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Posted: 1/16/2021 6:31:21 PM EDT
[#1]
What do you guys prefer for sling setups? I’ve never had anything but a 1 point sling on a pistol AR years ago but took it off cause I never used it. Now I’m looking for 1-2 slings to use on 3-4 rifles. I have a QD end plate on one of my rifles but also a Sopmod enhanced with a point for Quick detach but I’m not sure how to set it up. I’ve got a 6’6” wingspan so I’m not sure what would be most comfortable for me
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Posted: 1/16/2021 6:41:03 PM EDT
[#2]
2 point. Or get one that can go from 2 to 1. Single point isn't worth much unless you're just standing around.
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Posted: 1/16/2021 6:48:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Soberglitch]
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DackJaniels: What do you guys prefer for sling setups? I’ve never had anything but a 1 point sling on a pistol AR years ago but took it off cause I never used it. Now I’m looking for 1-2 slings to use on 3-4 rifles. I have a QD end plate on one of my rifles but also a Sopmod enhanced with a point for Quick detach but I’m not sure how to set it up. I’ve got a 6’6” wingspan so I’m not sure what would be most comfortable for me I like my Magpul 2 point. I want to keep trying more slings but so far the adjustment slide on this has been the easiest and quickest for me to run. I prefer putting one qd close to me on the handguard and then attaching to the opposite side of the stock. Some people prefer the sling to be further out on the handguard but that’s easy to play around with. I’d highly recommend opposite side of the stock though. QD end plates are really only useful for a 1 point. 
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Posted: 1/16/2021 10:07:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 5pt56]
[#4]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hydra-shokz: 2 point. Or get one that can go from 2 to 1. Single point isn't worth much unless you're just standing around. And then when you take 1 step it busts you in the balls. A single point sling isn't worth the material it's build with. Only exception is vehicle ops and a PDW or 10.3. lol |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 1/16/2021 10:17:20 PM EDT
[#5]
Someone should make a silhouette t shirts for iconic GWOT and 90s ARs
Like a 723 with the 5000 The Gordon carbine Mk12 MOD 0 and H since MOD 1 are made MRE MK18 M16A4 (ACOG) Basic M4 (ACOG) I think itd be cool af. I'd do it but i have no idea how... |
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Posted: 1/16/2021 10:31:35 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Brandonbeezy: Someone should make a silhouette t shirts for iconic GWOT and 90s ARs Like a 723 with the 5000 The Gordon carbine Mk12 MOD 0 and H since MOD 1 are made MRE MK18 M16A4 (ACOG) Basic M4 (ACOG) I think itd be cool af. I'd do it but i have no idea how... Someone does, all drops though. https://www.clonerifles.com/  Attached File |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 1/16/2021 10:39:59 PM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DackJaniels: What do you guys prefer for sling setups? I’ve never had anything but a 1 point sling on a pistol AR years ago but took it off cause I never used it. Now I’m looking for 1-2 slings to use on 3-4 rifles. I have a QD end plate on one of my rifles but also a Sopmod enhanced with a point for Quick detach but I’m not sure how to set it up. I’ve got a 6’6” wingspan so I’m not sure what would be most comfortable for me  2021-01-16_09-30-49 by brandon hobock, on Flickr" />Please excuse the dirty grout, and please ignore the red dot on the hand guard, i was trolling the PSA users fb group. Here are my two favorite slings The holland upper is running the Blue force gear Vickers sling The A1 is running a silent sling with the quick adjustment strap from an alice pack shoulder strap. Both can and have ran qd's on both ends. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 1/16/2021 11:38:31 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DackJaniels: What do you guys prefer for sling setups? I’ve never had anything but a 1 point sling on a pistol AR years ago but took it off cause I never used it. Now I’m looking for 1-2 slings to use on 3-4 rifles. I have a QD end plate on one of my rifles but also a Sopmod enhanced with a point for Quick detach but I’m not sure how to set it up. I’ve got a 6’6” wingspan so I’m not sure what would be most comfortable for me I like 2 point slings. For my AR pistol I have a Proctor sling. It’s simple and light. That’s all I need for my pistol which is my go to for HD. I have a Blue Force Vickers sling on different AR. It’s a little more heavy duty. I really like it too. Just go on YT and watch a bunch of sling videos. You’ll see that the Vickers gets good reviews. Or you could make your own: https://www.ar15.com/forums/AR-15/How-to-make-your-own-slings-and-save-money/19-749922/ |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:14:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Brandonbeezy: Someone should make a silhouette t shirts for iconic GWOT and 90s ARs Like a 723 with the 5000 The Gordon carbine Mk12 MOD 0 and H since MOD 1 are made MRE MK18 M16A4 (ACOG) Basic M4 (ACOG) I think itd be cool af. I'd do it but i have no idea how... @Brandonbeezy Check out tee spring. no affiliation but I've bought one or 2 shirts off there. I like your idea and would buy some. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 10:08:15 AM EDT
[#10]
Vickers slings are the only slings
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Posted: 1/17/2021 11:08:02 AM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: Vickers slings are the only slings I prefer VTAC ones these days. The slider on the Vickers required me to continuously tighten it up. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 12:40:50 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 5pt56]
[#12]
Top slings are best slings....2 point, padded w/sling swivels.
