When i mentioned using s-hooks... i had all sorts of reports of problems, disasters, typhoons, earthquakes, solar flares and such, from the use of them. This led me to promptly do absolutely nothing in response... so far my plan is working (do i need to sacrifice a chicken now?).

I also use a snap shack on my lowers. i needed to modify it (grind it a little) on the sides so it would allow my shackle attachment point pivot.

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