The GOOD DEALs and INTERESTING find thread!

**themonk** · 04-13-23, 12:05

Originally Posted by Diamondback

Just got an email from Midway about half-off cases of Federal ND55664 (aka SKU 981215). 500 rounds at $300 +$20 shipping, can be reduced to $5 if you order $50 of "free shipping" products (I need to order some Plano tackle-boxes anyway).

Do we know anything about this load other than 64gr JSP at 5.56 pressure? Is this more Screaming Deal or Run Away Screaming Like A Girl?
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1026091053?pid=981215

Edit: I see it's loaded for 2975FPS, while T223L loaded with the 64gr Hi-Shok does 3050.

I think it is supposed to be training ammo for Federal Tactical TRU 223 - "Non-duty bonded training analog for LE duty ammo"

**uffdaphil** · 04-13-23, 12:23

I can find no info on why this is non-duty rated. Rejects over spec in production run?

**shooter45** · 04-13-23, 13:17

Free shipping at Midway with code "NRA2023" including with ammo.

**themonk** · 04-13-23, 13:38

Originally Posted by shooter45

Free shipping at Midway with code "NRA2023" including with ammo.

Thanks for this. I had to pull the trigger on this with the free shipping. I guess I will update next Friday when it's delivered.

**Diamondback** · 04-13-23, 18:39

20% off Aero Precision at AimSurplus. Thinking I better get those 20" M16A4- and C7A2-to-be uppers ordered while I can before King Jay the Worst finally gets his Worse Than Commiefornia ban to sign...

For example, they're quoting me 374 all-up to ship one of those 20" uppers WITH carry-handle sight, Aero Precision $407 for the same upper WITHOUT.

**Diamondback** · 04-14-23, 13:36

If you have a shipping address here in the Soviet Socialist Shithole of Seattlestan, Aero Precision is 25% off your order with code WA25 on top of the expedite for us locals. Got two 20" M16A4 uppers with MOE handguards for $610 shipped.

Now I need to dig the handguards out of my storage unit, find someone who wants 20" FSP MOE's, order my BCG's and CH's, find a Matech BUIS for the A4 and another knockoff Tri-Rail for the C7, fight with my mother and the accountants and lawyers working probate to get a thousand-buck loan against my part of the estate for an ACOG...

Oh, and figure out what Marines in the Rockpile did to keep those black KAC railcovers from getting El Scorcho under the beating sun. Rattlecan, or swap on rubber ladders?

**1168** · 04-14-23, 15:46

Originally Posted by Diamondback

If you have a shipping address here in the Soviet Socialist Shithole of Seattlestan, Aero Precision is 25% off your order with code WA25 on top of the expedite for us locals. Got two 20" M16A4 uppers with MOE handguards for $610 shipped.

Now I need to dig the handguards out of my storage unit, find someone who wants 20" FSP MOE's, order my BCG's and CH's, find a Matech BUIS for the A4 and another knockoff Tri-Rail for the C7, fight with my mother and the accountants and lawyers working probate to get a thousand-buck loan against my part of the estate for an ACOG...

Oh, and figure out what Marines in the Rockpile did to keep those black KAC railcovers from getting El Scorcho under the beating sun. Rattlecan, or swap on rubber ladders?

In non-micromanaging organizations, it is/was common for dudes to swap them or leave them off. PM me for examples of brands that were common in overseas BXs. Here’s a MK18 from such a USMC organization:

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**Diamondback** · 04-16-23, 08:43

Originally Posted by 1168

In non-micromanaging organizations, it is/was common for dudes to swap them or leave them off. PM me for examples of brands that were common in overseas BXs. Here’s a MK18 from such a USMC organization:

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PM sent, amigo.

Today only: Law Tactical sidefolder $199.99 at Primary Arms. https://www.primaryarms.com/law-tact...ar15-and-ar308

**JediGuy** · 04-16-23, 17:43

Ergo Dark Earth Days

Buy one in black, get the same in FDE for free.

https://www.ergogrips.net/product-ca...rk-earth-days/

Ergo X Grip (Extreme texture and ambi)

SHINES Grip (AKA swift grip, vertical)

Ergo Classic AK Grip

**themonk** · 04-18-23, 08:17

Follow up on the ND55664 ammo. I received my shipment yesterday. It appears to be a gold dot bullet on a fusion 64gr soft point loading, like it was a mix-up. Powder looks the same. I have a ton of fusion so I pulled a few bullets to take a look. Unfortunately, I just shot the rest of my gold dot.

On Fusion bullets the lead tip sits proud. On these and my memory of gold dot, they just sit flush to help with deformation. I have included pics below. Someone far more knowledgeable than me please chime in. I will get chrono numbers later this week out of a 16" and a 12.5".

Fusion 64gr soft point & ND55664 side by side

ND55664

Fusion

Fusion bullet weight

ND55664 bullet weight

ND55664 left / Fusion right

Fusion Top / ND55664