Edit: Unless you're a giant then the VTAC MK2 and MK3 work best ... 
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Posted: 1/17/2021 3:43:33 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 5pt56: Top slings are best slings....2 point, padded w/sling swivels. Edit: Unless you're a giant then the VTAC MK2 and MK3 work best ... https://i.imgur.com/6urPWkK.jpg I ran padded vickers for years, then went unpadded and never turned back. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 5:07:13 PM EDT
[#14]
I hate plastic keepers and would rather use Vietnam era silent slings with metal keepers over anything that has plastic.
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Posted: 1/17/2021 5:19:50 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/17/2021 5:28:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Into_the_Void]
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JBecker_72: I like the Vickers non padded sling best. But the VTAC is really good too. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/200145/D03E9BC3-6791-46F6-9DD8-994EC9D7B040_jpe-1783835.JPG Probably is my own dumbass fault, but I don't like how slick the vtacs are. They slide around everywhere. When you're lugging around 15lb GWOT beasts, it matters  Edit - that blaster is hot AF |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 5:30:53 PM EDT
[#17]
Since this has turned into a sling thread now; has anyone tried the Ferro Slingster? Been going back and forth on that and the Vickers.
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Posted: 1/17/2021 5:38:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: cdholmes]
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Soberglitch: Since this has turned into a sling thread now; has anyone tried the Ferro Slingster? Been going back and forth on that and the Vickers. The Slingster is all I use now. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 8:54:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Into_the_Void]
[#19]
It was a mother fucker trying to shoot off the roof next to her. It was wet and I kept sliding down.
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Posted: 1/17/2021 9:00:43 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: Probably is my own dumbass fault, but I don't like how slick the vtacs are. They slide around everywhere. When you're lugging around 15lb GWOT beasts, it matters Edit - that blaster is hot AF Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: Originally Posted By JBecker_72: I like the Vickers non padded sling best. But the VTAC is really good too. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/200145/D03E9BC3-6791-46F6-9DD8-994EC9D7B040_jpe-1783835.JPG Probably is my own dumbass fault, but I don't like how slick the vtacs are. They slide around everywhere. When you're lugging around 15lb GWOT beasts, it matters Edit - that blaster is hot AF |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 9:39:32 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Soberglitch: Since this has turned into a sling thread now; has anyone tried the Ferro Slingster? Been going back and forth on that and the Vickers. I put it on a recce that doesn't get run as hard and it's GTG there. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 1/17/2021 10:24:45 PM EDT
[#22]
What do yall think of the the Elcan specter 1 3 9? Seriously like what i see and think it'd be pretty cool on my Holland upper..
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Posted: 1/17/2021 10:26:43 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: It was a mother fucker trying to shoot off the roof next to her. It was wet and I kept sliding down. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/220444/20210115_093408_1__jpg-1784208.JPG I know this place!
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Posted: 1/18/2021 12:06:32 AM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: It was a mother fucker trying to shoot off the roof next to her. It was wet and I kept sliding down. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/220444/20210115_093408_1__jpg-1784208.JPG |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 12:35:09 AM EDT
[#25]
My new range allows night shooting. Was fun ringing steel with the Recce in the dark but white light only gets you so far. Very tempted to either sell a couple firearms I don’t use or save up this year for nods.
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Posted: 1/18/2021 7:59:42 AM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HaveBlue83: @SDMF_Rebel DUDE where is that range?! shit that looks like my kind of place. lets finally meet up!! lol Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HaveBlue83: Originally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: It was a mother fucker trying to shoot off the roof next to her. It was wet and I kept sliding down. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/220444/20210115_093408_1__jpg-1784208.JPG Just outside of Reading. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 11:22:18 AM EDT
[#27]
Stole the 300m sight off my 6944 and put a Car stock on. Think it looks more better this way.
