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			<title><![CDATA[Ammo Availability]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-3492.html</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2018 14:07:12 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://rdaforum.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=11451">bradberry</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Availability of ammo has really made a turn around. I was just in Wally World and their shelves were LOADED. The nice thing is that the prices have really dropped to reflect so really GOOD buys out there. <br />
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My suggestion is that you buy NOW. Just even once or twice a week makes a difference. Each time I walk in there or any where else that has a good price on ammo, my wife or I will buy one to two boxes. Does not matter if it is 9mm, 40 or whatever your poison is. Just pick one or two up and you will find that your ammo supply will GROW quickly. I try to keep 3 to 5k per cal. Of course you need to consider how many pistols you may have in that cal. Buy a few ammo boxes, dump them into the box, through a few Desiccant Packets into the ammo box, label it up and close the lid.  Cant beat some of the prices out there. Buy it now before the next Dumb A&#36;&#36; Politician declares he is the next Stalin.  <br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Desiccant-Packets-Humidity-Indicator-Moisture/dp/B01M7V19JE/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_201_bs_t_1/140-4947486-4121646?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=8SNV3VVNZWKYWTN50WVN&amp;dpID=51oCPA17gqL&amp;preST=_SX342_QL70_&amp;dpSrc=detail" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://www.amazon.com/Desiccant-Packets...Src=detail</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Availability of ammo has really made a turn around. I was just in Wally World and their shelves were LOADED. The nice thing is that the prices have really dropped to reflect so really GOOD buys out there. <br />
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My suggestion is that you buy NOW. Just even once or twice a week makes a difference. Each time I walk in there or any where else that has a good price on ammo, my wife or I will buy one to two boxes. Does not matter if it is 9mm, 40 or whatever your poison is. Just pick one or two up and you will find that your ammo supply will GROW quickly. I try to keep 3 to 5k per cal. Of course you need to consider how many pistols you may have in that cal. Buy a few ammo boxes, dump them into the box, through a few Desiccant Packets into the ammo box, label it up and close the lid.  Cant beat some of the prices out there. Buy it now before the next Dumb A&#36;&#36; Politician declares he is the next Stalin.  <br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Desiccant-Packets-Humidity-Indicator-Moisture/dp/B01M7V19JE/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_201_bs_t_1/140-4947486-4121646?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=8SNV3VVNZWKYWTN50WVN&amp;dpID=51oCPA17gqL&amp;preST=_SX342_QL70_&amp;dpSrc=detail" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://www.amazon.com/Desiccant-Packets...Src=detail</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bullet Cam Hornady/Vortex]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-3103.html</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2017 14:12:03 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://rdaforum.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=11451">bradberry</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Looks pretty awesome. But at 100.00 per box. Well you tell me is it worth it?<br />
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<a href="http://www.range365.com/hornady-vortex-partner-for-revolutionary-new-bullet-cam-ammo" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://www.range365.com/hornady-vortex-p...t-cam-ammo</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Looks pretty awesome. But at 100.00 per box. Well you tell me is it worth it?<br />
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<a href="http://www.range365.com/hornady-vortex-partner-for-revolutionary-new-bullet-cam-ammo" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://www.range365.com/hornady-vortex-p...t-cam-ammo</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gorilla Ammunition Field Test]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-2334.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2016 01:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://rdaforum.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=11451">bradberry</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Never heard of this ammo until now.<br />
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<a href="http://blog.cheaperthandirt.com/gorilla-ammunition-field-test/?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=040216chronicle&amp;utm_campaign=CH040216-gorillaammunitionfieldtest" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://blog.cheaperthandirt.com/gorilla-...nfieldtest</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Never heard of this ammo until now.<br />
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<a href="http://blog.cheaperthandirt.com/gorilla-ammunition-field-test/?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=040216chronicle&amp;utm_campaign=CH040216-gorillaammunitionfieldtest" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://blog.cheaperthandirt.com/gorilla-...nfieldtest</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[22 WMR Ammo...]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-2208.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2016 23:58:51 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://rdaforum.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=58">BelieveIn308</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I have not seen any of this in awhile.  <br />
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And idea when RDA will have any Hornady 45 gr. FTX in?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I have not seen any of this in awhile.  <br />
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And idea when RDA will have any Hornady 45 gr. FTX in?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[steel vs. brass casing]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-2174.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2016 17:11:25 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://rdaforum.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=11451">bradberry</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Found this short write up and thought I would pass it along.<br />
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<a href="http://blog.cheaperthandirt.com/steel-case-ammo-good-bad/?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=010916chronicle&amp;utm_campaign=CH010916-steelcaseammogoodbad" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://blog.cheaperthandirt.com/steel-ca...mmogoodbad</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Found this short write up and thought I would pass it along.<br />
