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10 years 5 months ago - 10 years 5 months ago #39286 by MsgtBill
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jtallen83 wrote: I'd add self defense to the list of uses that are better served with a bit higher pull weight. :usa:


I understand your point but this rifle would be my very last choice for self defense, too much collateral damage! An AR-10 .308 Win even without the 4-16 X 42 scope would be a bit overkill, unless your shooting to stop someone at 400 - 800 yards then it probably would not be considered "self Defense".
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10 years 5 months ago #39288 by jtallen83
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MsgtBill wrote:

jtallen83 wrote: I'd add self defense to the list of uses that are better served with a bit higher pull weight. :usa:


I understand your point but this rifle would be my very last choice for self defense, too much collateral damage! An AR-10 .308 Win even without the 4-16 X 42 scope would be a bit overkill, unless your shooting to stop someone at 400 - 800 yards then it probably would not be considered "self Defense".


I consider defending myself against a tyrannical government "self defense". I have range cards for locations at most of my families homes set up for 1,000 yards, just in case...... :usa:

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10 years 5 months ago #39313 by MsgtBill
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jtallen83 wrote:

MsgtBill wrote:

jtallen83 wrote: I'd add self defense to the list of uses that are better served with a bit higher pull weight. :usa:


I understand your point but this rifle would be my very last choice for self defense, too much collateral damage! An AR-10 .308 Win even without the 4-16 X 42 scope would be a bit overkill, unless your shooting to stop someone at 400 - 800 yards then it probably would not be considered "self Defense".


I consider defending myself against a tyrannical government "self defense". I have range cards for locations at most of my families homes set up for 1,000 yards, just in case...... :usa:


Good Point. my problem is that in my Oath of Enlistment I promised to defend this country from all enemies both foreign and domestic and as far as I am concerned there is no expiration date on that oath. Now I understand that could mean an out of control government it's just difficult to figure just where to draw the line. But hey, what do I know, I am just an old retired NCO ....... ;)

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10 years 5 months ago - 10 years 5 months ago #39330 by faawrenchbndr
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MsgtBill wrote: ...... But hey, what do I know, I am just an old retired NCO ....... ;)



From one old, crusty MSgt to another,.....I salute you, old, retired MSgt!

:usa:



MSgt (ret), USAF
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10 years 5 months ago #39332 by OleCowboy
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SOC wrote:

NightForce wrote:

jtallen83 wrote: I'd add self defense to the list of uses that are better served with a bit higher pull weight. :usa:


Agreed! Light triggers and self defense are a poor combination especially during stress fire...


Train like you fight, fight like you train.

Train regularly with a light trigger, under stress you revert to training and muscle memory.

My vote is for the Geissele Super Dynamic, the flat trigger bow adds a new dimension to shooting.

Press high on the trigger and you have a very quick trigger for rapid shots.

Press low and you have a more sensitive trigger for longer shots.

IMHO 3.5 lbs (SD-E) trigger weight is just about right on a 2 stage.

5 lbs on a single stage can be a bit light depending on over travel and reset.

I judge safety factor on how much effort it takes to induce doubling. If I get doubling just by getting a little sloppy shooting casually that is a red flag. If I have to use a little technique to induce a double... triple... mag dump... that's another issue.


LOL, I wrote on that (similar ) on a forum about a week ago, not sure which forum I was on, but YOU NAILED IT :twothumbs:

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