Reloading generalMy press after sizing/depriming/cleaning primer pockets of over 6,000 pieces of .45 Auto brass.My die is an undersized die from EGW. They have Lee custom make dies .003" undersized to eliminate Glock bulge on brass. With my RCBS dies I had some rounds not fit in a match chamber.
>>64749001That kind of scale also requires a really fucking serious table for it to work properly, typically a bigass granite or marble slab.
>>64750455>bigass granite or marble slab.Like a surface plate.
>>64738711Old manuals. I have a Lyman from 1951 and a belding and mull from 1959 that make mention of duplex loads for traditional black powder cartridges (ex. 45-70). They’re available on eBay
>>64750455Not needed, just something stable and not touching the scale and table while working.
>>64751214Yes, and "something stable" is typically a big stone slab.>>64750473Yeah, that's the trick. A machinist's surface plate does the job just as well as a "balance table" yet it's much cheaper. I've fabricated many balance tables for my old job. I would weld the stand and the legs from 4" square steel tubing, which would be filled with sand afterward. The tabletop would be a 24"x36"x6" surface plate. It doesn't need to be a high grade one either, it just needs to be heavy.
What if you made an entire city out of UHPC,How hard would it be to root out the defenders?
>>64720863>cures faster than normalthat's interestingi've read about mixing coal ash particles into concrete, and that's supposed to make it stronger at the cost of curing slowercould you make the giga-nigga concrete mix also cure slower, without making it shitty? if it could be done, waiting an extra 30 days for it to harden seems worth it when you're building something that'll last a thousand years
>>64751632>i've read about mixing coal ash particles into concrete, and that's supposed to make it stronger at the cost of curing slowerIt's not coal ash, it's "fly ash", glass dust made of spherical 10-50 micron particles, chemically consisting mostly of SiO2 and Al2O3 molecules. A byproduct of coal burning on coal powerplants with exhaust filters.>could you make the giga-nigga concrete mix also cure slower, without making it shitty?I don't know. There are many concrete retarders, I haven't tested any myself.
I just want to tank the concrete artists for their effort postsmay all your pours go smooth and your curing be even
>>64752005:3It's all me, your local UHPC shill.I'll be solo building my /k/ouse for at least 3-4 more years. It's a fully passive solar design meant to last forever.
>>64751986>concrete retardersi know about "retard" being used in a couple fields, but seeing it somewhere completely unfamiliar always makes me giggle like a 13 year old
Post your devious prohibited shots or crazy looking shots.Brother in law snapped this one at the perfect moment. Blasting rounds into sand banks on the highway in the middle of nowhere. Good times.
>>64751182I hope only bad things happen to you in the future and you die of colon cancer.
>>64751182More than 40 years ago just fucking around with friends tossed a MK3 concussion grenade in a storm drain at 3am from a moving car. A car load of stereotypical doctors and engineers saw us go by and burned out in hot pursuit.Luck was with us and the fireball rolled out of the drain and in through one car window and out the other. Driver malfunctioned beautifully, jerked the wheel hit the median and turned it plumb upside down.
>>64751182you realize no one likes you, right fag? fuckin gay ass piece of shit.
>>64751869Kys
>>64751182I really hope you know what photo metadata is.
>go to https://catalog.archives.gov/search?availableOnline=true&endDate=1949&page=1&q=German%20aircraft&startDate=1940>search some relevant term to your interests>make sure to set filters to "available to access online" and filter for the year range>bring back something cool
>>64751652>*In the second flight of the series, a crash would leave--
>>64743196Not the National Archives, but this seems relevant, this has tons of photographs from the Natick soldier systems center over the yearshttps://www.digitalcommonwealth.org/search?f%5Bcollection_name_ssim%5D%5B%5D=Natick+Soldier+Systems+Center+Photographic+Collectioneverything from backpacks and body armor to jerry cans and mres
>>64751662>Will Smith at his day job
>>64743196an attempt at WWI (presumably) body armorhttps://catalog.archives.gov/id/20807074https://catalog.archives.gov/id/20807094
>>64751662Mmm
Spain to develop AESA radar MTR-10, along with remote mobile control command and fire control.https://www.defensa.com/espana/asi-renovaran-centros-operaciones-artilleria-antiaerea-coaaashttps://www.defensa.com/espana/indra-modernizara-centros-coaaas-artilleria-antiaerea-2040https://youtu.be/vBmWn8hT1vA2 billion euros.
