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by Vortec MAX
09 Aug 2016, 10:19
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition Jay Wolf July 18 Coffee Chat
Replies: 1
Views: 5821

Re: Elite Ammunition Jay Wolf July 18 Coffee Chat

Thanks for the update Jay.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
27 Jan 2016, 10:05
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Forsale on webpage
Replies: 73
Views: 104594

Re: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Update

Wow. That is at least a step or two above my Rockchucker. :)

Mike
by Vortec MAX
25 Jan 2016, 10:49
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Forsale on webpage
Replies: 73
Views: 104594

Re: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Update

You just have all the cool toys.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
06 Jan 2016, 17:07
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition 1 06 16 Coffee Chat
Replies: 7
Views: 11276

Re: Elite Ammunition 1 06 16 Coffee Chat

Thanks Jay.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
04 Jan 2016, 10:03
Forum: Accessories For Sale
Topic: Lot of (5) five seven mags shipped to lower 48 for $125
Replies: 6
Views: 21342

Re: Lot of (4) five seven mags shipped to lower 48 for $100

blueorison wrote:PM sent. I need more mags, I have like... 4 left?
What the heck? Are you losing them or breaking them?

Mike
by Vortec MAX
04 Jan 2016, 10:01
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Forsale on webpage
Replies: 73
Views: 104594

Re: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Update

Lookin' good. Any update on when?

You are coating these as well?

Mike
by Vortec MAX
04 Jan 2016, 09:59
Forum: Lounge
Topic: TEOTWAWKI and Zombies
Replies: 677
Views: 737015

Re: TEOTWAWKI and Zombies

Rapier1772 wrote:Image
Oh that's bad. That's really bad.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
04 Jan 2016, 09:56
Forum: Rifles
Topic: Picked up another 10/22
Replies: 3
Views: 15912

Re: Picked up another 10/22

Very nice. I have been eyeballing those. I have three takedowns now. Actually two of them I bought for my kids. Tactical Solutions makes a lightweight heavy barrel kit that I have also been eyeballing. I may go that route. I have a non-takedown 10/22 that I have modified so heavily that only the rec...
by Vortec MAX
04 Jan 2016, 09:52
Forum: FN Tactical Rifles
Topic: Single Stage Vs Dual Stage Triggers: What’s the Difference?
Replies: 1
Views: 12164

Re: Single Stage Vs Dual Stage Triggers: What’s the Differen

A single stage trigger has the same pull weight throughout its entire movement until it breaks. A two-stage has a "takeup" stage where the trigger moves pretty easily until it gets to the second stage. From there, more pressure is required and the travel is usually very short from this point. I pref...
by Vortec MAX
04 Jan 2016, 09:45
Forum: Lounge
Topic: HBD Vortec MAX!
Replies: 23
Views: 24060

Re: HBD Vortec MAX!

Thanks Rapier. Another year in the books.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
08 Dec 2015, 16:04
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Another brass question 45 ACP this time
Replies: 11
Views: 25262

Re: Another brass question 45 ACP this time

I think the small primers were a product of the shift to "lead free" primers. Some of the lead free loadings are using small primers now. I just sort them out and put them in a separate ziplock. Maybe I will use them someday, but probably not.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
02 Oct 2015, 13:58
Forum: Optics
Topic: EOtech RUH ROH
Replies: 7
Views: 22298

Re: EOtech RUH ROH

Interesting. I'll have to play with mine some this winter and see what happens. My XPS2 is on the house gun, so a 4MOA shift is still only like a half inch, and with the big glass, I really don't think there's anything faster at that range other than a shotgun. The TLR2G underneath is a pretty good...
by Vortec MAX
14 Jul 2015, 06:39
Forum: Lounge
Topic: TEOTWAWKI and Zombies
Replies: 677
Views: 737015

Re: TEOTWAWKI and Zombies

Is that Mitt Romney with a chainsaw?

Mike
by Vortec MAX
26 May 2015, 06:44
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition being Scalped on Gunbroker
Replies: 18
Views: 19502

Re: Elite Ammunition being Scalped on Gunbroker

panzermk2 wrote:Soon so soon the new EA brass will be flowing and this will be a distant memory.
I think I asked this already, but can't remember if you responded or not. Are you going to be lacquer coating your brass?

Mike
by Vortec MAX
28 Apr 2015, 12:38
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: CC Processing Issues
Replies: 5
Views: 9392

Re: CC Processing Issues

I am sorry to hear that. My money says this is related to operation "Choke Point."

