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Sonoran Steel
Добавлен 19 сен 2011
Just a channel to review my firearms.
Rifle Paint Job Tutorial - Sagebrush Aero M5/Criterion
I re-uploaded this video because the first one's quality was crap. This one should look a lot better.
This is a quick tutorial on how to rattlecan your rifle so that it effectively blends in with your chosen environment. I wanted my rifle to blend with the local sagebrush here in Utah, so this is how I did it.
Tools:
-Chosen spray paint colors (flat or matte only)
-Masking tape (cover the important stuff)
-Mesh laundry bag
-1" paint brush
-Sea sponge (find at Walmart)
-Paper plates
-Your inner Da Vinci
0:00 Finish paint job in some sagebrush
0:17 Intro
1:22 Rustoleum Flat Khaki base coat
3:06 Rustoleum Flat Earth Brown streaks with mesh laundry bag
4:07 Rustoleum Flat Black light dusting
5:00 Rustoleu...
This is a quick tutorial on how to rattlecan your rifle so that it effectively blends in with your chosen environment. I wanted my rifle to blend with the local sagebrush here in Utah, so this is how I did it.
Tools:
-Chosen spray paint colors (flat or matte only)
-Masking tape (cover the important stuff)
-Mesh laundry bag
-1" paint brush
-Sea sponge (find at Walmart)
-Paper plates
-Your inner Da Vinci
0:00 Finish paint job in some sagebrush
0:17 Intro
1:22 Rustoleum Flat Khaki base coat
3:06 Rustoleum Flat Earth Brown streaks with mesh laundry bag
4:07 Rustoleum Flat Black light dusting
5:00 Rustoleu...
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Видео
My Tactical Games Loudout & Training Regimen
Просмотров 6882 месяца назад
In this video I break down my gear for the Tactical Games, as well as my training regimen. Drop any questions in the comments. The Tactical Games is a competition that combines fitness and shooting. It tests your ability to complete full-body exercises and movements in minimal kit, as well as shooting under stress with an elevated heart rate. I learned about The Tactical Games about a month ago...
My Henry X .357/.38sp (suppressed space cowboy lever gat) breakdown
Просмотров 2493 месяца назад
This is a special one. My Henry X .357/.38sp was a college graduation gift from my father to me, as a thank you for putting myself through college (not 100%, he did pay my first semester’s tuition and buy my laptop- thanks dad!). This gun is an absolute blast to shoot. It is the quietist suppressed firearm I own, and operating the lever with each shot feels like something out of an old western....
My Range Kit breakdown (belt, chest rig, backpack, etc)
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.3 месяца назад
Going over my range day kit/gear. This includes my "bAtTLe" belt, chest rig, backpack, ear/eye pro, and shoes. To be clear, the belt is made by Blue Alpha Gear. Blue Alpha and Blue Force need to decide who gets to keep the "Blue" in their names, cause I mix them up way too much. Like I mention in the video, my gear is partly geared towards end of civilization, and partly geared towards what I n...
My Sig MPX breakdown
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.3 месяца назад
Going over my Sig Sauer MPX. This gun is a ton of fun, and serves as a perfect trainer gun for my MCX Rattler.
My Sig MCX Rattler (home defense perfection) breakdown
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.3 месяца назад
Going over my Sig Sauer MCX Rattler (.300blk) which has been purpose-built for home defense. I’m a big believer in protecting my hearing whenever I can, even in a self-defense scenario. The Rattler has the ability to be relatively quiet while maintaining effective terminal ballistics with .300blk, thanks to its 1:5 twist rate. That in addition to being a short package (no shame), this gun is, i...
My Suppressed P320C breakdown (w/ Rugged Obsidian 9)
Просмотров 9463 месяца назад
Going over my P320C, designed specifically to be suppressed with the Rugged Obsidian 9. P320C Suppression ingredients: -Rugged Obsidian 9 -1/2x28 Threaded barrel -DPM P320 Carry Recoil Spring for 3.9” Barrel w/ Medium spring -Subsonic 9mm (I use Freedom Munitions 147gr HUSH) -White lithium grease on the Obsidian’s booster
My Sig M17 AXG breakdown, and how to suppress the M17
Просмотров 6413 месяца назад
A breakdown of my Sig Sauer M17 with AXG grip module and my history/experience with the gun. Also reviewing how to effectively suppress the M17 with the Rugged Obsidian 9. NOTE: My shirt is not from TREX Arms, I just have a shirt with a T-Rex skull because dinosaurs are sick P320 M17 Suppression ingredients: -Rugged Obsidian 9 -1/2x28 Threaded barrel -Gray Guns FAT SS Guide Rod -#12 1911 Recoil...
