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I was asked to show my DL today by the Sprint store

I went into the AT&T / Sprint store where I bought my Android phone because it has a cracked screen and will no longer light up. The young lady tech asked to see my ID to verify who I was to see if I had insurance. No big deal.

Meanwhile, this piece of excrement that was found in Biden's diaper and whom he made into his Attorney Gen., says voter ID's are "Discriminatory, burdensome and unnecessary."

IOW, whats the whole point of flooding the country with illegal aliens if they can't vote, amiright?

If there's one positive thing Mitch "the Turtle" McConnell did was to keep this pos off the Supreme Court.

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And what Nat. Geo. tribe is that sitting behind him? Mm-huh...'dats right.

Apple Fined At Least $1.95 Billion for Blocking Music Streaming Customers From Getting Cheapest Deal



March 4 (UPI) — The European Union fined Apple at least $1.95 billion on Monday for exploiting its market position to illegally block music subscription providers directing App Store users toward cheaper prices for the same subscription elsewhere.
The fine was imposed after an anti-trust investigation found Apple had “anti-steering provisions” in place preventing streaming services from telling owners of iOS devices such as iPhone and iPad about other services, the European Commission said in a news release.
“For a decade, Apple abused its dominant position in the market for the distribution of music streaming apps through the App Store. They did so by restricting developers from informing consumers about alternative, cheaper music services available outside of the Apple ecosystem. This is illegal under EU antitrust rules,” said competition executive vice-president Margrethe Vestager.
The anti-steering rules also banned developers from telling users about price differences between in-app subscriptions sold through Apple’s in-app purchase mechanism and those available elsewhere or providing links to their website where they could subscribe directly.
Developers were also prevented from contacting their own newly signed-up customers by email or other channels to inform them about alternative pricing options, the commission said.
Apple’s rules, which the commission said were unnecessary and disproportionate to the threat to its commercial interests, “negatively affect the interests of iOS users, who cannot make informed and effective decisions on where and how to purchase music streaming subscriptions for use on their device.”
“Apple’s conduct, which lasted for almost 10 years, may have led many iOS users to pay significantly higher prices for music streaming subscriptions because of the high commission fee imposed by Apple on developers and passed on to consumers in the form of higher subscription prices for the same service on the Apple App Store,” the commission said.
Anti-steering also inflicted a non-monetary “degrading” of the iOS user experience, forcing consumers to undertake “cumbersome” searches to track down offers outside the App Store, or denying them the chance to subscribe to any service due to being unable to find the right one on their own.
Apple responded by rebuking the commission for a decision it said was reached without “any credible evidence of consumer harm” and ignored the “realities of a market that is thriving, competitive, and growing fast” and accused regulators of favoring its European rival, Spotify, saying the Swedish company met with the commission 65 times during the investigation.
“The primary advocate for this decision — and the biggest beneficiary — is Spotify,” Apple, said in a statement in which it claimed Spotify had paid it nothing for services that had helped it capture 56% of Europe’s streaming market and make it one of the most recognizable global brands.
“A large part of their success is due to the App Store, along with all the tools and technology that Spotify uses to build, update, and share their app with Apple users around the world.”
In January, Spotify announced it would be allowed to offer in-app sales on iPhones and iPads starting in March after Apple was forced to allow it under European Union regulations.
The changes under the EU’s Digital Markets Act will enable Spotify customers to “seamlessly” purchase and upgrade subscriptions along with audiobooks and other products within the Spotify app.
Previously, transactions were only permitted via the App Store, where Apple took a 30% cut.
In addition, Spotify said it would be able to provide details of subscription and audiobook prices, previously also blocked from appearing within the app.
The commission argued that by only allowing developers to distribute their apps to iOS users in the European Economic Area via the App Store, Apple controlled every aspect of the iOS user experience and set the terms and conditions with which developers must comply in order to get access to European iOS users.

$1.95 BILLION!!!
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Firearms SOLD! Barrett MRAD 338 Lapua, S&B PMII 5-25-56, Spuhr

SOLD, THANKS!

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Razor Gen3 6-36x or Mk5HD 7-35x

PICK YOUR COLOR

  • FDE 7-35x PR2

  • BLACK 6-36x EBR-7D


Results are only viewable after voting.

So I've already had the Mk5HD 7-35 with an H59, just sold it because I wanted to try a PR2 in FDE. Silly reason maybe...but it's my money and I'll do what I want.
Also have had two Gen3 Razors as well. Traded the 1st one for a Ziess LRP S3 6-36x and Traded the 2nd for a Element THEOS 6-36. I'm happy with both trades but am still considering the Gen3 Razor now that EuroOptic has a Black option. I truely hate Vortex Purple with a burning passion.

So, since I've already had both optics...I'm probably gonna be happy with either one, considering they are about the same price.
Do I wait to snag a used one?

Given the two "alternate colors" what say you?

RAZOR IN BLACK or MK5 IN FDE?