Mike
by Vortec MAX
10 Apr 2015, 06:46
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Primer Pockets - How clean do they need to be?
Replies: 16
Views: 32723

Re: Primer Pockets - How clean do they need to be?

The question was about 45 ACP. I have been reloading for a while now and have bought a wet tumbling system that uses stainless steel pins. I decap the brass before tumbling and the pockets come out looking like new. I like that I don't have to clean them manually. I did quite a bit a looking into th...
by Vortec MAX
07 Apr 2015, 14:31
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: bought 5.7 ammo RECENTLY?
Replies: 541
Views: 479392

Re: bought 5.7 ammo RECENTLY?

I just got notice that my 2-1/2 year old backorder for 12 boxes of SS197 from Brownell's is shipping. WOW! Good thing is... they gave me the old price of $18.05/box.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
05 Mar 2015, 20:19
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: FN FiveseveN on American Rifleman TV
Replies: 3
Views: 5579

FN FiveseveN on American Rifleman TV

Anybody see the story on FN on the American Rifleman TV show yesterday? They talked about the FiveseveN, the 5.7x28 round, and the PS90. It was interesting. The FiveseveN had a silencer on it.

So where do I get a factory threaded FN barrel?

Mike
by Vortec MAX
31 Dec 2014, 11:39
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: LEE making FCD Die for 5.7x28 now
Replies: 3
Views: 6874

LEE making FCD Die for 5.7x28 now

Ran across this today at MidwayUSA:

Lee Factory Crimp Die 5.7x28mm FN

I ordered one for myself.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
09 Oct 2014, 12:36
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: ShootingTheBull410 tests Five-seveN and SS197SR
Replies: 2
Views: 5371

ShootingTheBull410 tests Five-seveN and SS197SR

I thought I would be first to post this here. Let the controversy begin :p

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzGDVLPoYxI" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

We need to send this guy some REAL ammo.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
07 Oct 2014, 14:34
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Shot my first 3-gun w/ my 5.7!
Replies: 5
Views: 11659

Re: Shot my first 3-gun w/ my 5.7!

If you get a Mossberg, I would recommend the 590A1.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
01 Oct 2014, 14:47
Forum: Handguns
Topic: SIG Sauer P220 10mm FACTORY GUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 23924

Re: SIG Sauer P220 10mm FACTORY GUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OK Blue. Since you are not specifically talking about the classic P-series. We might can stay friends.

:)

Mike
by Vortec MAX
30 Sep 2014, 14:32
Forum: Handguns
Topic: SIG Sauer P220 10mm FACTORY GUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 23924

Re: SIG Sauer P220 10mm FACTORY GUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

blueorison wrote:The older Sigs actually work, but I still don't like the design. It's as clunky as old HKs. The new HKs have learned from the mistakes of the past. Sigs....
Blasphemy!

Mike
by Vortec MAX
29 Sep 2014, 06:17
Forum: Handguns
Topic: SIG Sauer P220 10mm FACTORY GUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 23924

Re: SIG Sauer P220 10mm FACTORY GUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am a big P220 fan... so this is very cool. Still waiting for a P226 or P229 in 5.7x28 :)

Mike
by Vortec MAX
26 Sep 2014, 12:04
Forum: Looking To Buy
Topic: WTB 10'' ps90/p90 barrel
Replies: 13
Views: 17973

Re: WTB 10'' ps90/p90 barrel

Holy cow! $600?? Somebody tell me again the problem with cutting down an existing barrel? Other than you could never go back to standard size again? I remember hearing once that the coating inside the barrel could chip or something but...really? Maybe Elite should look into PS90 barrels since nobod...
by Vortec MAX
23 Sep 2014, 10:16
Forum: Handguns
Topic: Kimber Solo
Replies: 9
Views: 13971

Re: Kimber Solo

After the 85 rounds (which were cheap loose packed 115 grain Winchester white box crap ), After soiling it with 100 rounds of crap ammo, Why crap? I guess I was referring more to the packaging than anything. I was taken aback that they were all just "in a pile" in the box. In the past I have always...
by Vortec MAX
23 Sep 2014, 10:07
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Sinterfire Bullet Crimping
Replies: 17
Views: 14350

