I sold a rifle on a website where such things are often sold, dropped it off with USPS (since the leftists are in charge at UPS and FedEX and no longer allow we lowly non-FFLs to send things through them), and it never hit the USPS tracking system.

Spoke with the manager at the Post Office and he said he would be unable to help. . . brilliant (remember when people actually used to care about doing their jobs?)

Filed a police report, filed a report with the Inspector General of the USPS. Refunded buyer.

I'm sure it'll be a blast to try and get my money back from these jokers. I hope whoever took it gets caught and does 30 months like this Memphis USPS thief: https://wreg.com/news/guns-stolen-from-where-you-might-least-expect-the-united-states-post-office/#:~:text=At a place where you,a 30-month prison sentence.

I know, weak rant. I'm spent from all of the hassle of all of this. I'll do better next time.

2000 Quantity Same Lot HORNADY 109 ELDM $890 Shipped

Just a warning to EVERYONE based on my own FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE here.

I have had my first top of the line Athlon Cronus BTR 4.5-29x56 that had a defective illuminated reticle which only lights up 2/3's of the reticle while the other lower left hand portion is really dim ever since it was brand new straight out of it's box and dealer told me they got lifetime warranty so don't worry just send it in and wasn't purchased from a return friendly dealer OBVIOUSLY.

Denied warranty for a brand spanking new never used UNmounted (NEVER BEEN MOUNTED) top of the line Athlon Cronus BTR 4.5-29x56 straight out of the box.

Athlon warranty and customer service manager higher up in charge stated within specs and not a factory defect based on design SOME percentage in their sample lots NEW MODELS and OLDER Cronus BTRs WILL have this noticeable dead spot in lack of illumination and to then it's TOTALLY NORMAL to have some Cronus BTR G1 and newer G2s with this very noticeable issue AND they will NEVER EVER (specific up front quote by manager) exchange them for brand new replacements as long as reticle illumination turns on regardless if it's dark on one portion and even if it's like this brand new straight out of their boxes. The Athlon sent in for warranty has to be obviously defective due to manufacture defect and not abused or dropped and that manager even stated they are NOT LIKE VORTEX REGARDING WARRANTY EXCHANGES FOR BRAND NEW SCOPES (UNQUOTE). Found out first hand the hard way. Illuminated reticles with deadbor dark spots or non consistent illumination over entire reticle aren't considered a manufacture defect.

I asked how about the Ares BTR Gen 2 and Midas Tac scopes which are my all time Athlon brand favorites what about if they have defective illuminated reticles? He said they won't because only the Cronus BTR line both new and old has this very obvious dark spot when the illumination turned on phenomenon at all brightness settings and zero illumination issues with the Chinese Ares BTR Gen 2 since they got a totally different illuminated reticle design and Midas Tac doesn't even have illuminated reticle anyway.

If you're even thinking of buying an Athlon Cronus please be sure to insist the dealer open the sealed box and install battery to check reticle at all illumination settings make damn sure it's perfect not dark on one part of the reticle before shipping otherwise you be stuck with one you won't get warranty exchange on due to illumination defect that Athlon straight out doesn't consider to be defective and will not improve on this obvious manufacturing issue I already asked that manager he said no plans to introduce any improvements nor have any plans for a Gen 3 Cronus at least past 2025.

The other recommendations is that Athlon customer service warranty manager said to buy the Nightforce sunshade for it and go read "snipers hide" for which model Nightforce sunshade and where to buy since I stated my Amazon problems buying several different Athlon factory sunshades multiple times returns and all that did not fit or did not match in color.

They do not have any plans to address the manufacturing issue with illuminated reticle nor improve on the fitment and color of the sunshades since they don't buy their sunshades from same manufacture of their scopes while he stated Nightforce buys the sunshade from same JAPAN manufacture as their scopes that's why they match perfectly no wonder because he even said the Cronus BTR Gen 1 and 2 are in fact made at that exact same Nightforce factory in JAPAN that's why the Nightforce sunshade fits and perfectly matches the Athlon Cronus. He said the genuine Japan sunshade cost too much so they decided to buy from other much cheaper manufacture that's why they don't fit or match perfectly and they have to charge at least $55 for it if they used proper genuine JAPAN OEM for the sunshade. (Strange since the Japan made Nightforce sunshade cost $30.00 MSRP RETAIL regular price when bought direct from Nightforce USA)

At least that higher up Athlon customer service warranty manager said the Ares BTR Gen 2 and Midas Tac no need worry about illumination issues unlike the Cronus BTR Gen 2 if you're one of the unlucky ones with the half side lit illuminated reticle they will not replace under warranty.

