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DNT 7-35x56 FFP not holding zero

Has anyone else had a problem with a DNT 7-35x56 not holding zero? My turrets do not "settle" between clicks. I have been using this scope for a few months now and have yet to get repeatable results meaning about every 6-10 rounds of 22lr I get about a 0.5 inch flyer. At first I thought ammo. Same ammo shoots without flyers in another rifle (Vudoo). This scopes on a CZ457. I should have swapped scopes but instead I somehow was convinced it was the barrel. I just replaced the barrel and it's THE SAME. I have another scope coming tomorrow so that should determine if it's the scope definitively. I'll post findings as soon as I can swap scopes, using the one on my Vudoo, Nightforce NX8 4-32x50 which the combo shoots perfect.

Anyone else had similar issues?

Accessories Mdt acc gen 2

Ive got a like new mdt acc premier gen 2 for remingron 700 sa footprint. Like new, only fired under 22lr for 300rds. No blemishes, no scratches, no modifications ect. Includes mlok qd on forearm.
900.00 shipped
Venmo preferred

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Sig Kilo 2000 - Dead?

Already reached out to Sig and they're not interested in looking at it or working on it. I've tested with various new batteries and all provide the same experience.

When using the range button, I can tell that it's sending out the laser because I can see the purple light with my phone's camera. The internal display however, shows absolutely nothing. No matter what I do, I get nothing from the display. You guys have any ideas before I toss this thing?

Accessories **UPDATED ACCESSORIES FOR SALE 04/24/2025** MAGAZINES, UPPERS, BARRELS, BOLT CARRIERS, TRIGGERS, GRIPS, STOCKS, BI/MONOPODS, HAND GUARDS AND MORE

Good morning, Members!

Below is the updated list of MAGAZINES, UPPERS, BARRELS, BOLT CARRIERS, TRIGGERS, GRIPS, STOCKS, BIPODS, MONOPODS, HAND GUARDS, MUZZLE DEVICES, RAILS, RAIL ACCESSORIES as of today 04/24/2025. There are some new items here... Magpul, FN, HK, AI, ASC, SIG, Magnum Research , Beretta, Walther, Glock, Springfield, BCM, Nighthawk, Troy, DD and KAC.

Recently I've added more than 150 items to what I have for sale, so I've split what's available into two lists... an ACCESSORIES list an OPTICS list that I post shortly before this. So see both lists for a number of new items that weren't on the previous lists.

There are still a lot of quality items both lists. And remember shipping is free.

***Members please be aware of scammers. I will only arrange payment through PM on this site and only under my profile Rpatton73. Any other profile using my photo is a scammer.***


