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Forum: General Discussion 01-06-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,230
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: Cheeper than Dirt is back

what? the publishing of "the rise and fall of the roman empire"?:D
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum 01-06-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,254
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: ban ar's

i dont give a damn what laws they pass, they cant have my guns. ill buy a few more gun safes and bury 1 here 1 there and 1 there back in the woods somewhere and keep one of my old 12 gauges in the...
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 12-27-2011, 05:09 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,568
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: took down a deer with my glock this morning! :-)

got another one yesterday evening. i took it with my mossberg maverick 88 at 125ish yards. standard smooth bore 28in barrel firing federal power-shok 1&1/4 ounce rifled hp 3in magnums. i added a...
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 12-15-2011, 08:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,568
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: took down a deer with my glock this morning! :-)

got any good places to hunt up that way? ive not been in that area this year except to sight see when the leaves were turning.
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 12-12-2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,568
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: took down a deer with my glock this morning! :-)

oh and he weighed in at 185lbs on the scale at the house. that was after field dressing and most of the blood draining out. like i said he was a big boy.

and thanks for the anatomy lesson jack. i...
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 12-12-2011, 06:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,568
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: took down a deer with my glock this morning! :-)

just thought i would throw out there that i popped one out of a soy bean field THIS weekend. range finder says 305 yards was the distance from the tree house to the deer. that is my longest kill shot...
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 12-05-2011, 01:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,568
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: took down a deer with my glock this morning! :-)

155lbs after field dressing it. probably around 200 before if i had to guess.

now IMO a 9mm just wouldnt be practical. you COULD take a deer with something that small but shot placement would...
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 12-04-2011, 12:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,568
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: took down a deer with my glock this morning! :-)

thanks guys. i had no luck with the xbow this morning. no sign or sound of anything all day. didnt even see a squirrel. lol you crack me up though jack. your ambushing comment made me imagine someone...
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 12-04-2011, 03:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,568
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: took down a deer with my glock this morning! :-)

i have a friend who has shot deer out of his truck with a 17hmr on a regular basis. he is a fool for road hunting and he has had a knot jerked in his arse on more than one occasion because of it but...
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 12-04-2011, 02:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,568
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: took down a deer with my glock this morning! :-)

like was said i did it simply for the challenge. i knew i could make the shot and i knew i could make a clean kill with good shot placement. after you take dozens of deer over the course of time it...
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 12-03-2011, 09:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,568
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: took down a deer with my glock this morning! :-)

i just got finished skinning it and dropped it off around the corner to get the meat processed. i didnt even think about taking pictures. if he still has the head handy when i go to pick up the meat...
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 12-03-2011, 07:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,568
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
took down a deer with my glock this morning! :-)

im absolutely tickled pink right now. i went out into the woods lugging my .270 remmy model 710 and glock 21 with red dot as backup. got up in the tree and i might have been there for 10 minutes when...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 11-28-2011, 04:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,239
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: Hi-Point C-9 9mm Any Thoughts?

mine was never sensitive to different ammo brands and i ran dozens of different brands through it. i ran alot of wolf and tul ammo through mine since it was so cheap and never had a problem. buy the...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 11-27-2011, 11:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 401
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: BUll PUP SKS experience recommendations

why does it have to be bull pup? the only purpose for that configuration would be if you are maneuvering about in thick bush or in tight quarters indoors or an otherwise confined space where you will...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 11-27-2011, 10:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,239
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: Hi-Point C-9 9mm Any Thoughts?

i had a hi point in .40S&W and probably put 2-3000 rounds through it and never had an issue. the only thing that i didnt like about the gun was the limited ammo capacity and that it was a bitch to...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 11-27-2011, 10:31 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,113
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: improving the glock trigger pull

okay no need to apologize for derailing my thread because ive already learned all i needed about the trigger job on my gun and have decided to just leave it with the 3.5lb connector and nothing else....
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 11-25-2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,113
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: improving the glock trigger pull

i dont think you understand what i mean when i say im a big guy with big hands. ive done everything i can think of to make the grips on my glock bigger and thicker. 2 layers of pachmyre grips, and a...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 11-24-2011, 10:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 393
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: Glock Concealment

glock 21 with +2 mag extension. clipdraw "holster" and saf t blok or however the heck its spelled. i keep it tucked at 12 o'clock and the dunlap keeps it covered lol. burn me for my carry technique...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 11-24-2011, 10:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,113
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: improving the glock trigger pull

luckily my local range officer happens to be a glock armorer and he was kind enough to let me get a feel for the lighter pull without charging me anything more than the time it took to clean...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 11-22-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,113
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
improving the glock trigger pull

just wondering what more i can do to lighten and smooth out the trigger pull of my glock. put the ghost 3.5lb connector in there so what else can i do?
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 11-06-2011, 11:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,951
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: For Conceald Carry; A .22 Mag, .32 ACP or a .38 Special?