Re: Sinterfire Bullet Crimping

Digging up a 5-1/2 year old post to ask... whatever happened to these? I can't seem to find any for sale anywhere.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
22 Sep 2014, 13:27
Forum: Handguns
Topic: Kimber Solo
Replies: 9
Views: 13971

Re: Kimber Solo

Did you buy it new? If so, I'm surprised it made it 85 rds without trouble, I'd expect it to start running right at around 250 or so. What issues have to had with WWB? That stuff runs everything I own like a top. Yes, it was brand new. I disassembled it, cleaned it, and lubed it before I took it ou...
by Vortec MAX
15 Sep 2014, 06:33
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Primer Pockets - How clean do they need to be?
Replies: 16
Views: 32723

Re: Primer Pockets - How clean do they need to be?

I generally only clean my primer pockets if they look ultra nasty, sometimes more damage is done to the pockets by cleaning. The reality of it all in the end. Unless you are a benchrest shooter in competitions or the primer pocket flash hole is plugged, you do not need to clean out the pocket at al...
by Vortec MAX
08 Sep 2014, 13:48
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: A day of creating a powder profile for our new powder.
Replies: 26
Views: 26384

Re: A day of creating a powder profile for our new powder.

Well, this topic is just chock full of good news!

:thumb:

Mike
by Vortec MAX
08 Sep 2014, 08:48
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Primer Pockets - How clean do they need to be?
Replies: 16
Views: 32723

Re: Primer Pockets - How clean do they need to be?

You need to resize and trim your brass because if you don't the case necks crack just saying. This round is not 45 acp or 9mm it is much different and harder. I hope you don't hurt yourself!!! Brute, as Rapier pointed out, I AM reloading 45 and 9mm. I AM NOT loading 5.7x28. I checked the 45 and 9mm...
by Vortec MAX
08 Sep 2014, 08:37
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: A day of creating a powder profile for our new powder.
Replies: 26
Views: 26384

Re: A day of creating a powder profile for our new powder.

Once upon a time, you had a source for new 28 grain projectiles. Those were the days.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
05 Sep 2014, 12:58
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: A day of creating a powder profile for our new powder.
Replies: 26
Views: 26384

Re: A day of creating a powder profile for our new powder.

Cool stuff. Do you plan to lacquer coat your cases? Are you able to manufacture your own projectiles as well?

Mike
by Vortec MAX
05 Sep 2014, 08:55
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Primer Pockets - How clean do they need to be?
Replies: 16
Views: 32723

Re: Primer Pockets - How clean do they need to be?

So far I have not trimmed any of my brass... but I am loading 45 ACP and 9mm. The fired cases are actually shorter than my reference cases (new Starline brass). I am using Bullseye powder in both and am using low to mid loads starting out. I plan to chrono some factory rounds and compare them to the...
by Vortec MAX
04 Sep 2014, 08:54
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Primer Pockets - How clean do they need to be?
Replies: 16
Views: 32723

Re: Primer Pockets - How clean do they need to be?

I used both a primer pocket uniformer and a primer pocket brush on my first 150 rounds. The brass comes out of the tumbler pretty clean, except for the "stripes" I mentioned above. Does it affect performance or the life of the primer or powder if those stripes are left in there? It would sure make t...
by Vortec MAX
03 Sep 2014, 09:22
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Primer Pockets - How clean do they need to be?
Replies: 16
Views: 32723

Primer Pockets - How clean do they need to be?

I am trying my hand at reloading. How clean do I need to get the primer pockets? Is it OK to leave the three "stripes" left where the mixture burned around the anvil? Do they need to be spotless?

Some advice please. I made my first 150 rounds shine in there, but it was a PITA.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
03 Sep 2014, 09:16
Forum: NFA Weapons
Topic: NFA Wait Times
Replies: 69
Views: 98824

Re: NFA Wait Times

That looks very much like one that I own. I have the "Lite" version and a different RMR and mount. I see the VQ trigger on there. Did you get rid of the mag safety so the mags drop free yet? I even have the Sparrow :)

Mike
by Vortec MAX
03 Sep 2014, 09:10
Forum: Handguns
Topic: Kimber Solo
Replies: 9
Views: 13971

Re: Kimber Solo

Sorry. I actually have not had it out again. I will soon though. Thanks for the reminder :)

Mike
by Vortec MAX
06 Jun 2014, 08:15
Forum: NFA Weapons
Topic: NFA Wait Times
Replies: 69
Views: 98824

Re: NFA Wait Times

My check cleared on 09/04/13. My dealer received the paperwork on 06/05/14. 274 day wait.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
19 May 2014, 11:26
Forum: Handguns
Topic: New 5.7x28mm pistols.
Replies: 74
Views: 132889

Re: New 5.7x28mm pistols.

panzermk2 wrote:You should I got to handle and study the internals of one of them and it really is a kick ass design.
Please tell me its DA/SA.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
18 May 2014, 21:45
Forum: Handguns
Topic: New 5.7x28mm pistols.
Replies: 74
Views: 132889

Re: New 5.7x28mm pistols.