RIFLE MAGAZINES

1. M1A/M14/.308/7.62 20RD Magazine, Steel, Pack of 2, $40

2. Check-Mate M1A/M14/.308/7.62 20RD Magazine, Polished SS, $30

3. M1A/M14/.308/7.62 10RD Magazine, Steel, Pack of 3, $50

6. Magpul PMAG 30 Round 6.8 SPC Magazine, Polymer, Pack of 3, $50

7. Magpul PMAG 20 Round 6.8 SPC Magazine, Polymer, $15

8. Precision Reflex 6.8mm/.224 Valkyrie 25 Round Magazine, Steel, NEW, $30

12. AR15 50 Round Magazine, Tapered Neck, Steel, $100

13. Arsenal Circle 10 AK74 5.56/.223 30 Round Magazine, Polymer, Pack of 2, $70

14. FN PS90/P90 50 Round Magazine, Pack of 2, $70

15. FN PS90/P90 50 Round Magazine, Pack of 2, $70

16. FN PS90/P90 50 Round Magazine, Pack of 2, $70

17. B&T 30 Round 9x19mm Magazine, $30

18. Arsenal AK47 7.62x39mm Black 5 Round Magazine, Polymer, Pack of 2, $30

19. Precision Reflex 6.8mm/.224 Valkyrie 10 Round Magazine, SS, NEW, Pack of 2, $50

25. Heckler & Koch MR556/416 5.56/.223 30 Round Maritime Magazine, SS, Pack of 2, $75

26. ASC AR15 7.62x39 30 Round Magazine, SS, $15

27. Plinker Tactical S&W M&P 15-22 22LR 35 Round Magazine, Polymer, Pack of 2, $30

28. Noreen Forearms Bad News BN36 30.06 20 Round Magazine, Polymer, $100

29. ASC 6.8 SPC 15 Round Magazine, SS, $15

30. CPD Duramag AR15 5.56/.223 10 Round Magazine, SS, Pack of 3, $35

31. ASC AR15 5.56/.223 10 Round Magazine, SS, Pack of 2, FDE, $15

34. ASC AR10 308/7.62 20 Round Magazine, SS, Pack of 2, $30

35. FN SCAR 17S/20S 20 Round Magazine, SS, FDE, $40

36. FN SCAR 17S/20S 20 Round Magazine, SS, FDE, $40

37. FN SCAR 17S/20S 20 Round Magazine, SS, BLK, $40

38. FN SCAR 17S/20S 20 Round Magazine, SS, BLK, $40

39. FN SCAR 17S/20S 10 Round Magazine, SS, BLK, NEW, $40

40. MOLON LABE INDUSTRIES SCAR17 30 Round Magazine, Polymer, BLK, $30

41. MOLON LABE INDUSTRIES SCAR17 30 Round Magazine, Polymer, FDE, $30

42. MOLON LABE INDUSTRIES SCAR17 20 Round Magazine, Polymer, FDE, $25

43. MOLON LABE INDUSTRIES SCAR17 20 Round Magazine, Polymer, BLK, $25

44. MOLON LABE INDUSTRIES SCAR17 10 Round Magazine, Polymer, BLK, $20

50. Magpul PMAG Gen M3 7.62/.308 10 Round Magazine, BLK, Polymer, $40

53. Troy Industries 5.56/.223 30 Round Magazine, BLK, Polymer w/ Bolster Plate, $15

54. Thermold 5.56/.223 15 Round Magazine, Polymer, $15

55. Sig Sauer MPX Gen2 9mm 10 Round Magazine, Polymer, Smoked, $40

56. Ruger BX-1 .22LR 10 Round Rotary Magazine, $15

57. Heckler & Koch MR762 20 Round Magazine, $40

58. Heckler & Koch MR762 10 Round Magazine, $40


HANDGUN MAGAZINES

1. PRO MAG FN Five-Seven 5.7x28 30 Round Magazine, BLK, Polymer, Pack of 2, $50

2. FNH Factory Five-Seven 5.7x28 30 Round Magazine, BLK, Polymer, Pack of 2, $60

3. FNH Factory Five-Seven 5.7x28 30 Round Magazine, BLK, Polymer, Pack of 2, $60

4. Magnum Research Factory Desert Eagle .357 Magnum 9 Round Magazine, $30

5. Magnum Research Factory Desert Eagle .357 Magnum 9 Round Magazine, $30

6. Magnum Research Factory Desert Eagle .357 Magnum 9 Round Magazine, $30

7. Magnum Research Factory Desert Eagle .357 Magnum 9 Round Magazine, $30

8. Magnum Research Factory Desert Eagle .357 Magnum 9 Round Magazine, $30

9. Beretta APX 9mm 15 Round Magazine, $25

