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Instead he got pigs - and y’all can guess the rest . And if you’re still that dense - the rest is taken to the ground - punched multiple times - electro torture, false arrest and a slew of charges made up against him .
Because of course they have to beat old men or ladies instead of any real criminals- imagine how fucking scared they be then against a real thug or banger

SOLD Vortex Gen II 1-6 w/Mount.

Selling this Vortex Razor 1-6 Gen2 with Mount. Been sitting on my shelf for a long time. It’s in great shape. Box was lost in a recent move. $550 shipped.

No trades, thanks!

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Conflicting reccomendations about break in and cleaning routine

Hi guys! One question. I recently bought a custom rifle with a bartlein 5r 1:10 308 barrel.

The gunsmith who put it togheter is a very reputable smith, one of the best in Italy. He also accurized and prepared precision rifles for italian SOF. I trust him quite a bit after having tried a few other smiths with less than ideal results.

I have never been obsessed with cleaning routine and i have never broke a barrel in but he suggested me some very detailed cleaning and breaking in procedures for this cut rifled barrel.

1) The breaking in procedure is maybe too much, involving 8 steps and using copper remover and carbon remover and more than 20 patches for every cycle. He suggests to do that every round for 3 rounds and then 1 time every 5 rounds for 20 rounds. To me it seems too much to do at a public range.
2) he suggested me to fully clean the bore after every hunting, which means every week for me. I have always cleaned my hunting rifles every 20 rounds or so or when i was planning not to shoot it for at least a few weeks. I preferred to avoid possible issues related to clean bore shots, which can obviously affect POI slightly. I said this to him and he told me to just use some carbon remover if I didn't want to fully clean it after each hunt. I have never had a rust or an accuracy problem.

I noticed most hunters and also many members here don't do break in and clean the rifle sporadically or anyway not after every hunting.

What do you think about this suggestions? To me it seems like using this rifle will become a second job ahah!
Do you have some cut rifled custom barrels? if yes, how do you take care of them?

Thanks
Simone

2025 SHOT Show Optics

I'm sure I'm not catching everything here, but these are the items that have been released or announced this month with my thoughts and comments based on what I've heard so far.

