Kasteel
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Yeah. Swapping uppers looks like the ticket--especially for running in 3 Gun where power factor may or may not be relevant depending on who is making the rules.
Or I could just win the lottery.
I've been playing swap uppers with my AR's for a long time. So glad you folks enlightened me on the wonderful world of 2011s!
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Thanks. A buddy of mine runs a Tangfolio Witness Limited with 10mm tubes, and has had nothing but problems with factory ammo--but runs long-loaded fodder flawlessly.
He was thinking that STI .38 super, 9mm and 40 S&w mags all use 10mm mag bodies, with just the guts being caliber specific.
Can anyone confirm or deny?
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That is good service! Very comparable to what I've heard about Vortex. A good warranty is great, but being able to count on your gear during a match (or more serious use) is even better.
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+1 on that observation Charles! Getting one's hands on some models Vortex offers is the biggest draw back I've seen with their products.
IOR Valdada offers some great stuff in the 1-higher magnification scopes. Scott, from Liberty Optics, is of the opinion that IOR has really improved the internals of their scopes recently.
Maybe give them a look? Pricey--but not as pricey as Leupold!
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Has anyone out there had a chance to compare the Meopta and the Vortex? Reticle styles are mostly personal preference, so I'm mostly interested in features that bear on optical quality and especially durability.
I own, and like, the K-Dot, but the Vortex VIP warranty is absolutely fantastic. In addition, a new Vortex runs about a hundred bucks less than a used K-Dot.
So, let's hear it.
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In case anyone else is looking, here is a good place to start looking for info on the salt bath nitriding process:
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Here is some good info on salt bath nitriding:
Joel Kendrick is the shop manager. The info is two years old, but I will update as I get more info.
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+1 on Mark's Daily Apple. I get his newsletter regularly by email. Good stuff. Newsletters can be better than trying yo digest an entire book at a stretch.
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Get some Vibrams Five Fingers, take your time getting used to them, never look back. I have never felt so good running as I have since I started using these. I have done my fair share of running too.
The five fingers are a good choice for running and general fitness. I like the added proprioception the thin soles offer.
+1&2 on Vibrams
Vibrams or great for fitness and everyday use. You will bring out your full potental in agility and speed with vibrams. If you dont like vibrams i would recommend any quality running shoe with a minimulist sole. Merrell make some really good running shoesmerrell running shoes
When all else fails there nothing better than running barefoot
If you like the minimalist style, take a look at Innov8. I bought a pair, and LOVE them. Very light, durable and agile. I got the Roclite 400 gortex "boots". Perfect for trail running and USPA matches!
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Cottage cheese at night, and whey protein during workouts.
There is an awful lot to post workout recovery, but to the extent you are interested in the role of protein in the process, I really like this article:
It's more in depth than most will be interested in, but it's good. If you want a source for good quality whey protein (raw, grass fed, organic, etc.) try Vital Whey through Azure Standard. It's still a bit pricey, but less than Mercola's (admittedly excellent) stuff.
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If you like the paleo approach, anything by Loren Cordain is good. He is the "father" of the paleo diet. Dr. Mercola's website has an weath of information--almost overwhelming really. Mark's Daily Apple is a good email newsletter to subscribe to.
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Great post topic.
As carbs go, the type/quality of carb does appear relevant--although quantity certainly is critical. From what I've been reading, fructose is the carb source to limit: 15-25 grams per day even from fruit sources.
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Check out "Peak 8" training. Google peak 8 and a wealth of good info will pop up.
In a nut shell, you get on your bike (stationary or otherwise), eliptical--or whatever--and go as hard as you can for 30 seconds. Then rest for 90 seconds. Repeat for eight cycles. My wife dropped 5 pounds in a week using this method.
This is just one version of sprint interval training that studies are showing is fantastic for weight loss and fitness in general.
Good luck! And feel free to pm me with any questions.
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Dr. Mercola has a ton of good information on supplements. From what I can gather, a good quality krill oil would be number one on my list. Vitacost is a very good source for reasonably priced, good quality supplements. Vitamin D is probably the number one most important vitamin--and there is simply no supplement that will do a very good job of giving you what you need. You pretty much have to get vitamin D from exposure to sunlight! I think Mercola's vitamin D supplement is as good as you get though.
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I've been working the paleo diet--though not strictly or religiously--for years now. Corey's description captures the diet in a nutshell. Diabetics are having excellent results going paleo.
Dr. Mercola (mercola.com) adopts much of the paleo diet theory--but does advocate use of dairy as long as you can get it raw. Mercola also advocates drastically limiting fructose intake--including fructose from fruit--to 15 to 25 grams per day.
If you can manage to get most of the gluten and sugar out of your diet, you'll be well on your way.
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Uh, Nitrocarburizing, that is.
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There is some interesting overlap on barrel treatment over in the precision rifle forum:
Nitrocarbeurizing of barrels
http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=104283&view=&hl=&fromsearch=1
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Capacity is an issue.
As to long loading, a great limited shooter I work with long loads 180 grainers for his STI as he feels that the recoil tends to be "softer" but his gun still runs great with factory fodder.
Still looking for input on application for 10mm tubes in 40 S&W guns.
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Matt's name comes up a lot in this sort of context, doesn't it. We need some more smiths up here in Idaho!
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Matt's name comes up a lot in this sort of context, doesn't it. We need some more smiths up here in Idaho!
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What he says . . . indeed.
OK SV-COP, that sheds some light on the issue. The treatment should add significantly to barrel life of handgun barrels.
A couple questions to follow up: first, could the SV TiN process be used on rifle barrels? Second, how does the nitride process that Loki uses differ from the TiN process that SV uses?
Thanks for the input!
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Fantastic question and good responses!
Recognizing that prices will vary widely, what is a ballpark figure for the cost of such a project gng4life?
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Fantastic question and good responses!
Recognizing that prices will vary widely, what is a ballpark figure for the cost of such a project gng4life?
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That DAA set up looks slick. I'll be interested in updates if you decide to go that direction.
Reliability with SAAMI spec .40 S&W ammo
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I must know the guy that sold you that gun! And several of his brothers. Good info Outbreak. Thanks.