10. Beretta APX 9mm 15 Round Magazine, $25

11. Beretta PX4 Storm 45ACP 10 Round Magazine, Pack of 2, $50

12. Beretta PX4 Storm 45ACP 10 Round Magazine, Pack of 2, $50

13. Beretta PX4 Storm 45ACP 10 Round Magazine, Pack of 2, $50

17. Arsenal Firearms Strike One/Stryk B 9mm 17 Round magazine, $30

18. Walther PPQ M 9mm 15+2 Round Magazine, Pack of 2, $50

19. Walther PPQ M 9mm 15+2 Round Magazine, Pack of 2, $50

20. Walther PPQ M 9mm 15+2 Round Magazine, $25

21. Walther PPQ M 9mm 15 Round Magazine, $20

22. Magpul PMAG 17 GL9 Glock G17, 17 Round Magazine, Pack of 2, $20

23. Heckler & Koch HK45 .45ACP 10 Round Magazine, Pack of 2, $60

24. Heckler & Koch HK45 .45ACP 10 Round Magazine, Pack of 2, $60

25. Heckler & Koch HK45 .45ACP 10 Round Magazine, $30

26. Heckler & Koch HK45C .45ACP 8 Round Magazine, $30

32. Springfield XD/XDM .45ACP 13+3 Round Magazine, $30

33. Springfield XD/XDM .45ACP 13 Round Magazine, $20

35. Springfield XDS 45CAP 7 Round Magazine, $25

36. Walther PPS M1 Classic 9mm 7 Round Magazine, $30

37. S&W M&P Shield 40 Textured 7 Round Magazine, $30


UPPERS, BARRELS AND BOLT CARRIERS

2. Daniel Defense DD5V1 7.62 Complete Upper, 16” Barrell, Keymod Handguard, $1000

3. Nighthawk Custom Match Grade Threaded Barrel, 9mm Ramped, Commander, Stainless, NEW, $150

4. Nighthawk Custom Match Grade Threaded Barrel, 9mm Ramped, Government, Stainless, NEW, $150


GRIPS, STOCKS and MISC

2. Heckler & Koch MR762/HK417 Charging Handle Catch, $40

4. Accu-Shot BT27 Folding Vertical Grip, $50

5. MAGPUL ACS w/ BattleLine Industries SAPR MAGPUL, $200

6. LIMBSAVER Tactical Pre-Fit Recoil Pad for Magpul Buttstocks, NEW IN BOX, $30

7. LIMBSAVER Tactical Pre-Fit Recoil Pad for Magpul Buttstocks, NEW IN BOX, $30

8. SIG SAUER SIG TAC SB15 AR Pistol Stabilizing Brace, $65

9. SIG SAUER SIF TAC SB15 AR Pistol Stabilizing Brace, $65

10. SIG SAUER SIG TAC SB15 AR Pistol Stabilizing Brace, $65

11. Tango Down BG-16 Battle Grip, BLK, NEW IN BOX, $15

12. Troy Battle Rail Cover 4.4”, NEW IN BOX, $10

13. Troy Battle Rail Cover 4.4”, NEW IN BOX, $10

14. Troy Battle Rail Cover 4.4”, NEW IN BOX, $10

15. Troy Battle Rail Cover 4.4”, NEW IN BOX, $10

16. Troy Battle Rail Cover 4.4”, NEW IN BOX, $10

17. Hogue AR-15/M16 Overmolded Collapsible Buttstock, $30

18. ERGO Grip AR15/M16 Tactical Deluxe, Sure Grip, OD Green, $20

19. POF AR Pistol Brace, $40

20. POF AR Pistol Brace, $40

23. YHM Black Thread Protector, Pistol Barrel (M14.5-1LH) (.633 OD), NEW, $20

24. Nighthawk Custom Overseer Model 6 Collapsable Buttsttock, $275

25. Strike Industries, Patriot Tactical Grip, Enhanced Pro Model, BLK, NEW IN BOX, $15

26. Troy Industries Modular Combat Vertical Grip, SKU# SGRI-TRG-A0BT-00, $30

27. Daniel Defense Picatinny Vertical Foregrip, $25

28. FAB Defense Mossberg Tactical Folding Stock w/ Magpul Adjustable Stock, $65

29. SilencerCo Buckle Pouch, Small AC2272, NEW, $10

33. MAGPUL MOE SL Carbine Stock, $40

34. CAA UPG Grip, $15

35. ATI Scorpion Recoil AR Pistol Grip, $20

36. ATI Scorpion Recoil AR Pistol Grip, $20

37. FAB Defense SSR-25 Sniper Adjustable AR15/LR308, Black, $100

38. Impact Weapons Mount-N-Slot Direct Attach SCAR Charging Handle, NEW IN BOX, $25

