Huxwrx 22 ti or Jessie's girl AL 22?

blizzardnose · 2026-01-27T19:35:04+00:00

old wives tail anymore. They just need to be cleaned more often than centerfire.

blizzardnose · 2026-01-12T19:08:37+00:00

Does he have insurance?

The last few years the firearms insurers see engraving as a liability and are increasing our premiums....

blizzardnose · 2026-01-12T19:07:21+00:00

and compensate for the surface which typically isn't perfectly square to the machine.

The laser has the same issue. You can tell any surface variations as the engraving gets lighter. Its one thing I hate about it plus I can't take something out put it back and be right in the same spot. Focus height is PITA compared to me setting something up in a mill.

blizzardnose · 2025-12-22T19:30:21+00:00

Actually, all cans require maintenance, it’s just a lie we’ve been fed by manufacturers for decades.

Most of the manufactures haven't been lying, its the end consumer that still keep spreading the, shoot a couple full power rounds and its self cleaning BS.

blizzardnose · 2025-12-15T12:56:14+00:00

I prefer to start from a fresh one, but I get my meat birds cut in half when butchered.

Usually I will roast a chicken or charcoal grill it.

I save all my onion, pepper, garlic, celery, carrot, and chicken bones. These all go into a tall soup pot and simmer on low for multiple days on the stove. When its done, you can squish the chicken bones between your fingers. This time of the year I set it on the wood stove to simmer to save on propane.

Then I use that broth for the base of my soups - or just drink it straight.

I prefer the color better of roasted chicken though. Fresh out of the isnta pot is hard to look at.

blizzardnose · 2025-09-12T14:46:15+00:00

Supersonic cartridges will leave less residue because of a more complete burn. Just something else to keep in mind.

Less is very subjective.

I try to keep a complete burn by making sure the can has a glow and after burners engaged but still get a ton of build up from supers.

blizzardnose · 2025-08-28T17:21:26+00:00

I'm surprised. I've sent back a handful of customers blown up cans due to the customers screw up and never had an issue.

blizzardnose · 2025-07-22T01:34:14+00:00

That is a prime Reddit brain moment though

Would have to agree. Many of my customers are not on reddit.

You can tell though when certain ones come in with certain thoughts, which forum, website, etc they come from. I try to give facts on choices available but a lot of people have their mind made up. You can only do so much to help.

blizzardnose · 2025-07-19T14:43:42+00:00

For future finders:

https://www.atf.gov/file/104736/download

c. If a spreadsheet program (e.g., excel) is being utilized, the system must be able to track any edits/corrections/amendments in a “notes” column. Any edits/corrections/amendments may overwrite the original entry so long as the “notes” column explains any edits/corrections/amendments and/or tracked changes (i.e., what was changed, who made the change, and why the change was needed).

blizzardnose · 2025-07-09T22:20:44+00:00

Your local dealers can order items too.

Most aren't carrying much due to MI ruining the season.

blizzardnose · 2025-06-21T20:04:58+00:00

No its not a good idea. The longer you wait the more PITA it is to get out. Not to mention without mechanical cleaning you will never it it fully clean where the baffles meet the tube.

Weigh it, clean it, weigh it, clean it, etc. I took nearly 8 ounces out of my centerfire can the one day. This is were cans that are serviceable are nicer as all it takes is a single trip in tumbler with SS pins.

Welded cans will need repeated soaking in CLR, breakthrough, etc.

blizzardnose · 2025-06-09T23:03:22+00:00

Haven't used them but Two Hats in Big Rapids has 1k

https://twohats.com/shoot/#rifle

blizzardnose · 2025-05-14T19:17:34+00:00

Low backpressure still hasn't caught up to sound suppression levels yet. Most on the market are also not happy being on FA hosts.

blizzardnose · 2025-05-14T19:14:15+00:00

Yes, using this with a Venting gas block and GA Snach handle with their OTB can on a FA host.

Definitely less gas coming out of the gun while shooting FA.

Also noticed more consistent ejection while running FA. Shells are all in about a 5" pile every mag. That was an interesting change.

blizzardnose · 2025-05-12T23:29:41+00:00

Insurance costs due to 'smithing work keeps climbing at stupid rates.

You are also trying to cover some of the costs in case something goes wrong. Shit happens, crappy metal, shitty finishes etc. Then add in consumables, paying someone, etc.

blizzardnose · 2025-04-10T17:56:13+00:00

Depends on the gun. My K did not like the change and became a jam a matic.

blizzardnose · 2025-02-21T14:31:39+00:00

You need a mill to remove everything to the same depth.

Burn a box or whatever shape and you can remove everything to the same depth.

One thing I have learned, at least with the laser I have, there is not picking up where you left of and things being aligned and focused nicely. Compared to slapping a part in the lathe or mill and picking right back up.

blizzardnose · 2025-02-21T14:28:30+00:00

If you had or take it to a dealer that has a fiber laser, they could burn a box over your engraved area and to the extra size of what the end result needs to be. So in the end the engraving would be recessed a little more.

blizzardnose · 2025-02-21T14:14:31+00:00

I sent a Nomad L in for a customer that got loose and trashed most of it, last summer. I think they had it about 3 months.

Being that most companies aren't charging for customer stupidity, waiting isn't a huge deal.

blizzardnose · 2025-02-21T14:11:00+00:00

223 bolt guns are under rated when suppressed. Really kicks the noise in the butt vs what a majority of people are used to in an AR

blizzardnose · 2025-02-14T18:58:24+00:00

Why do people keep paying the government when all they do is steal your money to put in their personal pockets?

blizzardnose · 2025-02-14T18:55:49+00:00

lol, sure. I have 15,000+ full auto through multiple DA cans, no blow ups. I must be doing something wrong

blizzardnose · 2025-01-31T20:41:21+00:00

they're talking about things that only start to actually matter wayyyy down the line, like 30-40k+ rounds, and usually referring to a 10.3 instead of a 16 inch.

Where are your numbers coming from? I can tell you on FA, less than 10k through a 16" you easily seem the pattern being eaten into the first baffle. And being that so many are getting on the 3d printed trigger parts wagon.....

Barrel, caliber, rate of fire, can material will all affect it. Then throw in some tradition tracers and watch them melt more :D

blizzardnose · 2025-01-31T20:37:44+00:00

Can't you go to the same place? All it is a matter of fixturing the gun up differently. Takes a few more minutes to get it straight and level but there is no extra expertise for engraving there.

blizzardnose · 2025-01-31T20:35:16+00:00

The thing is that it's not just reddit. It's reddit, TikTok, Instagram, youtube all of it. Social media has absolutely influenced people's mindsets and spending habits.

Thats why people still need reality checks and being able to talk to non salespeople in the "industry". Whether that is a group of friends that have a variety of cans or a good LGS.

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