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I did talk to a local locksmith who didn't believe this safe had a lockout feature (seems correct based on feedback here), although he didn't mention being able to get into it in another way, either. Maybe I'll do some more checking around before going crazy with power tools. Thanks, Jay

Unfortunately, I don't have my purchase receipt, and, in fact, can't even find the printed manual that came with the safe (pretty sure it's in the house, just can't find it). I'm pretty sure Titan isn't going to tell me how to drill the lock if I can't prove that I own it (in fact, they say as...

Thanks, Glenn. Yes, I know how to do that reset (it's in a downloadable PDF manual on Titan's website). It's hard to imagine their calling that a lockout that deters a criminal (my wording). However, it seems like that's the consensus. If that's the case, then, hopefully I can just remember my...

Again, the manual says: "A lockout feature deters continued random entry of combinations to gain access" What does that mean? Thanks, Jay

Just to clarify, the lock is not electronic and has no key. Guess I'll try some more before resorting to the angle grinder. If it comes to that, at least I'll end up with a fun YouTube video. :rofl:

I have a Titan Gun Vault (Simplex lock). The manual says: "A lockout feature deters continued random entry of combinations to gain access" A local locksmith told me there is no lockout mode that he knows of. I believe I have entered the correct combination, but the safe isn't opening. Is...

Terry, The quote you're thinking of is at the top of the book cover. :) Thanks for your thoughts! Jay

Hi. I plan on publishing it electronically on Amazon. It's coming along pretty well, but is a load of work. I'm shooting for inauguration day, though—figuratively, of course :) (the climax of the story happens on inauguration day). You'll be able to read it on a Kindle, or if you don't have one...

Do you guys prefer the RED or YELLOW for my book cover title? As you might imagine, the book has tons (really, a LOT) of guns and shooting, so I hope it's okay to post this here. I'd really like your opinions. Thanks, Jay

Thanks for the tips, guys.

I'm doing a build with a Lilja Sendaro contour barrel. I'll be using Leupold scope base and rings mounted on a Pierce action. Any idea what height rings I'll need to mount a Leupold Mk-IV 10X scope? That scope has a 40mm objective. Will low rings be tall enough? Thanks, Jay Base...

Great. Thanks!

By the way, McMillan wants to know what cut to use for the bottom metal. The choices they give are DD Ross and something like custom Winchester. Is the DD Ross just the standard Rem 700 short action pattern/shape? Specifically, if I get the Williams short action bottom metal for Rem 700, would I...

I was actually looking at the Williams bottom metal. I appreciated your explanation of that button inside the trigger guard and your comments on its quality. It's also a good price. Thanks, Jay

That looks like an outstanding thread! Thanks!!!