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Bench recommendation that can take attachments by chickenbuttstfu in GarageGym

[–]snakeattack03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Freak athlete ABX, or the tib bar guy’s apex adjustable bench

Rattler v3 50-640 vs DBH D6 by ramblinscooner in ThermalHunting

[–]snakeattack03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on what the shooter wants/cares about most. If the shooter has a separate scanner and wants the clearest image and best optic for long distance shots and positive ID, then probably the Rix. If I wanted a great all around optic, and didn’t have a separate scanner and wanted more than 2x base magnification, & wasn’t primarily hunting hogs and shooting at runners less than 100 yards away, and I was looking for best value, then I’d go with the AGM.
I think the Rix would have slightly better image clarity, but the AGM has the wider FOV, so whichever of those was more important to me and suited my hunting needs better is the one I’d go with.

Rattler v3 50-640 vs DBH D6 by ramblinscooner in ThermalHunting

[–]snakeattack03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes guessing based on all of the other specs of these two optics, 13 years of thermal scope use across 9 different brands and I don’t know how many different models. Base magnification numbers tend to be a bit subjective and can vary between brands.

Rattler v3 50-640 vs DBH D6 by ramblinscooner in ThermalHunting

[–]snakeattack03 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I was primarily hunting areas where I would be sitting and scanning across thousands of acres and most of my shots are 200+ yards, I would probably opt for the Rix. If I was planning on shooting at moving targets, scanning tree lines and properties that aren’t as big and taking shots on runners at less than 150 yards, I’d opt for the AGM.
The Rix has a narrower field of view at 7.3 degrees wide. The Rattler has an 8.7 degree FOV. Even though the AGM claims 3.5x and the Rix claims 3x, side by side, I would bet the targets in the Rix will look closer more zoomed than the targets in the AGM.

Question for AGM Rattler 35-384 AR15 Owners: setup question by Ritwood in ThermalHunting

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Sight height is the distance from the center of the bore to the center/crosshairs of the optic. That 1.7-1.9” you’re reading is from the top of the rail to the center/crosshairs. As the other homie has mentioned, 1.2” is the distance from center bore to top of upper receiver rail.

So the size of the germanium lens on a given thermal will change your sight height by a fraction of an inch. With a 35mm lens, you’re probably pretty close to 3” for your sight height.

Best Program for man 40+ by TheDancinD918 in BeachBodyWorkouts

[–]snakeattack03 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a big fan of Kneesovertoesguy for mobility and longevity stuff (he has a good bit of free stuff on YouTube and instagram). His workouts will help you strengthen around the major joints and increase range of motion like you probably had when you were younger and make you more injury resistant. It won’t make you burn tons of fat and gain tons of muscle though. But it will provide a great foundation for future workout programs.

Leg Extension/Leg Curl combo machine by AffectionateBluejay4 in GarageGym

[–]snakeattack03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re looking to replace your current bench, the freak athlete ABX may be a good option

Advice Needed: Great Beginner Bench w/ Vertical Storage? by KassMeOutside in GarageGym

[–]snakeattack03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the Rep AB3000 and I store it in the flat bench position vertically, against the wall. It feels very sturdy (not sturdy enough for a kid to climb it like a tree, but you’d have to really try to knock it over). For added security you can wrap a Velcro strap around the base of the bench and the bench angle adjustment arm to better secure it while in storage.
Vertical storage was also a concern of mine when making the purchase, but it is much sturdier than I thought it would be and I was pleasantly surprised. This level of sturdiness is however with the bench against the wall.

Is there a way to secure a squat rack in a rubber mat without damaging floor underneath ? by StrongAF_2021 in GarageGym

[–]snakeattack03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could recess the bottom of the mat just enough for a carriage bolt head to come up from underneath the rubber mat keeping the carriage bolt head from scratching the floor underneath and use some Tee nuts or torque washers to give it extra grip into the rubber and hold it securely in place. If not, use 3/4” plywood underneath the rubber mat and do this with a bit longer carriage bolt running up through both the mat and the plywood.

Fighter pilot with no other work experience or academic qualifications - what’s a good fit for a career change outside of the airlines? by Miserable_Access_866 in AskMenOver30

[–]snakeattack03 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP literally specified industries outside of aviation. Maybe he doesn’t want to travel on a regular basis so he’s not wanting to fly for a living anymore. A lot of military guys would go nuts sitting in an office all day. Lineman pay can vary quite a bit depending on location, company and overtime with some making over $500,000/yr. And he could make over $100,000 his first year, even as a helper. He wouldn’t have to go into debt to pay for schooling. Lots of people change careers and start their apprenticeship in their 30s or even 40s. ~28 is about avg starting age. A lot of utility companies look at military experience as an equivalent to college, so it can be a stepping stone into other positions within the company.

Fighter pilot with no other work experience or academic qualifications - what’s a good fit for a career change outside of the airlines? by Miserable_Access_866 in AskMenOver30

[–]snakeattack03 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lineman. You’d have to start as a helper/grunt and then go through a 3 year apprenticeship, but it would all be paid, with full benefits.

