PB&J. said:

Can you take a couple more photos of the area of your first photo, or maybe a short video leading the borescope into that area? Because that first black looks like the mother of all carbon rings at the top of your neck.

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When you say the area of the first photo, you mean the first photo in the group of the 3 right?

If so, I should be able to get some more pics, maybe even vid. I'm not sure I can upload a video and it show the full quality, never done it before but I can try.

What planet do you live on? Seeking information before I pull the trigger on one of those two brands.

Although it sounds like you're having a problem with the bolt not going into battery, with the described setup, I doubt that's the problem, if the rig has been running and is only now giving you problems. I also doubt that it's bolt bounce, again due to your setup.

I'm assuming that you're using the buffer appropriate for an A5 tube. If you weren't you'd be having other problems.

Pull your firing pin and inspect the tip. Compare it to a known good firing pin, if you dont know what your looking for. A couple thousandths can be the difference between a bang and a click.

Shoot, firing pins are cheap. Just replace it and see what it gets you.

Also, when you inspected the carrier for blockage, did you clean it? Don't neglect the bolt carrier group. It's what makes things happen.

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Roadrace33 said:

What color is this? I got a black vanquish not long ago. I want another. I like this color.

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It is the midnight bronze. I didn't want just an black chassis, I have several.

RegionRat said:

Mischief Managed....
Glad to hear it. Keep an eye on the bbl cleaning and your DOPE.

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I wouldn't have thought that a dirty barrel with 30 rounds shot would have given me 20's for sd's.

dgheriani said:

If you had to choose between Athlon and the Steiner (mount issues notwithstanding) which would you go with?

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It isn't even a contest. The laser puts it in another league and you can't disregard the mount. That is like saying - disregarding cats being from the devil, which do you prefer - cats or dogs?

They are not the same species between the mount and laser. The Steiner clip Burris adaption isn't a real solution. If I could hit the Steiner and turn it into the Athlon, I'd roll the dice based on first impressions and the clip situation specifically. With the Steiner, the mount is 75% of my gripe, 20% is the 2 year warranty, 5% is that the power button is not super well positioned if you slide your gun in and out of carriers - sometimes it will activate the camera, sometimes power up or down, but when you're aware of the possibility it is easy enough to be aware and check it.

The Athlon mounts exactly as you'd expect. I adjusted the tension to the rail and it seems to be solid and sufficient.

I believe it is a 5 year warranty vs 2 years.

I can put the Athlon in front of 32, 40, and 50mm objectives with zero drama.

The laser is super, super easy. One touch to activate, one touch to range. This is such a game changer in the dark.

I don't have any complaints about the resolution based on the limited use thus far - I plan to run side by sides with it once I'm more familiar. I suspect it is either as good as the Steiner or close enough that it still wins hands down based on the other factors.
I was using next to my NOX the first night before I'd even tried to zero and it seems like it is some adjustment away from being excellent.

I would go Modacam. They are getting shipments regularly of Mullerworks and do great work and have a great chamber.

Their backlog i am guessing is around 3-4 months. Just call/place an order form.

goinghunting said:

Ask anyone who REALLY knows heavy duty trucks, and they will tell you the only advantage to Cummins is they are generally cheaper to work on.

I'll take Powerstrokes in my pickups,
CATs in my Semi Trucks
And John Deere in my equipment

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And easier to work on..although they are all a pain in the ass without a 2 post lift

Kaldor said:

...or guns you need space to tuck a can into...

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If you had to choose between Athlon and the Steiner (mount issues notwithstanding) which would you go with?

Maybe these arrests will start the ball rolling on rooting out all gang members from the military

Yea it from the last bit of production before it dried up for a few years

Only 30 million more to go

Anyone know if gunwerks cams use similar threads to any of existing offerings? Got a cert at a match today but I’m not sure I really want any of their cans if I can’t stick a recoilx on it.

Scumbucket shit right there.

Its a loaner, it would be great if they just let writers keep test units, but alas they expect it back in ~ 60 days