mr. *****, here is a picture of your completed weapon, I plan to deliver it to you this week. Please let me know when a good time would be. I'd also like to discuss your raffle/Auction plans as I have a few ideas. We are very happy to be donating this rifle to the USMC for their Birthday Ball. It is an honor for us to give back to our servicemen and women. There will be a written press release complete with pictures documenting the weapon as a custom Tactical Arms of Texas "Sacrifice for Freedom" limited edition rifle. This rifle will not be duplicated due to its special circumstance and is a limited edition of 1(one). This rifle was officially deemed complete on 9/11/12 and displays all 50 stars of the flag. Due to obvious reasons of limited surface area, all the stripes aren't depicted. The weapon is fully functional and is not just a show piece. We will be offering a limited edition line of "Sacrifice for Freedom" rifles in black with the "Sacrifice for Freedom" challenge coin on the right side of the lower receiver of the weapon. I look forward to hearing from you Have a great day Trey Trosclair CEO Tactical Arms of Texas,PLLC 713-459-1105 Cell 281-778-8653 Fax ttrosc2@yahoo.com <<

Excellent video! Looks like it was a good match despite the Wx. You young guys move pretty good. RMD

Damn! My wife has me booked to do HER stuff Sunday!! Next time. RMD

Thanks. Probably will end up at home for the local IDPA match. Would have been nice to get up there and see you guys. RMD

What's the ammo mix for shotgun? All shot? Thanks, RMD

Any updates or changes in the wait list positions? Haven't seen anything lately. Did everyone get their app in on time? RMD

Miserable here in Lower Alabama about 1 hour from Benning. Heat index today and Sunday 115. Steel Challenge Sunday. Doubt we will have many shooters. RMD

Great News! Thanks for having us once again. RMD

Thanks gents for the responses and advice. Merry Christmas to all. RMD

Advice Sought: I've been reloading for a couple of years. Only 45 ACP and with W231. I load a 200 Gr LSWC over 5.6 Gr of W231 to 1.255 OAL and taper to .469-.471. This give me 870 fps typically as an average and makes PF for major. I find w231 incredibly dirty. Is this a characteristic of the powder or am I loading too hot or too light? Thanks for the advice. RMD

Yeah the shirt WAS funny. Almost worth the price of admission to get that shirt. Great match from a noob. Thanks guys. RMD

Let me add my thanks to the AMU, the RO's, the stage workers, the stats folks, and the soldiers that took the burden of resetting the stages after each shooter. Thanks to Squad 15 who, despite being pretty much all Yankees (Except Wynn), put up with two Southern noobs and even offered advice occasionally. My son and I had a great time shooting, but a better time making new friends. Thanks all. RMD

Glad it all worked out. RMD

Rain is rapidly moving eastward and out of the area. MGM is now dry. Columbus should be rain-free by mid afternoon. But oh, the mud we will find awaiting us! Red and sticky. See you guys there. RMD

WX update for those following on mobile devices: Friday: 55 partly cloudy Saturday: 52 cloudy, 20% chance of rain Sunday: 55 mostly sunny. I'm leaving around noon Thursday (only 80 miles for me), last minute "OH $h!t, I forgot" let me know, maybe I can help. rduckworth@elmore.rr.com or cell - 402-968-4433. RMD