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Movie Theater Reagan…

Finally, getting around to watching the movie Reagan that came out last year.

Well, it’s a little bit campy. It’s actually really well done and worth watching.

A lot of it comes from the biography Dutch. Which was an adequate book.

It is absolutely worth watching. And definitely kind of a feel good movie for those of us who grew up revering Reagan and morning in America.

For those who want to see a great biography, before our American experience documentary from PBS is actually superb. And free on Amazon prime. Unfortunately not on YouTube anymore.

But the movie is well worth watching!!

Sirhr
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Frustrated with our legal system

Howdy Hide,

I'm sure I"m not the first to step on their soapbox here about this topic (nor will I be the last). I also know many folks that participate here are either employed or have been employed in one way or another with the DOJ industry. It's not my intention to cast stones towards those folks (as far as I know I've always avoided the "uniform hanger" and whatever terminology typically found in these type of threads). That said- as the thread title suggests I'm beyond weary of what I see it do to folks that (I at least) perceive to be otherwise normal individuals/citizens/Americans/whatever and just have their lives completely upended once they find themselves sucked into the gravity that is the DOJ 'system'.

I've seen so many examples over the years, as I'm sure many here have, with things like say divorces. An otherwise upstanding guy making the mistake of marrying someone who (for so many reasons that it could be a discussion itself) find themselves in a bitter court battle draining their finances that they spent years/decades often building because their wife got 'bored'/whatever and then have to spend 10's of thousands of dollars in legal fees, lose their house, lose their kids, lose their retirements & lifesavings, and also careers and reputation at the otherwise whim of someone that they trusted and spent all those years supporting.

Another example I've seen firsthand that isn't often discussed is DUI charges. Folks getting their pictures in the news and lengthy proceedings & expenses to challenge the charge afterwards and even if they "win" as not being guilty of the charges, they're out significant money/have fallout for their reputations, lose significant time, etc. It may vary by state but I even know of folks arrested, publicized, and were brought in for some additional testing (typically blood testing in these parts) and come back completely sober as in no alcohol, drugs, etc in their system at all. And the DA just says 'eh' we'll dismiss the charges (which were brought up likely months previously).

And one might think that's a "one off" type of situation but again, it may be regional, but there was an investigation here a few years ago on the frequency of folks being arrested and brought in for further testing after failing whatever roadside test (BAC/roadside sobriety) and it was found that something like 25% never were brought to trial because the testing confirmed that they had no alcohol/drugs in their system and it was a 'mistake'. I could continue on my opinions with that alone but that's not what's driving this post/what makes it relevant here.

I'm often criticized for posting longwinded blocks of text so I'll do a quick <break> and continue in another posting.

-LD
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Timney HIT issues

This is primarily some observations about the Timney HIT triggers for the remington 700 series of actions and/or clones.

I normally run Bix N Andy Tacsport pros, but outfitting every single rifle with those and backups can get pretty pricey pretty fast. I happened to see EU had them for an INSANELY low price last year, so I picked up 3 of them.


Rifle setup is as follows:

Left Hand impact 737 action in 308
Timney HIT 8 oz trigger
various chassis to include: Vision Pro, Manners MCS-PRS-TCS, ACC Chassis
308 ammo specs: Peterson Brass, Varget, Sierra 177 SMK-CN at 2600 FPS


I received the Timney HIT triggers from EU, and installed one in my tac class rig. Trigger felt exceptionally good on dryfire, and I hit the buttstock on the ground to make sure it was drop safe.

After installation, I put approximately 200 rounds down the gun, no issues. After this practice session I threw the rifle back into the safe. Few weeks later, took it out to make sure everything was good, went to the range, and first 10-15 rounds were fine. After that, I ran the bolt, and nothing. Trigger was completely dead. I went to lift the bolt and the gun went off. Somehow the sear engagement was messed up. ended the range session, went home, and disassembled the gun. The trigger's pins that were holding the internals together had completely egged out, or I didn't notice they were out of spec on installation. The trigger basically fell apart.