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<a href="http://blog.cheaperthandirt.com/steel-case-ammo-good-bad/?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=010916chronicle&amp;utm_campaign=CH010916-steelcaseammogoodbad" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://blog.cheaperthandirt.com/steel-ca...mmogoodbad</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reloading classes]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-1933.html</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2015 14:59:17 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://rdaforum.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=11248">mikereddot</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Well, we've found a new reloading expert to teach our classes. <br />
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This guy is awesome.  He has 3 level of classes to take.  More information to come when we release our new site. <br />
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Web developer is late 3 weeks, but today should be the day we get it. <br />
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We have the dates for the NRA reloading classes, (shotgun and metallic), and will post the dates for all the intermediate and advanced classes as soon as we build up that section of the site.<br />
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Here's a pic of part of the Lab for the intermediate and advanced class.  <br />
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<img src="http://reddotarms.com/forum_pics/reloader.jpe" loading="lazy"  alt="[Image: reloader.jpe]" class="mycode_img" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, we've found a new reloading expert to teach our classes. <br />
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This guy is awesome.  He has 3 level of classes to take.  More information to come when we release our new site. <br />
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Web developer is late 3 weeks, but today should be the day we get it. <br />
<br />
We have the dates for the NRA reloading classes, (shotgun and metallic), and will post the dates for all the intermediate and advanced classes as soon as we build up that section of the site.<br />
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Here's a pic of part of the Lab for the intermediate and advanced class.  <br />
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<img src="http://reddotarms.com/forum_pics/reloader.jpe" loading="lazy"  alt="[Image: reloader.jpe]" class="mycode_img" />]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bulk Ammo Purchase?]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-1932.html</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2015 20:18:14 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://rdaforum.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=13">Rodney</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[So where do you purchase your bulk ammo from?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[So where do you purchase your bulk ammo from?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ruger ARX ammo]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-1926.html</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2015 21:20:36 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://rdaforum.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=5532">jfergus7</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Reddot would you let me know if you ever get this in! Would like to give it a try!<br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Reddot would you let me know if you ever get this in! Would like to give it a try!<br />
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			<title><![CDATA[Caliber Debate]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-1849.html</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2015 11:51:36 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://rdaforum.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=154">Dutz</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I am posting this because I thought it was interesting and wanted to hear reaction.<br />
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First below is a post by Bill Wilson of Wilson Combat (as re-posted by Larry Vickers). Wilson took a survey on caliber choices. After that post Rob Leatham responded with a clarification of his choices and had the following to say about the .40.<br />
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What do you think about Rob being the only one to say .45, and what do you think of his statement on the .40?<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">FROM BILL WILSON:</span><br />
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"I did a survey of some of the most experienced shooters/trainers I personally know and here is the question I asked them all.<br />
<br />
Assuming you had to buy your own pistol and ammunition (type of your choice) for combined self-defense and self-defense range training use, which caliber would you choose, 9x19mm Parabellum, .357 Sig, .38 super, .40 S&amp;W, 10mm or .45 ACP ?<br />
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I surveyed the following and their answer:<br />
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BJ Norris 9mm<br />
Bill Rogers 9mm<br />
Bill Wilson 9mm<br />
David Bahde 9mm<br />
Ernest Langdon 9mm<br />
Frank Proctor 9mm<br />
Ken Hackathorn 9mm<br />
Larry Vickers 9mm<br />
Mike Seeklander 9mm<br />
Paul Markel 9mm<br />
Paul Howe 9mm<br />
Paul Buffoni 9mm<br />
Rob Haught 9mm<br />
Rob Leatham .40<br />
Super Dave Harrington 9mm"<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">ROB LEATHAM RESPONSE:</span><br />
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"To be clear, my answer was based on subtle phrasing difference of the question originally. It was self defense and range training. Later changed to self defense and self defense training after the survey. As I told Bill, I chose .40 as it is the most versatile for competition and basic range training for me. <span style="color: #FF0000;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">As a cartridge in general it is the worst design in the history of mankind.</span></span> As the question now stands, all about self defense and training for it, I would have answered with .45."]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I am posting this because I thought it was interesting and wanted to hear reaction.<br />
<br />
First below is a post by Bill Wilson of Wilson Combat (as re-posted by Larry Vickers). Wilson took a survey on caliber choices. After that post Rob Leatham responded with a clarification of his choices and had the following to say about the .40.<br />
<br />
What do you think about Rob being the only one to say .45, and what do you think of his statement on the .40?<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">FROM BILL WILSON:</span><br />
<br />
"I did a survey of some of the most experienced shooters/trainers I personally know and here is the question I asked them all.<br />
<br />
Assuming you had to buy your own pistol and ammunition (type of your choice) for combined self-defense and self-defense range training use, which caliber would you choose, 9x19mm Parabellum, .357 Sig, .38 super, .40 S&amp;W, 10mm or .45 ACP ?<br />
<br />
I surveyed the following and their answer:<br />
<br />
BJ Norris 9mm<br />
Bill Rogers 9mm<br />
Bill Wilson 9mm<br />
David Bahde 9mm<br />
Ernest Langdon 9mm<br />
Frank Proctor 9mm<br />
Ken Hackathorn 9mm<br />
Larry Vickers 9mm<br />
Mike Seeklander 9mm<br />
Paul Markel 9mm<br />
Paul Howe 9mm<br />
Paul Buffoni 9mm<br />
Rob Haught 9mm<br />
Rob Leatham .40<br />