  • Schmidt & Bender FFP version of Meta 3-18x42 with FML-TR1 type reticle - this could prove to be a really nice option with PM II turrets and alternative to some of the smaller MPVO's, at 44.5' FOV at 3x for the SFP version if they keep the FFP close this might be an impressive alternative to the 2.5-20 scopes. At around 27oz this could shake some things up, but sounds like we need to wait until summer for this one.
  • ZCO 2-10x30 MPVO single turn turret with 12mrad up and 2mrad below zero. A very expensive MPVO but I also imagine along with the price tag comes the best optical performance we have seen yet for this range. Coupled with the new reticles that are the best FFP reticles I've seen to date for MPVO these could prove very promising!
  • Leupold new CMR-Mil reticle for 2-10x30. Okay, so it took Leupold 2 years to bring a usable MPVO reticle to market and I still think the reticle could use some improvements, apparently Leupold doesn't think anyone will be dialing this scope because wind holds are essentially non-existing on the main horizontal line, at least they could have given us dots if they didn't want to run the line through the horseshoe.
  • Primary Arms PLxC 2.5-20x48 - this could be pretty exciting. PA is known for punching above their class in terms of optical-mechanical performance and I expect this new 2.5-20 will impress, but the bigger question is the reticles, the Athena G2 and Neptune just seem way too busy which leaves the DEKA G2 which could be really nice especially if it works at 2.5x, but that's a big if.
  • Primary Arms PLxC 4.5-36x56 - while I am excited about the 2.5-20 not so much with this 4.5-36, similar to Kahles, why use 8x erector for competition oriented scope, with already strong competition from numerous outstanding 6-36x56 designs, I'm not sure what appeal of going down to 4.5x is? Maybe there is some hidden market I am not seeing?
  • Kahles K540i 5-40x56 Ultra Wide Angle eyepiece - after almost 20 years of their questionable patent, Swarovski finally takes advantage of the ultra wide angle eyepiece. However, why the 8x erector? The K328i wasn't the best option to start with, so more excitement over this one for sure. With this scope aimed at the competition community I just don't know many who've been asking for such a high erector, instead the community tends to prefer more forgiving designs. Did Kahles engineers figure out some kind of optical formula magic or will this scope struggle to be as forgiving as its counterparts at the price point? Would love to see this side by side with the ZCO 8-40x56, TT 7-35x56 and March Gen2 5-42x56... if I can source or fund some of these I may try to review these later this year.
  • Burris XTR PS 3.3-18x50mm and 5.5-30x56 - using their new HUD gives Revic a run for the money, looks like Burris may have even improved upon the knurling which was one of my biggest gripes in previous releases. The HUD looks very promising and the new clickless turret sounds interesting. Consider me impressed, I may look to review one at some point as I've always liked the idea of HUD where I don't have to break cheekweld for changes.
  • Leapers scopes from Taiwan. Price is pretty high. Not sure if the market is ready for Taiwanese scopes at this price point, but I imagine they are impressive for the price and may be worth looking into.
  • Meprolight scopes from Taiwan. Similar to above on Leapers, maybe same OEM?
  • Telson optics 5-32x56 Japanese mfr - starting to see more and more companies pop up with options, unless they are priced right not sure how many people will take a chance on them.
  • SAI 10 1-10x24 finally makes its debut, I've been talking about this one for a couple years now but have been told "no", well now it's reality and it's very short and very light, possibly the lightest 1-10 on the market. The SAI 6 is my favorite 1-6 LPVO so I have high hopes for this SAI 10 as long as ATI didn't cut too many corners to make it so short and so light.
  • Apex 1-10x24 LPVO assembled in USA - interesting that this Canadian company felt they needed to assemble in the USA, the decision was likely made before Trudeau decided to become a hermit and live out the rest of his exile in Saskatchewan.
  • US Optics X Line - yay, more scopes from China... (that was a joke by the way) come on USO, you used to be a dominant force in the high end scope world, let's get some new and innovative designs for your higher end series.
  • Meopta under new ownership (2023?), revamping product line, MeoForce DF is new tactical line, these could be really good.
  • Primary Arms HTX-1 enclosed RDS, completely made in USA even the glass! Lock deck height to co-witness with standard height irons. This could bring some serious competition to Trijicon and Aimpoint, but pricing the optic close to these major competitors who have already established a solid name for themselves along with military contracts may hinder sales a bit. But it is nice to see someone besides Vortex AMG going full MAGA!
  • Apex Vapor 1-4x22 Prismatic - clever design with built in multiplier, wonder if it would work with NODS?
  • Zerotech 1-4 prism (motorized zoom) what on earth?
  • EOTech compact SFP 3-9x with ACOG compatible mount but with strange MOA reticle - EOTech continues to show they don't understand the market, not sure this is a scope that a bunch of hunters have been asking for, I assume it's going to be pretty finicky but maybe my assumptions are wrong. I think EOTech could help this model with a mil/mil version and a reticle that works better for the gas gun crowd.
  • Hi-Lux has super short scopes in 3-12 and 4-16 - wonder if these are same OEM as GPO which also has super shorts in the same mag ranges... coincidence? Either way, I'm not sure yet where these super short designs fit in, I expect them to be pretty finicky and not have the greatest reticles for low mag use, but who knows, maybe we'll all be surprised.
Feel free to add your thoughts, comments or additions for any daytime optics I may have missed.

ARC Xylo - wood cheek piece?

Recently picked up a used ARC Xylo chassis, and so far I'm liking it a lot. Got the 'large' grip for it, and like it even more ;)

Decided to get some wood m-lok slot covers in walnut to match the grip... and got to thinking that a wood cheek piece really finish out the 'look' that I have pictured in my mind. I spoke with the guy @ ARC on the phone briefly and they said they knew people had done it, but didn't have any solid/specific leads on who to contact.

I dabble a little with woodworking myself, but I'm more the hand-tool (saw / plane / chisel / rasp / file) kind of woodworker... while I probably *could* make something that would fit and work, I'm not sure the final product would match the other parts and 'look' right, if ya know what I mean ;)

Anyone here either have or made a wood cheek piece for their Xylo (or other chassis) and able to give some leads, or even just tips?