I contacted Timney support and they were helpful, although with an air of not believing me. I had a new trigger and RMA from them in about 24 hours, delivered 2 days later which was cool. Installed the new trigger, everything seemed fine and to spec.

Ran a 1 day match with it, no issues, threw it in the safe after cleaning the rifle (I didn't clean the trigger here).

two weeks before the box canyon suppressor match, pull the rifle out, put about 100 rounds down it. I'm sitting at ow about 300 rounds on the new trigger sent to me. I get to box canyon, sight in, and run the gun. Day 2 on the last stage, trigger completely dies again. Dead, cant manipulate it, doesn't hold the firing pin cocked, nada. I look up cleaning instructions and do what Timney recommends. It brings it back to life.

After this, I put another 200-300 rounds on the gun, everything seems fine. PRS skills stage at the most recent match, it completely dies on me when I close the bolt. Nothing. Nada. I knew this was a dangerous situation so I make sure I have a good berm behind my target, and lift the bolt. Firing pin goes forward and that's it. I get a stage DQ (rightfully so) for an equipment malfunction. Take the trigger out, throw a new timney HIT in I had as a spare, and finish out the day.

What I want to know is this:

Has anyone else had these issues with Timney HITS in impacts or other guns with trigger hangers? Both my smith and a buddy who I shoot PRS with run Timney hits, in impacts, and never have seen this. I've basically now gone through 3 triggers and had serious malfunctions. I got these triggers from Eurooptic had a crazy good sale on them but i'm tempted to ditch them and sell them cheap to avoid any of this nonsense anymore.

What is this borescope pic?

The rifle is a Bergara b14 hunter, I used it hunting for many years, it took rain, fog, snow amd blizzards. After an hunt in rough weather i always cleaned the bore but I have to admit i never babied it. Since I go hunting at least 30 times per year and i take one animal more or less everytime, sometimes hunting 3 times a week during autumn and winter, of course it was impossible to clean the bore to bare metal everytime i shot. I preferred to keep accuracy and POI consistent keeping the barrel fouled. I stored it always in a humidity controlled room. There is absolutely no surface rust, even where the finish of the rifle went totally off for rubbing against the backpack or against my body. It has shot more or less 500 .308 win factory rounds and it is still very accurate, shooting easily 0.3 MOA with a couple factory loads.

After all these years i decided to clean the bore to bare metal since this rifle is going to retire for a while and it will be used only occasionally from now on.

I found this spot with what looks like pitting/corrosion more or less 15 inches from the chamber (it is a 22 inch barrel). There are a few other spots looking like this but smaller than this one in the same area of the bore. The rifling looks good in the rest of the bore and it wasn't difficult at all to clean all the fouling and copper.

I am not worried about this because the rifle shoots very well and this spots are not located in the most critical portion of the bore but i am curious about what could have caused this. It is a button rifled barrel and it was the first time i borescoped it.

Thanks for the input guys!

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SOLD Schmidt & Bender PMII 5-25x56 - MTC/LT - H59 - RAL8000 - SOLD

Selling a RAL8000 Schmidt & Bender PMII 5-25x56 with MTC LT turrets and H59 reticle. The scope is in great condition with a few minor cosmetic blems on the scope body finish from normal use. Comes as shown with factory box.

SOLD

No trades please.

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Reloading Equipment Prometheus Powder Measure

Prometheus Powder Measure with custom corian base and adjustable leveling feet. Also has 22, 243, 264, 284 and 338 brass funnel nozzles as well as Brand’s fine powder trickler that can be used with 8208 type powders. $5,000 F&F or cash face to face. I can ship, but would prefer face to face transaction if possible. I’m in eastern Ohio, but travel extensively throughout the Midwest and the East Coast. PM if interested, don’t reply in this tread - thanks
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SOLD 88 eldms

These don’t work with my new 223 barrels so wanting to sell of trade for 224 bullets in the 75-80gr range. 75 eldms, 80 smk, Berger???? Maybe others

I have 2852. I have 5 opened boxes and I hand counted those to verify numbers.

