Just checking in to see if Ukraine has "won" yet? Or do they need more aid?

So, after dealing with breeders, scammers, etc, we had firmly decided NOT to get a dog Wednesday before last. The wife texts me the next day and says this guy needs a home. Fine, we will meet him and see. A half hour later we were at Tractor supply buying all the dog things. Meet Wilson, the Havanese. He’s a rescue, about 6-8 months old. We are alternating taking him to work (he hates to be left) at our store with the wife, and with me at the office and in the field. He’s a pretty good boy, MOST of the time. He loves everybody, but will judge the shit out of you and side eye you all day long.





He was DONE after working with me while I ran power and fiber yesterday.



He apparently likes a good Godfather also (mostly ice at that point)

There seems to be a handful of variables that would need to be absolutely controlled to draw any meaningful conclusion on which process works best. Neck wall thickness, annealing consistency, die and mandrel dimensions, lot to lot variation, etc. Short of having an arbor press and seating pressure indication, I am using a very simple Forster stepped neck ID gauge and getting a feel for net neck tension, and don’t get overly concerned about removing or rebooting remaining Redding dry neck lube on/off cases. SD’s in single digits in a handful of 6.5 GR/CM semiautos.

The Left won’t allow their messiah to be crucified.

STLslug said:

I'm building my first AR-15 (JP, 18") and could use some recommendations for optics. I'll be shooting mostly bench and prone 25, 100, and 300yds. Budget is max $1200 (unless you make a strong case).

From what I've found I'm likely looking at a 1-6 or 1-8 LPVO, or something like a 2-10 with a possible offset RD. I'd really appreciate any thoughts on what makes the most sense for this!

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For 300 and in, I'd be looking at a second focal plane 1-6. For your stated budget, including a good mount, I'd go with a Trijicon Credo 1-6, second focal plane. Not the HX. The one with the etched reticle with BDC for 5.56. Put it into a Leupold Mark AR mount. This is a very nice rig.

My primary LPVO is an NX8, but I take that rig out beyond 600 pretty often. Cut that distance in half and the NX8 is wholly unnecessary.

Honestly, if this is going to be a bench and prone gun, you can get a lot more for your money by going with a 2-10 or 2-12x. My 16" 800 yard rig has a Leupold Mark 4HD on top of it. You can get the non illuminated model for about $1k. In terms of actually sending rounds down range, the Mark 4 runs rings around the NX8. Don't get a scope with a 1x, unless you need that 1x and the form factor typical of an LPVO.

Of course, you could always go with a Vortex venom 1-6x AND an Athlon Helos 2-12 and have both and still be within your budget.

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Heated seats in the last six (?) Vehicles I’ve owned. Other than accidentally, I’ve never turned them own. Maybe if I lived above the Mason-Dixon. My pick for greatest is A/C.

I can sell this as a Complete Turn Key Package Deal ready for the Range which would include.

-NightForce ATACR 5-25x56mm Model C555 with MOAR-T Reticle. (New)
-Spuhr SP-4001 Scope Mount with 1.18" Height and 0 MOA slope. (New)
-Harris SBR Bipod 6"-9" with Pod-Lok .

$6500 For Turn Key ready for the Range Package Deal. As seen in the Pic below.

Just a heads up reminder, this great sale runs through Monday

Just a heads up reminder, this great sale runs through Monday

Something was for sale, someone bought it.

In the grand scheme of things, I guess I’m glad Ruger bought it and is intent to continue operations using the existing workforce.

I’ve read a few posts online speculating as to why Anderson was in a position to sell, but in the end, it doesn’t matter much - American workers who have been building America’s Rifle for many years are going to keep doing so, and doing so under what is apparently a more stable corporation.

Bwahahahahahahahahahahaha……….

michaelharrell said:

I’ve had my eye on the Primary Arms 1-8x24 with the ACSS reticle too — seems like a solid balance of weight and features for hunting under 125 yards. Nightforce is awesome optically, but yeah, some folks do mention that eye box issue, so it’s good to be cautious there.

Also, if you want to peek at something a bit under the radar, the Gunnr Odin 1-8x24 is worth a look. It’s lightweight, rugged, with FFP and MIL reticle, and the glass clarity is surprisingly sharp for the price. Might fit your $1200 and weight goals nicely.

How important is the zero-stop feature to you? That helped me lock in shots faster during hunts.

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Yes, lots of people knock the eye box on the NX8, but make no mistake, the PLXc isn't any better.

As far as the NX8 vs PLXc debate goes, this is the way I see it... They both have a true 1x, or as close to it as you can get in an LPVO. The PLXc has an arguably better 1x, as the NX8 on 1x does suffer from distortion around the perimeter of the view.

I think the NX8 is more robustly built. I'm not saying that the PLXc is badly built, just that the NX8 is built better, tougher.

The NX8 has a better top end. The image is just better and the reticle is a lot less cluttered.

Just choose what's more important to you.

Personally, if I was in the position of looking for a 100-300 yard hunting optic, with good glass and isn't overly heavy, I'd go with a Trijicon Credo 1-6. Not the HX. The one with the etched reticle.

M4guru said:

They're a good machine shop with bad firearms standards. Ruger got a new machine shop, that's it. Really nothing to see here other than Ruger keeping up on production more effectively.

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Ruger already said as much. They get an experienced work force and an already tooled shop. It’s perfect for them.

animaldoc said:

Could it be 8916?

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I bet you are right. Looking at it again, I think you nailed it.

E6378916 was a serial. I can double check when I get home when it was built. But it was a rifle that shows in the 2000 inventory log for Sniper School.

The D said:

My bad, I always include heated/cooled seats with a vehicle’s climate controls. My opinion still stands though. Heated seats are the greatest automotive innovation ever

Steam rooms are not heated seats. You can make that into a sauna by turning the ac button on too

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I like my heated seats at my age, but I LOVE my air conditioned seats more.

I would like 2 of the stingers so it’s turn key out of the box to go shoot a match. 2 mags is a minimum in my opinion.

Just my vote.

232593 said:

I’m hearing that as well now. Question is if that’s the main element of an impending operation or is it intended to fix Ukrainian combat power in that area to enable success elsewhere?

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???? but the MSM and Europeans say Ukraine is going to win. Lindsey has confirmed it!

XP1K said:

No joke. Why did this never take off ?



I need that. This thing does a pretty good job though.

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Dibs after you!!!

roostercogburn98 said:

He’ll laugh all the way there and home. He can blab the truth all day long cause he can’t be charged since he has a blanket pardon.

Like shits ever gonna get real hard for him.

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He won’t. There’s so many huge $$$$$ players involved that he can’t risk it. Besides, he has been lying so long for the industry, that this is just another day to him.