Fortunately (for me) the brand new Cronus BTR Gen 2 I received last week illumination is absolutely perfect aside from the unbelievably nearly unmanageable overly stiff turrets and controls with really sharp edges that WILL give everyone blisters if they don't use gloves. The manager even claimed due to Athlon upgrading to all stainless steel internals make everything super tight compared to my older much smoother controls Cronus BTR with illumination issue that's not covered under warranty.

Funny since my much cheaper Chinese made Ares BTR Gen 2s and Midas Tacs also have stainless steel internals too but have way smoother knobs and function that don't give me blisters or peeled bloody skin on my fingers.

Remember that manager outright said WE AREN'T LIKE VORTEX!!!

Better believe it.

I no longer recommend buying the Athlon Cronus BTR Gen 2 or any used Cronus BTR scopes regardless of price. If you get a replacement with a crappy illuminated reticle you're SOL no warranty.

Buy the Ares BTR Gen 2 or Midas Tac instead. Or better yet spend a little extra for an Element Theos around just over $2000 or Black Vortex Razor Gen 3 for $2450 I can guarantee you will be much happier especially with the Vortex Razor Gen 3 where you get absolutely no BS about warranty that's 4 sure. Too bad the new Cronus BTR Gen 2 is clearer than my Tract Toric ELR but the Tract Toric has night and day buttery smoother controls like a perfectly well oiled machine except for the stiff illumination knob.

Why am I not totally surprised since the owners of Athlon used to work for BUSHNELL!!!

I’ve been running a tl3 for center fire along with a RimX for the 22 game the past few seasons, but want to branch out to try something different. Now the question is what to look into, the Curtis valor qc with the conversation kit caught me eye since it would essentially eliminate the need for two separate rigs for PRS but I’m open to other suggestions.

Nightforce ATACR 4-20x50 F1 in Mil-XT
Spuhr SP-4602
Leupold DPP 2.5 MOA in FDE

All in excellent condition, just looking to bump up to more magnification.

Comes with all original included parts for NF and DPP. Wedge and spare screws included with Spuhr.

$2800 shipped insured for whole package.

Will consider trades for 5-25 or 7-35 ATACR in Mil-XT

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4300. 4x bricks. 3.5 cards in fifth brick.
360.00 FTF central Fl. -

This is not vetted, but with two claiming the same....

Michigan Senate Candidates Claim $20 Million Dollar ...​

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New cz 457 MTR 16” barrel taken off from Varmint Precision Trainer rifle. Barrel never been shot before as I had replaced it with Lilja when I originally got the rifle. $200 shipped. No trades.

Fear of Competition? Research Shows That When Asian ...​

The 74 Million
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3 hours ago — A recent study of wealthy California suburbs finds that white families drift away from public schools as more Asian students enroll in them — ...

Brand new never used in box save a little money. 200 shipped

I'm on the fence. The cyber Monday sale seems pretty decent. I'm not a prs guy but would like to start shooting longer range without cleaning out my bank account. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

I know ssome y'all haave been stationed in Korea. Ever tried it. From the photos it looks liek they have one breed of meat dog. At one level I suppose its just meat...but then so are people. Somehow I cant see eating Nikita...unless I was absolutory starving..

As South Korea plans dog meat ban, farmers threaten to ...​

South China Morning Post
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5 days ago — South Korean dog meat farmers have threatened to release 2 million dogs near the presidential office as the country inches towards legislation ...

I'm having some cycling issues with my first/new AR 308 build. The casings just dribble out onto the table next to the ejection port and the action does not fully cycle. Sometimes the BCG pulls a fresh round, but it just gets jammed up against the star-chamber. Sometimes it doesn't grab a new round at all. I've read this can be a symptom of both overgassed and undergassed rigs, where the BCG is returning faster than the magazine spring can push a new round up.

