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Vortex Impact 4000 Cold Weather Issues

I Have had my Impact 4000 for about a year now. Overall I'm happy with the product. Recently I took the unit out for some training in winter conditions. 15 degrees F, light snow cover. Noticed almost immediately that battery life MAX was about 15 minutes, no backlight use. Also, when the laser was fired, the screen would go blank momentarily before turning back on and displaying the range. Once the Low Battery icon flashed the consistency/accuracy of the target ranges became very suspect and unreliable.

Has anyone else experienced these issues, or used their impact in very cold weather? I also understand that this is a CIVILIAN range finder and expectation of performance needs to be evaluated in extreme environments. That being said, up here in the northeast its very cold for months on end and I'd like to understand the capabilities of this unit.

Does anyone have experience using a higher end unit (MARS, Wilcox) in cold conditions and do those units perform similar?

Also for reference, I was using energizer lithium CR123A batteries that had been checked beforehand. The same batteries lasted all day in my Vectronix Terrapin/Kestrel. Thanks for any feedback!
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AB Quantum Major Update 3.3 + Calypso AB Mini

AB Quantum 3.3 Major Update:

  1. Added new devices AB Quantum can pair to:
    • Calypso AB Mini.
    • Tango Fire 4000.
    • All Devices Previously Supported by the AB Synapse – SORD App
    • All Devices Previsouly Supported by the AB Synapse – BOSS App
  2. New Remote View for compatible devices.
  3. Improvements to navigation bar.
  4. Full Calypso AB Mini Support
    • Pair with the device
    • Update the device firmware
    • Manage the pairing between the device and laser rangefinders
    • Added more devices the Calypso AB Mini can pair to:
      • Sig KILO8K, KILO10K devices (firmware update required – April 15th)
      • Envision MARS Units.
      • Wilcox RAPTAR Xe & MRF Xe devices.
      • SORD compatible devices.
      • BOSS compatible devices
      • Leica Geovid (firmware update required – April 15th)
    • Note: The Kestrel 5700 AB devices can now pair with the Calypso and receive live wind speed and wind direction updates in the Kestrel. This is an independent function, not through AB Quantum. Requires Calypso FW version 1.22 and above.
iOS version available immediately, Android available as soon as Google approves it (24 - 72 hours).

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Accessories 1791 Precision Armory BCG's 5.56, 6mm ARC/6.5 Grendel, 308 Win

I have some extra BCG's from a few build projects. I had these made for me from a very well know BCG manufacturing company.

These are all brand new unfired.

They are all grey DLC coated...Very slick! and HP and MPI tested

5.56 Full Auto grey DLC carrier and has a grey DLC Carpenter 158 bolt. $135.99

6mm ARC/6.5 Grendel has a black nitride 9310 bolt with grey DLC carrier. $144.99

308 WIN/6.5 Creedmoor is Grey DLC bolt and Carrier with 9310 bolt. $175.99

Thanks for looking and I appreciate everyone's business!

Please PM for any questions.

I have put these through the ringer with 1000's of rounds without failure. Comes with lifetime warranty!
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Optics Element Optics Theos 6-36x56mm Black or Grey. Titan 5-25x56mm MRAD

These scopes are all brand new never opened or handled.


Black and Grey finish now available on Theos.

I have 2 Element Theos 6-36x56mm with APR-2D MRAD Reticle. Also can get any Element optics they make. Military, LEO and first responder discounts available.


I also have a 5-25x56mm Titan MRAD brand new in box for $600


I can take CC, paypal or Venmo.

$2200

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Firearms Bul Blaze

New Bul Blaze (zero rounds) that needs a new home, comes with 4 new factory mags, one lightly used 140mm MBX mag from a previous Bul, and all factory parts/bags/etc. It has been taken apart and cleaned to remove the shipping grease but has not been holstered, shot, etc FFL to FFL. Asking $2950 shipped to your FFL. 1st I will take it gets it.

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Charter captain goes pirate in Florida


So.....what to do....what to do.
This POS is a frequent flier at the mug shot booth.

