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I just use Google (part of Now) for the most part. I have used Waze but didn't install on my new phone. Google has live traffic and alerts for wrecks. My only problem with it is you cannot (yet) set an alert in case traffic is worse than normal. I would love to be able to set a schedule of days/times I travel, as I don't go into the office every day.

I've got one, does a pretty good job especially for the price.

I have used a few pounds of TAC and it is a great powder. AR Comp is from Alliant and specifically marketed as for AR platform loads.

I have heard many people talk about AR Comp, but I never tried it. I finally bought a pound a few weeks ago, and loaded up some test batches to shoot yesterday. I WILL be buying more! I loaded 7 batches, 4 using 69gr SMK and 3 using 55gr Hornady SPs. All 7 were 1" or better groups, but these 3 loads really shined. I may not even do any more experimenting, assuming I get similar results with my next 20 rounds of each load. These are all 5 shot groups, fired through my 18" Wilson Arms stainless bull barrel off a bench using a Caldwell Tackdriver bag (front support, had no rear bag) at 100 yards. 55gr SP, 23.0gr AR Comp, 2.230" OAL 5 shots into 0.661", minus .224 = 0.437" group 69gr SMK, 22.5gr AR Comp, 2.255" OAL 5 shots into .737" minus .224 = .513" group 69gr SMK, 22.8gr AR Comp, 2.255" OAL This actually is the same group size as the 22.5gr load, but the slight increase in powder may have more potential based on the pattern. I am loading up more of these to verify with multiple 5 shot groups, but this powder looks amazing so far. This Wilson Arms barrel is very accurate, and I have shot some good groups before but not had half inch groups with 55gr/69gr bullets and the same powder. Who else here is using AR Comp, any pet loads that you would mind sharing? I may be replacing BLC-2 as my "go to" powder.

I wish Aero or another supplier would get their extended 30mm mount back in stock. I would be using that coupon.

I have deprimed live primers several times. It takes more force to set them off than you expect (I have set several off intentionally to try and get the feel for it). Just slowly deprime without sudden hard pressure. Be careful, wear safety glasses as an extra precaution, etc.

Nice, I can't come because of work but will be following updates online from I/O.

My .45s are loaded with reloads (daily carry). 185gr XTPs. My bedside gun is a 9mm and was loaded with reloaded 124gr Gold Dots, but I recently loaded it with factory HSTs. I have no problem with my reloads. Any bullets that make good defense or hunting rounds I spend extra time loading and make sure everything is very consistent. After working up and testing load accuracy of course.

I handled the new MVPs at the NRA show. They were all sloppy and felt cheap. I don't have a Rem 700, but that model tops my list if/when I go for a longer range bolt gun.

I haven't used any Sightron brand stuff, but have a Primary Arms 1-4 on my carbine. It is not a true 1x but is very close, I have no problem with both eyes open and improper positioning. I can hold my carbine off my shoulder, out at full arms reach and still see the reticle, but it does have the fish bowl affect. With my eye positioned at the very end of the stock the reticle is fully in focus for me at 1x.

Congrats! I won one as well, went with a 1911 mag myself.

Big waste, typical Titans.

I'm pretty much sold on the Aero extended mount, just waiting on one to come back in stock. I found a new one listed on another forum for a good price, just waiting for the person to reply to my message.

I went and test fired this today - 5 rounds without sights/optics just to make sure it worked.   Loaded a mag with a single round 3x, mag with two rounds once. Brass ejected at 4:00 but the bolt failed to lock back on an empty mag twice.The mag loaded with two rounds ejected the first but did not feed the second round.   Was using two C-Products 5 round mags. Failure to lock back happened once with each mag (I have 3 other mags available, just did not use them today). I think the rifle just needs broken in.     I have the scope picked out, just have to order it. Vortex Viper PST 4-16x50 MOA version. Trying to decide between two mounts: Aero Unltralight extended - http://aeroprecisionusa.com/aspx/store/productdetail.aspx?pid=199 SWFA SSALT - http://swfa.com/SWFA-SSALT-30mm-Scope-Mount-P58814.aspx   I was going to order the Aero last night actually, but every place I checked was out of stock. Probably depends on when it comes back in stock versus when I decide to order the scope.

There were plenty of sights, but dang am sorry I missed that one!

I handled one today. Actually felt decent in hand. Trigger of course is heavy/long but wasn't too gritty on the one I handled. I will have one in hand in a few weeks. Will see how it handles - I would rather step up to a pocket 9mm but will see.

I spent another 5 hours there today.... Really enjoyed seeing everything and talking to some people. Got lots of bullet samples from Berger, they were very generous and I can't wait to test them out. I handled the R51 today and will be interested in how the second production goes. The Remington reps said everything is worked out now so we will see.... I spent some time at the Sig booth, their optic and suppressor line looks great. I looked at the 4-16x44 tactical scope they have and it looks great - FFP, illuminated, IR mode... Slightly higher than the Vortex PST when they hit the street in August or so. My wife met a couple people from the Girls with Guns show. And Gabby Franco (Top Shot All Star) gave her shooting instructions at Nashville Armory. We should have the RM380 in about a month - not sure if she is going to keep it, or sell it and step up to a small 9mm.

I walked by the PSA booth at least a dozen times the past 3 days and there was never a chick there!

I saw a couple open carriers today. One kept walking around with his hand on the grip the whole time. I was concealed the entire time, all 3 days. I don't open carry much, if I am it is usually a range trip.

My wife just got a call.....she entered the Remington ladies only giveaway today and won. She has to be at the Nashville Armory tomorrow to meet several female shooters, and won a new RM380. That will probably be a few hours so I am going to the NRA convention again I guess.

Been here for 5 hours. Grabbed several more bullet samples - Sierra, Berger, Berry's, and Freedom/Xtreme. I spent some more time at the Vortex booth - decided I am going to get the PST 4-16x50 for my 6.8. Picked up a Vickers sling in Kryptek Typhon for the 6.8. They are selling for $30 at the show. Wife finally said she is tired of walking so we are heading out.

On the way up there now. I'll be walking around with a green/black Citrix backpack on,if you see me say something. We will be there several hours.

When I walked by wasn't anything you would want a picture of. I was shocked because I've seen pics of their other booths at other events. Hell they only had 3 ARs and nothing else if I remember right.

It was a good time. I've been up since 2am because of work or may have stayed for some of the concert. But figured come home eat/sleep and head back tomorrow.

I'm on my way now. Will have about 4.5 hours tonight then heading back tomorrow with plans to be there at 9am and stay all day.