>>64748906They should focus of breading cannon folder for the next war, leave electronics to BAE.
>>64751844>breading cannon folder
>>64751766Stfu you brown retard.>Spain's defense spending remains below NATO's 2% of GDP target, hovering around 1.2-1.3% in recent years, making it the lowest among allies, despite commitments to increase it, with plans to reach 2% by 2029 or sooner through accelerated investments in modernization, though figures vary slightly by source (around €17.2B in 2024, roughly $24.6B) amidst increasing NATO pressure for greater contributions
Does Spain have a bread cannon gop compared to other countries?
The T-34 is the best tank of World War II. What about airplanes? According to /k/
>>64739337Random unprompted rant: Despite the persistent perception that all German tanks were over engineered and overpriced, Panzer IVs were on average slightly cheaper than average Shermans and T-34s.But yeah, while they were better in a few aspects, they were a lot more difficult to maintain Shermans, but still FAR more reliable than T-34s which (like Panthers) were trash in practical reality despite looking impressive on the spec sheets. The whole "over engineered and overpriced" is absolutely true if you compare tanks in completely different classes, apples and oranges, etc.Tigers-1 cost 4 or 5 times as much as regular medium tanks, and Tiger-2s were twice the price of Tiger-1s.
>>64739809>>64739882These and DH.98 Mosquito>>64740868anon gets it>>64742280not really (or Ju 52) compared to B-24 Liberator, used in all roles and the most-produced Allied combat aircraft
>>64739356>The only reason it remained in service is because Corsair couldn't design a replacement and end its productionGoodyear was developing the F2G around the same time as the F8F was being developed.
Anyone else going to the Muncie gun show Indiana
>>64750505Those are just to fight your way to your rifles.
>>64750593He's tight, Tupperware kills.
>>64750950He meant the niggers. I suspect he watches cnn. It felt like I was talking to a liberalgunowners redditor.
>>64750311Was Paige worth it?
>>64750993boomers trust the boob toob implicitly
This changes everything.https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/indonesia-rafale-fighter-jets-depart-france-airpower-shift-southeast-asia/
>>64749304Indonesia has also just signed a deal for 48 Kaan from Turkiye. This will give them a fleet consisting of:>F-16>Su-30>FA-50>Rafale>Kaan>F-15EX>KF-21>J-10CThis will be the most powerful airforce in Asia
>>64751597you mean the biggest maintenance clusterfuck you'll ever see (except Nigeria with snow)
>>64751313>hypersonic indomie gorengI kneelThe West has fallen
Indonesia is one of the countries that will become a superpower someday and rival the US.Indonesia is now set to have a capable Airforce once these jets land in Indonesia early next year not to mention Indonesia is buying 5th generation stealth fighter jets from Turkiye.Indonesia also has long range ballistic missile strike capabilities thanks to Turkiye.take note that indonesia see australia as frienemy. australia is a friend, but have high potential to become an enemy. if you read history about relationship between the two countries, the two countries already find them self as enemies many times in history. there's even a prophecy by king jayabaya from 7th century that said nusantara (indonesia) will go to war with it's southern nation (australia) to become the regional superpower that rule indian ocean and south east asiaLooking at how the US turns a blind eye to Israelis killing women and children, Indonesians fear they would be treated similarly to Palestinians if there were conflicts, for example, between Indonesia and Australia. Historically, Indonesia has been mistreated by the US and Australia before. Indonesian has more realistic view of relationship with Superpower.In fact, Indonesia is the one who has to worry even though it is non-aligned but is surrounded by American military bases. such as in Singapore, Papua New Guinea, Australia, etc. there is a possibility that other countries will attack it to take its resources, for example, Australia, which has a military backup from the US, could help Papua become completely independent, especially as Indonesia's military equipment is much more outdated than Australia's. especially because Indonesia is flanked by China and Australia, where the issue will definitely be related to the blurred South China Sea and Australia's potential to help Micronesia push for the liberation of Papua... so maintaining and increasing Indonesia military strength is important
Someone rouse malaysia tard to deliver powerful copy pasta about that country's acquisition prowess.
