MrJokerRager
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The gun channels of the future will be in Urdu and Pashto lol if fudd faggots like the NRA are in charge of the 2A movement.
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I'll put my pics from the last few pages at the the bottom of this post. The monocle is super cheap and has screw holes for a rail, or a threaded hole for a tripod mount. You'll see I don't have a whole wealth of rail space. It's gonna be cramped but there isn't enough recoil for me to be seriously concerned:
Basically I am thinking of clamping a scope ring so I'm not crushing optics, like the illuminator in the above pic and swapping the illuminator into the flashlight holders. Hell I can clamp to the buffer tubes so I'm not even touching optics. Gats:
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MrJokerRager
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Something I noticed is that only rifles with top side charging handles need buffers.I'll put my pics from the last few pages at the the bottom of this post. The monocle is super cheap and has screw holes for a rail, or a threaded hole for a tripod mount. You'll see I don't have a whole wealth of rail space. It's gonna be cramped but there isn't enough recoil for me to be seriously concerned:
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Basically I am thinking of clamping a scope ring so I'm not crushing optics, like the illuminator in the above pic and swapping the illuminator into the flashlight holders. Hell I can clamp to the buffer tubes so I'm not even touching optics. Gats:
The idea came to me when I realized Metal Gear Solid Phantom Pain has no AR style rifles and the AK does not use buffers.
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It's about reciprocating mass and spring tuning, The charging handle is largely irrelevant and IIRC the AR9 is inherently bufferless and I know people have built ARs without them. While the pictured bolt gun (mossberg mvp) does take standard AR stocks, there is no buffer tube to speak of. This is no problem because of the bolt action. It also has a toggle for takedown that takes off the pistol grip and everything behind it. It's barely large enough to fit in the tripod on the smallest settings. This is more or less how I'm thinking of running it with the monocle. Slap that fucker in the back of the 4runner and go to town on some hogs in comfort:
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(Edit: Sold, transferred, or otherwise no longer within my care/custody/control as of 01/26/2022)
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At this point there's no reason not to add a trench periscope. Because that would be cool as hell.
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Okay Pop Pop. The monocle has a USB output. I have a spare RPi with a battery to run it. I like the way you think.
WinchesterWhiskey
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That's why other groups like SAF have been quietly picking up the slack.
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most people with an IR monocle for spotting game will simply use a modified headlamp mount or a shotgun clamp when their monocle has no actual weapon-specific mount.
there are many models out there. you can adjust clamping force by lengthening the bolt in this example. others will use a modified bipod or sling swivel mount (with swivel removed) drilled and tapped, with a threaded rod (1/4-20 coarse thread is typical) tack welded in place that threads into the monocle's tripod mount for easy attachment to a rail:
the goal is a firm mount that will not allow flex or shaking, reducing the chance that recoil would damage the CCD or photo sensor, while still being compact enough to fit in a pocket or use by hand in areas that restrict hunting with thermal scopes.
doing some odd clamping thing is up to you, but i don't think i would recommend that method for anything i would put together for a customer.
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I already have a 1/4-20 to picatinny adapter. If it was a matter of integrating it on existing rail I would understand but with the way things currently are, I'm looking at significant changes across 2/3 rifles. The tripod has some heft to it and I have a hedpak for another 40lbs of counterweight. I like the idea of mounting it via arm to that as it completely removes recoil from the equation in that setup. Clamping the buffer tube will let me keep the rifles more or less unchanged with the ability to swap the monocle at will. I'll be using it in applications where I can be gentle with it.
MrJokerRager
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I do like those GI swivels though the issue is, those magpul stocks for the most part don't come with studs for the read one to be attached. I switched over to QDs as a result of it.
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New US Primer Manufacturer Coming -
Until now, only two companies controlled the market for primers in the United States. Olin Corporation through their ownership…
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Until now, only two companies controlled the market for primers in the United States. Olin Corporation through their ownership of Winchester and Vista Outdoor with their ownership of Federal, Remington Ammunition, and CCI. A third manufacturer intends to to begin producing by 2023.
Expansion Industries of Carrolton, Texas will be opening a new plant on the site of the former Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant outside of Texarkana, Texas.
According to reports in the Texarkana Gazette, Expansion Industries has already invested $100 million in the effort.
This is good news as primers are the key component which seems to be in the shortest supply. I know it was a topic of discussion this week among my friends at the SHOT Show.
Expansion Industries of Carrolton, Texas will be opening a new plant on the site of the former Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant outside of Texarkana, Texas.
According to reports in the Texarkana Gazette, Expansion Industries has already invested $100 million in the effort.
They intend to employ up to 400 employees by 2023 and have already started their employee recruitment efforts.
This is good news as primers are the key component which seems to be in the shortest supply. I know it was a topic of discussion this week among my friends at the SHOT Show.