Rig is as follows:
Aero M5 upper
Aero M5 lower
Aero 308 BCG
Wilson Combat 20" super sniper barrel
Rifle length gas system
AR10 gas tube
Superlative Arms adjustable gas block (tried 10-22 clicks)
Armalite AR10REKIT01 receiver extension kit (w/ H3 buffer, 5.4oz)
Geissele SSA-E trigger
Running it unsupressed right now

A deep dive into the interwebs tells me the Wilson Combat barrels have undersized gas ports and that I'm likely undergassed. I really don't want to drill out the gas port.

I've tried the Sprinco red spring with no change in results.

I'm thinking of trying H2 and H1 buffers next... or a Tubbs flatwire spring... am I headed in the right direction?

Eli, My 12-year-old, is making some cool new mounts for the Garmin Xero. He is also making some cool inserts that fit a Pelican 1040 case.

The rifle mount allows you to attach your Xero to any rifle with an arca-swiss or a Picatinny rail. The mount also allows you to slide the Garmin out to the side to clear baker wings or weights. The mount can also be mounted to an arca-swiss tripod head, allowing you to switch between rifles and/or shooters easily.

The 4-way arca mount is designed for the Xero to be easily mounted to an arca-swiss head tripod no matter what direction you want to keep your head.

Keep your kit safe with one of his custom Pelican 1040 case inserts. Made out of thermoplastic polyurethane, the insert provides a snug fit of your Xero with the right amount of softness to protect the finish on it. The inserts are designed for the four way arca attachment or the rifle mount.




Prices include all mounting hardware and shipping. Also, if you want a case and a mount, subtract 5$ from the total...

Rifle mount-45$
4-way arca mount-15$
Pelican 1040 case insert-20$
Harbor Freight Apache 550 case insert-30$


Here are also a couple videos as well-

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Also, check out some of his other designs-

I have a minox zp4 Mr4 for sale white box
Nothing wrong with it . Will come with box

There is a turret label on it I can leave or take off . It’s just taped pull it off and use rubbing alcohol to clean it.

Few marks but overall in perfect working order . Comes with caps

Only reason for selling is I have to many scopes

Great glass, turrets, tracks great

Sold

Paypl F&F

Leupold Mark 5HD 3.6-18x44 FFP TMR MIL reticle. Like new shape used for one hunting season. No scratches or dings.

The scope is in a set of Hawkins 35mm ultra light rings, .885 height, offset bubble level cap. Scope and rings 1300$ scope alone 1200$ shipped.

Like the title says want to trade the theta for two Leupold mk5 3.6-18x44 pr1 mil reticle.
Will trade straight across for two of these preferably with lens covers and rings. The theta will come with mdt rings and accuracy 1st level. I only want the pr1 mil reticle

I know some of you are void of critical thinking.

But UBC and ghost gun bans are just about getting everything registered / on paper.

Argue but youll
Still be wrong

I have recently seen a few commercials about Narcan available to stop an opioid emergency.

Can non-medical people buy this now? Is the problem that widespread that people need to carry Narcan kits?

WTF are we turning into

Stainless Pristine action. 700SA footprint with 308bf and savage threads. Action has a roller cocking mechanism, swappable bolt heads, 20 moa rail, pinned lug.
Including a PPC bold head, stainless barrel nut and stainless Olympic Arms barrel. 7T, 25", polished finish chambered in 6ARC. Barrel has one box of ammo and shot average groups, not great groups but good enough for hunting.
$825 for all of it shipped to your FFL.

Helping a buddy build out a private range here in Florida and would like to get some feedback from the hide. We will be shooting prone, ~5 shooters, have 2000 yards to shoot, also some friends supplying telephone poles...

• What would be the ideal height to have the platform? Trying to avoid the mirage as much as possible for afternoon shooting in the summer.
• What depth is ideal having a shooter prone, spotter behind, gear and enough room to walk behind?
• In motion target still one of the best bets for moving targets?