My AR10 (Aero/Criterion) Build breakdown
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 месяца назад
Going over my AR10 chambered in .308. Misspoke regarding scope- should clarify that this scope is MOA, not MRAD, as my drop chart shows. Best groups of .51 MOA are 5 shot groups with Federal Gold Medal SMK 168gr .308, average group size with the same ammo tends to be .65 MOA.
My Block II M4A1 breakdown
Просмотров 4,3 тыс.3 месяца назад
EDIT: Misspoke on the optic mount. This is a Badger Ordnance 1.70” mount with the PMM Cowgirl RMR. Mixed up the mount with the 1.54” Reptilia on my AR10. Going over my Block II M4A1. Suppressor, light, optics, etc. Pretty happy with this setup as it is now, no matter how heavy! Happy to take any questions.
My Sig MCX Virtus breakdown
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.4 месяца назад
Going through my experience with the Sig Sauer MCX Virtus 11.5” 5.56. From when I first purchased it, through the various accessories that have lived on it, to how it sits now. Any questions are welcome.
Teal Blue Bravo PDQ on Sig Sauer MCX Virtus - “Spear LT at home”
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Here’s the deal. I tried out a Spear LT lower on my Virtus upper, and was hooked. So, I purchased a Teal Blue Bravo PDQ, a dremel, watched some RUclips tutorials, and went to town. The result isn’t very pretty, but it appears to be very functional. I’ll hit the range next week to see if it operates under live fire conditions. Leave any questions in the comments. Thanks!
I Won't Give Up and A Drop In The Ocean medley composed and played by Mathew Buckhannon. (@EFY Flags
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I Won't Give Up and A Drop In The Ocean medley composed and played by Mathew Buckhannon. (@EFY Flagstaff2 Variety Show) Piano
Good stuff dude🤙
Okay… but can you paint a landscape with happy trees
Great video very informative 🥷💥🐦🔥
That’s awesome man! Thanks for taking the time to show the process, the paint job really hits the mark. As I’ve said before your rifle looks great!
Once again , this rifle looks great man. 😎😎
@@mattthebutcher3324 Hahah appreciate the second comment dude. Hate having to re-upload stuff
Did you lap or shim the upper?
@@nothing1421 gonna be honest I have no idea what either of those things mean
@@SonoranSteel It is something people have suggested doing where the barrel extension mates with the receiver; for accuracy. I'm deciding if it is necessary or not.
Badass rig dude. Did you considered the Wilson combat grip?
@@michaelcondon8286 Thanks man! I did consider the WC grip for a minute, but then Sig released the AXG grip and I couldn’t resist.
I see your silencerco barrel has a nice beefy shoulder for the suppressor piston to mate to. I got a brand new gold threaded barrel from sig, threaded my obsidian 9 onto it and it destroyed the barrel. The piston dug into the thicker part of the barrel cause it doesnt really have a shoulder. All barrels on sigs website are like this. I ruined the gold barrel, rugged said I needed an internal shoulder piston so it would mate with muzzle instead. Paid 80$ for that piston, and 250 for another barrel and it did the same thing. The thread depth is too deep and it doesnt mate with the muzzle before digging into the barrel. I ordered the griffin ez lok so hoping that doesnt dig into the barrel as well. It looks pretty shallow so im optimistic.
@@Beef-Wellington I’m sorry to hear that man. Frustrating to spend money only to have the solution not work. SiCo’s barrel’s are solid, I’d recommend their threaded ones over Sig. hope the EZ lock works out, it’s supposed to be a great system.
Favorite Aero build I’ve seen, by far. 👏
@@roldyjr.9522 thanks man!
How many inches is the barrel?
@@fabriciocampos5564 18”
what grain weight does your criterion barrel generally like best?
@@SC_Actual 168gr Federal SMK GMM
I carry a foot stocking in my magpul grip. Stretch it over the end and onto the turret. Cheap kill flash. I run the Larue MBT straight bow trigger on most of my guns. Nice build.
Beautiful rifle bubba
Love to see some groups.
I’d love to show them! Tbh I’m not really sure how to do that without making a video of it. Maybe I can upload pics to Imgur and share the link
@@SonoranSteel just narrate over pictures of them. We don’t need to see your beautiful face.
I'm thinking bout picking up a MW handguard for my virtus, did you have to modify the Arisaka MCX scout mount to fit MidWest or will I be good? Awesome setup BTW, the Virtus still f**ks all these years later.
Love the MW rail. Nope, mount works great! Thanks man! love my Virtus.
Sweet setup
Just picked up a full rifle bare bones, not sure how to set it up! Love yours man. Mine has an A2 stock and the same handguard
How long did the barrel take to ship from criterion?
@@A_Davis8806 5 days, showed in stock when I purchased it
Sweet video. My wife and I are competing in the Utah event as well we have been using Jacob Heppners training program. Training for this event is no joke.