I am monitoring this post with great interest :)

Mike
by Vortec MAX
16 May 2014, 09:56
Forum: Handguns
Topic: Kimber Solo
Replies: 9
Views: 13971

Kimber Solo

I took my new Kimber Solo Carry DC out to the range yesterday. I have mixed feeling about it. It functioned flawlessly for the first 85 rounds... unless I used the extended 8-round magazines. The 6-round magazines worked great. The 8-round would hang up at least on the first shot, sometimes on the s...
by Vortec MAX
24 Apr 2014, 18:20
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: EA EFK Threaded MKII Barrels
Replies: 7
Views: 10711

Re: EA EFK Threaded MKII Barrels

Jay, are you saying these are in stock?

Mike
by Vortec MAX
28 Mar 2014, 23:07
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Westboro Baptist Church
Replies: 53
Views: 86819

Re: Westboro Baptist Church

Me thinks that such a high concentration of losers in one place just begs for a grenade.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
17 Mar 2014, 06:07
Forum: Ammunition
Topic: New shotgun round
Replies: 14
Views: 28692

Re: New shotgun round

Hexolit 32s are in stock again. They also have them in 3" magnum. Ouch!

http://www.sgammo.com/search/node/ddupleks" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Mike
by Vortec MAX
07 Feb 2014, 14:27
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: 5.7 crimp die
Replies: 5
Views: 5739

Re: 5.7 crimp die

I have one that Medula O. sold me years back. Is that any good? I have never used it, but I am hanging onto it since I want to have all the stuff to reload 5.7x28.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
01 Feb 2014, 19:28
Forum: Ammunition
Topic: New shotgun round
Replies: 14
Views: 28692

Re: New shotgun round

These AP-20 shotgun rounds are bad ass!!!

Something tells me they are not available in the US. I'd buy some in a flash if I could.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
01 Feb 2014, 16:14
Forum: Ammunition
Topic: New shotgun round
Replies: 14
Views: 28692

Re: New shotgun round

I have some of these. They look pretty nasty. Watch some of the videos on that link.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
01 Feb 2014, 16:11
Forum: Ammunition
Topic: New shotgun round
Replies: 14
Views: 28692

Re: New shotgun round

Rapier1772 wrote:New guy beat you to it in the other new round thread :p
Figures. I'm not known to be the fastest guy around :)

In the second video, they state they are planning on making that round in a shotgun slug.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
01 Feb 2014, 16:00
Forum: Ammunition
Topic: New shotgun round
Replies: 14
Views: 28692

Re: New shotgun round

It's not a shotgun round, but here is a new round that I have actually been trying to get my hands on. This one looks impressive.

G2R RIP Round

Another Video

Mike
by Vortec MAX
10 Jan 2014, 21:50
Forum: Rifles
Topic: AR15 guys
Replies: 58
Views: 65434

Re: AR15 guys

You dug up a three year old post to show us that :)

Just kidding.

Did that Aussie guy from Idaho Falls do that for ya?

I didn't know you had a Colt.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
06 Jan 2014, 13:27
Forum: Classifieds Feedback
Topic: Discussions from Classifieds
Replies: 114
Views: 178219

Re: WTS: FNH Ultima Ratio Commando II New $8000 Shipped

That is a bad ass looking rifle.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
01 Jan 2014, 15:31
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: FrogLube vs Rand CLP vs MPro7 (Corrosion Resistance Test)
Replies: 10
Views: 12763

Re: FrogLube vs Rand CLP vs MPro7 (Corrosion Resistance Test

Actually, I'm at home. I have been having issues with stuff working since I updated to Windows 8.1. Could have something to do with that. I can't seem to play any YouTube videos now.