39. Tactical Link, Gen1, Z-360 AR QD Sling Mount, $45

40. SIG SAUER SIF TAC SB15 AR Pistol Stabilizing Brace, $65

41. SIG SAUER SIF TAC SB15 AR Pistol Stabilizing Brace, $65

42. Thordsen Customs FRS-15 Carbine Stock Kit w/ LimbSaver Pad, $40

43. Kriss USA Kriss Vector M4 Stock Adapter, $40

44. Battleline Industries SAPR Magpul, BAT0401, $140

45. Kriss USA Quik-Release Swivel Body Pin Slingmount, NEW IN BOX, $25

48. Pachmyr Decelerator Large Field Pad w/ McCutchen Pachmyr PRS Adapter, $75

49. MAGPUL RVG, $15

50. LIMBSAVER Tactical Pre-Fit Recoil Pad for Magpul Buttstocks, NEW IN BOX, $30

51. Stark SE-3 Vertical Foregrip w/ Tape Switch Slot, NEW IN BOX, $20

54. Magpul MOE Carbine Stock, $35

55. BowJax AR-15 Barrel Dampener, 3 Pack, NEW IN BOX, $10

56. BowJax AR-15 Barrel Dampener, 3 Pack, NEW IN BOX, $10

57. Hera Arms SFU, Side Folding Unit Adapter, NEW IN BOX, $75

59. CDI Precision Detachable Box Magazine Trigger Guard for Tikka T3 SA, NEW IN BOX, $150

60. CDI Precision Detachable Box Magazine Trigger Guard for Kimber 8400 SA, NEW IN BOX, $150

61. BowJax AR-15 Barrel Dampener, 3 Pack, NEW IN BOX, $10

62. BowJax AR-15 Barrel Dampener, 3 Pack, NEW IN BOX, $10



HAND GUARDS

2. Lancer LCH7 12.5” Carbon Fiber Handguard for AR10 DPMS Upper, $200

4. Heckler & Koch MP5/SP5/HK94 Wide Forearm, $50


TRIGGERS

1. KNS Precision Inc, Trigger Group Pins, SS Non-Rotation, Small .154, NEW IN BOX, $25

2. KNS Precision Inc, Trigger Group Pins, SS Non-Rotation, Small .154, NEW IN BOX, $25

3. KNS Precision Inc, Trigger Group Pins, SS Non-Rotation, Small .154, NEW IN BOX, $25

4. Timney Triggers Scar 17 3.5LB Trigger, NEW!!, $225

5. TAC-CON 3MR 3RD Mode AR Trigger, NEW!!, $165

6. NEWTAC Trigger Enhancement Device, NEW, $50

8. Geissele Automatics Super ACR Trigger, Bushmaster ACR Two-Stage, NEW IN BOX, $140

9. HiperFire Hipertouch Elite 24E Fire Control for AR15 & AR10 Rifles, NEW, $125

10. HiperFire Hipertouch Elite 24E Fire Control for AR15 & AR10 Rifles, NEW, $125


SUPPRESSOR ADAPTERS

1. Magpul Suppressor Cover 5.5” MAG781, $50

3. Precision Armament M41 Sever-Duty Muzzle Brake, 5/8-24 Thread, 7.62/.308, $70

4. JP Enterprises Standard Compensator Muzzle Brake, 5/8-24 Thread, $40

5. Surefire Warcomp 5.56 1/2-28 Flash Hider, $100

6. Precision Armament M41 Severe-Duty Muzzle Brake, 5/8-24 Thread, 7.62/.308, $70

9. SilencerCo Trifecta Muzzle Brake 1/2-28 Thread, $20

12. SilencerCo Trifecta 3-Prong Flash Hider 1/2-28 Thread, $20

13. SilencerCo Harvester Big Bore Muzzle Brake 5/8-24 Thread, $20

14. SilencerCo Trifecta Muzzle Brake 5/8-24 Thread, $20

15. SilencerCo Trifecta Muzzle Brake 5/8-24 Thread, $20

16. SilencerCo Trifecta Muzzle Brake 5/8-24 Thread, $20

17. SilencerCo Trifecta Muzzle Brake 5/8-24 Thread, $20

18. SilencerCo Trifecta Muzzle Brake 5/8-24 Thread, $20

19. SilencerCo Trifecta 3-Prong Flash Hider 5/8-24 Thread, $20

20. SilencerCo Trifecta 3-Prong Flash Hider 5/8-24 Thread, $20

21. AK47 M24x1.5 Thread Flash Hider, $15


MONOPODS and BIPODS

3. Harris BRM-S 6-9” w/ Larue LT706 QD Mount Combo, $200

4. CTK Precision Accuracy International Monopod, #AIMP1, NEW IN BOX, $100

