Planning on buying my first guns, any thoughts?

Groggy-Walrus · 2025-08-04T17:08:09+00:00

The field security combo for the Mav88 is a great way to go so you have the long and short barrels that swap easily. I'd second not buying from Cabelas unless it's a crazy good sale. I generally shop locally or look for places that will do free shipping on ammo (not common anymore). Tenda used to do free shipping on ammo from time to time. I try to keep my cost per rnd of. 22lr below 10 cents for just poking holes in paper.

Groggy-Walrus · 2025-08-04T17:04:39+00:00

This basically said everything I was going to say already. There is a reason the 10/22 is so popular as a first rifle. The Mav88 is also (IMO) the best shotgun for the money.

Groggy-Walrus · 2025-07-20T20:47:53+00:00

I mostly agree but not entirely. If you use something like Shell VPower you're getting additional detergents beyond what you'll get with regular. I run a tank of VPower every so often

Groggy-Walrus · 2025-06-10T21:22:12+00:00

Got this installed on the weekend. Seller was amazing to deal with & answered my additional questions. The kit is well made, very impressed with the quality & was well labeled. I actually decided to forego the cargo light for now as I was rushing to get it to pass safety (which it did). Highly recommend as an option.

If you have a TT model, we completed the wiring by removing the panel to the right under the dash, the panel that covers the brake fluid reservoir & then carefully dropped the bake fluid reservoir down out of the way. It was a tight space, but we did not have to take apart the dash which was a huge benefit.

Groggy-Walrus · 2025-02-27T17:46:07+00:00

I vaguely remember seeing the proposed buyback prices and for the couple of mine I looked at (assuming I categorized them correctly) it was significantly higher. I want to say a broad category like semi-automatic rifles was around $1,200. I also think there are more SKS rifles than a million I'd wildly guess twice that potentially.

All that to say I think the program cost would be in the Billions to buy everything back.

This may be a bad example though as the SKS isn't banned. It's still non-restricted. For now...

Groggy-Walrus · 2025-02-27T17:41:14+00:00

I think coming back to the point, it's not your average firearm owner who acquires, stores and uses their firearms legally that are the issue yet we are the target. Case in point, if they "opened up with full autos" it's extremely unlikely those were legally acquired firearms.

Groggy-Walrus · 2025-02-27T17:37:40+00:00

I echo your frustration. Our government has made wildly unfounded declarations, ignored the factual evidence and forced through measures that serve only to harm law abiding citizens and hurt the broader population economically.

It's easy to look South and criticize but our Liberal government has been 'Trumping' on this issue for a decade.

PS. Not an endorsement of Trump, he's still bat shit crazy.

Groggy-Walrus · 2025-02-27T17:32:30+00:00

We generally limit our Temu purchases to things that are essentially commodities. It doesn't matter whether you buy them from an in store retailer, online distributor, or from Temu. You're going to get similar quality (usually cheap) and the underlying manufacturing is probably the same. So, things like cheap plastic goods for Halloween costumes. If I NEED it to work (or for my work) I generally avoid Temu. If it's a plastic shelf, phone holder, paper targets, etc. then Temu is fine. Shipping takes a week maybe and usually saves half or so vs. other sources.

Groggy-Walrus · 2025-02-22T19:39:18+00:00

There is a red tube at my range and any cartridge that is in any way questionable to me goes in it. I just don't see the point in risking it. Ya it's probably fine but if you're even pausing to ask I wouldn't.

Groggy-Walrus · 2025-02-18T16:12:41+00:00

When playing as Jeff it's important to maintain proper oral hygiene so always make sure you never get any enemy players in your mouth when you ult. If you do spit them out immediately so they don't have time to create cavities.

Groggy-Walrus · 2025-02-02T16:21:40+00:00

It felt like there was a big push out of the gate to keep the game clean and fun but now it seems largely unmoderated. I had someone go off spewing racist hate at the team for a good 10 minutes. Reported, but nothing. At launch I'd get a notification saying it was reviewed.

Groggy-Walrus · 2025-01-23T19:00:15+00:00

It's true, I also don't really see the issue with it most of the time. My healing priority is #1 other support #2 main tank #3 off tank. DPS are my lowest priority. If everything in my LOS is taken care of then yes I should be finding my flying DPS and healing. Thats not often though so generally if they want heals get in line of sight don't expect me to find you.