@@mxer5515 thanks! Mind my asking how many days a week are you training, and how much are you running?
@@SonoranSteel I train cardio 6 days a week, I have switched to more "CrossFit" style work outs 4-5 days a week, from the typical weightlifting. 3 days running 2 miles with the vest during lunch at work, 1 day I trail run 3 miles with a vest, I do mountain bike 1-2 days for some fun cardio 4-5 days I do the Heppner metcons, (His program also has metcons you can do outdoor that incorporate shooting into the rounds of work just like the games will do.) You can get linked to the workouts on the Tactical Games website if you are looking into it. I try to do his lifting schedule as well which is more for strength but prior injuries I won't go as heavy. Longevity is a real thing to think about with this stuff. so lifting might be my own schedule based on how his other workouts get me. (lots of sand bags)
@@SonoranSteel I train 6 days a week, cardio is definitely a priority. I run 2 miles with vest 2x, 3 mile trail run with vest 1x a week, along with 4-5 Heppner metcons per week (15-20 min but high and heavy intensity). Heppner programs some strength training as well but with modifications because of prior injuries. Longevity is important to me and progressing without getting injured. I have really enjoyed the process of being more well rounded with my fitness. I still have a long way to go for sure.
@@mxer5515 Nice. I’m doing 6 days a week as well. Good luck!
how many rounds have you put on the r2 with the rattler? Just being curious. YHM says don't go below 7.5" barrel. I have an R2 i wanted to run on my Honey Badger which has a 7" barrel, and I've been kind of skeptical about doing so because of the recommended restrictions.
@@STEDDIE_96 probably a couple hundred rounds, not too much. I haven’t had any issues. Most of those have been subs. I think the barrel length restriction more so applies to supers, so I think you’ll be fine either way.
This was sick man, definitely cool to see your approach in the workout plan and kit. Helps better inform me on what i should be prioritizing/ doing to be better.
@@ryanclarke603 Appreciate it! Are you competing in Tactical Games?
@@SonoranSteel I plan to when I return from overseas! I have done some run and gun events but those were a bit more tactical oriented. However they both really expose what’s important to me as a shooter. Videos like yours definitely make it easier to be better prepared for a new sport 🤙🏻
Got that Columbian cold ..😅
Excellent build man. Thanks for posting this. I’m basically building this same setup, but with a rifle speed adjustable gas block. Just can’t decide between 308 and 6.5.
great setup. with that foregrip, since its technically not straight 90 degree up and down, youre able to get away without having to SBR it. Is that correct?
@@MainelyOutdoors207 this gun is already an SBR. If it were a pistol I would want to agree with you, but BCM does advertise it as a “vertical grip” (wish they wouldn’t), and the ATF probably wouldn’t throw their hands up and leave me be on that small of a technicality. If they wanted to screw me, they would
@@SonoranSteel Ah, can I ask why you made it an SBR? Future plans? I have the same gen mpx and guess the only reason i would SBR it would be for the vert grip.
@@SonoranSteel I guess you probably had to SBR it because of the OAL with that folding stock?
@@MainelyOutdoors207 Ashamed to admit I registered it during the ATF pistol brace amnesty. Wish I hadn’t.
@@MainelyOutdoors207 I wouldn’t have been able to run a stock without SBRing it first. OAL wasn’t really a consideration
Absolutely stunning unit! The paint job is gorgeous to. Awesome build!
Paint job video is up!
For the PA PLXc scope, which reticle did you go with? Meters or yards? I'm debating on getting the griffin mil or the m8 raptor yards for my 14.5"
guys a unit
Every suppressor cover I've tried fails by coming off until I tried the Mod-Tac. They are pricey but if you have to have one there is no comparison.
Interesting, haven’t heard of them before, I’ll check them out. I think this one will do the job, since the tactical games won’t require a heavy schedule of fire.
Virtus is an awesome gun. I have 2 Virtus Uppers on Radian ADAC lowers. They are primarily 300BLKs, a 6.75in/Q-Half Nelson/Sig 12in SD Handguard Truck gun and 9in/Hyperion DT/16in Sig DMR SD Handguard Goto/Home defense but I have 12in & 16in 556 conversions for them. For me, the combination of the Radian Lowers and the SD handguards that tuck the best 300BLK suppressors on the market keep the Virtus well above the Spear LT.
The paint job on that rifle is sick. Can you do a video on how to do it
Thanks! I plan to do just that. Have a few really busy weeks coming up, might be a bit before I have time.
Paint job video is up!
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I run the emissary development extended levers on 2 of my guns. One is just extended and the other is raised like you mentioned. And no issue with holster. I have them on tlr1’s in a tier 1 msp and trex arms. I have short thumbs so highly recommend.