5. Smith Enterprises Bipod 7” to 9” Picatinny Mount, Steel Claw Feet, $80

8. B&T BT31-Qk Extended Height Accu-Shot 5.5-6.65” Precision Rail Monopod, $70

7. Tango Down ACB-4 Bipod, $110

10. CTK Precision Ultimate Aluminum Monopod, #MPOD1, $75

11. CTK Precision Ultimate Aluminum Monopod, #MPOD1, $75


RAILS & RAIL ACCESSORIES

1. M14/M1A CASM 4-Point Optic Rail /Compensator Set, $100

3. Farrell Rem 700SA 20MOA Picatinny Base, REM7S120, $65

4. Farrell Rem 700SA 20MOA Picatinny Base, REM7S120, $65

5. Murphy Precision 0MOA Titanium Stiller, REM 700LA, $125

6. Trijicon AccuPoint Remington 700 2 Piece Standard Steel Base, NEW IN BOX, $50

7. Precision Hardcore Gear, Tru Level Picatinny Rail, Remington 700SA, NEW IN BOX, $70

8. XS Sight Systems Lever Scout Mount ML-6000R-N, Marlin 1895 .45-70, .450, .444, NEW IN BOX, $50

9. Nightforce A199 One-Piece Steel Base, WIN 70 SHORT MAG, 20 MOA, NEW IN BOX, $90

11. Leupold Mark 4 Rem 700 LA/SM LR 1-Piece Base, 65970, NEW IN BOX, $65

13. Leupold IMS Integrated Mounting System, Mark AR Rail Mount, $50

17. Magpul XTM Enhanced Rail Panels, Black, $10

18. Noveske NSR Keymod Direct Attach RIS Rail System, NEW IN BOX, $15

20. EGW HD Tactical Savage Accutrigger SA Picatinny 20MOA Rail, Savage Model 10/11/12/14/16/110/200, NEW IN BOX, $30

21. Ken Farrell Rem 700 LA 1-Piece Std Base, NEW IN BOX, $75

22. AimShot MT61172 Quick Release Rail Mount, NEW IN BOX, $20

GEISSELE MRGG 6.5 CREED WRITE UP AND REVIEW

I knew when I first heard some of the bold claims about the Geissele mrgg rifle that I was going to want one to try myself. When they started showing up at Euro and a few other places I went ahead and put an order in. Initial impressions were positive. Fit and finish is unreal. I personally think it’s a super sexy rifle.
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Rifle ships in a nice pelican case with gun lock, manual, and a sweet beanie. Which brings up my first complaint. Give me a freaking magazine with my 6k rifle geissele. Yes I have plenty but it should be standard. Yes I understand ban states etc but literally every other company makes it work. Let’s start back to front.


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STOCK-Ships with a Magpul prs lite. I honestly thought I would change this out. I like a short lop on my rifles but after shooting with it I believe I’ll keep it. No complaints.

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PISTOL GRIP-I like the grip they use on their rifles and it will stay on my rifle. If anything I wish it was a hair more vertical. It fits the hand nice though.

TRIGGER- Comes with a geissele ssa-e trigger which is my favorite offering from geissele. No complaints.

RECEIVERS/CONTROLS- The receivers are machined beautifully. Like work of art beautiful. One complaint I have, and this is carried over with the gfr. They’re to tight. I like a tight upper/lower fit with minimal wobble. What I don’t like is having to use a plastic punch to pop the pins out to field strip. There is a spring loaded plunger in the lower that keeps fitment tight. Maybe a little less powerful spring would split the difference?

