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Thoughts? Christiansen Arms Mesa vs Tikka T3X

I’m currently looking at getting a new bolt action rifle that will be used for an upcoming Elk hunt as well as some long range shooting and It’ll be in 300 Win Mag.

I’ve been doing a bunch of research and have nixed the Weatherby Vanguard, Remington 700 BDL, Howa 1500 and Winchester 70. So many things to look at that it makes your head spin. All were so close that it came down to personal preferences.

From the research I narrowed my choices down to the Mesa and T3X. Here I’m stuck as they both have very good pluses. The Tikka is cheaper by a few hundred but not enough to be the deciding factor.

Anyone have any opinion on these two? Appreciate it!

Nf Atacr made in usa vs Japan

Probably been answered. Probably is opinion. But u noticed the 4-20 say on the bottom "designed, assembled in usa with usa and global componets" or something along those lines.

The 7-35 just says "made in japan". If this were 1970 I'd say hands down the 4-20 is better. Now a days I'm guessing most will say same quality? What do the others say? 4-16 and 5-25?

In tonight's episode of "How the 'Duck' Quacks...", a thread about Hollywood & the quality of movies they put out.

Howdy Hide,

Tonight I'd like to discuss movies, particularly movies that strike some sort of internal chord for one reason or another. To clarify- I'm not personally interested in your "all-time" favorite movie, nor am I personally interested in discussing the one of the better movies you've seen recently that stood above the recent crap that's been coming out. Rather I'm talking about movies that either have a theme or plot that for one reason or another resonates within you for one reason or another. The good news is you don't have to share why it stands out to you personally but I'd request you identify the movie and what part of the plot or what scene made it memorable to you.

Hopefully I'm able to keep this post less "wordy" than the last one I started.

For me- I'm a bit of a sucker for powerful monologues. Don't know why but I personally love when the movie is over and there's a particular part of the dialogue that stays with me and causes me to dwell on what was said. So having explained that- to start this thread off, I'll share one of those movies that "checks" said boxes...

"Good Will Hunting"

As mentioned, I too will refrain from delving into the "why" it is on the top of my list but suffice to say (as alluded to) it is related to the monologues & plot contained in that movie.

It's a shame (in my opinion/per my preferences) that we don't tend to see these type of movies made anymore.

As a "bonus" movie, I'll also throw in a personal appreciation of the flick "Secondhand Lions".

Any thoughts on the topic?

-LD
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SOLD Tangent Theta TT525 Gen 3 XR

This has been my backup rimfire optic and has seen far too little use. Functions as expected and has no mechanical issues of any sort to call out. Glass is pristine.

Sale includes original box with ARD, TT lens caps, and manual. Listing is for the scope only. Mount and level are not included.

FIRM Price $3,545 tyd Paypal FF, Venmo, Zelle

Only trade is for the same scope with a JTAC reticle + cash on my end.
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Chainsaw decision help...

So I own a sawmill and will be adding a third chainsaw to my stable. I have a stihl MS260 with an 18" bar, along with an echo cs620p with 24" and 27" bars. I will be going echo because I don't really like the stihl since they've changed their carburation (I hate the whole green push) plus they've gotten prohibitively expensive for IMO not much more quality.

The 260 is my all-arounder, and the 620p is my felling saw. I'm trying to decide between a CS501p (basically another MS260) or maybe something lighter, like a CS2511P or even CS2511T. I've also thought about selling the 620 and getting a loop handle model, but that's an aside.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

Bonus post from the "Duck", the secret of time travel has been cracked by your's truly, details inside.

Often the subject of science fiction & having no notable accolades as a scientist myself, a frequently discussed topic has been cracked by my POV (and without any help from anyone of the user base here either).

Full disclosure- thus far the Time Machine only goes backwards but I'm still working on that. But here's my research...

In order of sequence of what can literally transport one decades in the past...

Sight- our environment is constantly changing. Be observant... the smallest thing will bring you back to childhood.

Touch- Don't underestimate this, folks of a certain age will understand where I'm going here... shag carpets...where are you at after reading that? Dollars to donuts if that resonates with you- you can pinpoint a very specific year.

Taste- Oh boy we better strap in at this point- the stories I could tell which for one reason or another could never be replicated except in the past... Promise you that regardless of what your opinion of me is- you grew up with a certain dish that a certain family member made and for whatever reason it stood out to you/was unique and said family member is likely no longer with you. Guarantee it'll bring you back to a different time.

Sound- I'm not referencing your "top 20" type of music, rather I'm talking about the "other" music. This one is amongst the most powerful transporter for time travel. These are the songs/background noise from one's past when milestones were met. This is the fuel to transport one back decades but still not the strongest element in what I've discovered.

Smell- that's right, smell. That's my #1 fuel in my Time Machine and above all else. I don't care if you're 60+ years old something like the smell of a campfire will instantly transport you back 50+ years ago in cub scouts in a part of your brain that just isn't accessed any other way.

-LD

Steiner STR MIL reticle

I am looking for drawings of the Steiner STR MIL reticle showing subtension, line thickness in mils, etc. I cannot find it anywhere on the web and the current Steiner Reticle Guide (https://www.steiner-optics.com/resources/reticle-guide) does not include this reticle. This reticle is available in the H6Xi line of scopes and if there is a drawing floating out there I sure can't find it. Does anyone have this that they can share? Thanks!

SOLD Area 419 Headspace and Ogive Measurement Kit w/bass

Area 419 Headapace and Ogive Kit

Most precise and consistent way to measure

Comes with Stand

Brand new, hasn’t been used (was a gift to me) , just opened to take photos

I already own Hornady and SAC kits

SOLD shipped

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Do Pretty Groups Mean Anything?

I guess this is a general question, but it involves a rimfire, so here I am.

I got myself a new T1x, and I am testing types of ammunition at short range. I am zeroing at 35 yards, and I will be moving out to 50 yards once I have favorites. The final goal is to kill squirrels.

I shot several types of ammo the other day at 35, and while an Eley product came in with the smallest groups (0.468"), cheap CCI Blazers shot prettier groups (0.555"). Each group was one nice round hole. The Eley groups were irregular.

Should a shooter conclude anything from the fact that one brand of ammunition shoots nice, round, symmetrical groups?

I was pretty surprised by the Blazers. I also shot CCI Sub-Sonics, and I got a nasty flyer I'm pretty sure I didn't cause.

ATF pretends US Supreme Court is braindead and declares 10-20 million gun owners felons instantly

ATF not giving up until the last minute:


Note to noob gun owners, DON"T WRITE QUESTIONS TO ATF!