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So I’ve got about an acre that’s full of sumac. I recently cut down what was in a 75’ circle. They’re mostly 1-2” diameter so nothing big.

Ever since, they’re spreading like wild fire.

They’re popping up in my grass as fast as I can cut them down.

I think they’re related to the coyote family and know that the population is down so they’ve increased production.

Trying to get rid of it, I’ve tried burning and the 41% glyphosate shit that you’re “supposed” to mix like 16:1 with water. I went about 50/50 because I’m done being nice.

The glyphosate works on the stuff that I can see, but in two days there will be new growth right next to the shit I sprayed.

Have any of you found a way to kill it off?
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Suppressor with a brake on it, does it help or not?

I am from Finland, and we have a long, well i would say medium time on the history in firearms, that we have been able
to use suppressor, and for sure they are made to reduce the muzzle blast and reduce the sound.
And this is the purpose of suppressor in these days too.
But in sport shooting, the spotting of the own shot´s in few different competition, or even on a hobby shooter, it is nice to able to spot your own shot´s.
I have seen quite many USA suppressor manufacturers, that offers the muzzle brake on the tip of the suppressor.
We have a coversation on a Finnish forum of this subject, and there are only me and one other guy that do think that the brake will
help to reduce the rest of the gas burst that come from the suppressor, since the suppressor by it self it is not doing the recoil reduce that much, it does
kind of push the gun, and not killing the recoil, like a pure muzzle brake on the barrel does.
But the thing is, how much does the suppressor with a muzzle brake on it reduce the recoil, is it proniment?
I have shot few suppressor that has a muzzle brake, and i can say that it does work.
But since you have more companies and users in USA these days, what is your thoughts of this?
Will the suppressor with a brake make the rifle more stable?

King by him self just made a video about this same thing yeasterday, and i would love to see a longer video from Frank about this subject.

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Short Barrel Ranch Rifle Cartridge Choice

I’m looking to rebarrel my old Tikka T3 243 into something to use as my ranch rifle/truck gun to keep in my rig daily. I’d like it to be as short as reasonably possible, and I’d like to use factory ammo just for the cost and convenience in a gun that will be abused and fired a lot. I’ve got a peak44 stock on the way and a Leupold VX3 that’s been waiting to be put on something. The cartridges I’m looking at as of now are 6CM, 25CM, 6.5CM and of course good old 308. Open to other chambering suggestions as well. Duties will include dispatching coyotes, feral hogs, and whitetail if the opportunity presents itself during season. Likely maximum range on live targets will be 400 yards just given the brush and topography of my place. I currently use a 22CM at 22” but I’d like it to be a few inches shorter for getting it out the truck window easily and quickly. I’d build another 22CM shorter but that’s boring. Rifle will be suppressed full time.

Yes I realize I’m giving up performance with factory ammo and a short barrel but this tool isn’t going to be about maximizing performance, it’s about easy handling and being capable enough to be useful. I know there’s plenty of posts about short barrels but I’m looking for experience specifically with factory ammunition. So who’s running factory ammo in a 16-20” rifle, what cartridge and muzzle velocities are you getting? Have you seen good kills on small to medium size game with your setup?

Thoughts on these lower-profile HUB direct thread adapters?





Open to others that I may have missed. I have a TBAC titanium version on one can and a SS Otter Creek on another (latter is not lo-pro), but am interested in canvassing the field.

I’m looking to reduce the OAL of my suppressor a little. Not sure if there’s a material difference between titanium vs SS in this application (besides weight), but I note the SS Otter Creek one seems to have less wobble when spinning it on. Maybe that’s not important?

Must have wrench flats and be DT and want quality (low runout). Price not important.

Kinda attracted to the Rex as it reduces the OAL the most, but I wonder about Rex quality and if the design has some trade-offs (reduces blast chamber too much, maybe?).

Firearms 300 NORMA

Have for sale a very nice 300 Norma mag. It’s running 225gr Eld-m’s at 3075fps and under .250”. It’s build off a trued Remington stainless action with fluted/ m16 extractor upgraded bolt. 1-9” twist Bartlein sendero contour threaded and finished at 28”. Trigger Tech Primary trigger. Bedded into a factory sendero HS precision stock that has had the butt pad upgraded to the nice limb saver. It has a leupold MK5 HD 7-35 scope on it. Has 80 rounds though it, and is an absolute hammer, best shooting gun I’ve owned. Bare rifle 1500, with scope and rings 3k.

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The enemy of my enemy is my friend, but are we sure about that?