I can’t believe it took a 30 minute video to say what we already knew, which is that 10mm Auto is the superior automatic handgun cartridge, and that only after having to water it and then .40 S&W down for the women, manlets, and fags in the FBI did they just settle on 9mm because there was no difference at that point. Amazing.>But muh fire rate!Literally doesn’t matter in a combat scenario, doubly so if your shots don’t actually land. Paul Harrell already established this in his 1986 Miami Dade shootout analysis. Lift weights and carry 10mm, anons.https://youtu.be/ZybcWWu4ddk?si=KptwdszD7hCNFTQE
>>64750097Read between the lines, the dispatcher will only ever offer firefighters, EMT’s or policemen after asking “What is the nature of your emergency?” Respond accordingly>>64750174Kek
>>64743958>?si=KptwdszD7hCNFTQEfuck off glownigger
>and carry 10mmHere is the video that BTFOs OP :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIB58HYc3F0
>>64743958>water 10mm, .40 and .45 down because you cant handle le recoil>load 9mm hot to the gills with heavy bullets to mimic what the watered down higher calibersExplain, surely the recoil difference is negligible between .40, .45 and 9mm +p/+p+. Then again i will shoot plain jane 9mm and .40 back to back and not notice much of a difference on identical platforms(i imagine properly sprung .40 makes a difference), and im a lanklet
why are 10mm advocates always so emotional
Over the past century, technological changes have come about which would actually make the Ratte a viable platform.>miniaturization of nuclear reactors>miniaturization of nuclear warheads>lasers for defense against drones and missiles>improvements to computers for fire controlThere is no better time than now to build the Ratte.
>>64750323they would simply need to be escorted by AA cruisers and destroyers
>>64744414https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kem_3JKW8iU
>>64748081Realistically speaking so long as you have nuclear weapons or even something more devastating, the eternal argument ends with sword>shield. Consequentially being a fuckoff huge target would simply end poorly for you as missiles, typical artillery, or even nuclear landmines would mean more agile and attritable, not to mention pre-existant forces would remove you from the equation. Unless you address many or all of these factors its not really feasible enough people give the OK to dedicate the necessary engineering expertise to design this and then filter resources away from the front to arm and protect this thing.
I don't understand why Hitler, Dr. Porsche, and others continued to downplay the importance of the ability to recover, repair, and re-equip stranded AFVs. The only trailers I know of in Germany capable of carrying heavy tanks were a few examples used at test sites.
