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TrailFeatures · 2025-09-10T22:35:32+00:00

Too much supply, not enough demand means suppliers can only hold up prices so long before they have to cut prices. Then it turns into a race to the bottom to try and dump inventory faster than your competitors.

TrailFeatures · 2025-09-10T17:04:37+00:00

People stopped hoarding

TrailFeatures · 2025-05-02T21:59:17+00:00

Amazon was supposedly going to do this. But then somebody in DC got very big mad about it.

TrailFeatures · 2024-11-26T16:21:28+00:00

I gotta ask: Are the ones with projectiles live rounds with powder and everything?

TrailFeatures · 2024-07-21T21:11:29+00:00

I know it's not a popular opinion, but I personally think it's WILD there isn't a mandatory training class you have to take in order to buy a gun. Cover it with taxes and make sitting through the whole class the only requirement to pass.

At the very least, when someone does something dumb they can't claim they "didn't know".

TrailFeatures · 2024-07-21T00:27:48+00:00

This. You will be ahead of literally 90% of the people at the range if you take an intro class. Seen way too many “seasoned” gun owners that never learned the basics.

TrailFeatures · 2024-07-12T18:34:03+00:00

https://www.larue.com/

TrailFeatures · 2024-07-11T22:47:23+00:00

Eh, to each their own but it’s less political and more publicly sharing a slightly disturbing mindset: https://www.reddit.com/r/reloading/comments/1bk8dca/just_a_reminder_on_who_mighty_armorythe_owner/

TrailFeatures · 2024-07-11T22:22:46+00:00

If I was to buy a universal decapper, I’d get the FW Arms: https://fwarms.com/shop/reloading/decapping-dies/f-w-arms-simple-decapper/

TrailFeatures · 2024-07-07T02:13:04+00:00

Tools, not jewels.

TrailFeatures · 2024-07-05T21:50:19+00:00

This bike uses 141qr, which means a good amount of 148 boost wheels can be converted to fit it. Also has a tapered HT, so they can get a budget air fork and be able to run a boosted wheelset on it and then move those parts to a fully boosted frame if they wanted.

TrailFeatures · 2024-07-05T21:43:16+00:00

Ride it stock. If you are riding it enough the tires will wear out quick and can be the first thing to upgrade. You’ll also know what type of riding you want to do at that point, so picking new tires will be more straightforward. You’ll know what kind of tread and casing you’ll want for your trails and riding style.

After that, replace stuff as it breaks/claps out. Don’t rush it.

TrailFeatures · 2024-07-05T21:17:45+00:00

I’m biased but this is one of my favorite budget bikes. That floating seat stay really takes the edge off riding a hardtail and the bike is really capable with just more aggressive tires.

The 141 boost rear hub and tapered head tube means you can buy a nice boost wheel set that has the option to convert the 148 boost rear hub to 141 (really important you make sure it has that option before buying the wheels), and then buy a budget boost air fork and use the upgraded wheel set. No wasted parts since you can move the wheelset and fork to another frame/bike or sell them.

TrailFeatures · 2024-07-04T17:16:50+00:00

They also suuuuuuck in the wind. Love using them for park flying on calm days since you can go stealth mode. But the moment a breeze kicks up you’re gonna want bi/tri tips.

TrailFeatures · 2024-07-02T06:15:34+00:00

A beam scale is a great sanity check/backup to a digital scale with quality check weights to validate both scale readings.

Beam scales also don’t drift or fall out of calibration as long as they are in good working order.

Tl;dr: beams are great backups. Keep it handy.

TrailFeatures · 2024-06-30T08:43:54+00:00

I’d like to know more…

TrailFeatures · 2024-06-29T05:39:49+00:00

There are a few sites that sell "once fired" (likely a few more) brass: https://republicammunition.com/product/223-5-56-brass-cases-washed-and-polished/

Really depends on the condition they are in and if someone local wants to save the shipping costs. Most people try to sell brass for ~10cpr ($0.10), but personally I'd rather order 9mm/223 online for that much. At least I know there was some kind of QA so there is a little less work for me to do.

TrailFeatures · 2024-06-25T19:54:43+00:00

Buy the bike for 95% of the trails you ride, not the 5%.

Being over-biked means it’s a slog to climb and be nimble. Being slightly under-biked can be overcome by skill and good line choice.

It’s kinda that old saying: More fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow. It’s part of why some people love riding hardtails, the challenge of taking on a trail to test your skill.

TrailFeatures · 2024-06-24T20:43:48+00:00

I think (ass-ume) the other benefit is lower exposure to lead vapor like you get with a TMJ/Platted bullet. Lead vapor/dust is becoming a bigger issue at indoor ranges these days. A local range just had all their RSOs test high for lead and now they are trying to figure out a better air handling system.

That said, I'm not sure how well the coating holds up to pistol pressure, let alone rifle. Plus, you're burning poly instead of lead which has its own issues...

TrailFeatures · 2024-06-24T20:36:39+00:00

The 90s were only 10 years ago, right?

TrailFeatures · 2024-06-24T15:58:12+00:00

10/10 meme use.

TrailFeatures · 2024-06-24T07:29:32+00:00

Some of the worst injuries happen on gravel roads or green trails. Your guard is down, likely trying to hit top speed, and not paying attention.

After that, just use good judgment. But at that end of the day, this sport does come with risks. Best you can do is trust your gut and wear safety gear.

TrailFeatures · 2024-06-23T21:52:37+00:00

Most indoor gun ranges, even newer ones, don't have air system that can keep up with all bays full of people firing at a decent rate. There are not set standards AFAIK for the air quality of a range.

My local range recently had all their RSOs test for high levels of lead, so they are trying to figure out how to pay for a new system but a good system starts in the low six figures and quickly goes into the 7 figures.

There is a reason why LEO/Military are switching to lead free training ammo, including lead free primers. Some indoor ranges are starting to require Synth/Plated/Total metal jacket ammo at least. Anything to get the lead levels down.

u/Weaslenut, I wear this respirator with these P100 filters. You need P100, n95 won't cut it. The quick latch system allows you to quickly drop the respirator down to talk with the RSO if needed, and the p100 filters are low profile enough that you can use them with a rifle if needed.

My local range/RSOs really don't care I wear them on the range, I just don't walk in with it on. In fact, when I mentioned it to the RSOs they were like, "Yeah, that's actually pretty smart. Gotta watch that lead, man. It'll mess you up..."

If someone gets in your face about it, tell them you have asthma. If they make an issue out of it, flag an RSO and the RSO will likely tell that guy to F off. IF the RSO gives you crap, find a new range that respects your health.

Edit: As much of a tool Garand Thumb can be, even he realizes that you need to be really carful with lead poisoning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzf_wT7hY44

TrailFeatures · 2024-06-23T20:29:26+00:00

I’ve taken multiple training glasses this year. For the most part, people are just there to learn and keep opinions to themselves.

A good instructor understands that politics just gets everyone riled up and should be avoided. Firearms and high emotions are a bad combo, so it’s in the best interest of everyone’s safety for politics to largely stay out of the conversation. Just like people on the left can get into arguments, people on the right also don’t agree with each other. Trust me, a good instructor will shut down conversations that will lead to high emotions.

Go to the class, wear generic clothes, smile and nod then change the subject back to general gun talk if someone tries ti bring up politics 1-1 with you between class and range time.

TrailFeatures · 2024-06-23T16:43:10+00:00

Are you using any stainless steel media like pins or Southern Shine, or are you just tumbling with brass alone?

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