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The left side ambi controls are great. I have zero complaints there. The right side is growing on me. The right side bolt release is pretty stiff but has seemed to wear in a little and I can now depress it with my index finger. I do on the other hand struggle to reach the dust cover which actuates the catch on the right side without breaking my grip substantially. With that said I have the hands of an 8 year old girl.


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HANDGAURD- I love the handgaurd. Super solid and has a tab at the 12:00 that interlocks it to the receiver. Full arca rail with mlok slots on the bottom. Two steel qd cups that are positioned closer to the receiver and an included geissele mlok qd cups.




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BCG- The bcg has nice machining and a slick finish. I’m a fan of the nano coating as it cleans up great and has a natural lubricity feeling to it. Bolt has dual ejectors and gas key has good staking. It appears the carrier has some sort of plug/weight? In the rear. Not sure what this is maybe someone will chime in with the answer on that.

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CHARGING HANDLE- Comes with a nice Geissele charging handle. No complaints.


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BUFFER/SPRING- The Mrgg uses geisseles super 42 braided spring and a h2 buffer.
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Geissele advertises the barrel as “user changeable” (isn’t that every ar?) . Here’s the barrel nut pictured. The handguard screws are captured which is nice.


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I struggled to get pics of this but the Mrgg has two sets of feed ramps. One in the normal spot that interfaces with the receiver and another set before the chamber. I assume this helps with bullets not getting deformed.

Now for the accuracy portion. All groups were shot from a bench. A bipod and rear bags were used for all shots. Upon getting the rifle I fully cleaned the bore and shot 10 rounds to zero and season the bore. A Schmidt 5-20 ultrashort was used in a badger comm mount. I want to also mention I tend to shoot much better with a suppresor. All these groups were shot with the hux brake.(haven’t decided if I want to order a hux flow or not)

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Hornady 140 eld match
0.760 moa avg
Avg velocity-2485.1
Extreme spread-92.7
STD dev-27.1
Group 2 the 5th shot was the flyer. Unfortunately it still counts but I will say that shot didn’t feel good. I still included what the group would have measured as a note in the target. 😥


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Hornady 147 grn eld match
1.01 avg moa
Avg velocity-2587
Extreme spread-57.1
STD dev-13.4
It definitely seemed to like the 140s better. I was also a little fatigued trying to make y’all proud and the rifle was hotter. I noted two groups that I didn’t wait as long to shoot on between 5 rounds. Being a gas gun I wanted to see how it did a little warm.

I REALLY think this rifle has potential. Keep in mind this a chf chrome lined barrel! Geissele has their barrel making down. So far I LOVE THIS GUN. Will definitely pick up a 16 inch and 14.5 when they drop. I plan on shooting more when I get a suppresor mounted up. Will get some more factory match ammo options and post up results. I experienced no malfunctions as one would expect. It has a really nice recoil impulse that seems “slower”. I’d encourage anyone who has one to post your findings and results! If anyone has questions for wants info on something specific just ask!

Disclaimer !!!- I typed this out on my phone and I’m not the most literate person. Most likely spelling mistakes and run on sentences throughout.

Accessories Manners T4A SOLD

Manners T4A with mini chassis.Remington 700 S/A.Has a 5”arca rail.Scortched Earth color.I purchased this new.Had a Impact action and a Bartlein barrel in 6.5 Creedmoor in it.Bench shot only about a dozen times.Been sitting in safe awhile.I sold the barreled action and do not have a need for this.Stock is in excellent condition.
48 conus. pp ff,venmo
Usps money order or local pick up

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I posted this before and deleted it but will repost it once again. (A short story of our "justice system").

The last time I tried telling the story I got the expected responses and deleted it because I didn't think the conversation was going anywhere fruitful/beneficial. That said- I'm going to post it again and this time we'll just let the chips fall where they lay.

Two years ago, I want to say it was two days after Thanksgiving, I took my sister-in-law to a local AHL hockey game. I took my sister-in-law because my wife really couldn't give two craps about hockey and my SIL had a beautiful bull nose terrier dying of cancer that weekend. (I understand there's always multiple sides to the story but this is just mine). So I took my SIL to the hockey game, we met at our apartment and between her & my wife the three of us downed 3 pizzas from Domino's drinking Coke.