Super Dave Harrington 9mm"<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">ROB LEATHAM RESPONSE:</span><br />
<br />
"To be clear, my answer was based on subtle phrasing difference of the question originally. It was self defense and range training. Later changed to self defense and self defense training after the survey. As I told Bill, I chose .40 as it is the most versatile for competition and basic range training for me. <span style="color: #FF0000;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">As a cartridge in general it is the worst design in the history of mankind.</span></span> As the question now stands, all about self defense and training for it, I would have answered with .45."]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Question about temperature]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-1784.html</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2015 03:30:59 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://rdaforum.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=11603">Karl B</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[As I got into my 120 degree car a few days ago I thought, "I keep my spare mag in here."<br />
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I would assume that modern ammo isn't negatively affected by temp changes, but figured I would ask.  Do major temperature swings have any affect on ammo?  I mean, the deserts over in the middle east don't seem to cause problems.<br />
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What say you?  Please discuss.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[As I got into my 120 degree car a few days ago I thought, "I keep my spare mag in here."<br />
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I would assume that modern ammo isn't negatively affected by temp changes, but figured I would ask.  Do major temperature swings have any affect on ammo?  I mean, the deserts over in the middle east don't seem to cause problems.<br />
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What say you?  Please discuss.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why I don't use Tula Ammo]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-1698.html</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2015 15:12:56 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://rdaforum.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=11530">rwhite135</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Tula ammo is cheap and readily available but I don't recommend anyone use it.  While most of the rounds maybe fine, they do have a history of having sub-par rounds making it out of the factory.  I'm not talking sub-par in a dangerous way but they do let them out of the factory with below the required powder levels, which means that they won't cycle a firearm reliably.  This can lead to FTE, FTF, and double feed issues.  Tula can also have hard primers that result in a soft firing pin hit as well.  I've had or seen these issues personally with Tula.  For this reason I don't use it.  If you want to use cheaper combloc ammo stick with Wolf, Wolf's WPA brand, Golden Tiger, Red Army Standard, or one of Bear's brands (brown, silver, or golden).]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tula ammo is cheap and readily available but I don't recommend anyone use it.  While most of the rounds maybe fine, they do have a history of having sub-par rounds making it out of the factory.  I'm not talking sub-par in a dangerous way but they do let them out of the factory with below the required powder levels, which means that they won't cycle a firearm reliably.  This can lead to FTE, FTF, and double feed issues.  Tula can also have hard primers that result in a soft firing pin hit as well.  I've had or seen these issues personally with Tula.  For this reason I don't use it.  If you want to use cheaper combloc ammo stick with Wolf, Wolf's WPA brand, Golden Tiger, Red Army Standard, or one of Bear's brands (brown, silver, or golden).]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[22LR DICKS VERNON HILLS]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-1666.html</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2015 21:06:21 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://rdaforum.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=15">Mike25</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[They had 7 boxes of 555 bulk packs for 29.99 when I stopped there at lunch today. I forgot the brand because I wasn't that interested.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[They had 7 boxes of 555 bulk packs for 29.99 when I stopped there at lunch today. I forgot the brand because I wasn't that interested.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hornady Critcal Duty]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-1658.html</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:57:31 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://rdaforum.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=5532">jfergus7</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I am curious if anyone has tried this ammo yet? I purchased a box last week in 9mm and in both my Taurus PT92 and my Ruger LC9S they constantly jam.  Anyone have any experience with it or had a similar problem?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I am curious if anyone has tried this ammo yet? I purchased a box last week in 9mm and in both my Taurus PT92 and my Ruger LC9S they constantly jam.  Anyone have any experience with it or had a similar problem?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Brass vs. Steel Cased Ammo]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-1642.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2015 15:44:33 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://rdaforum.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=11451">bradberry</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Old Article but well worth the read.<br />
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<a href="http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/brass-vs-steel-cased-ammo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/brass-vs...ased-ammo/</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Old Article but well worth the read.<br />
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<a href="http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/brass-vs-steel-cased-ammo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/brass-vs...ased-ammo/</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[AR15 Magazines]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-1633.html</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2015 22:45:41 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://rdaforum.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=11451">bradberry</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Interesting.<br />
<a href="http://www.shotgunnews.com/gear-accessories/7-great-ar-15-magazines-you-cant-live-without/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://www.shotgunnews.com/gear-accessor...e-without/</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Interesting.<br />
<a href="http://www.shotgunnews.com/gear-accessories/7-great-ar-15-magazines-you-cant-live-without/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://www.shotgunnews.com/gear-accessor...e-without/</a>]]></content:encoded>
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