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SOLD GA Precision Xtreme Hunter

I was just about to take this thing down to consign at a local shop and thought, let’s see what happens on the Hide.

That said, here is a new and unfired GAP Xtreme Hunter. I bought it pre-pandemic for an Elk hunt that got canceled due to the pandemic.

It's the standard factory build chambered in GAP 6.5 4S (6.5 RSAUM).
  • Includes two Hawkins magazines
  • I installed a Q Cherry Bomb brake as I was going to run it suppressed
    • The original brake VIAS brake will come with the rifle
  • Leupold Mark 5 HD - 3.6-18 x 44 Illuminated PR1 MIL
  • Hawkins 35mm Hunter rings
  • Sling is included
  • Will ship insured in the original GAP hard case
This rifle is unique in one aspect: it has a custom serial number related to PRIME ammunition.

This action is smooth.

I'm not looking to make what I paid for this thing; I want it out of the safe and off to a good home.

All in to the gun was just over $7000 with optic, rings, and spare magazine.

The asking price is $6000 for the complete setup and $4000 minus the optic and rings. I'll cover the shipping and insurance from my FFL to your FFL.

Payment options are flexible.

Trades I’d be willing to work with along with $$$ in either direction:
  • Thermal Clip-on or Dedicated Optic
  • Full Power NGAL or RAID Xe
  • AI AXSR
  • Impact 737 Action & Magnum Bolt

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March 4th, 1865

Text of Lincoln's Speech​

Delivered at Washington, D. C. March 4, 1865
Fellow-countrymen: At this second appearing to take the oath of the presidential office, there is less occasion for an extended address than there was at the first. Then a statement, somewhat in detail, of a course to be pursued, seemed fitting and proper. Now, at the expiration of four years, during which public declarations have been constantly called forth on every point and phase of the great contest which still absorbs the attention and engrosses the energies of the nation, little that is new could be presented. The progress of our arms, upon which all else chiefly depends, is as well known to the public as to myself; and it is, I trust, reasonably satisfactory and encouraging to all. With high hope for the future, no prediction in regard to it is ventured.

On the occasion corresponding to this four years ago, all thoughts were anxiously directed to an impending civil war. All dreaded it—all sought to avert it. While the inaugural address was being delivered from this place, devoted altogether to saving the Union without war, insurgent agents were in the city seeking to destroy it without war—seeking to dissolve the Union, and divide effects, by negotiation. Both parties deprecated war; but one of them would make war rather than let the nation survive; and the other would accept war rather than let it perish. And the war came.

One-eighth of the whole population were colored slaves, not distributed generally over the Union, but localized in the Southern part of it. These slaves constituted a peculiar and powerful interest. All knew that this interest was, somehow, the cause of the war. To strengthen, perpetuate, and extend this interest was the object for which the insurgents would rend the Union, even by war; while the government claimed no right to do more than to restrict the territorial enlargement of it.

Neither party expected for the war the magnitude or the duration which it has already attained. Neither anticipated that the cause of the conflict might cease with, or even before, the conflict itself should cease. Each looked for an easier triumph, and a result less fundamental and astounding. Both read the same Bible, and pray to the same God; and each invokes his aid against the other. It may seem strange that any men should dare to ask a just God's assistance in wringing their bread from the sweat of other men's faces; but let us judge not, that we be not judged. The prayers of both could not be answered—that of neither has been answered fully.

The Almighty has his own purposes. "Woe unto the world because of offenses! for it must needs be that offenses come; but woe to that man by whom the offense cometh." If we shall suppose that American slavery is one of those offenses which, in the providence of God, must needs come, but which, having continued through his appointed time, he now wills to remove, and that he gives to both North and South this terrible war, as the woe due to those by whom the offense came, shall we discern therein any departure from those divine attributes which the believers in a living God always ascribe to him? Fondly do we hope—fervently do we pray—that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away. Yet, if God wills that it continue until all the wealth piled by the bondman's two hundred and fifty years of unrequited toil shall be sunk, and until every drop of blood drawn with the lash shall be paid by another drawn with the sword, as was said three thousand years ago, so still it must be said, "The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether."

With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation's wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan—to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves, and with all nations.

SCOTUS Rules 9-0 to Allow Trump to stay on Colo. Ballot

Per Newsmax....

Apparently, they have reversed the decision of the Colo. Supreme Ct..

Interesting, especially for what it means for the other states that dropped him from the ballot.

Not that it mattered, really (in re: Colo.), as Pres. Trump's name had been printed on the ballot anyway.

We'll see what happens.

SOLD NF ATACR 7-35 mil XT 2350 shipped

I have a 7-35 atacr mil xt 34mm tube for sale. Ran it in PRS and getting more into gas gun matches and want to change some stuff around so tossing this up for sale. The knurling on the turrets had some scuffs from barricades and such but overall the scope is in great working order and tracks.

I am asking 2350
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shipped and insured. Please the pictures and if you have any questions please pm me.

