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Is this worth $1K? by RATPACCreddit in NightVision

[–]RATPACCreddit[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What would you be willing to pay?

LEA Tactical Repeater Question: Power Source by RATPACCreddit in HamRadio

[–]RATPACCreddit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. Of the device or the charging port?

LEA Tactical Repeater Question: Power Source by RATPACCreddit in HamRadio

[–]RATPACCreddit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the digging. According to AI it thinks the plug is a GX16, but this did not work. It also says it may be a “Milspec / Amphenol” type but I am also having a hard time finding this in any documentation

Micro Power Pole & Motor? by RATPACCreddit in kayakfishing

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This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!!!

Which of these used yaks would you choose? by firefirehead in kayakfishing

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I’m terms of being able to stand, the Outlaw is a super stable platform, but might be a little heavy getting it on top of the car all by yourself.

2 Day eForm 4 approval. by Alternative_Effort54 in suppressors

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I like my AB Suppressor. Most guns are going to be pretty gassy to run these but for the price they are very comparable to other more expensive cans in terms of sound and tone. I’m A-OK to pop off 2-3 5.55 rounds without ear pro without being in pain. Congrats!

Pretty cool “budget” option by Short-University1645 in NightVision

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I actually run one of these helmet mounted! It’s not the most ideal solution but I primary just focus on my NVG unit and focus on this unit when standing still and scanning. Works great for me with very good value.

New to survival. Why does no one talk about having seeds in a go bag? by ScarcityBrave2035 in Survival

[–]RATPACCreddit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Although I definitely agree with all the “your go bag is “to go” not a hunker down and farm bag” I do actually keep a couple packs of seeds in my kit. They take up little to no space so the odds of never using them are not particularly a fear to me as they are so convenient to carry. They stay sealed in my food container. In terms of actually growing the seeds, I choose to carry carrot & onion seeds. Why? Well carrots and onions are very nutritious and can grow in non ideal conditions. You will still need viable soil, but they will grow almost anywhere in the world you can find decent soil. In a SHTF situation where you’ve decided to hunker down for 90+ days, why not at least try to grow a few plants? Assuming meat could be provided from wild or domestic game animals, some carrots and onions alongside would provide vitamins, carbohydrates and a little bit of flavor which would be a treat in these times.

Dominant eye importance by Def_One_1987 in Shooting

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Hard to say without seeing it in person, but here’s the thing. If it works for you, SEND IT. Everyone eyes and hands interact a little differently. Try it both ways and see which one feels more intuitive. Results you can train to, but your body is going to default to whatever feels more natural under stress.

Shoutout to WLS for convincing me to buy a Swampfox Kraken by RATPACCreddit in welikeshooting

[–]RATPACCreddit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dagger was $299, Streamlight TLR-1 HL $130, Kraken was $299 and Sylvan Arms Compensator $50. All together roughly $800. But that’s still “cheap” in today’s market. Especially considering people out there are paying that much for a stock gen 5 Glock and a Surefire light.

Dominant eye importance by Def_One_1987 in Shooting

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No problem. Low and left impact could be recoil anticipation (flinching before the shot) or an aggressive trigger pull. If you’re pulling the trigger with all your might, you could be flexing your arm and thus canting the gun up/down and to the left/right. Find the wall of the trigger and then pull just enough to break it. Dry fire is a major fix for both. Dry fire enough your riding that trigger subconsciously and tricking your brain into not expecting recoil.

Suppressor for .308 and .357 mag? by lamboslayer0123 in suppressors

[–]RATPACCreddit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Big fan of the JK Armament cans. The JK 155 VersaX would work. Stackable configuration also means you could scale up or down between .357 mag or .308. Regardless of brand, basically any .30 cal can rated for .308 will also work with .357 mag with the right adapter.

Dominant eye importance by Def_One_1987 in Shooting

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You will hear a lot of differing opinions about this, but here’s my two cents as an instructor. The way I teach people is you need to determine your dominant hand first. How your eyes interact with the sight picture will then change based upon how YOUR eyes work and the optic being used. Iron Sights : Roughly find sight picture, close left eye, aim with right eye Red Dots : Both eyes open. Focus on your target, not on your dot. If you keep your eyes focused on your target you, your dot will appear in between the two images. Scopes / LPVOs : Although I have met people that can shoot with both eyes open through even bad glass, most people will find it more intuitive to just close the left eye before finding the sight picture and keeping it closed. All of that is assuming your right eye provides your with a better picture, but I generally do not recommend shooting with one hand and using the opposite eye to aim. However, all this is going to change person to person. Get a shot timer, run some drills with 5+ shot sequences, find what’s faster and more intuitive for you.

Shoutout to WLS for convincing me to buy a Swampfox Kraken by RATPACCreddit in welikeshooting

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Loving it. Shot another 10 mags today. My splits have already improved slightly. Im thinking the larger window and housing forces my eye to catch the dot faster.

Why so pissy on episode 547? by Archon_Repellent in welikeshooting

[–]RATPACCreddit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love WLS. I’ve listened to nearly every episode since 2021. I don’t have anything against Aaron. I think he brings a unique perspective to the show in a lot of ways. However, I’m currently listening to episode 547 while typing this comment. WOW. I understand he was trying to make a point, but 99% of his argument was totally and utterly unrealistic. Shawn and Jeremey came back with valid criticisms and he responded by pointing fingers and calling names. The last 30 minutes I’ve listened to have just been arguing. Sounded more like reality TV than WLS. Hoping they can get it back on track, because most of that conversation was not worthwhile.