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Posted: 1/18/2021 1:05:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CMCctx]
[#28]
Hoodrat stuff. Now with 100% more taper pins.
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Posted: 1/18/2021 2:12:20 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: Hoodrat stuff. Now with 100% more taper pins. https://i.postimg.cc/dQgPwSb7/PXL-20210118-170219098-2.jpg Think this is my new favorite of yours!  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 3:09:51 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: Hoodrat stuff. Now with 100% more taper pins. https://i.postimg.cc/dQgPwSb7/PXL-20210118-170219098-2.jpg Perfection. You fucking nailed that |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 4:25:06 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Brandonbeezy: What do yall think of the the Elcan specter 1 3 9? Seriously like what i see and think it'd be pretty cool on my Holland upper.. Its known to be a heavy optic, but I say give it a full send and let us know how it works out. Also take pics of the setup for us. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 5:08:37 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ARgunner0210: Its known to be a heavy optic, but I say give it a full send and let us know how it works out. Also take pics of the setup for us. I thought so too until i weighed my tango6 with the rings attached. Only .3 oz less than the 1-3-9. So i was pretty stoked about that. If i do it, it'll be around tax time. Thats a big chunk of money honestly. Probably sell the tango6 to not hurt the wallet that bad. Wish they came in that bronze color like the DR does. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 5:09:25 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: Hoodrat stuff. Now with 100% more taper pins. https://i.postimg.cc/dQgPwSb7/PXL-20210118-170219098-2.jpg Dont you dare take the ACOG off!!! That is so dang sexy |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 5:12:58 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: Hoodrat stuff. Now with 100% more taper pins. https://i.postimg.cc/dQgPwSb7/PXL-20210118-170219098-2.jpg The kabobs are grateful. 
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Posted: 1/18/2021 5:14:33 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: Hoodrat stuff. Now with 100% more taper pins. https://i.postimg.cc/dQgPwSb7/PXL-20210118-170219098-2.jpg Dont you dare take the ACOG off!!! That is so dang sexy |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 5:26:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Soberglitch]
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Brandonbeezy: I thought so too until i weighed my tango6 with the rings attached. Only .3 oz less than the 1-3-9. So i was pretty stoked about that. If i do it, it'll be around tax time. Thats a big chunk of money honestly. Probably sell the tango6 to not hurt the wallet that bad. Wish they came in that bronze color like the DR does. I’ve been curious about these too. I need an optic for my FAL and idk if this would work. The 1-8 Accupower that I had on it was way too heavy. Not sure how it compares weight wise. ETA: 30oz vs. 38.5oz for the Accupower+Mount. Good amount of weight savings. The Elcan probably isn’t too heavy for a 1-9 optic. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 5:38:31 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hydra-shokz: The kabobs are grateful. Bruh if I'm anything, I'm resourceful! If anything comes up missing at my house, my wife never blames the kids. She knows there is absolutely a chance I bubba'd it for something. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 5:42:59 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dobs013: Think this is my new favorite of yours! /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/1zvslystz4-7.gif Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dobs013: Think this is my new favorite of yours! /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/1zvslystz4-7.gif Originally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: Perfection. You fucking nailed that Originally Posted By Brandonbeezy: Dont you dare take the ACOG off!!! That is so dang sexy I added a matech for now, but I might slap on the #38-EX underneath the ACOG. Long ass neck and head problems... Just need to get haveblue to mod up a PRI recce rail, and attach a short rail section underneath and on the side for a broomhandle and light. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 6:21:46 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Soberglitch: I’ve been curious about these too. I need an optic for my FAL and idk if this would work. The 1-8 Accupower that I had on it was way too heavy. Not sure how it compares weight wise. ETA: 30oz vs. 38.5oz for the Accupower+Mount. Good amount of weight savings. The Elcan probably isn’t too heavy for a 1-9 optic. Only thing remotely bad ive heard is that for some people on 9x the reticle can be hard to see on certain color targets. I'd have to se that personally. I wonder what round and barrel length the 5.56 bdc reticle is intended for. Im going to assume either 855A1 or mk262. I have some Googling to do. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 6:25:08 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Soberglitch: I’ve been curious about these too. I need an optic for my FAL and idk if this would work. The 1-8 Accupower that I had on it was way too heavy. Not sure how it compares weight wise. ETA: 30oz vs. 38.5oz for the Accupower+Mount. Good amount of weight savings. The Elcan probably isn’t too heavy for a 1-9 optic. Only thing remotely bad ive heard is that for some people on 9x the reticle can be hard to see on certain color targets. I'd have to se that personally. I wonder what round and barrel length the 5.56 bdc reticle is intended for. Im going to assume either 855A1 or mk262. I have some Googling to do. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 6:25:53 PM EDT
