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Lost my German Shepherd on Wed. Kinda numb and lost. http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_8_35/466976_RIP_Rocco.html

Yep,working on it.

The challenge with a competition shotgun has always been finding one that has two important features, reliability and durability. I know from FNH's perspective, we don't want to pull a Ruger and quickly put out a product the public is demanding, only to have multiple recalls to fix issues that should have been solved in the R&D stage. A relatively maintenance-free competition shotgun that can handle the abuse and dare I say neglect, that 3-gunners are gonna put on it is a very daunting task. FNH wants to ensure that any product we put out on the market specifically developed for 3-gun competition can handle all of the demands placed upon it. Another issue we have is dealing with the ITAR rules for importing certain parts. Some of the parts are going to require domestic production. FNH is doing all it can do to keep current on the demand for Military and Civilian models already in production. Scheduling production time for limited run competition parts can be challenging to say the least. Keep the faith...when it does finally make full production, I'm confident it will be worth the wait. Erik

Yep, it's a FNH tri-rail magazine tube cover with the side rails removed. The shotgun is FNH's prototype competition model, slated for general production sometime in 2012. Erik

EOTech or Prismatic. I think the circle dot reticle is superior to a stand alone dot. My ultimate priority is performance. I perform noticeably better with a Saturn style reticle when compared to a stand alone dot. Batteries are cheap...I'll replace them when needed. IMHO, it's a small price to pay for better performance.

Opps...double tap.

Leupold makes great scopes and has for decades. The MR/T is an excellent option. I prefer my scopes have a true 1X magnification on the low end. I prefer the US Optics SN-4 1-4x with the Lund reticle.....but then again I'm biased. I designed the reticle.

I did the same thing with my 5.45 rifle. JP adjustable trigger kit with a red overpower hammer spring. Probably about a 4-5 trigger pull, but it's very crisp and clean and it feels a lot lighter than what it registers on a trigger gauge. Never had a problem with surplus Russian or Bulgarian ammunition. Erik

In the grand spectrum of recoil,a 223 does not recoil very much, but it still does have some recoil. The more you can minimize movement, the quicker you can get back on target and make your subsequent shots. Over the course of an entire stage, a compensated/braked rifle can save you a good amount of time on the stage....and doing well in competition is not about going fast, it's about saving time. Erik

Robert, How thick are the stadia lines? They look pretty think in the picture. What other scope would be similiar with respect to reticle thickness? TIA, Erik

It depends upon the comp. Some comps are designed to be "clocked" to allow the shooter to dial-in his comp for his particular shooting style, others are designed to run centered up. Most comps are 12 o'clock, centered up designs, but Miculek's is one of the ones that can be effectively angled for the individual shooter. Erik

You really don't "need" to clean the prechamber, but the best way would probably be to take off the comp to ensure you don't damage the muzzle crown. You could also try submerging the end of the barrel/comp in solvent overnight and blow it out with some compressed air.

While you might get some buildup around the face of the barrel crown. The high pressure gasses that push the bullet out of the barrel will keep the inside edges of the barrel crown clear of any residue. It may look ugly, but the gasses will blow any accumulation clear. This will happen with any comp design, not just the Titan. Erik

Roadtrip!!!

I load 69gr. Sierra's to 2,850fps in my 18". Erik

Almost there... Had some family issues slowing me down, but things are coming along well. No timeframe yet, but sooner rather than later. Erik

Try Travis Gibson at Switchview. You can find him at the MGM Steel website. Erik

Most 308's use a 5/8x24 thread.

Working on the prototypes as we speak... Erik

You know the rule....pics! Erik

I wouldn't worry so much about a MOA standard, just keep working that speed plate. Push that plate out to 400 if possible and keep working on hitting it. If you can consistently hit that speed popper at 400, then you'll have no problem hitting any long range steel target. I also wouldn't get too concerned about speed on long range targets. A slow hit is more beneficial that 15 quick misses followed by a hit. Erik

+ 6 mins...IN!!!!!

+ 5 mins....too soon.

+ 2 mins and I'm still getting the "too soon" tag

Mine too