>>64739562Ah shit one of the seven people who played Haze escaped the museum again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b52tVlHc84Is that a fucking pistol real sight in the red dot cut out? Is PSA inventing a shotgun that can't be used as a shotgun because it has pistol sights for some reason? the receiver is objectively the worst place to mount a red dot on a shotgun. the best option would be if you could get it low profile on the barrel or as a qd on a side rail like an AK, though the barrel, especially if you can get the bottom of the red dot below the receiver would be great because then you could have a red dot mounted for HD or turkey or if you're in one of the like 3 states that still require slug guns for durr and then you can take off the barrel, the red dot remains zeroed and you can put on a different barrel for birds or clays I really don't understand this psa 570 thing. it looks like they just designed a gun to compete with turkshit and the mav 88 to be a ghetto blaster for blowing up trash on blm land
>>64751174you know remingshit went under right? it's just mossberg or turk/chinese shit or the used market at that price point I don't even think it's actually mossberg at that price point, it's maverick. the cheapest made in America mossbergs on PSA's store are $415 slug guns. the cheapest nonmav, 12 gauge non shockwave smooth bore mossberg on psa's website is $488. Granted I'd probably trust a mav 88 over turkshit
>>64751207I guess I don't see the point of buying this when you can buy the Mav 88 that comes with two different length barrels for $299https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting-gear-gun-supplies/shotguns/mossberg-maverick-88-field-security-combo-12-gauge-3in-blued-pump-shotgun-185in28in/p/1506620
>>64751394yeah I agree. the only advantage is I think the PSA is made in the US whereas the mav is made in mexico. but if you care about it being made in the USA you can just buy a regular mossberg. Mavs are probably fine anyway. most of the budget shit on a mav88 is budget shit mossberg was doing on the 500 until they bought maverick arms, at which point they slightly upgraded the 500
>>64751402didn't know any of that thanks
>>64751394They already said the PSA will be convertible between pump and semi auto. That alone gives it a purpose to exist. And if the semi auto version is less than fucking 1100 dollars, it'll be a pretty good deal.
Previous: >>64643273Stamboulieh Law makes weekly videos on all the latest lawfare:https://youtube.com/@2alawYou've heard of FRTs, but what's a "super safety"?>uses the safety to force the reset of the trigger>allows for way more trigger options (you just have to trim two places)>invented by Tim Hoffman (https://hoffmantactical.com)>gifted to the world to freely 3D print>enterprising people now selling super safeties made of steel (recommend at least 4140)>cheaper than an FRT ($90-$150)>originally a 3-position cross-bolt safety>left is safe, right is semi, middle is super>3-position 90° super safety selectors are now availableComment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>64751067from my understanding, the 3d printed lowers, implying you get them from a good place also last a long time. I personally when the ASD route because I wanted aluminum but I would've been fine with a 3d print tooPlease note that one advantage of leber lowers is availability. ASD lowers while good, takes a crazy amount of time to be made and shipped, but it is a one of a kind product that's backed with good CS and is designed by the guy who made the leber in the first place.
>>64749027Is it explained how these are better than the standard?
>>64749104fair enough, I dont see it on his site though
>>64751147I mean, it stands to reason that metal is better than printed plastic right?
Speaking of metal and material, what's the ideal metal for a SS? Is 4140 "good enough", or will it break/wear out? I've seen people offer fancier options like D2 for example.
The ATF fears creativity.
>>64749768>leftI mean right
>>64747938Fallout 4 early game loadouts be like
>>64751304It's like a Liliputan Schwerer Gustav
>>64751775>What's this, an Anzio Annie for ants?
LYING ABOUT MEDICAL HISTORY: GOOD (YMMV)LYING ABOUT CRIMINAL HISTORY: BAD>Resources:>Before you ask a question, check the FAQpastebin.com/Rx0nDuga (embed)>Free ASVAB Practice Testswww.asvabpracticetests.com/>Fort Jackson Army Basic Training Guide (Nov. 2020)pastebin.com/yg972vRE (embed) (Short version)pastebin.com/53tsDj90 (embed) (40 page version)>Special Forces Fitness GuideSWCS SFAS guideComment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>64749374Why not go for warrant? What gave you cold feet?>>64749576I strongly recommend trying to get an option 4 (airborne) or option 19 (duty station of choice) contract for Drum, Bragg, Campbell, or Hawaii. As infantry, being in a light unit = vastly better training and better chances of actually deploying. I also strongly recommend starting to use tuition assistance the minute you get to your duty station and starting a gym routine and basic running routine ASAP if you haven't already.>>64749600Shut the fuck up. Being near a tracked vehicle = endless maintenance hours and shitty units that spend half their lives at NTC. I would know, I was in an ABCT for 5 fucking years. If anon signs up looking to do cool shit and ends up at some hellhole like Fort Riley he'll blow his brains out.