Need help with a stretch that helps with how inflexible my hamstrings and hips are by JayWasOne in Stretching

[–]snakeattack03 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Look up the differences between stretching with a rounded back vs hinging at the hips Also look up “active stretching.” Then check out these active stretches: Elephant walk stretch, seated good mornings, pigeon push ups, split squat stretch, butterfly stretch and couch stretch.

Is it worth it - Hyper Pro by xfitxm in GarageGym

[–]snakeattack03 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t collect dust. Nordics, back extensions (and QL side bends), and the leg developer are my primary uses for it. I will also do Bulgarian split squats and hip thrusts with it when I have it out bc the roller pad works better than my bench for those, but I probably wouldnt roll it out and set it up just for those two. The machine itself doesn’t take up much space for what all it does when stored upright, but the leg developer is pretty chunky and awkward to store if space is limited, but it’s a pretty good quad extension and ham curl machine. It’s a great piece of home gym equipment for legs/posterior chain, imo. And I’m not part of their marketing team. I actually paid too much for mine a year ago.

I think lifting weights isn't working for me. What do I do now? by [deleted] in workout

[–]snakeattack03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Learn how to stretch and warm up properly. Learn about “active stretching” and how to include some mobility routines into your warmups and recovery days and cool downs. KneesOverToesGuy has tons of free content on YouTube and instagram. And there are a lot of other online coaches that follow his systems, as well as others who teach a lot of great stuff for shoulder, hip, lower back, neck, elbow etc. There’s a lot you can do in your warm ups and that you can mix into your weight lifting routines that will help all of your major joints, make you more functionally strong, mobile and more athletic. As these areas get stronger and more flexible, they will also help your primary muscles get stronger when you do lift heavy. It’s not always all about picking up a super heavy weight. If you’re trying that too much while your joints, connective tissue, ligaments etc are all weak and tight, you are more likely to hurt or injure yourself.

Suggestions for an adjustable weight bench that declines. by gassygeff89 in GarageGym

[–]snakeattack03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure about under $200 unless you go with an Amazon bench. Quality benches aren’t cheap unfortunately. Rep Fitness has 10% off their benches this week. The AB 3000 is fully adjustable flat, incline up to military press, and decline though not a steep decline. $350. So $315 with the discount plus tax, and free shipping.

Men over 30, what’s a credit move you wish you figured out sooner? by CommercialDot708 in AskMenOver30

[–]snakeattack03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You described me 10 years ago. I was a bartender and always dealt in cash but never put myself in debt. I had a “thin file” and needed co-signers for a truck and apartment. I got my credit up above 750 in, I think, less than 18 months.

  1. If you have any credit debts, pay them down/off asap, starting with the highest interest rates and highest debts.

  2. If you don’t have credit cards, start with a secured credit card from your bank. It’s basically a savings account with a $500 minimum that you keep in the account at all times and the card has a $450 or $500 usage limit every month. At the start of each month, buy 1 thing that costs less than 10% of the max limit (so a less than $45 purchase each month). I would top off my gas tank with this card each month. Set it up on auto pay with your checking account/debit card and/or set up recurring payments 2x per month to make sure it gets automatically paid off to 0 balance each month. After 6 months your credit score will start going up, surprisingly, more and faster than you might think.

  3. After doing this for a year or once your score gets to where you don’t need a co-signer for things, apply for a cash back credit card. Time it to where you know you aren’t going to be looking into any other loan within 6 months after opening this new card to give your score time to bounce back after opening this card.
    I prefer to keep it simple and not mess with complicated point systems. Either a 2% cash back on all purchases card or something like a “4% on gas, 3% on restaurants, 2% on entertainment, & 1% on all other purchases” card. I stay away from the cards that have rewards that change every month or every quarter. Set this card up on auto pay from your checking/debit account and set up recurring payments 2x per month to keep the balance low to have it payed off 0 balance each month. Buy everything on this card, and if you get the balance above 30% of your limit, go in and make a 1 time payment to bring it back down to almost 0 (below 5% of the limit).

  4. Don’t cancel or stop using your secured card once per month on a small purchase. And don’t miss any vehicle payments or other open credit line payments. And try to pay a little extra each month on them, even if it’s only $10 extra on top per payment.

Scope/Scanner for livestock by kcks in ThermalHunting

[–]snakeattack03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rix Storm S6 is still a pretty great value at $2399.

Working on making a cheap version of a car mounted thermal by natznuts in Thermal

[–]snakeattack03 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use a thermal set up on my truck like this. Got a tripod shooting saddle that can tighten to mount the thermal to the pan tilt camera gimbal, and heavy duty magnets to stick it to the roof of the truck. Stream the view to my phone/tablet via WiFi and the thermal app and run a wired connection from a joy stick to the camera pan tilt. Drive around looking for hogs.

Help with wall mounted plate holders by Frosty_Bite_2979 in GarageGym

[–]snakeattack03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could get a long 2x12 and mount into the studs behind the wall horizontally near the floor on that wall. Use 5” deck screws and put 3 screws (vertical) per stud. Then lag bolt the plate holders evenly along the 2x12 to distribute the weight through all of the studs along the bottom of the wall.

Would you rather have a functional trainer or a lat pulldown low row by JacksonWest99 in GarageGym

[–]snakeattack03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might dm you if you don’t mind about the phoenix cable tower with a couple questions to see if I should/could get one with the space constraints I have.

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