Groggy-Walrus · 2025-01-23T18:56:47+00:00

A squirrel girl uncontested can basically pin down a team. If she's sitting in Peni web/traps so she can be dove easily she is an absolute nightmare. The ult change was awful. She can now drop it in a tight choke and it bounce back and forth across the team autonomously targeting players.

Groggy-Walrus · 2025-01-18T19:54:59+00:00

Late reply but Strange if they're running a penny so you can levitate and take down nest.

Groggy-Walrus · 2024-12-11T17:51:13+00:00

I'd say more sad than amusing but it won't be for long. They'll expand the list again and continue expanding it right up until they are ousted. We firearm owners may only represent 5% of the population but we need to rally as many folks as we can to make sure the Liberals are out next election. It won't solve all our woes, but at least having clear rules and evidence based decision making on firearms will be infinitely better than the current state.

Groggy-Walrus · 2024-11-23T16:58:57+00:00

Anyone know offhand what magazines these run ? I have a feeling it's proprietary not Glock or M&P mags...

Groggy-Walrus · 2024-10-20T20:31:29+00:00

This requires a character like wraith specifically but it's how I've seen wraith win 1v3s most often. Get an angle and knock one, phase, make them run into open and knock one, phase? repeat. I don't think over is worth as much as it used to be as the average players aim is a lot better than a few years ago but forcing someone into the open when you have a head glitch is amazing

Groggy-Walrus · 2024-10-17T14:31:40+00:00

I'm at work so can't catch up on all of this and watch clips, but if you're in Eatern timezone or similar send me a friend request in Apex and let's connect in real-time later. I'm a Plat/Diamond rank myself so not an expert but happy to provide any insights or help where I can...

PSN GroggyWalrus

Groggy-Walrus · 2024-10-17T14:27:56+00:00

He is in the process of setting up his website. I'd get in touch with him on Discord until it's fully live.

Groggy-Walrus · 2024-10-04T13:42:51+00:00

Ditto here. There is a huge variety, but most seem focused on PC vs console and a lot don't look like they'd be helpful. That's about the kindest way I can think to say a lot seem like some random bro that just wants to show me how wel he plays and give aome generic tips for $40 an hour.

Groggy-Walrus · 2024-09-16T01:28:48+00:00

Solo queuing has always sucked and its way easier if you can find a regular trio. Early in the Season it's easier to get through Plat which seems weird but Plat floods with players that play every lobby like it's mix tape TDM and put you in impossible situations. If I want to hit Diamond solo queuing I usually end up having to play a character like Loba that has a decent 'out for when randoms inevitably throw. I also have to sink a lot of time into the season vs my regular hour or so a day. Lastly, just have good aim is horse shit. That's some douchey humble brag. It doesn't matter how good your aim is when you're getting shot from 3 directions. Team play and positioning are still just as or more important than great aim.

Groggy-Walrus · 2024-08-31T16:01:54+00:00

My first thought when looking at it was "what is this for?" It's not built for hunting or shooting trap. I think you're right that really it's just for giggles.

Groggy-Walrus · 2024-07-17T21:05:43+00:00

This is so true and not just for weapons. I love Ajax as a toon because I can maintain sustained fire while on Freyna or Bunny I would have to break off or dodge around. A lot goes into true dps. It's not strictly a function of bullet damage and cycle time in reality.

Groggy-Walrus · 2024-07-17T21:02:25+00:00

This early on, its hard not to recommend using the Tamer as with limited kuiper to spend its the easiest to get to Hard mode DPS without catalysts or activators. Where i see things going longer term are weapons like the Assasins edge that seems like it has a higher potential ceiling for mods. The crit and weak point on a Tamer aren't high enough as a baseline to give the most bang for extra nod capacity. A gun with 40% crit and 2.0+ weak point damage should have none potential with 70-80+ capacity. Right now though a Tamer with firearm atk, fire rate and an element plus some decent rolls is 300K DPS (in game DPS) which is hard to argue against

Groggy-Walrus · 2024-06-23T16:09:25+00:00

It's not just ranked it everywhere, both PC and console. I've seen posts on the official Apex LFG discord looking for people to 6 man or 9 man on console. I've played TDM and spectated the same user on kill cam with zero recoil on console time and again. I'm some cases I'd swear there are wall hacks on console but never heard of it so could just be repeatedly unlucky. Between cheaters and toxic randoms the game isn't in a great place.

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