EDIT: I figured out the problem. I had "ActiveX Filtering" enabled. It works now.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
01 Jan 2014, 12:49
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: FrogLube vs Rand CLP vs MPro7 (Corrosion Resistance Test)
Replies: 10
Views: 12763

Re: FrogLube vs Rand CLP vs MPro7 (Corrosion Resistance Test

Thanks for the link, but I can't get the vid to play there either. Something must be wrong with it.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
15 Dec 2013, 23:17
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Now in stock MKII mounts for Trijicon RMR and Leupold
Replies: 1
Views: 3325

Re: Now in stock MKII mounts for Trijicon RMR and Leupold

To compliment this post, I have two RMRs... one brand new and one used if anyone wants one to pair with one of Robert's mounts :) They are both RM06 models with 3.25 MOA adjustable dots. The used one has an RM33 mount. I was going to throw a listing on GB, but I will see if anyone here wants one fir...
by Vortec MAX
06 Dec 2013, 14:57
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: ALL FN ammo being declared Mil/LEO? (Rumor)
Replies: 9
Views: 11089

Re: ALL FN ammo being declared Mil/LEO? (Rumor)

...he said that ALL FN ammo, not just the SS198LF and INCLUDING the SS197SR, was being declared Military spec and would no longer be sold to the public. I don't know if this is just Ohio, or even a baseless rumor, hence why I'm bringing it up here. Anybody have solid details? I vote for baseless ru...
by Vortec MAX
03 Dec 2013, 12:43
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Registration doesn't lead to confiscation? LIES: it's begun
Replies: 11
Views: 17871

Re: Registration doesn't lead to confiscation? LIES: it's be

CenCalSplicer wrote:I've already had a good friend here in PRK sell his guns because he doesnt want the hassle when the gestapo here start sending letters like that out. I told him that he'd probably walk into their public shower too!!
Well, that's it then. The libtards have won.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
21 Nov 2013, 09:22
Forum: Site Info
Topic: Membership Upgrades
Replies: 43
Views: 225201

Re: Membership Upgrades

Just sent payment. I guess I was past my freshness date. OOPS!

Mike
by Vortec MAX
19 Nov 2013, 12:43
Forum: Rifles
Topic: Remington 700
Replies: 6
Views: 10162

Re: Remington 700

Wood stock narrows it down a little. What is the age of the rifle? Does it have a scope? Also, is it a REAL wood stock? They have a synthetic that looks like wood now. They also made some with laminated wood stocks at a lower price point. From what I have so far, I am guessing it is a BDL or CDL, bo...
by Vortec MAX
19 Nov 2013, 09:37
Forum: Rifles
Topic: Remington 700
Replies: 6
Views: 10162

Re: Remington 700

You have to tell us more. There are hundreds of different Remmy 700s. Is it stainless? What trigger and stock does it have? What is the barrel length? Give us more. A model number would be helpful.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
19 Nov 2013, 08:20
Forum: Rifles
Topic: Ruger SR-762 Pics
Replies: 6
Views: 10712

Re: Ruger SR-762 Pics

I did I forget to mention... the price was good too. :D

Mike
by Vortec MAX
18 Nov 2013, 07:55
Forum: Rifles
Topic: Ruger SR-762 Pics
Replies: 6
Views: 10712

Re: Ruger SR-762 Pics

The deciding factors for me were: It was inexpensive I trust the Ruger brand It was a piston gun (with adj. gas) It was inexpensive It had a Mil-spec trigger group and extension tube It had a plated bolt and carrier It was inexpensive I like the proportions (barrel didn't seem to stick out too far) ...
by Vortec MAX
16 Nov 2013, 20:48
Forum: Rifles
Topic: Ruger SR-762 Pics
Replies: 6
Views: 10712

Ruger SR-762 Pics

Here are some pics of my new Ruger SR-762 rifle. Yes... more gun porn. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/100855556/SR-762/Ruger%20SR-762_01.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/100855556/SR-762/Ruger%20SR-762_02.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/100855556/SR-762/Ruger%20SR-762_03.jpg http...
by Vortec MAX
16 Nov 2013, 19:09
Forum: Rifles
Topic: 308 AR Style Rifle - POF or SIG?
Replies: 14
Views: 19562

Re: 308 AR Style Rifle - POF or SIG?

You used RED?!?!?!?!?!?!? Never use red if you even want to remove something again. The instructions wanted me to use ROCKSETT, which is some aerospace strength superglue stuff. I compromised by using the high-temp red. I figured it would be easier to remove if I ever wanted to. I would just heat t...
by Vortec MAX
15 Nov 2013, 23:11
Forum: Rifles
Topic: 308 AR Style Rifle - POF or SIG?
Replies: 14
Views: 19562

Re: 308 AR Style Rifle - POF or SIG?