[#41]
Idk why im double posting.. my bad
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Posted: 1/18/2021 6:33:13 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: I added a matech for now, but I might slap on the #38-EX underneath the ACOG. Long ass neck and head problems... Just need to get haveblue to mod up a PRI recce rail, and attach a short rail section underneath and on the side for a broomhandle and light. It honestly looks like it'd be pretty easy to adapt the PRI recce rail and short rail sections. Probably slide an aluminum backer in and "riv-nut" it to mount the rail sections. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 6:49:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CMCctx]
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Brandonbeezy: It honestly looks like it'd be pretty easy to adapt the PRI recce rail and short rail sections. Probably slide an aluminum backer in and "riv-nut" it to mount the rail sections. The rail sections will be really easy. Just holes for the screws, and the PRI rail sections already have a backer. The recce rail will just need the front "foot" modified because the PRI rail it is supposed to fit on has an external diameter of 2.00" and the Armalite is 2.25". So I just need it shortened by 0.125" and radius cut (I think that's what he called it) for a 2.25" resting platform. @HaveBlue83 save us |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 8:46:06 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Brandonbeezy: Dont you dare take the ACOG off!!! That is so dang sexy Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Brandonbeezy: Originally Posted By CMCctx: Hoodrat stuff. Now with 100% more taper pins. https://i.postimg.cc/dQgPwSb7/PXL-20210118-170219098-2.jpg Dont you dare take the ACOG off!!! That is so dang sexy Maybe a Short Dot on it?  
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Posted: 1/18/2021 9:32:54 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: The rail sections will be really easy. Just holes for the screws, and the PRI rail sections already have a backer. The recce rail will just need the front "foot" modified because the PRI rail it is supposed to fit on has an external diameter of 2.00" and the Armalite is 2.25". So I just need it shortened by 0.125" and radius cut (I think that's what he called it) for a 2.25" resting platform. @HaveBlue83 save us From looking at my recce rail (with out measuring anything) that sounds dead on |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 9:34:05 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell: Maybe a Short Dot on it? Staaaahhhhpppp |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 9:42:32 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Brandonbeezy: Staaaahhhhpppp Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Brandonbeezy: Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: Maybe a Short Dot on it? Staaaahhhhpppp Do it. Love my 1-4 short dot. The bdc turrets are fun. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 9:53:32 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Brandonbeezy]
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbutcher: Do it. Love my 1-4 short dot. The bdc turrets are fun. So apples to different types of apples question, How do you like the BDC turrets? Was considering ordering one for my tango6 in the meantime because its only Dont listen to me on the price, idk where the hat i pulled that from even came from to be honest. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:09:38 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: Bruh if I'm anything, I'm resourceful! If anything comes up missing at my house, my wife never blames the kids. She knows there is absolutely a chance I bubba'd it for something. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: Originally Posted By Hydra-shokz: The kabobs are grateful. Bruh if I'm anything, I'm resourceful! If anything comes up missing at my house, my wife never blames the kids. She knows there is absolutely a chance I bubba'd it for something. I would have done the same thing. However, you need to move past rookie status and Cerakote a complete rifle in your wifes oven.
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Posted: 1/19/2021 1:38:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Into_the_Void]
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hydra-shokz: I would have done the same thing. However, you need to move past rookie status and Cerakote a complete rifle in your wifes oven. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hydra-shokz: Originally Posted By CMCctx: Originally Posted By Hydra-shokz: The kabobs are grateful. Bruh if I'm anything, I'm resourceful! If anything comes up missing at my house, my wife never blames the kids. She knows there is absolutely a chance I bubba'd it for something. I would have done the same thing. However, you need to move past rookie status and Cerakote a complete rifle in your wifes oven. Molyresin or bust Molyresin, when baking, makes the house smell like a vinyl based chemical accident. Think cheap chinese blow up pool toy smell, x20. |
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