why hasnt anyone suggested the kel-tec pmr-30? it is a semi-automatic .22 magnum power house that holds 30 rounds in a double stack magazine all bundled up in a handgun that appears to be about the...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 11-06-2011, 11:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,558
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: long barrel and live fire capable fake suppressor for glock 21

i want to say that mechtech kit is very close to what i remember seeing. i would almost swear to say that a barrel extension was threaded onto the existing threaded barrel to achieve the longer...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 11-06-2011, 12:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,558
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: long barrel and live fire capable fake suppressor for glock 21

awww come on now im very open to positive and negative feedback. if you think that im a dumbass then by all means tell me so. but at least tell me WHY you think im a dumbass! the only reason i said...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 11-05-2011, 03:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,558
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 11-04-2011, 04:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,941
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: Kel-Tec PF-9 VS Ruger LC9

the ruger is going to consistently be a more reliable gun out of the box. the kel-tec is extremely picky about what ammo it will fire for the first several hundred rounds and sometimes they still...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 10-31-2011, 02:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,499
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: help me build my AR-15

well i want to keep you guys updated. the same place i "rented" the 338 from got another one in .308 with a very similar setup that they let me test out. the scope on the .338 cost over $1500 and was...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 10-30-2011, 10:16 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,981
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: What is your favorite caliber

and forgive me for my previous comment about simply buying a lapua upper and using the same ar-10 lower. unless i am mistaken i will have to buy a dedicated lower as well specifically for a 338 lapua
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 10-30-2011, 10:15 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,981
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: What is your favorite caliber

i cant believe you have never heard of the bad news sniper. let me see if i can find a video on it or something.

http://onlylongrange.com/badnews.asp
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 10-30-2011, 09:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,558
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 10-30-2011, 09:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,230
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: Mako group scope mount and scope for glock 21

the only time i would be using the scope would be with a prop so that would be okay. and i might end up using a red dot either way
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 10-29-2011, 08:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,499
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: help me build my AR-15

just wanted to update you guys on my pursuit to build my first AR. i have my upper on order and am waiting to receive it. i have my lower on my wish list. im building an AR-10 first for .308...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 10-29-2011, 08:31 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,981
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: What is your favorite caliber

i would like to change my favorite rifle caliber. i got to shoot a bad news sniper AR-10 in .338 lapua last week. my god i didnt know that kind of accuracy was possible on an AR platform. i shot the...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 10-29-2011, 06:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,230
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: Mako group scope mount and scope for glock 21

yes yes yes that is it! still doesnt give me much more info on that mount other than that target acquisition seems to be pretty good. but then again the guy holding the gun was VERY good. i watched...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 10-27-2011, 04:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,558
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
long barrel and live fire capable fake suppressor for glock 21

hey guys ive been bitten by the gun bug again pretty hard this fall. i seem to get it bad about this time every year. so far i have completely tact'd out my SKS, bought a saiga 12ga, have started...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 10-27-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,230
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: Mako group scope mount and scope for glock 21

omg you guys dont let me down now! you have been there for me for every stupid rookie question i have ever had in the past and this is very important to me! im holding off on ordering the mount for...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 10-23-2011, 01:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,230
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 10-21-2011, 06:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,230
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: Mako group scope mount and scope for glock 21

Has nobody done this with a glock before? Will I seriously be the first? Come on now surely someone knows something!
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 10-19-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,230
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: Mako group scope mount and scope for glock 21

A mako scope mount for the mossy? Ive been needing to get one for mine as well. Maybe not this year tho
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 10-19-2011, 03:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,230
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Mako group scope mount and scope for glock 21

Just wondering what opinions you guys have on this scope mount and what scope would do well on the gun. I was hitting a 1.5 ft target shot for shot with the glock open sites from 150 yds and I think...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 10-04-2011, 05:04 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,996
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: Rifle scopes in general

im sure im probably going to start something here but what are yalls' favorite scopes for the money spent? im sure my favorite scope in the whole world probably costs 10 grand but i could never...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 09-27-2011, 09:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,499
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: help me build my AR-15

Hickory.

I wont argue about that round since you did call it that ive never used it. To each his own. It just seems like an inferior round to me.

Thanks for the flat top info. I may go that...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 09-26-2011, 05:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,499
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: help me build my AR-15

so would the flat top having the extended m4 feed ramp be a plus or minus as far as an AR goes? i could deal with it being a flat top and add iron sights myself if it is a pretty big plus to have...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 09-26-2011, 09:18 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,981
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: What is your favorite caliber

rifle calibers have to be 7.62x39 and .270win for me. cant beat the ruskie caliber for fun shooting without breaking the bank and if you are so compelled you can hunt with it too. but for really...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 09-26-2011, 09:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,499
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: help me build my AR-15

never even heard of deltons. do you have any more info on them? and as far as the twist of the barrel goes. that is something ive never really learned a whole lot about. how does the twist of the...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 09-26-2011, 04:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,499
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: help me build my AR-15

in my poking around ive come across an AR-15 that will fit the bill for fun shooting and hunting small game. since then ive talked to my other half about wanting to have 2 AR's (1 AR-15 and 1 AR-10)...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 09-26-2011, 12:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,499
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: help me build my AR-15

why on earth do you like the 5.7x28? it has less mass than the 223 and less velocity than the 7.62x39 and is more expensive and harder to find than either of the two. in an AR platform there are much...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 09-24-2011, 12:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,499
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: help me build my AR-15

for some reason or another ive had my head in the clouds the last few days thinking somehow im going to find the round to get the AR chambered in that has enough mass to take down large game, enough...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 09-23-2011, 06:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,499
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: help me build my AR-15

the more i look the more im settling on the .308 size range. i know i can take deer with a .223 since ive done it before but i would rather have the larger round. is the 7.62x39 in the same size...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 09-23-2011, 08:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,499
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
Re: help me build my AR-15

omg guys thank you so much for all the input! please if anybody has another $.02 that they would like to throw in im all ears! im probably going to order a lower next week with my bonus check so i...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 09-20-2011, 07:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,499
Posted By focusmaniaczx3
help me build my AR-15

okay guys. ive decided to buckle down and finally build my AR but since ive never owned one or messed with one very much for that matter i dont quite know what is good and what is not or where to...
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