I drove my SIL to the local hockey game (I had free parking) and we met 2 friends of mine. At the hockey game (and the 'whole' hockey game I purchased two beers for each of us, one of which I knocked over with what I'll explain later). It's also likely important to note that my SIL also broke her ankle like 3 days prior to this. Anyway I purchased 4 beers (at an obscene price for each) and had to make two trips because they'd only sell 2 beers per transaction. During that time I also stopped at the pro shop and got some game memorabilia for her & my wife (hoodies & such) and of course I knocked over my 1st beer with that bag of crap I bought spilling half of it out. Since this was before the 1st period (and the fact that the beers were something like $14 a pop) I stuck with my one & a half while giving my SIL the other two I bought (the waters were also $4.50 a pop and I purchased 8 of those for us & the other two friends so do the math there).

So in 3.5 hours or so I had 1.5 beers personally (really not that big of a deal) but remember my SIL has had a broken leg. So we had to get to the game early, drop her off at the handicap location, wait for the stadium to clear, then egress out of the stadium so I've easily got 4 hours into this endeavor (and was happy to do it) and still only 1.5 beers into the night.

After we got her & everyone loaded up in my truck- we went to a local watering hold because they stayed open during game nights and usually ran specials for wings. They had something like a game special of 2 beers & wings and we each got that deal. She opted for the local IPA option (after all why not- she wasn't driving) and I went with the low alcohol/Coors light type of offering (because I was driving).

Well I'm sure you can see where this story is going. I was pulled over shortly after leaving the bar (sober as a they come in my opinion and I'll add the military absolutely drilled this into my head not to fuck around with drinking and driving). Whelp- I made the "mistake" of being friendly and asking the police officer to clarify something (I've posted here already that in my best ear I lost over 30% of my hearing when we hit an IED) and as Stiffler would say- it was "on like donkey kong". I was put into handcuffs and whisked away to the local jail (fortunately my SIL was able to drive my truck with her broken leg) so I didn't have to pay a tow fee but things went on for two years and were nothing short of wild.

You'll either believe me or not- I've got nothing to gain either way but I'll also acknowledge that there's of course two sides to every story as well. That being said. I know I don't have all the terminology correct but during the two year process I had a pre-arrangement/preliminary hearing and probably two others with similar names. And in each and every case there was a group of us and they dangled a 'carrot' called ARD which was some sort of diversionary program the commonwealth has here in PA so they could "get help" and complete the ARD program and have the DUI "sponged(?)" from their record ( think that's the "right" term.

I was the ONLY one to say- fuck that I did nothing wrong I'm fighting this bitch. Each & every time and I was quite literally the only one to go to a bench trial. By this point the narrative of the prosecution read like a Michael Bay film- I was "swerving" almost "ran over a fire hydrant" failed to obey fellow car's "right of way". You'd think I was Ted Kennedy and they had it all on film. EVERY step of the way the prosecution did everything they could to make me feel like the worlds's biggest fuckup. But (I'm sure it's of no surprise to some folks here) but I can be a bit headstrong myself when it comes to my integrity and honor so it became a moral crusade.

Fast forward- I'm at my bench trial and the DA is depicting me as the most despicable scum of the earth and that we're "lucky" I didn't "kill" somebody that night. Here's what about $10K and a lawyer got me- my defense attorney didn't rely on "tricks", "loopholes" or any of that kind of "nonsense". All they did was use the dash cam & body cam video to dispel all the accusations against me & everything in the police report is uncorroborated with the actual footage. I "wasn't" swerving, I yielded to at least two vehicles & perfectly 'obeyed' at least two traffic devices that night on "their" video prior to the stop.