$270 per 1k shipped or 725 for all of them.

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Accessories (SOLD) Vortex Pro Extended Cantilever Mount 34mm

Like new Vortex Pro Extended Cantilever Mount 34mm. Intended to set up an optic on my AR but never got around to it and it is just sitting around.

Payment to me via Paypal or Venmo. Will ship out next day via USPS with a tracking number. Lower 48 only.
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I have been a long time member on Archery talk (exactly like Sniperhide but for Archery equipment) since 2004. My username on there is 3DMan. (link should work) Feedback on there for buying/selling items

Thanks!

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SOLD WTS: Leupold mk5 7-35 w/ APA mount

Leupold MK5 HD 7-35 scope w/CCH mils reticle. Just took this on a trade here from an established member, then a black vortex gen3 popped up for sale so now putting this up.

Includes box, papers, sunshade and Leupold caps.

Also includes MPA 20 mpa 1.25" high mount with diving board.

Scope in great shape some minor ring marks.

**$1,750** shipped CONUS. Zelle or venmo only please. Only trade would be a B&T APC 9 with 8.9" barrel.
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Optics Several Vectronix and Leicas Bino/Rangefinder

Vectronix Vector Viper 2 in great shape. Glass is phenomenal. Ranged 3000 yards just yesterday in bad conditions. Comes with carrying case and operator manual.

$4000 ( last comp I found on eBay went for $4950 with some extras)

Vectronix PLRF10- Great shape, comes with carrying case. Ranges 2000 plus yards with pinpoint accuracy all day long. $1000

Leica 10x42 3200.com- great glass, great shape. Connects to kestrel data and presents the info in the glass.
$1650

Leica Duovid 10-15x50- these have been great for scanning for wildlife at 10 power then simply flipping to 15 power if you need more details. Glass is what you would expect. Great shape. $1200

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New Ruger Precision Rifles?

Out of curiosity, anyone shooting one of these rifles? The newest version, appears they have changed a few things on them. Accuracy, stock fitment, loose folded/unfolded(the old ones were wobbly and Rugged didn't GAF). I had a couple older ones, were ok but just like a fat chick-was a good idea at the time--

The 18095 model to be specific, not, get a prefit, Origin, etc. etc. :cool:

https://www.ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/specSheets/18095.html

Firearms TS Customs 6.5 PRC- SPF

LP Fuzion Ti-medium 6.5 PRC sitting in a McMillan A3-5 with edge fill. 26” 8 twist light Palma barrel. Trigger tech special trigger. I have 2 sets of bottom metal for it, Hawkins M5 DBM and Hawkins M5 Oberndorf BDL. It will come with both. Weight is 8.5lbs as it sits in the picture. 512 rounds down the tube. Would like to sell as a complete rifle but will split if needed. I won’t sell the BA unless the stock sells first.

SPF

InfoWars reporter Jamie White found murdered outside his Austin apartment

Sunday night, Jamie White's body was found in the parking lot of his apartment in Austin, the victim of an apparent homicide. He was a fearless attack journalist for Alex Jones and InfoWars.

There's no suspects or much detail at this point. White was vocal about Austin's DA and Soros plant, Jose Garza.

https://bnonews.com/index.php/2025/...ded-outside-austin-apartment/#google_vignette

Accessories Surefire Rechargeable 2211 Wrist Light 300 lumens $120

Surefire Wrist Light 2211

300 lumens of hands free light

Li-Ion battery

3 brightness levels

300, 60, 15 lumens

300- 1 hour
60- 4 hours
15- 13 hours

Used little, good condition

$140 shipped

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