Optics Burris XTRII 5-25x50, MIL, illuminated SCR Reticle

I picked up a certificate several years back for a new scope directly from Burris, and this is it.
It sat in the box for a long time, then I finally mounted it, but it’s never been out of the house.
Like new, functions as it should, won’t ship with a battery for illumination.
Original box included, with the sunshade. No other documents or accessories.

$550 shipped. PM me first, I will not PM you… Anyone else is a a scammer.

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Accessories Crown Ridge 300 RUM Remage Barrel

Thought I was going to put a RUM together, but need to free up some funds for something else.
26” Crown Ridge carbon fiber, 10 twist, 5R, with a remage nut, muzzle threaded 5/8-24.
Bought it lightly used, has no more than 300 rounds on it. Not sure who did the barrel work.

$500 shipped. PM me first, I will not PM you. Anyone else is a scammer.

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Firearms Seekins IMRT-R .223 Wylde

I’ve got an extra Seekins DMR with the preferred IMRT-R pseudomonolithic upper I don’t shoot much. Never considered selling but then someone was looking and got me thinking. I’ve decided to keep my lower though.

20” Criterion SS Match barrel 1:8tw
Fail Zero BCG (dirty from suppressed shooting)
Geissele SCH ambidextrous
Seekins AGB and hand guard
SiCo QD brake for suppressor
I have hand load development, targets, etc. 0.937 MOA ten round group 60gr Freedom Munitions VMAX. 1-1.2 MOA consistently with 77 SMK. Less than 400 rds probably.
Scope, iron sights, arca and pic rails not included.
$900 PPFF or add 4%

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Accessories MDT ACC Elite R700SA $1350

Black mdt acc elite that is lightly used. Rem700sa and clones. Asking $1350 shipped and insured to your door. I can take more pics if there’s anything else you want to see. Just let me know. Ships in the original box.

PayPal F&F

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Lets see your USMC M40-M40A6!!!

Hi! Rules are simple; please show us your issued and/or clone USMC M40, M401, M40A3, M40A5, or M40A6!!!

I'll start.

Here's an issued circa 2015 in Eastern Europe.
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Here's my clone of the above that I finally was able to finish ~4 years later; C&H built, everything is correct except for the "RR" receiver, the bolt knob, and the non-8541 marked optic.
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Edited to add: I finally figured out how to post pictures..

Optics Minox ZP5 5-25 MR4 reticle

Fellow Hide Members,

Sadly the time has come for me to start thinning the heard.

I have a Minox 5-25’s with the MR 4 reticle that I would like to sell. It is the white boxes version.

It is practically brand new. It’s been to the range probably 5 times as it sits on my back up rifle. I’ll take $2250 for it. (On the foundation stock in the pics)

It has been wrapped their whole life’s.

I will sell the rings/mount for extra if needed.

The price’s is shipped, but add $40 for insurance is on you if you want it.

Payment by PayPal (F&F only), Zelle, Venmo, Apple Pay, or good ole snail mail.

Here are some trades I would consider:

2011 9mm pistol

Springfield xd xdm (9mm)
Berger 7mm 180 gr hybrid’s
Berger 7mm 175 elite hunter
7mm Carbon blanks 22” or 24”
H1000
Rl26
30 foot’ish toyhauler

Thanks,
Jay
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Firearms Snow White

Fellow Hide Member’s,

It will go into long term storage on 30 April.

I was just selling the barrel but decided I could not break up “Snow White”.

Build list:
Impact SA NBK
Manners LRH (very few made in white)
Bartlein mod400bb
Triggertech Diamond
Grayboe hunter M5 bottom metal
Area 419 4.25” arca rail

Barrel:
Maker: Bartlein
Steel: Mod400bb
Twist: 1-8
Length: 26
Contour: M24 (.903)
Threaded: 5/8x24
Chamber: 6.5 Creedmoor
Gunsmith: Paradigm Gunworks
Rounds in barrel: 29 (record book is included)
Weight: 7.8 lbs (bathroom scale)


I have $4523 in parts in this build.

$3400 firm shipped PayPal (f&f), Zelle, or good ole snail mail.

Buyer is responsible for any insurance.


Thanks,
Jay



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