Looks like we are getting a third manufacturer of primers in 2023, and it will be based out of Texas.
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Going even deeper into the DIY Weeds with some more news
Ivan is making progress with his CZAR Gen 2 VZ. 61 Lower
The Deterrence Dispensed Development Group (which Ivan is a member of and one of the leading figures of) has come out with a new, selectable, phone stand (that is only used for holding phones in proper position, it has no alternative purposes nosiree!). ATF however disagrees.
Deterrence Dispensed also has an ongoing beta for a Printed Beretta 92 frame which does not work with Taurus parts kits just yet but will presumably do so later on.
Test Firing
Also that Printable Glock magazine that The AWCY Development Group is working on that I could not previously identify is I believe a 10mm Glock 20 magazine.
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If you're going that route, may as well attach a thermal sensor to the RPi.
Can get about 7-8 FPS out of that sensor. There's also the FLIR modules but they're pricy.
High Resolution Thermal Camera with Raspberry Pi and MLX90640 — Maker Portal
Thermal cameras are similar to standard cameras in that they use light to record images. The most significant distinction is that thermal cameras detect and filter light such that only the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum is recorded, not the visible region [read more about infrar
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MrJokerRager
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Reading through TSA regulations for flying with guns, I understand the whole rifle stuff but for pistols, can't put the hard case inside luggage that goes into the cargo hold as it has to be check separately, makes it obvious that there is a pistol in the cargo hold.
Also what does the ATF mean by "contract carriers" when it comes to mailing pistols to oneself in another state.
Also what does the ATF mean by "contract carriers" when it comes to mailing pistols to oneself in another state.
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Contract Carrier — a commercial individual or organization carrying persons or property of certain customers only, rather than the goods of or the public in general.
So DHL, etc?
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pretty much the usual suspects like @Pocket Dragoon mentioned: DHL, FedEx, UPS, et c. handguns cannot be legally transported by USPS in a functional state (frames are technically okay, but run into a separate issue with USPS regulation rather than BATFE regulation), and additionally must be sent "next day" or typically 2nd day air if possible.
if you want to ship a handgun via FedEx or something, be sure to look up the specific regulations for that carrier, as they all differ slightly. ideally you will want a double boxed, well packaged handgun, no ammunition, no markings on the outer box that identifies that the package might have a firearm in it, and it should ship with some insurance and/or signature confirmation (highly recommended these latter two: don't let a weapon get "lost" without recourse).
How To Ship Firearms | UPS - United States
Information from UPS about how to ship firearms, which are considered a special-care shipment and require some extra steps before packing them up and shipping.
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How to Ship Firearms | FedEx
Find out what is required to ship firearms and what licenses you need. Read our guidelines on shipping your gun, including what is prohibited and how to secure your firearm.
neither of these companies have policies against firearms shipments, so if you are denied at a store, that's a separate can of worms you can complain about. if it's helpful, i generally ship handguns with FedEx 2nd day air with insurance and signature confirmation and other firearms UPS 3-day select. NFA items i will also send FedEx when needed but typically it's between manufacturers or dealers not to the end customer.
for flying with a firearm, handguns must be in carry-on luggage, and be in a locked container separated from any ammunition. firearms must also be declared to the TSA, who can elect at any time to inspect the handgun for compliance. note that there is no regulation that stipulates a "TSA approved" lock. those luggage locks are generally extremely poor security. get a good Abloy lock on a Hardigg/Pelican case and force the TSA to ask you to unlock it. do not use a soft case. if a hard case is too expensive, look for cheap musical instrument cases in your area.
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Also, some UPS and FedEx depots will lie to you and say they don't ship firearms. This is either legitimate bias on the managers part or complete ignorance.
Either way, you can throw their own regulations in their face and get your shit shipped. Might require a phone call or two but don't let them push you around.
Either way, you can throw their own regulations in their face and get your shit shipped. Might require a phone call or two but don't let them push you around.
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Just curious, why are you opting to mounting your PVS-14 (im assuming) to the gun and not your headgear? If you don't have a helmet and really don't want to shell out for a bump even, you can at least get one of these from Crye: https://www.cryeprecision.com/ProductDetail/acchn102000_nightcapI'll put my pics from the last few pages at the the bottom of this post. The monocle is super cheap and has screw holes for a rail, or a threaded hole for a tripod mount. You'll see I don't have a whole wealth of rail space. It's gonna be cramped but there isn't enough recoil for me to be seriously concerned:
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Basically I am thinking of clamping a scope ring so I'm not crushing optics, like the illuminator in the above pic and swapping the illuminator into the flashlight holders. Hell I can clamp to the buffer tubes so I'm not even touching optics. Gats:
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Assume way cheaper. Like bottom of the barrel cheap. I have a bump helmet and mounting for it more or less sorted out. That said as far as realistic use cases, holding it inline with the optic just seemed to make more sense. Sight picture seems workable so far.