The CZickness XLII looking towards the FGE

[Leadeye]

I have 3 more to use. My wood stove is very efficient, my gas bill during the winter is only about $30 a month. Uses only outside air for the combustion. As such, it has no ash pan so I have to let the fire go out and clean it out. Only have to do that about every five days.

Looks similar to the Quadrafire I use, heats the entire house.

 

[Benp]

I love a good fireplace that operates as it should. I've dealt with some that are a constant losing battle.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

At the old house we called ours the hellforge. It was quite efficient. If I turned the blowers on you'd run for the pool.

Quiet night tonight.

 

[gmcttr]

Too quiet...

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

I did manage to order some new mags for the Savage 93. Been on the list for awhile. I owe Websnyper a range report after I get them.

 

[Bennettjh]

We're dog-sitting today and tomorrow so she has kept us busy. She's a very good dog but young and FULL of energy. Loves to run the backyard and chase squirrels. Rolled some 9 tonight. Probably a lot of folks out enjoying the weather while it lasts.

 

[JEBland]

Evening, folks.

Today I learned that the Stag LH upper won't fit in the cheapo Wheeler clamp-type upper vise. The 300 BO must wait for assembly.

Also swapped out my blue extended charging handle for one of the Radian Raptor-LTs in FDE on the 5.56 upper. I think it'll shoot a lot better now that the colors match.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

We're dog-sitting today and tomorrow so she has kept us busy. She's a very good dog but young and FULL of energy. Loves to run the backyard and chase squirrels. Rolled some 9 tonight. Probably a lot of folks out enjoying the weather while it lasts.

I'd be 'round the fire if I wasn't at work. It is really nice out tonight.

 

[T-DOGG]

Evening, folks.

Today I learned that the Stag LH upper won't fit in the cheapo Wheeler clamp-type upper vise. The 300 BO must wait for assembly.

Also swapped out my blue extended charging handle for one of the Radian Raptor-LTs in FDE on the 5.56 upper. I think it'll shoot a lot better now that the colors match.

I've been using the Brownell's version of the Geissele reaction rod for a couple of years now. It works really well and costs half the Geissele....with a small trade off. The Geissele has a flat area that you can clamp into a vise. The Brownells version is different and will take a 1/2" ratchet in the end. So I use an old breaker bar and clamp that in the vise with the Brownells tool sitting on top it. Requires a steady hand, but I've used it with success probably 40-50 times (serious estimate). They're a nice alternative to the 2-piece clamshell design (which I still use on occasion).

*I suppose I should get smart and grind some flats into the tool, thereby eliminating the need for the breaker bar and loss of stability.

BROWNELLS

GEISSELE

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

... FDE ... colors match.

Don't talk dirty to me.

 

[gmcttr]

I usually use the reaction rod. Sometimes for slighter lighter work I will use these vise blocks...

AR-15 Standard Upper Receiver Vise Block

AR15 upper receiver vise block black pin

www.pxrwholesale.com

 

[marvin02]

I think it'll shoot a lot better now that the colors match.

Only if you color match the ammo.

 

[JEBland]

I've been using the Brownell's version of the Geissele reaction rod for a couple of years now. It works really well and costs half the Geissele....with a small trade off. The Geissele has a flat area that you can clamp into a vise. The Brownells version is different and will take a 1/2" ratchet in the end. So I use an old breaker bar and clamp that in the vise with the Brownells tool sitting on top it. Requires a steady hand, but I've used it with success probably 40-50 times (serious estimate). They're a nice alternative to the 2-piece clamshell design (which I still use on occasion).

*I suppose I should get smart and grind some flats into the tool, thereby eliminating the need for the breaker bar and loss of stability.

BROWNELLS

GEISSELE

Interesting. I had a bit of a tift with ALG recently, so I'd probably go with the Brownells version anyway. My only breaker bar is rounded for mechanics work (I'm not, but had to cuss at my station wagon while installing a starter). And of course, my barrel nut wrench isn't one of those huge all-in-one tools. I bought all little independent tools for the various purposes (it made sense at the time).