DO THE SCAM RECENTLY WITH A SELLER HAVING A “similar” SCREEN NAME MESSAGING THE BUYER YOU MOST PM ME FIRST TO PROTECT YOUR PURCHASE!!!!!!
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SOLD Brand New - American Rifle Company Nucleus

This has been in my controlled temp safe for close to a year, never used only mounted a barrel for a 300 PRC project (sold the barrel here a day or so back). American Rifle Nuculeus long action with .535 bolt face and 20MOA rail. It is brand new like I said, boxed up ready to go.


SOLD
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Maggie’s Motorcycles from Eastern WA to Fairbanks

Thinking of jumping on the bike and riding up to see the old homestead outside of Fairbanks this summer.

Looking for current road conditions and tips about hotels, items to pack, etc. Probably July timeframe.

Any tips are welcome.

ALCAN or Cassier Highway? Drove both 30 years back in a 4x4 truck. Which would you do now?

Bike is a 2017 Africa Twin.

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Do you run a SunShade and why or why not.

Do you run a SunShade and why or why not? Got into a conversation a couple of weeks ago about running a sunshade. One shooter implied that he never ran a sunshade and thought he could see mirage better without it. Got me wondering why and when we should be running a sunshade. I have been running mine all the time but might try some on vs off comparisons to provide the need or lack there of.

Reloading Equipment FL/ GA- Berger, powder & equipment

Getting out of comps since I have been racing bikes too much these days. Currently I'm not looking at shipping the powder. Prices NOT included shipping.

Located between Jacksonville and Daytona Florida

Equipment
$700 Kilo 3000 BDX
SOLD - Send It MV3
$550 Krestal Elite w/Link
SOLD AMP Annealing machine with Aztec

Powder
$45ea IMR 4166
$40ea IMR 8206 xbr
SOLD ea Shooter's Percision

Bullets
$265ea VLD Target 105 (500 count)
SOLD ea Hybrid 10 (500 count)

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"Over Tightening" is a Problem?

I do not understand why over tightening a thread interface on a can, can cause problems besides wrecking the threads.

I know nothing about over tightening when it comes to cans, and so I'm asking to be schooled. Searches for "over tightening" in this suppressor sub-forum did not reveal much.

I have in view three interfaces:
1) The HUB / ASR Bravo Adapter to Suppressor Rear Thread interface (and also the Alpha interface same location).
2a) Semi Auto, Tilting Barrel Handgun specific, I think: The Booster Rear to Spring Holder Thread interface.
2b) The Muzzle Device / adapter to HUB Adapter Thread interface.
3) The Muzzle Device / mount to Barrel Thread interface.

Each of these threaded interfaces may, or may not, have a torque spec. I can obtain a crows foot, or a socket, and a torque wrench for the correct size. (I likely have them already, and I know how to use them). Why should I bother paying attention to this detail? What else does it affect?

Torque application / re-torquing is frequently mentioned when the can has walked off or the interface is locked / frozen. However, I am mainly interested in initial, cold torque application to an interface, setting it up prior to first use. The other applications: Part comes loose during use, so grab the can cover and twist it back on application, or Crap Its Frozen Locked Now What? application, theres already plenty of that type of advise.

Torque application (when torquing to a spec value), changes when a compound is placed on the threads, but I can not find any mention of this aspect. It's widely understood in motorcycle and auto forums, usually offered when asking about things like spark plug tightening with or without anti-seize.

Should I ask the interface manufacturer for a torque spec value, if none is given in the documentation? I'm eyeing Rearden, Griffin and Dead Air, Plan A / Plan B and Xeno interfaces. I'm not focusing on the interface type here, I'm mainly interested in what I can learn from the community about threads, torque specs, and torque application leading to over tightening, how that might change with the addition of some kind of compound frequently mentioned (anti-seize, thread lockers, etc), and what the effects of over tightening are (besides the obvious duh "you stripped it").

Question about.22lr competition build

I’m planning on starting to dabble in the .22lr competition world. I’ve wanted to for a long while but have been a little apprehensive to start. I decided to go for it and jump in with both feet. So here’s my build specs followed by a couple of questions.

Vudoo V22 action

Krieger MTU 22” barrel threaded and capped

Triggertech Diamond 2 stage trigger

Gray Ops one piece scope mount

Kahles K25i optic

MDT CKYE-POD Gen 2 Single Pull Short/PRS - Bipod

MPA Matrix Pro 2 chassis

So I’m also considering the MDT ACC Elite chassis. Both are great options but there’s something about the Matrix that I really like the look of.

Question 1 is if anyone has a photo of the Matrix Pro with a 22” barrel? Just want to see how it looks in the chassis. Not sure if it’s going to look too short.

Question 2 is if I’m using a 22” MTU barrel with the new “lighter” Matrix Pro 2 rear end (1 lb lighter), do you think it will be heavy enough up front that i shouldn’t need too much weight to balance?

Question 3 will a competition chassis like the Matrix or ACC give me that much more of an advantage over a traditional stock like a Foundation or a McMillan?
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