I got it. A T60 Torx bit took it off. Now I have the Smith Vortex on there. I put it on with high-temp red Loctite, then I decided it wasn't lined up perfectly and tried to loosen it. I bent my wrench. I guess it's close enough :) Itchin' to try it out now. Hey, I need to sight in the BUIS... right?...
by Vortec MAX
15 Nov 2013, 21:48
Forum: Rifles
Topic: 308 AR Style Rifle - POF or SIG?
Replies: 14
Views: 19562

Re: 308 AR Style Rifle - POF or SIG?

So I put the Geissele SSA-E trigger in my new Ruger SR-762, and I put a Noveske QD swivel end plate on, and I moved to the Smith Vortex flash hider. How the heck do you get the Ruger flash hider off? It does not have any flats for a wrench. The front has a shape like an AR-15 bolt face inside. Is th...
by Vortec MAX
14 Nov 2013, 09:12
Forum: Rifles
Topic: 308 AR Style Rifle - POF or SIG?
Replies: 14
Views: 19562

Re: 308 AR Style Rifle - POF or SIG?

Picked up the Ruger SR-762 yesterday. My initial impression is very positive. Once I gather all the parts to mount my scope and get it on, I will put in some range time and report back. I also have a Geissele SSA-E trigger and a Smith Vortex flash hider (with lugs for a can) to install on it. Pics w...
by Vortec MAX
30 Oct 2013, 07:26
Forum: Rifles
Topic: 308 AR Style Rifle - POF or SIG?
Replies: 14
Views: 19562

Re: 308 AR Style Rifle - POF or SIG?

They dropped the price to $1,575, but are now sold out. Cool thing is that they give you a 30 day low price guarantee, so I will get a refund of the $52.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
29 Oct 2013, 15:04
Forum: Rifles
Topic: 308 AR Style Rifle - POF or SIG?
Replies: 14
Views: 19562

Re: 308 AR Style Rifle - POF or SIG?

Well, I did it. I bought the Ruger for $1,627 shipped.

If you guys want one at that price, here is the link:

Ruger SR762 308 16 BLK 20R

I guess I can quit researching this purchase now. :D

And... it was the cheapest choice, which will make my wife happy.

Thanks for your input.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
29 Oct 2013, 14:05
Forum: Ammunition
Topic: Magtech 165gr +P, and 230gr +P Ranger T vs Pork Shoulders
Replies: 2
Views: 7012

Re: Magtech 165gr +P, and 230gr +P Ranger T vs Pork Shoulder

I have a couple of boxes of that Ranger T +P stuff. I haven't shot any because I didn't know if I can shoot +P through my SIG P220.

It looks like wicked stuff.

Thanks for the vids.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
29 Oct 2013, 11:20
Forum: Rifles
Topic: 308 AR Style Rifle - POF or SIG?
Replies: 14
Views: 19562

Re: 308 AR Style Rifle - POF or SIG?

So you think the Ruger would be better than the SIG 716 Patrol rifle?

The place that had the Ruger for $1,695 is now sold out.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
29 Oct 2013, 11:06
Forum: Rifles
Topic: 308 AR Style Rifle - POF or SIG?
Replies: 14
Views: 19562

Re: 308 AR Style Rifle - POF or SIG?

I can get the Ruger for under $1,700. I will check them out.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
29 Oct 2013, 07:25
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Zombie Shoot
Replies: 17
Views: 14374

Re: Zombie Shoot

Video of Zombie Shoot

The first shots fired with my brand new SIG P227 double stack 45 are on this.