>>64750284Prefacing I was enlisted for 10 years, and am now an SNA - still in training so I can't offer any real fleet insight. I will say that working with admin, pay and in general, other support staff is so much easier. Those types tend to give you the run around if you're junior/mid enlisted. Going from a more senior enlisted position to being a junior officer, the cultural differences are there, and there is a bit of a sense of uneasiness starting "fresh" again, and not really knowing where you stand. Like I was a good Corpsman and NCO, but will I be a good pilot and Officer? Since you're going straight in, its kinda better in that way. With that said. Don't plan on failing out of OCS. Its actually quite difficult to, but besides that, yes keep running. The longer distance stuff is important for building your endurance for the PRT and anything else. In OCS your last PRT is the one that really matters (though, if you fail multiple physical events in OCS, you'll earn demerits, and could go to a board sent back a class, or worse - attrited). Before I went OCS my PRT scores were around a good-excellent medium, but I maxed out my PRT by the time I left. They're actually pretty good about getting you in shape. Just practice HIIT workouts, running 3 mi is good, but try to push it to 5-6 once or twice a week and you'll be glad you did. That's what I did anyway.
>>64749600that shit sucks he would be better off going SoF
You retards are so useless, when I asked if I should go to a different recruiter last thread, none of you mentioned that I would have to start the paperwork bullshit (SF86, references, history) over again.Unfortunately went back to my recruiter who took two and a half months of leave, only to hear from him that he's waiting for the recruiting station commander to come back from leave in two weeks before I can proceed getting my waiver shit sorted.I feel like a dick trying to cheat on my recruiter now but also fuck me this is taking so god damn long, I haven't even signed a contract yet.
Anons I'm 27 years old, civilian, been working out hard for the past 4,5 years with decent results, not fat, masters degree, fluent in two languages, I love guns, I own a couple and have been shooting them regularly for years. I even worked full time as an instructor at a commercial range, and thats when I realized I want to work with guns for the rest of my life. I have had a couple of corporate desk jobs, but I don't think that's my calling. I have a strong military history in my family, my great grandfathers have fought in literally every theatre of WWII, my house is decorated with their medals. Despite that I have never even considered a military creer. That is untill past year or a year and a half or so as shit around the world continued to escalate, I realized that I eventually will serve anyway, so might as well serve now on my terms. Is going to a military school beforehand a good idea? I also would like to attempt joining special forces instead of regular military, do you think its possible? How out of touch am I?
Hello everybody, Bonkanon here. Today we'll be making a morning star from exotic African hardwoods.Most of the materials are in picrel. Wenge for the head and shaft (hehe), a piece of black-and-white ebony for the handle, and some African Blackwood for handle accents & pommel.
>>64748986Are you using a metal lathe? I was thinking that some brass fittings could really kick this one up a notch, particularly where different woods meet.
>>64749158I'm doing this on a wood lathe. I do have a metal lathe and a lot of metal shop experience so I could make turned metal fittings, but I'm specifically focusing on woodwork with these projects. The point is to get experience *out* of my comfort zone. I do agree with you that metal collars where the different woods join would look cool though. Something else I've been meaning to fool with is nice-looking thread wrapping, like you see on pool cues and fishing poles. That is incredibly strong too. I've used that method to reinforce tool handles but never tried to make it look nice. That could be a good solution to the issue mentioned in >>64730086
A Turks Head knot would be a simple addition.
>>64713236When I was a kid I used to have a shitty wooden morning star toy and I remember the wooden spikes on it were simply glued to the thing and they would fall off. I wonder how the original medieval morning stars had their spikes attached. Did they also screw it like you did? Or is it your original idea? Great thread btw.