Shooting on BLM Land/National Forrest - Wa State

Hey everyone,

Unfortunately just got orders to WA state for a few years. Coming from the SE, where BLM land etc isn’t a thing. Whats the rules/regs on shooting on BLM land. I looked up the rules for the national Forrest’s and it basically says not near houses but otherwise go at it. Is it really as easy as just finding some open areas and setting up steel? What am I missing? Any and all help/advice would be greatly appreciated

FDA Exposed: Hundreds of Drugs Approved without Proof They Work

I don't actually start threads very often, but this is pretty fucked up if all of it is accurate.


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Billions Wasted, Thousands Harmed​

Between 2018 and 2021, US taxpayers—through Medicare and Medicaid—paid $18 billion for drugs approved under the condition that follow-up studies would be conducted. Many never were.

The cost in lives is even higher.

A 2015 study found that 86% of cancer drugs approved between 2008 and 2012 based on surrogate outcomes showed no evidence that they helped patients live longer.

An estimated 128,000 Americans die each year from the effects of properly prescribed medications—excluding opioid overdoses. That’s more than all deaths from illegal drugs combined.

A 2024 analysis by Danish physician Peter Gøtzsche found that adverse effects from prescription medicines now rank among the top three causes of death globally.

Elmiron: Ineffective, Dangerous—And Still on the Market​

Another striking case is Elmiron, approved in 1996 for interstitial cystitis—a painful bladder condition.

The FDA authorised it based on “close to zero data,” on the condition that the company conduct a follow-up study to determine whether it actually worked.

That study wasn’t completed for 18 years—and when it was, it showed Elmiron was no better than placebo.

In the meantime, hundreds of patients suffered vision loss or blindness. Others were hospitalised with colitis. Some died.

Yet Elmiron is still on the market today. Doctors continue to prescribe it.

“Hundreds of thousands of patients have been exposed to the drug, and the American Urological Association lists it as the only FDA-approved medication for interstitial cystitis,” Lenzer and Brownlee reported.

Firearms Tac Ops Tango 51 and Staccato XC

Trying to get rid of the Tac Ops as a set Tango 51.... I purchased it from here a few years ago, the previous owner said he fired 2 rounds. I have fired 587 rounds out of it with 360 shot at the K&M Precision LE sniper school in 2023. I have not shot it since and its just been in the safe. Included all together: Kestrel with Applied Ballistics (data from the sniper school), leupold range finder, MDT send it level, Atlas Bipod with rail and adapter for bipod, Magneto speed V3 chronograph, thread pitch adapter for 5/8x24, Data book, Tac Ops drag bag that has never been used. Its topped with a S&B PM2 5-25 mil dot reticle. Will ship rifle, kestrel, and rangefinder in the pelican case from tac ops from my ffl to your ffl, I will send the bag and all other items to your house. $8000 shipped. If anyone wants to meet face to face I have about 150 rounds of federal gold medal match 168 that I can toss in. Located in Alabaster Alabama.


Staccato XC fired approximately 400 rounds. It has a 507 comp ronin, 3 20 round magazines, 3 17 round magazines, and a Trex arms holster (before the company turned to trash). Wanted to shoot pistol competitions but have no time with the wife and kids. $4500 shipped from my ffl to yours.

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Got so exited that he forgot he was at work and that wasn’t his wife

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got over excited and forgot about the cameras, civil rights and that it wasn’t his wife handcuffed that he was beating .
He was co fused because there’s never been any consequences for doing this at home .
Fired arrested and charged with felony assault . The city is considering hiring him as the new chief.
At least it was real DUI arrest this time .
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Ballistic Subject Matter Expert needed

I am currently working on a digital boresighter that uses Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. My website is Zero-Verify.com, and I would like to find an SME to assist. I currently have an engineer working on the design and development, as well as the back end of the app, a marketing director who is also working on the front end of the app, and an optical engineer for collimation, as well as a Data engineer for cloud structure.

SOLD Impact/Foundation Samson 6gt/6daseher PRS rifle

Complete PRS rifle. I built this rifle over the winter and have only fired 20 rounds though it. Here are the details: Everything was bought new!!!
Impact Action
Foundation Samson stock with all brass inserts. I gave the brass a weathered look. You can easily shine it back up in a sonic cleaner.
MDT bottom metal with adjustable mag catch
TriggerTech diamond pro curve
3 new barrels. 2 are Alpha dasher .154 freebore. One chambered by Wright Rifles Krieger. One chambered by TS Customs Benchmark. The last one is a Proof 6 gt prefit.
Acutac bipod
Zeiss LRP S3 6x36
ARC one piece scope mount with diving board

I’d like to sell this as a package for $6500.
Someone could easily make a couple grand by splitting it up.
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