ChipM queries:

"On the photo of the Ti, what is the red material on the back of the bolt, I assume its to keep water and mud out?"


That is in fact a Tactical H2O Modulator,designed expressly for adverse conditions via inclement weather. It in fact was rather handy once again today.

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Doubles as a Trout Whistle too.