Very cool.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
29 Oct 2013, 07:08
Forum: Rifles
Topic: 308 AR Style Rifle - POF or SIG?
Replies: 14
Views: 19562

308 AR Style Rifle - POF or SIG?

I am in my research phase of purchasing a 308 AR style rifle. I have had an 18" barrelled SIG 716 Precision on pre-order for well over a year (might even be two years) and that has obviously not panned out. SIG is still not shipping those. I have been looking at 16" barrelled rifles now. I like the ...
by Vortec MAX
16 Oct 2013, 14:13
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Another brass question 45 ACP this time
Replies: 11
Views: 25262

Re: Another brass question 45 ACP this time

Nobody here has an opinion? I find that hard to believe :D

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Mike

P.S. Thanks to Rapier for the tumbleweed smiley.
by Vortec MAX
14 Oct 2013, 21:29
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Another brass question 45 ACP this time
Replies: 11
Views: 25262

Another brass question 45 ACP this time

You guys talked me out of nickel plated cases for the 9mm. I bought un-plated. Now I am going to buy 1,000 45 ACP cases from Starline. They make two versions - regular and "+P." Starline describes the +P version as follows: The 45 Auto+P is a strengthened version of the 45 Auto with the same externa...
by Vortec MAX
10 Oct 2013, 18:48
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Which is better... nickel plated or plain brass?
Replies: 8
Views: 21194

Re: Which is better... nickel plated or plain brass?

blueorison wrote:I prefer nickel. It is slicker. I like it much more than brass.

Aids in removal from chamber under high pressures.
How has the finish held up for you after multiple reloads? That seems to be the main complaint.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
05 Oct 2013, 14:15
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Which is better... nickel plated or plain brass?
Replies: 8
Views: 21194

Re: Which is better... nickel plated or plain brass?

Bueller? Bueller? Anyone? Anyone?

Mike
by Vortec MAX
04 Oct 2013, 14:37
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Which is better... nickel plated or plain brass?
Replies: 8
Views: 21194

Which is better... nickel plated or plain brass?

I want to buy some Starline brass for reloading in 9mm and 45 Auto. The only 9mm I can find is nickel plated.

What is preferable and why?

Thanks in advance for bringing a reloading "newbie" up to speed on this.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
01 Oct 2013, 08:21
Forum: Lounge
Topic: ISU shooting club
Replies: 22
Views: 21983

Re: ISU shooting club

You are a patient man. I don't think I would hold as many as you do. I wish I could attend more shoots, but I have been working at my bar on the weekends. We bought our own Karaoke equipment and I have been setting that up. I had to modify the stage framing to get the subwoofers under the stage, tea...
by Vortec MAX
03 Sep 2013, 20:23
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Goodies for Certified NRA Instructors
Replies: 2
Views: 5674

Re: Goodies for Certified NRA Instructors

Crimson Trace offers a 40% discount to NRA instructors. I took advantage of that one.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
16 Aug 2013, 12:28
Forum: Firearms For Sale
Topic: FOR SALE: Benelli M4 model 11721 "law enforcement" shotgun
Replies: 4
Views: 10099

Re: FOR SALE: Benelli M4 model 11721 "law enforcement" shotg

Do you mean Geiselle HAMMER? And is the stock just a two position (fully in or out)?

Mike
by Vortec MAX
07 Aug 2013, 09:22
Forum: Ammunition
Topic: Flower identification
Replies: 97
Views: 87486

Re: Flower identification

I would have guessed "T" series too. It is the same as the old "Black Talon" bullet but without the black coating.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
26 Jul 2013, 07:10
Forum: Knives
Topic: Looking for EOTWAWKI Zombie Survival Blade
Replies: 74
Views: 142048

Re: Looking for EOTWAWKI Zombie Survival Blade

That Ka-Bar looks pretty wicked.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
03 Jul 2013, 18:36
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: bought 5.7 ammo RECENTLY?
Replies: 541
Views: 479392

Re: FN 5.7 Ammo available at CHEAPER THAN DIRT

That's some pretty expensive dirt.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
02 Jul 2013, 13:16
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Gov. Quinn Announces Amendatory Veto of Illinois CCW HB183
Replies: 10
Views: 12290

Re: Gov. Quinn Announces Amendatory Veto of Illinois CCW HB1

Limiting concealed carry to one handgun and ten rounds of ammunition is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard of. Why limit the good guys when the bad guys don't give a flyin' flip what the law says about how many rounds they bring. Way to set up your law abiding citizens to be outgunned by th...
by Vortec MAX
26 Jun 2013, 10:27
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: NSA
Replies: 8
Views: 10581

Re: NSA

Obama sucks!

Archive that in your database NSA. Refer to it often.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
26 Jun 2013, 10:26
Forum: Lounge
Topic: The Anemic .45ACP
Replies: 10
Views: 10275

Re: The Anemic .45ACP

Vortec MAX wrote:Annie is cute! Of course, putting a gun in the hands of most any girl makes them cuter.

Mike
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Point proven!