I saw some folks use a slightly different two-piece design.
https://www.plastixrevolution.net/c...ocks/products/ar-15-upper-receiver-vise-block

(Audio quality ain't great)

I usually use the reaction rod. Sometimes for slighter lighter work I will use these vise blocks...

AR-15 Standard Upper Receiver Vise Block

AR15 upper receiver vise block black pin

www.pxrwholesale.com

These seem to be the same. How do you like them?

Don't talk dirty to me.

I don't like how my hand still hits the metal on the handguard despite the sweet, sweet Manta defense M-lok rail guards. So I ordered up a little 550# test paracord in coyote brown to weave into the non-M-lok gaps on the bottomside of the 5.56 upper.

Only if you color match the ammo.

Of course. I'm not an animal.

 

[Bennettjh]

We need a MM countdown if he's available.

 

[T-DOGG]

RWS rifle match 22LR (3 star box) for $4.99.

https://www.ammoshoponline.com/shop...-40-rws-professional-line-rifle-match-qty-50/

 

[JEBland]

My eyelids are closing on me. Have a good night everyone.

 

[churchmouse]

Mouse had an unusually active day. Up and about the compound slow but steady. The boys were PW the deck and siding on the house today. I was supervising.
Dead tired but enjoyed the day.

 

[gmcttr]

(Audio quality ain't great)

These seem to be the same. How do you like them?...

They work well and I would buy them again. However I will always go to the reaction rod for barrel installation.

The Brownell version wasn't made when I got the Geissele and I too would want the flats.

A few more Brownells tools you didn't know you needed...

080-000-026WB
.151" Diameter Alignment & Push Punch Brass (for trigger and hammer pins)

080-000-027WB
.246" Diameter Alignment & Push Punch Brass (for the receiver push pins)

both found here...

ALIGNMENT & PUSH PUNCHES | Brownells

For the professional and home gunsmith alike these punches take much of the frustration out of aligning parts and assemblies. And they provide faster and easier disassembly, too. Furnished with a large, easy-to-grasp, handle that gives excellent c...

www.brownells.com

Some version of this lower vise block...

080-000-662WB
Ar-15/M16 Lower Receiver Vise Block

AR-15/M16 LOWER RECEIVER VISE BLOCK | Brownells

Heavy-duty blocks allow you to firmly clamp AR-15/M16 receiver halves in a vise without risk of crushing, twisting, or otherwise distorting them when applying vise pressure or torquing the barrel nut. Keeps your rifle secure for safe, effective cl...

www.brownells.com

Whoops, there I go pimping again. It's cooling off out there and I want good tools in off the street.

 

[churchmouse]

They work well and I would buy them again. However I will always go to the reaction rod for barrel installation.

The Brownell version wasn't made when I got the Geissele and I too would want the flats.

A few more Brownells tools you didn't know you needed...

080-000-026WB
.151" Diameter Alignment & Push Punch Brass (for trigger and hammer pins)

080-000-027WB
.246" Diameter Alignment & Push Punch Brass (for the receiver push pins)

both found here...

ALIGNMENT & PUSH PUNCHES | Brownells

For the professional and home gunsmith alike these punches take much of the frustration out of aligning parts and assemblies. And they provide faster and easier disassembly, too. Furnished with a large, easy-to-grasp, handle that gives excellent c...

www.brownells.com

Some version of this lower vise block...

080-000-662WB
Ar-15/M16 Lower Receiver Vise Block

AR-15/M16 LOWER RECEIVER VISE BLOCK | Brownells

Heavy-duty blocks allow you to firmly clamp AR-15/M16 receiver halves in a vise without risk of crushing, twisting, or otherwise distorting them when applying vise pressure or torquing the barrel nut. Keeps your rifle secure for safe, effective cl...

www.brownells.com

Whoops, there I go pimping again. It's cooling off out there and I want good tools in off the street.

I have to tool that inserts into the BCG channel. You can use it with a 1/2@ ratchet to torque the barrel if you hold the nut with a proper tool in the vise. It is a very positive way to set the barrel.

 

[T-DOGG]

That Brownells rod is on sale for $37.99 vs $99 for the Geissele.

*I think I'll make myself a reminder to grind some flats into my Brownells rod tomorrow. Which means I'll never use it again after that....thinking of my auto repair days.