June 5, 2008
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Drumming, Running, and Gunning
Some people (that is one person), has wondered what has been happening to me lately. Mostly, I’ve been busy with work, having worked last week, the weekend, and then teh first half of this week. However, i have a 4-day weekend, so I guess that I can take a few minutes to sit and write an entry.
First off, I purchased an X-Box 360, as well as a few games, such as the Half-life 2 Orange Box, and Rock Band. First off, the orange box has Portal as one of the games that is included, which is an awesome exercise in physics and fun. Also, it’s a short game, meaning that it gives you fun, and then goes away. I think it took me 3 hours to complete the basic run through. Rock Band has been the majority of my gaming time. I think that the major appeal to it is that you are doing something, and getting good music at the same time. Everyone likes good music.
I’ve been running 2-3 times a week, usually 4-6 miles each time. A lot of it is focused around a specific test, so there is a lot of speed work, and pace work. i still don’t like running, but i am better at it now.
My other thing has been researching rifles. A while back, I talked about getting an AR-10 platform, which is mile an M-4, but in a .308 (aka 7.62×51) platform. At some point, it was suggested that I take a look at the 6.5 Grendel, which has similar ballistics to the .308, but with only slightly more kick than the 5.56. This started a new search, and led me to two rifles. First there is the Bushmaster ACR (originally the Magpul Masada):
Now, I like this thing, but unlike what was stated in the video, it’s not going to be released until 1Q 2009. I would also need to know if 6.5 Grendel is one of the calibers that can be purchased off the bat. It is nice that it uses standard barrels.
The other option is the Robinson Armament XCR. One perk to it is that it is already available, and comes in 6.5 Grendel. I may check one out on a future drive to Philadelphia, since there are two carriers along the way. However, the conversion kits are $500 a piece, and the caliber change requires tools, unlike the ACR. It can still be done in under 2 minutes, though. Since TacoDelRio likes the 7.62×39 here’s a video for you:
Black 6, out.
Comments (4)
Hi, Have a great long weekend! Both of those rifles looks so cool! Just wondering if the weight would make a difference to you—-oh, never mind. HA HA Have Fun! Sharon
6.5 Grendel is pretty hard to find, and expensive. 6.8×42 Remington SPC fits the part, is easier to find, and sorta affordable (as if anything is nowadays).
I dont know Black 6, I’d kinda lean toward the Bushmaster! I’ve been partial to them and their abilities. Sure its not out yet and will probably be a little expensive but sometimes its worth the wait…. I think you know that..
Btw, I have been working on some of those simple exercises you gave me a little longer ago. They’ve been helping, I can tell its making a difference. LoL, it hurts like a mother too btw… Im way outta shape.
@LancerCPA - You’re probably right. I think that the biggest thing is whether they come out with the additional calibers right off the bat.
Also, I’ve started using a book called Power Training to vary up my workouts. It’s not as muscle specific as it is motion specific, so it’s more toward functional strength. That’s one thing that I’ve noticed about the workouts you normally find around: they are more toward body building. When I get back home, I’ll send you one of teh routines I did for a week. I’ve been off it for a bit, since I am focusing on running for the next 2 weeks.