SOLD MPA Matrix Chassis

WTS MPA Matrix Chassis, SA (rem700/clone) has the enhanced NV Rail (I have grip tape on it now, but have the original pic rail), internal weight kit and a 3D printed bag rider. Chassis is in excellent condition, barely used. Comes with the original additional parts, handles, barricade stop, etc.

$1,000 Shipped
Zelle, PayPal F&F

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judge spent 15 here illegally and other fuckery



A lot wrong here - and I’m no fan of the fbi boi’s BUT even less a fan of corrupt judges - or maybe I hate them both equally, or maybe hate one more on Tuesday and the other more on a Wednesday afternoon.

SOLD ZERO COMPROMISE 840 MPCT2X. @TriggerPress

Brand new ( arrived to me yesterday) ZCO 840 MPCT2X 10 mil NLT scope is new, I mounted it and messed around in the yard. I still prefer the 527, so letting this one go.

$4,300 shipped,

I'll take pics of the 840 tonight if need be but its brand new, and all the items that it came with are in the box.

PM me with any question.


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Accessories Carbon Fiber Bipod Extension Legs - MDT CKYE Pod (single), Atlas V8, PSR, CAL

Full length legs will add approximately 16.5”. Made with 100% carbon fiber legs, custom machined 6061 T6 aluminum adapters that are attached with high strength epoxy.

Measurements to bottom of ARCA rail using an MDT CKYE Pod single pull:

Legs in narrowest position: 26” - 31” tall
Legs in middle position: 21” - 25”
Legs in widest position: 13.25” - 15.5”

Weight for the single pull full length set is ~5 oz (2.5oz per leg).

Note that this is for the leg extensions (2 legs per), no bipod or feet included.

CKYE Single pull/Atlas V8/PSR/CAL: $100 per set (choice of 16.5” or 8” length)

CKYE double pull: $150 per set (choice of 16.5” or 8” length)


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Firearms VuDoo V22 in a MPA RAT chassis w/MK-5

VuDoo V22 MPA/RAT with Mk-5 (together or separately sold)

With extas seen in pics and 2 magazines with extenders. ARC Scope Mount....

Can I leave my cell?

(860)908-7429

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NEW 2A ALERT for WA State 2025: HB1504 mandatory liability insurance for gun owners, range operators, and dealers introduced by WA Democrats.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

A panel of Washington State Democrats have just introduced House Bill 1504 which would effectively price gun owners out of firearms ownership, eliminate legitimate defensive firearms use through predatory financial burden, and put lawful dealers and shooting range operators out of business.

HB1504 would mandate that gun owners would have to put down a deposit of $25,000, with the receipt of the transaction to be displayed whenever they seek to purchase a firearm. It also requires shooting range operators to have minimum $1,000,000 coverage per "incident" on their premises.

Once again disguised under the veil of "public safety", HB1504's real intent is to discourage and gradually completely eliminate ALL lawful gun ownership and use in the State of Washington through a tactic employed by most modern totalitarian regimes like Communist China, as well as historical organized crime: by hitting their targets in their checkbooks and making it too expensive for them to thrive within their area of operations.

NOTICE: This is a NEW antigun bill which just had been introduced and was picked up by eagle eyed Youtube 2A podcasters. Once it starts moving and other parties become involved, updates will be posted with chronological bullet points in the OP.

HB1504 SUMMARY AND TEXT:



DISCOURSE FROM MR. WILLIAM KIRK OF WASHINGTON GUN LAW:

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SOLD Sold.

Leupold Mark 4 3.5-10 with M5 turrets, Front Focal Plane 30mm scope, Mildot reticle. Model #110080. The scope is in good shape mechanically and ok shape cosmetically. The thing works as it should but it isn't as pretty as it was when it was new

Scope was mounted on FN scar, used heavily for a few years then became a safe queen. Rifle has since been sold and scope is no longer used/needed. I no longer have the box. I will include a set of Leupold Mark 4 rings, and a neoprene scope cover. I believe they are the "high" rings but am not certain.

$525 via PP f&f or Zelle, I will cover UPS basic shipping and insurance to the lower 48. Expedited shipping from zip 98146 can be set up at buyers expense

Thanks for looking!