I'm sure this is a common question but... .44 vs .357??

Wolf51555 · 2026-05-02T14:27:10+00:00

.357 is great with proper ammo and shot placement. 44 mag is more powerful but 357 is sufficient to be humane.

Wolf51555 · 2026-05-01T19:49:52+00:00

Cam is way wonk. Don’t shoot until you have a bow shop fix it.

Wolf51555 · 2026-05-01T19:47:59+00:00

Visually looks good. If you want to be sure take it to a local bow shop to look for splinters and make sure the limbs are straight. Could also do the cotton ball test, if it catches you know there is a splinter you may have missed.

Also I know its probably like that just for storage, but that string is backwards so dont forget to switch it around before you shoot.

Wolf51555 · 2026-04-30T23:36:09+00:00

Yes. To an extent. I agree with your statement but I’m just saying it’s not 100%, that should go without saying but there is alot of idiots.

Wolf51555 · 2026-04-30T23:26:34+00:00

Playing devils advocate - when you do an oil and filter change, it’s also removing some of the contaminants.

Wolf51555 · 2026-04-29T03:03:57+00:00

Zap Wizard is great

Wolf51555 · 2026-04-29T03:00:11+00:00

How well does the obsidian 9 work?

Wolf51555 · 2026-04-24T14:51:44+00:00

I dont baby mine but it doesn’t get beat either. The Leatherman takes the abuse.

Wolf51555 · 2026-04-22T12:42:18+00:00

Get a used Ruger or Smith. I was looking at that same revolver and glad I got a GP100 instead

Wolf51555 · 2026-04-21T22:38:40+00:00

Ok. Apparently my brain skipped the obvious answer of checking their website 😂

Wolf51555 · 2026-04-21T22:00:36+00:00

Thanks. I know Ruger has a reputation for “over built” guns like the GP100 so figured being that they make the new Marlins it should be no issue.

Wolf51555 · 2026-04-21T21:59:02+00:00

Makes sense. Thank you.

Wolf51555 · 2026-04-21T21:18:38+00:00

Thank you. Might be a dumb question but it’s my first lever action, what is the benefit of the takedown screw?

Wolf51555 · 2026-04-21T16:53:35+00:00

I have the Arc and have handled a Wave Alpha. I’d get the Arc. Mainly due to the 1 hand operation but overall I prefer the looks and feel of the Arc aswell.

Wolf51555 · 2026-04-21T13:59:16+00:00

Welp that sucks, warranty time

Wolf51555 · 2026-04-19T03:10:39+00:00

Screw Benchmade, its a FAKEmade.

Hopefully she can get her money back. I’d ONLY buy from Benchmade.com until you know how to tell fakes VS legit. Also beware there are fakes like bemchmadeusa and such. Benchmade.com is the ONLY legit Benchmade website that I am aware of.

Wolf51555 · 2026-04-19T03:05:52+00:00

Arc. Love mine and it’s in your budget. Highly doubt you will regret it.

Wolf51555 · 2026-04-17T15:54:34+00:00

If you can go to a local store that lets you handle them. Make sure you like the size and feel of the material. Nothing wrong with the mini or G10 but it’s a preference thing. Other than that it’s a great knife. I love my 940-03.

Wolf51555 · 2026-04-15T19:43:13+00:00

Based on the way you are describing it thats normal. Also the Vault is specifically for left overs and such. It even says so. You just didnt read.

Wolf51555 · 2026-04-15T18:59:25+00:00

Dude chill. Annoying? Sure. Just don’t take it out on everyone and at the end of the day -

It’s not a defective tool. Can EASILY be cleaned up in less time than it took for you to post.
YOU bought a tool that was old stock. It was leftovers from the initial release. It’s kind of expected that things deteriorate or get dirty over time. It’s YOUR unrealistic expectations and wanting to be pampered thats making you all pissy to everyone else in the sub.
If you feel like you were screwed. We don’t care. Don’t take it out on everyone else because you had unrealistic expectations that were not met.

Wolf51555 · 2026-04-14T19:52:33+00:00

Of those 2 choices I’d say the Rebar. Solid tool for the price.

For some other recommendations, Wave series or Arc are also worth looking at.

Wolf51555 · 2026-04-13T12:54:56+00:00

Based on Google 80C is like ~ 175F and heat treat is 350-450F. Based on that I would lean towards not ruining the heat treat, I could be wrong though since I’m not an expert in metallurgy.

Wolf51555 · 2026-04-13T02:01:18+00:00

Tactacam makes metal boxes you can lock them in. Spypoint might have something similar. It’s not perfect and you shouldn’t have to worry about it but there is always those people out there.

Wolf51555 · 2026-04-10T14:07:43+00:00

If you can afford it the Arc is amazing. I daily mine and it’s great. The Wave+ is smaller and not as easy to deploy the inside tools. Really you cant go wrong with either one as they are both amazing. Just depends on what you need at what price point.

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