That's all my lawyer did- from no less than 4 camera angles (two body cams & two dash cams) showing that all the "reasons" I was stopped and "arrested" never existed per the video. I was driving perfectly, I wasn't slurring, I wasn't stumbling, I wasn't exhibiting one single "indicator" of being intoxicated other than refusing to stand on one leg (and explaining in clear/unslurred English that I was blown up by an IED and that jacked up my eardrums and I wasn't going to voluntarily stand on one leg because I knew my balance would be "off". That's "all" I did and was corroborated by FOUR different cameras. Captured on 3 of those cameras was the police officers bantering amongst themselves saying "fuck this guy" (direct quote). It went back to the (very green) DA who was expecting this to be a "slam dunk" case because DUI's are all but "give-me's" and they came back with (during what I think is called their "closing arguments") that "yeah" I "might" not have appeared intoxicated in those four cameras but "if" the judge looked really closely they'd see all the "indicators" of me being 'hammered drunk'. Oh- I should also ad that I hand jotted 52 pages (yes 52) on a legal pad of what happened that night.

And here's the outcome of all that- two years of turmoil on me, the SIL dog's died of cancer the next month, just about EVERY 'supposed' infraction I "allegedly" did was abjectly proven as being nothing short of nonsense (did I mention based off of 4 cameras?) which essentially demonstrated that the entire police report/proceedings of that night were but a fabrication. Again- not my opinion- these jokers tried to ruin my life & career because "fuck this guy" (again on camera(s)) it absolutely proved without a shadow of a doubt that not one but TWO police reports were fabricated (and seemingly written as though it was a 'MadLib' if you're old enough to know what those are... essentially here's a script/fill in the blanks).

Again, no "technicalities" or "nuances" the police had no grounds to pull me over, there wasn't a factual statement in their narratives in the police report and it caused me two years and just shy of ten thousand dollars in legal fees. And here's my "justice", I have four cameras proving/substantiating my story (as I'm telling it) was proven to be 'not guilty" but I'm still out thousands of dollars in legal fees, had to pay 'court costs' of $500 because I had a foglight out, and it's looking like I'm STILL going to need to spend an extra thousand in legal fees to get this bullcrap off of my record.

Again- this is the "BEST CASE SCENARIO". Nobody "wins" DUI's because the cards are stacked against them if the police read the right words. I "won" because the two officers were caught red handed as lying bastards and when the judge looked at the ADA, as if saying in their gaze 'wtf are we doing here' all they could say is "well it's not egregious but if you look 'super close' you'll see he's showing signs of intoxication". They knew it was bullshit, the judge knew it was bullshit, my lawyer knew it was bullshit and the case was thrown out.

BUT I'm still out almost $10K in legal fees that I can't recoup because the police have something called "qualified immunity" so as egregious as this case was I can't even sue them to recover my legal expenses. Not only that- but these same jokers are playing the same games and most folks are just going "roll over" and take the ARD and not "fight" the "man". like I did.

My fellow Hide members- do with this story as you will. Call me a liar if you want (I've been called a lot of things here but a liar surprisingly is not one of them) or take the story for what it is- just an illustration of what "justice" looks like.

This is the part I'll likely get myself in trouble here but I'm going to say it anyway. My background is military and many of my battle buddies ended up as LEO's. I'm talking the absolute "salt of the earth" type of people and even with my above experience I cannot think of better people as a whole or as LEO's. I really do mean that statement. If you EVER have to have a "run-in" with a police officer, I sincerely hope that you have it with someone like one of my close friends I'm talking about. These are NOT the kind of guys interested in meeting "quotas" or jamming anyone up- they just had enough of playing soldier/marine and doing the "combat" thing wanted to shift their focus to helping their fellow Americans directly.

That said- god help you if you run into one of their "Farva's" because the 'system' will acknowledge they're in the wrong but still protect them after they took a Dremel to your corn hole and wallet.

Humbly- this ain't right and it sure as shit isn't "justice". Believe me/my story or don't- I don't give a possum's ass either way. I know that I'm speaking sincerely and despite all the names I've been called here in the Pit- I still don't think I've been called a liar.

-LD

Rifle Scopes Kahles 312i vs S&B 4-16 PMII

Hello Folks,

I would like to tap Into your Wisdom and experience.

I have newly aquired a Kahles 312i and already have a 4-16x50 PMII.

Always had PMIIs so far. The 4-16 and 3-12s.

Platform: 308 Win Bolt Gun 18"
Intended Ranges: 50-300m (maybe up to 500m)

Should be a alround rifle from plinking up to hunting.

Which scope would you pick?