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Mexican Economist Proves MAGA Right

Were are getting screwed by Mexico big-time! I had no idea it was this bad. And now that deportations are coming Mexico is freaking out!

There is a new article out on The National Pulse website the details a lot of this. Link below:

Economist Accidentally Proves MAGA Right About Migrants In Mass Deportation Warning.

Mexico has no choice but to fight against deportations because deportations will put a severe strain on their economy. In essence Mexico can't afford it.

One example given in the article, which is probably the smallest problem for them - I quote:

"Economists are also cautioning that mass deportations could reduce the flow of remittances from Mexican immigrants residing in the U.S. The National Bank of Mexico reports that $63.3 billion in remittances were received from the U.S. in 2023 alone."

In order for that money to fly under the IRS radar, remittances would have to be smaller than $15,000 a year per person. Let's say $14,000. This means that to reach 63.3 Freaking Billion Dollars, 4,521,428 illegals would have to send at least one $14,000 check every year!

Vortex Impact 4000 Cold Weather Issues

I Have had my Impact 4000 for about a year now. Overall I'm happy with the product. Recently I took the unit out for some training in winter conditions. 15 degrees F, light snow cover. Noticed almost immediately that battery life MAX was about 15 minutes, no backlight use. Also, when the laser was fired, the screen would go blank momentarily before turning back on and displaying the range. Once the Low Battery icon flashed the consistency/accuracy of the target ranges became very suspect and unreliable.

Has anyone else experienced these issues, or used their impact in very cold weather? I also understand that this is a CIVILIAN range finder and expectation of performance needs to be evaluated in extreme environments. That being said, up here in the northeast its very cold for months on end and I'd like to understand the capabilities of this unit.

Does anyone have experience using a higher end unit (MARS, Wilcox) in cold conditions and do those units perform similar?

Also for reference, I was using energizer lithium CR123A batteries that had been checked beforehand. The same batteries lasted all day in my Vectronix Terrapin/Kestrel. Thanks for any feedback!
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SOLD 6mm GT RCBS Matchmaster Die Set

Price: $175

Like new RCBS Matchmaster dies for 6mm GT. Includes the .266 bushing that came with the kit, PLUS a .267 and .268 bushing. I have only used the sizing die to resize 8 pieces of brass. The seating die has never been used. I paid $168, plus tax and shipping, for the die set and $15 a piece for the two included bushings, and the .267 is the only bushing I used. Shipping included in price to lower 48. PayPal or Venmo only, you pay goods and services fees. I am located in Loganville, GA and can do local pickup too. No trades.

Send me a PM if you have questions or want to purchase. I do NOT use post comments to communicate with buyers.


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Shot Show 2025 Rumours

Well it's that time of year again.

Sounds like Primary Arms is bringing out a replacement for thir GLX 2.5-10, not actually a rumor as it was all but confirmed here. Interested to see what this turns out to be.

I did read rumour that Tikka was coming out with a few competition orientated rifles, in particular a new rimfire model. Very interesting to see what this turns out to be.

1.2 Trillion Dollar Debt Bomb

The US National Debt is $36 Trillion and climbing. Now adding to that in another year could be the $1.2 trillion in commercial real estate loans that could default in 2026.

A massive default on these loans could cause a domino effect of banks collapsing and US taxpayers picking up the bill due to loan guarantees.

Does anyone else see a problem with Trump and the Republicans getting blamed for the crisis, just in time for the mid-term elections? Add this to the fact that if the Republicans DO NOT extend the tax breaks by June/July of this year, you could see another factor weighing heavily in favor of the Democrats for the mid-term elections.

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Accessories AW Mags and AI accessories

3 AW 10 rd mags - $90 ea, shipped

BT spigot only - $45, shipped - SOLD

.308 AINA barrel ~19.5" -$400 - SOLD shipped less than 1k rounds on it, at max. Hammers with 168 AMAX. Small tenon, 5/8x24. Came off my AT308.



Venmo, Paypal FF or Zelle. I ship quick with tracking.

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Rifle Scopes Nx8- mk5- atacr- 20s scar

Hi all, new member and first post so bare with me. A little summary before the main question. I tend to collect firearms a lot more then I shoot most of them. I live in ohio and on my own property only have a 100yard range at the moment. This summer I'll try and clear a lane to reach out to 400 yards. If I wish to shoot further out to a mile I'll have to take an hr drive.

