RockGeek

I've fired SBRs of both calibers and while I love the 7.62x39mm round the 5.45x39 is WAY more controllable in the smaller platform. You can easily double tap it and keep on target. It's still got plenty of power for short range. I was blowing stumps apart last weekend with the 5.45... RockGeek

Thanks for the constructive answers Patton, 2.000hh.   Thanks also for the polite reminder to renew my benefactor status.        Rockgeek

Hey guys. I have a bunch (probably 2000) rounds of federal brass .223 once fired. What should I ask for it? I would also be open to trades in other calibers. I know prices are crazy now so that's why I ask. Thanks for any actual practical input and not just ranting about ammo prices! Rockgeek

I am a big fan of the autoloading hand cannon myself. One good option for going 10mm is to get a Glock 21 (or 21SF) then a 10mm conversion barrel from Lone Wolf or KKM for about $120. You get the best of two great calibers. You could also get a G20 then a conversion to .40 if you already have one in that caliber. Be sure to buy some Double Tap 165g JHP - expands to 1.02". Crazy. Or the 135g if you live in the city and don't want "over penetration". From DT's Site: 165g JHP: Ballistics : 165gr. @ 1400fps/ 718ft/lbs- Glock 20 Glock 29 - 1345fps 135g JHP: Ballistics : 135g @ 1600fps / 767 ft.lbs. - Glock 20 Places to get reasonably priced ammo shipped: Georgia Arms Double Tap Zero Ammunition

The SWR Spectre was the only choice in my opinion. My primary host guns are a Browning Buckmark with TacSol barrel and a Ruger 10/22. It is the highest db reduction for one. The other points that really seal the deal are: -Removable Baffles: It can be disassembled for cleaning. I feel that is very important because I like to keep all my gear squeaky clean. As we all know .22 is the dirtiest stuff you can buy. I also have found I shoot a whole lot of it when I can do it quietly and without hearing protection (more comfortable for long days in the back yard). I would never buy a tool I could not clean. Especially if it is intrinsically attached to a serial number and tax stamp - so therefore not practically replaceable. -Multiple Calibers: The ability to use the 17hmr and 5.7mm round is pretty sweet. That really makes it alot more versatile, especially if you do any small game hunting. -Full Auto Capable: I don't have the proper tax stamps at the moment but I may pursue that later. I would hate to have to buy another suppressor when I do that. The fact that they rate it for full auto also means they stand behind their products for "extreme use". As a side note on any suppressor - be sure to take it apart and put anti-seize on the threads before the first use. You will thank me later on that one. Just my $0.02. RockGeek