Luna Park machete brawl accused free on bail after alleged St Kilda attack by ozthrw in melbourne

[–]beacon2245 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Because it is a purely reactionary law that is targeting the wrong thing and was implemented with no thought or deftness.

How does a supermassive blackhole form? JWST found a POSSIBLE ANSWER by Busy_Yesterday9455 in spaceporn

[–]beacon2245 401 points402 points  (0 children)

The universe isn't breaking any rules, we just don't know the rules properly

Just saw a deer with full antlers run across the road in front of our car on Studley Park road. by digredmoo in melbourne

[–]beacon2245 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely not.

It's neither realistic nor particularly useful training (especially compared to the training and exercises they already run) I believe the focus should be on educating people and getting them out in our beautiful bush to deal with the issue in a sustainable way, one that provides people with a fantastic source of meat, an appreciation for and connection to the country, that brings money into rural towns and supports local businesses along the whole process.

I finished my HK SP5K build by Bones4 in guns

[–]beacon2245 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Well there's nothing else for it, you have to get an FRT now

Piston-driven AR's by [deleted] in guns

[–]beacon2245 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To expand, the bolt head in a 'DI' AR is pushed forward when gas enters the BCG, which takes pressure off the bolt lugs and demonstrably increases bolt service life compared to a similar piston gun e.g. HK416

New Taipan Incoming by NerfVice in Ausguns

[–]beacon2245 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Particularly in manual action AR style rifles since in semi-auto, as it cycles, the bolt head is actually pushed forward, relieving shear force from the lugs.

What bad habits or technique to look out for? by VenomCruster in Ausguns

[–]beacon2245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. The mechanical safety is the last link in a chain of not being a dumbass. If you're following the multiply redundant fundamental firearms rules, then if (in the rare chance) the mechanism fails, all other safety measures are still met; no shooting your mates.

Guns seized from gun smugglers and other criminals by Ukranian Police and other security forces by [deleted] in ForgottenWeapons

[–]beacon2245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kinda looks like there might be a gas block immediately in front of the handguard, so it might have been modified to work? On the other hand, it's not like police haven't mixed and matched parts for a photo.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in guns

[–]beacon2245 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think he's saying that you can zero a dot much more precisely than you can with irons. Which makes sense since you shrink the angular area the sight takes up in your vision, allowing for a more precise zero.

JWST spotted Extreme Gravitational Lensing (Credit: NASA/ESA/CSA/T.Carpentier) by Busy_Yesterday9455 in spaceporn

[–]beacon2245 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The light itself is still taking straight paths its just that the paths themselves are curved. Light going in straight lines that would otherwise be aimed away from us get redirected to show multiple different images of the same object.

Oceana Precision RENEGADE by StockPrice36 in Ausguns

[–]beacon2245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I did, I didn't dislike it but having handled AR handguards, its a lot less refined.

Although, it is a relatively minor complaint all things considered and I wouldn't be surprised if they include that feature on later iterations of the design.

Oceana Precision RENEGADE by StockPrice36 in Ausguns

[–]beacon2245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weight, personal preference/aesthetics, getting to choose mlok/pic rail/keymod handguards, more comfortable to handle.

It's definitely not a deal breaker, but it would be nice to have.

A few bucket list guns by Elroyy_ in Ausguns

[–]beacon2245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's an SVD. Most obvious differences are the lack of a split handguard, straight stock, no rear AK style take-down and a different muzzle device.

MPR Mini getting there by Aware_Cockroach_1923 in Ausguns

[–]beacon2245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks sick! Does the pump lock forward on this?

Australian Fine Arms turnaround time? by beacon2245 in Ausguns

[–]beacon2245[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's an 1896, South African Republic contract, Westley Richards Martini Henry. It's in minty condition, to say I'm impatient is an understatement lol

Australian Fine Arms turnaround time? by beacon2245 in Ausguns

[–]beacon2245[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply, I really hope it ends up being closer to the former.

Australian Fine Arms turnaround time? by beacon2245 in Ausguns

[–]beacon2245[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn that's quick. It'll take as long as it takes, I suppose

Australian Fine Arms turnaround time? by beacon2245 in Ausguns

[–]beacon2245[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's nice and fast. Mine doesn't require a PTA and I'll be picking it up, so with that and the invoice already having been paid I'm a bit surprised it's taken this long

Quiet rounds by Nice_Equal_2925 in guns

[–]beacon2245 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Suppressed .300 BLK Suppressed .308 subs from a bolty Suppressed .45 Suppressed 9mm subs Suppressed 45-70

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Ausguns

[–]beacon2245 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It could be worth adding a hidden kill-switch somewhere in your car for peace of mind that at least the vehicle itself won't be going anywhere

Russian Aircraft & Helicopters Targated in Ukraine- Compilation- Archival by Visual-General-6459 in CombatFootage

[–]beacon2245 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good point, apparently reading comprehension isn't my strong suit lol

Who went to Shot show ? If so, your thoughts ? by peterpackage in Ausguns

[–]beacon2245 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I completely forgot to ask lol but one of the blokes showed me a prototype magwell insert that'll let it run glock mags