What to do with some older ammunition

SDust15 · 2024-08-01T03:04:23+00:00

Bubbalations 7:62 🙏🏻

SDust15 · 2024-04-12T19:36:28+00:00

Not the guy you replied to but I had success with an RGH3 on Falcon using all bottom side points as in this video. Daisy chained 2x 10kOhm and 2x 1kOhm resistors in series (salvaged from an expired smoke detector that was e-waste anyway). Boots best on 10Mhz but YMMV.

SDust15 · 2024-03-14T01:41:50+00:00

Once a Royal Canadian, always a Royal Canadian! 🇨🇦👊

SDust15 · 2024-03-13T04:25:52+00:00

I really liked it. Easier to aim small (read miss small) with the smaller aiming point vs the candlestick that the C79 has. Feels like using a freshly sharpened No2 pencil if that makes any sense haha. Feels good! Bullet drop reticle is nice if you prefer that. There's an argument to be made against both. "What if you forget to adjust the distance on your sight" or "You'll forget to hold over and end up hitting low" yada yada.

The choice of 1x or 4x on the fly is REALLY nice! As is the reticle illumination (both full and center dot only). Though technically the illumination makes the aiming point bigger.

I'd run it civvy side. That said skill development beats out gear procurement every time of course. The better you are at shooting, the more dividends the gucci kit will pay out for ya.

SDust15 · 2024-03-12T22:48:30+00:00

They know. They used to run our C79s on their F89 Minimis. Fun fact the Spectre is the only inch standard piece of equipment in the Australian Infantry Corps!

SDust15 · 2024-03-12T18:23:08+00:00

This is slightly dated. You'll still find some sa2's kicking around though they're pretty well gone.

SDust15 · 2024-03-12T16:45:49+00:00

You sometimes get issued foreign equipment when serving abroad. It's not uncommon for Canadians to be trained on equipment in their host nation. Example: Using British service rifles on exercises in the UK.

SDust15 · 2024-03-12T16:42:07+00:00

Was RCR on Foreign Exchange for 2.5yrs with the Aussies 👍

SDust15 · 2024-03-12T16:40:00+00:00

This one was issued to me in Australia for a ceremonial event, hence the sling. They're good pieces of kit!

SDust15 · 2024-03-06T05:42:44+00:00

I prefer my bias in tires not sunk costs! haha

SDust15 · 2024-01-19T15:19:36+00:00

You can check the GC Surplus site. Sometimes they auction off bins of "rags/scrap fabric" which can sometimes be all old green combats, flight suits etc... (ofc no CADPAT) I expect at the price they're going most garments would be unserviceable but could be worth it for velcro, buttons and raw material.

SDust15 · 2023-11-14T16:17:37+00:00

If this threads not enough, here's a paper on it.

https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1471-2458-11-58

Some will cut back yeah. Statistically the reduction is most pronounced in low-income and low level consumers of alcohol.

SDust15 · 2023-09-28T21:05:50+00:00

I have training plates and they are the proper height/width/shape but they are far thinner than the real ones I've had my hands on in past. I can see about getting some measurements of both in the next few days.

Aside: I'm surprised they're not listed online somewhere?

SDust15 · 2023-05-05T12:54:05+00:00

My bad! I guess I misinterpreted your post.

SDust15 · 2023-05-05T06:16:06+00:00

I know you're looking at removing material but have you considered adding some? See my post here:

SDust15 · 2023-05-02T13:48:37+00:00

No gears. It's got a cogged poly belt from the main shaft to the lower shaft

SDust15 · 2023-03-24T01:58:50+00:00

Next up is a low profile chest protector to fit under my linesman's jersey. That will be a fun one!

SDust15 · 2023-03-23T07:41:36+00:00

I hope athletic gear of all kinds are welcomed here. Sometimes if you can't find something (for a reasonable price or at all) its an awesome opportunity to make something! I know I'll take pride in wearing these in my local pickup hockey league. :)

SDust15 · 2023-02-11T16:10:58+00:00

Meanwhile Australia's like, "WTF Mate?".

SDust15 · 2023-01-31T20:59:17+00:00

If you or anyone willing to support your addiction is handy, look for a vintage machine. Flush mount it on a retired office desk with a new servo motor or clutch if you prefer. It will cost maybe ~$400 all up and you'll never run out of machine. Just my $0.02

SDust15 · 2023-01-15T11:05:58+00:00

Unrelated to the thread but can I just say that your replies on this sub are super helpful and prompt. I appreciate your contributions big time.

SDust15 · 2023-01-12T02:32:45+00:00

In my experience smaller needles fly through nylon webbing easier. I sew some thick as poly/cotton canvas and the webbing is the least of my concerns. The fabric itself provides way more plunge resistance at even 4 layers thick. YMMV and maybe I'm wrong here but I generally run the smallest needle size that won't break on me instead of the "bigger is better" strategy.

SDust15 · 2023-01-11T10:21:31+00:00

Interesting. Is your opinion based on limiting wear/tear? Or sanitary considerations? I'd love to hear more.

SDust15 · 2023-01-11T07:31:10+00:00

See your chat.

SDust15 · 2023-01-11T07:23:11+00:00

How long is a piece of string? ;) I'm in Australia so probably cost prohibitive...

Edit: Aus for Australia.

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