Recent content by nortexeric

I can say after two deployments as a SAW gunner, you can do alot more than "suppress" the enemy with it. Also, with the full length barrel you can accurately put rounds into a person sized target at 600m. As far as jamming, I only experienced 1 severe jam that required more than a second to...

I've managed to go on a hunt at least once month, mostly for rabbits and hog. As I've mentioned before, I do the walk/stalk/shoot, and in the worst case scenario that I'm out there and don't get anything, I've enjoyed a nice walk in the woods. Prior to coming home from, Iraq and getting out, I...

200m or less would be my limit with iron sights. Granted, I've trained to hit out to 300m while in the service, but honestly at that point, I'd rather get closer to the game. As stated before, not like I'm having to feed my family or anything. Optics, well, aside for EOtechs and such, I've...

I voted other... Not saying the levers were a bad choice. In fact, I almost voted for the 30-30 option. Since I assume ARs are out of the discussion, I'll present what I'm doing. I'm toying with a Remington 700 BDL in .308 with a 20in barrel. I have iron sights on it at the moment. I'm...

I wasn't a big fan of the ACU's. Was issued them back in '05 when I first deployed. Not only was the pattern colors off considering where we were at, but the material was crappy, hook and loop tape (since the Army refuses to use the term velcro) pockets was not exactly the smartest thing since...

Once again, top notch information. I often have heard the "sharpening" comments before, which baffled me since I know of nothing in nature that once in a fight, begins preparing for said fight. Again, I appreciate your time in sharing your experience. I'm hoping that I'll get a chance to use...

Not sure if it was alarmist news or not, but it was just reported that our drought may last several months, if not longer. Has the makings to be the worst since 1950. So the question is: if the drought is this bad, and is taking toll on wildlife, could this help us erradicate hogs? Just a...

Well, the heat has forced the hogs off my buddies property for now. The creek dried up awhile ago, only leaves the ponds, which wont last much longer. Between the ponds being the only water hole on a 1,000+ acres and the cows producing quite a few calves, wondering if the coyotes will be a...

I was introduced to firearms when I was around 5 yrs old. My dad didn't own guns at the time, we lived on base and it was too much of a hassle. But my grandpa did, and every spring break, summer, and Christmas vacation we went to his farm and I got to shoot. It was something I looked forward...

RRA 2 stage in my S&W M&P, I really like it. Have had it in for almost 2 years now, no problems with it at all. -Eric

What I find interesting is the the AR platform is so modular, why get something new? I mean, look at the aftermarket stuff for it, the military would never be able to allow that level of personalization. Granted, a certain level of that is bad, but nonetheless you can buy the grips you want...

I think a slight change in the platform may occur, but overall its going to remain the same m16/m4 we know today. There honestly isn't anything wrong with the m16 (I carried a m4 in the various sandboxes of the world, never had a problem) A caliber change wouldn't be bad, but I really don't...

Customer Service to me is one of those areas you cannot skimp on. In fact, that is something that I want to excel at once my company is in full swing. Anyways, here's what I've dealt with: Ruger - Was able to call and speak with a person very quickly, explained my problem (used P95DC, 9mm...

+1 on the Stoeger SxS, but got a Uplander (double trigger) in 12ga, paid $329 for it. I purchased mine the day of Dove season in 2009, and have numerous shells through it. The barrels are set up for chokes, and it seems to be accurate as far as shotguns go. Have dropped several dove, and...

I've been trying to find someone who sells a Baikal DR, but am not finding anything on them. Found a few auction listings, (Winning bid was around $1k), a bunch of chat about them from 2005-2008, most saying the rifles were supposed to be sold here by 2009. Anyways, curious if anyone knows...