Mike
by Vortec MAX
26 Jun 2013, 08:51
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Has the recent panic killed interest in the 5.7x28, forum?
Replies: 19
Views: 15237

Re: Has the recent panic killed interest in the 5.7x28, foru

I've noticed the activity on here has slowed down as well. Not sure why. Sometimes I think we need a tumbleweed smiley.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
26 Jun 2013, 08:49
Forum: Lounge
Topic: The Anemic .45ACP
Replies: 10
Views: 10275

Re: The Anemic .45ACP

Annie is cute! Of course, putting a gun in the hands of most any girl makes them cuter.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
24 Jun 2013, 07:08
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Evanston Proposes AWB With CONFISCATION - No Grandfathering
Replies: 14
Views: 16145

Re: Evanston Proposes AWB With CONFISCATION - No Grandfather

Well if this don't sound like lighting the fuse on a keg of powder, I don't know what does. I hope it does not pass. If it does, things could get real ugly. If I were a law enforcement officer there, I would refuse an unlawful order.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
21 Jun 2013, 12:10
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Fun anti-gun poll (their side is LOSING!)
Replies: 30
Views: 37386

Re: Fun anti-gun poll (their side is LOSING!)

I agree that there should be a minimally intrusive background check, but the proposed "Universal" background checks are a back door registration and limit or prevent face to face sales and transfers to family members. I don't like it.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
16 Jun 2013, 08:59
Forum: Handguns
Topic: Sig Sauer P220 - AWESOME Handgun in .45ACP
Replies: 7
Views: 13484

Re: Sig Sauer P220 - AWESOME Handgun in .45ACP

They adjusted it so it was dead on with the sights (and point of impact). I mean DEAD on. I just sent my P220 off to have it worked over by the Sig Sauer Custom Shop. They are re-bluing the slide, installing night-sights, complete dissassemby, cleaning, and replacement of all springs, installing a s...
by Vortec MAX
12 Jun 2013, 17:43
Forum: Handguns
Topic: Sig Sauer Action Enhancement Package Special
Replies: 0
Views: 5554

Sig Sauer Action Enhancement Package Special

My Five-seveN will be the only full size handgun I have for a month or so. I just sent my four Sig Sauer pistols off to the Sig Custom Shop today to have them perform their Action Enhancement Package on each of them. They are running a father's day special on the package that was just too good to pa...
by Vortec MAX
12 Jun 2013, 13:45
Forum: NFA Weapons
Topic: Multiple NFA's
Replies: 5
Views: 8911

Re: Multiple NFA's

I have a 30 cal can that also fits on my 5.56 AR rifles. They just have the serial number to the can, not to any of my rifles that it will fit.

I have also ordered a can that works on 22 LR, 22 Magnum, and 5.7 x 28.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
12 Jun 2013, 05:49
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: I know alot of ammunition has "dried up" in places!
Replies: 5
Views: 8832

Re: I know alot of ammunition has "dried up" in places!

Cyberfly wrote:...And all those people who hoarded their lead primered ammo and are left with a ton of duds can kiss my big fat hairy big toe!
:ponder:
You mean lead FREE?

Mike
by Vortec MAX
10 Jun 2013, 13:55
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Update: Latest Mag release part number & price
Replies: 8
Views: 8986

Re: Update: Latest Mag release part number & price

How do you contact them. I have tried to e-mail them several times. All have been ignored as if they disappeared from the planet.

Mike
by Vortec MAX
10 Jun 2013, 07:59
Forum: Handguns
Topic: Sig Sauer P220 - AWESOME Handgun in .45ACP
Replies: 7
Views: 13484

Re: Sig Sauer P220 - AWESOME Handgun in .45ACP

LOL, I just read the same post on Sig Talk. I own an early 90s W. German Sig P220 as well. I bought it brand new in 1991. To this day, it is still my all time favorite handgun. (No offense to my fellow FN Five-seveN owners) I recently used my P220 to shoot a perfect 300 on the local police departmen...
by Vortec MAX
05 Jun 2013, 21:49
Forum: Handguns
Topic: Taurus Judge .410 Revolver and Ammunition Review
Replies: 54
Views: 81645

Re: Taurus Judge .410 Revolver and Ammunition Review

Pictures are back online and all the broken links are fixed. Only about two of the links still worked. All the manufacturers and ammunition companies changes their sites which affected the URLs. I think I updated them all. If you find one that does not work, let me know.

Mike