If you want a really nice cheap trigger , the Ranger point trigger makes it liter and eliminates all the take up. It’s only like 65 shipped too.
I have a model x in 45 long colt. I have the Rangerpoint precision handguard and stock on mine though.
Nice Rig sir!
Hey man first of all great video! I love seeing what other guys are running and picking up things to try out for myself. I noticed you saying that your light gets in the way of your draw and you might be getting rid of it, if you want to still carry it you could replace one of your extra pistol mags on your chest rig. I’m sure you’ve thought of that already but just wanted to bring it up just in case. Again great video my friend. Gained a subscriber in me!
Appreciate it man! Fortunately the light doesn’t affect my draw, it just pokes into me if I’m bending over. I think that would be the solution, replacing one of my chest rig pistol mags with the light. Good suggestion.
Bottom pouch on your chest rig is a dangler they call it right , i have a chest rig but mostly run a fully set up battle belt with two drop leg panels one on each side woth two extra straps or cobra buckles on each with a few extra pouchs
Yeah it’s a Spiritus Systems SACK MK3 Sounds cool! I try to keep my thighs clear of stuff as much as I can
Awesome videos! I have a few tips for you if you care 🤷🏻♂️😂 Something I keep in my placard is a lighter wrapped in duct tape/ hundred mph tape. The tape is for use! Meaning it has several wraps of take around it like a mini role of tape + you have a lighter!! Why not use one wrap for the belt adjustment? I have the blue alpha with Molle that’s what I use because I have the same issue of constantly adjusting. Also instead of ditching the taco for the flashlight just get a smaller Streamlight protac 1L-1AA (it’s a dual fuel too). If you have plan to use red light during shtf a red pen is a terrible idea for writing (just a thought 🤷🏻♂️)
I also run the qore performance holster pad and the trex arms leg strap on my ubl, great combo, great kit, great video
Nice! 🤙🪖👮🙏🇺🇲
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Dude you're fucking killing it with these videos. I've watched them all. Keep it going!
Much appreciated, man! More to come.
@@SonoranSteelseriously dude you just came out of nowhere with great content. Can’t wait to see you get out next shoot. Man make it possible so we can drop super thanks on the comments
I run my belt super slick. 1911 and holster
Sometimes slick is best!
@@SonoranSteel i use my chest rig if i really need it. It has mags, medical, and small tools. Just the basic to get out of a sticky situation. No really meant for shtf or range ops
@@BearArmsChannelProbably the most practical take. At the end of the day, most of this stuff is just meant to support yourself and your weapon in a pinch. I have no desire to clear a building or go looking for a fight.
Is that a scope cover on the bottom of your holster? Great kit breakdown- looking forward to you tactical games content -cheers
@@greysquirrel268 No, it’s the stopper for the light. Thanks, it’ll be a week or two but I’ll have a video on TTG soon enough.
Looks great 👍
Very similar to mine. I like your style!
You had mentioned 25 yard zero. Check out the max point blank range zero (MPBR) and itll change the way you zero nearly everything. The military has specific ranges they zero because they have 1 weapon system shooting 1 load so 25 or 50 yards or whatever has been determined to be the best for their setups. Point blank range zeros lets you customize your zero for your specific rifle setup and what size target you always wanna be able to hit, no matter the range, out to several hundred yards usually. For example, my 300blk is zeroed for 43 yards. This allows me to hit a 4 inch circle (heart size ish?) from 16 yards to 200 yards without having to range the target or think about it, the shot will always land either dead center or + or - 2 inches. When I get closer than 16 yards, since I have a tall Unity riser on my red dot for this rifle, I know my max hold off is 3.5 inches as that's the height of my mount, so essentially, hold bottom of the circle at room clearing distances, as you mentioned. 16-200yds, hold dead center and hit within a 4 inch circle. shooterscalculator.com/point-blank-range.php is a simple calculator for this or if you dont wanna trust my link, google max point blank range calc and ull see that link near the top. I use this for essentially every firearm, rifle or pistol, that has a dot on it and can even be used on iron sights. Scopes are a different story for the most part, if you know what your doing. Can be used on scoped hunting rifles for people who dont know what they're doing and just wanna be able to point and shoot, no matter the range, generally below 300yds. Calculation is based on bullet specifics including bullet speed from your actual firearm, sight height and target size you wish to hit (generally the vitals size your aiming for). Zero for the close zero it gives you.
Direct thread, on an AR platform especially, is louder than using a break or flash hider QD setup. Id stick with the rearden QD setup if I was you, no matter what
Greta setup man. Saw your vid on the virtus too.
Thank you!
Absolutely love your channel man, you keep it real and have very practical takes
Nice, well thought out, setup 👍.
Thanks, appreciate it!