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Vortex 1-10

I agree. Although I am a fan of the Venom LPVO for what it is, a decent low priced optic; I don't mess with anything under the PST line.

Although the 1-10 Razor can be used as a mid range optic, I wouldn't call it a mid range optic. There are scopes that would perform much better than the Razor in that role for a fraction of the cost. A Leupold Mark 4HD, at less than half the price, would perform better at everything, except having a 1x. Although a bit longer than the Razor, it weighs about the same.

Of course, if you NEED a 1x or some other attribute that the LPVO offers, like size and/or weight, then there are alternatives. The Credo 1-8 is a killer scope, although heavy. The Eotech 1-10 is very nice too. I understand that the 1-10 Credo is lighter and nice also, but I’ve never run one.

Honestly, I'm not crazy about the 1-10 Razor. The 1x is truly useless without the illumination. If I was going to spend that kind of money, I'd be looking at the ATACR.
This is very honest take on the 1-10.

Without the premium glass of the Razor, optical quality and eyebox would suffer even worse on a cheaper one.

I have one and I think for certain uses it is a very good optic. It is a great optic for use with a thermal clip on. It is just not as user friendly as something like a 2-10 or a 1-6.

I also have a 1-8 Credo. In comparison it has a flatter image and significantly more generous ryebox at 8x. The reticle is fairly thick at full power though, and it weighs a TON. Tradeoffs.
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Price wise for $90/mo it beats anything available in this area short of fiber, if can actually find it. I can't.
Whee do you get $90 a month? I work with a bunch of people that say they also get it for that price. Every time I check it’s showing $120. Is there a discount code I’m not aware of? Are people grandfathered in at 90. Thanks.
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Rifle Scopes Optic that will handle 375 ruger recoil

Morning,

I have a 375 Ruger myself. at the moment it has a 1.5-6x42 Schmidt i had in my safe. i would probably pick the scope based on the game and the location I was planning on hunting. Over the years i've set a lot of 375 h&h and 375 rugers up with around the same magnification range you have in mind generally trying to keep eye relief and field of view in mind. some will be above price point, but hey maybe it'll be some food for thought. I'll list a couple of scopes ive been considering below;


https://cstactical.com/swarovski-z8i-1-7-13-3x42-4a-if-68202/ - I like this one. I set a few hunters up with the old Swarovski z6 and z6i for Alaska after Brown bear and moose. while i like a true 1x for dangerous game, you still have good fov and eye relief and mag to reach out if you need to.

https://cstactical.com/swarovski-z8i-1-8x24-brt-i-68702/ - considered this too for obvious reasons

The Swarovski's usually have generous mounting space which is good because mounting options with a ruger are limited.

Zeiss makes some nice low powered optics in the V8 line that are nice, but I don't have as much experience with them. the old victory line always worked well. I even had one guy use an old conquest 3-9x40, but i'd probably prefer to stick with something 2x or less on the low end.




A buddy of mine's dad ran an older Leupold 2-12 to Africa a few times and took cape buffalo and some various plains game, so they hold up


I have had a few guys set up with accupoints and they've been pretty happy





I'd love to set some time to discuss and talk what your planning to hunt with your 375 and what loads are working well for you. I have some Hornady factory ammo at the moment that seem to be working well enough. I wish Ruger had a little more accommodating mounting system, but I was happy to get mine as i'm a lefty and dangerous game rifles in LH haven't been easy to come by.

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God I loathed that asshat McPeak

I remember seeing his quote framed and hanging in maintenance shops, aerial ports, etc. all over the world. And was told there’s an engraved plaque of it hanging in every missile solo too.

Paraphrasing from memory:

“The Air Force is not necessarily a career opportunity for non-Fighter Pilots; or God forbid, those who don’t have wings at all”

No wonder he was the "Fighter Pilot of Choice" in Ken Burns Vietnam series. Which was an utter travesty of a documentary. Though not surprising, since it was largely done by Burns Commie Assistant Lynn Novak. Anything she touches is leftist trash propaganda. He was the perfect Vietnam 'poster boy' to criticize the Air Force and their tactics/strategies (not that either were especially aimed at war winning.)

McPeak did have a hell of a flying career, though. Thunderbirds. Flew a lot of missions with Misty, which was a specialty interdiction unit. And one of the architects of the air war in 1991 in the Gulf. He did learn his lessons in VN and applied it with ruthless precision to the Air Campaign. To the point that Powell had to rein him in after the Road to Basra. He also was architect of the US Response had Saddam used chemical weapons or WMD... which would have been to take out the whole series of dams on the Tigris and Euphretes and put Baghdad under 6 feet of water. No nukes... but just as effective.

But he went on to be a really political a$$hat. Though I will give him credit, he predicted very well what the invasion of Iraq in 2003 would lead to. While Powell saluted and followed the Bush/Cheney line... and executed with a (albiet reluctant "Yes Sir), McPeak (Retired at this point) called it very accurately.

He also had a reputation for doing damn little for enlisted and non-pilots. Which was why I always had more respect, as an historian, for LeMay. Who made damn sure his aircrew and their families were taken care of right down to the family dog. LeMay was a real combat and peacetime leader. Despite what the lefty press say.

Sirhr

Pouring a 30"×40" concrete pad on top of concrete floor?

He's not placing cc of concrete....hes placing cubic feet, because AMERICA!!!!

Here's an approx 30" square pad pad poured for a steel column to support triple LVL's for a second floor.

I had to cut through the basement slab to excavate it. It's 16" deep, so about 22 -24 60# bags.

It's very similar to what you're doing.


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Here's about 1100 bags poured under my brick - surfaced gun range
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Here's a front porch supported by a footer and poured walls and deck, sitting next to brick veneered poured walkway.
Probably another 900-1000 bags.

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You can rock a safe from ground to a 2" wood box. from that to a 4" wood box, etc till you get your desired height.
Did that before I installed a vault door.

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