Majority of my shooting experience is woth a cqb type rifle and hunting is always withing 150 yards. So my wheelhouse of experience with distance is next to non existent. Almost all my rifles have an eotech, or lpvo.

Recently scratched an itch and picked up a scar 20s. Couldn't make my mind up 308 or 6.5 creedmoor so went with both (came in 6.5 and bought the 308 barrel). So I need a scope! Like many others this will spend much more of it's life in the safe or on display then being used. But ya never know. I also doubt this is a practical shtf rifle with its size and weight. But ya never know, maybe I'll start working out and prefer a 12lb rifle.

Point blank, the spare barrel ate up some of my optic funds. It seems like the Atacr is everyone's favorite next to the big money scopes like s&b. I found a atacr 4-20 demo for 2300. Atacr 4-16 for 2k. Leupold mk5 3.6-18 (in fde.. stupid but that's a selling point to me) for 1600. And was considering the nf nx8 2.5-20 for 1600 also, but it seems of the 3 that's the least quality or liked. Now I know that atacr isn't a bad price. But I wanted to top out around 2k with a mount. Do I go with the mk5 or make things work to buy the atacr and then wait a little to get the mount and do the buy once cry once? I really was trying to go with an fde scope to go with the already 50 shades of fde from fn.

If there's any other suggestions I'm all ears. Thanks in advance

SOLD Meridian defense pestilence AK

Meridian defense pestilence AK 7.62x39 basically brand new maybe has 2 mags through it. Will come with meridian magazine I had a combloc mag in for the photo. It’s a sweet AK it just doesn’t get taken out enough and needs to move on to someone who will give it the range time it deserves. Asking $2000 will consider trade for an NF atacr 4-16 mil-xt or terminus Zeus short action (magnum bolt face) plus cash to even things up.

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SOLD Bergara B14 MDT ESS Chassis

Bergara B14 HMR 20” 308 in MDT ESS chassis, comes with folding stock, multiple forend options including full top pic rail an open mlok forend, MPA pistol grip, and a closed mlok forend. Additionally comes with two optics rails, low and high for the full rail, both 20moa, arca forend plate, bag rider, 2 round side saddle, and upgraded cheek riser. DOES NOT INCLUDE optic or muzzle device since everyone uses their own preferred suppressor mounting system. It’s a 3/4 MOA rifle with GGG 175s and also shot federal GMM very well. Asking $2000 or trade for a NF ATACR 4-16x42 or terminus Zeus SA with magnum bolt face plus cash

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Rifle Scopes Going from ATACR to VCOG?

Hi all,

Currently I have an ATACR 1-8 mounted to my Knights SR15 on a NF ultra mount at 1.54”. I like the scope a lot but I’ve been told the VCOG 1-8 has better eye relief and FOV. I recently just picked up a new HK MR556 which is on order. I was debating maybe getting another LPVO for the HK or putting a dot magnifier on my Knights and putting the LPVO on the HK. I’m wondering if the VCOG is better, worse, or the same as an ATACR. I’m struggling to decide what kind of optic to use on the new HK when it arrives. What I like about the VCOG is that it has an integrated mount, and I’d probably option for the SOC version for the Christmas tree reticle (which I like on the ATACR). What do you all think? Currently I also run a T2 on a 300blk SBR as well. I’ve only within the last year gotten into and learned to appreciate a good LPVO but damn they are pricey.

Maggie’s Electric hot water heater

I have had great luck with the brain trust that is the Hide.
Looking into replacing my 11 year old hot water heater . What I have now is a Richmond 50 gallon 240 volt 4500 watt .
With 4 kids and wife I don’t know if I should go bigger. Or just stagger bath time.
I thought about doing a heat pump water heater but not sure if it is worth it. House is all electric. Brands to look at brands to run from? Heat pump a good idea?

SOLD Impact NBK 6 creed - B&A

Looking to sell or trade for another tikka

Impact NBK 90 degree bolt
ACE sporter contour 7.5 twist 20” length (0.75” at muzzle)
6mm creedmoor, ALPHA sammi freebore chambered by Kinport peak rifles
5/8x24 muzzle threading, <100 rounds shot through barrel
Bix and Andy tac sport Pro flat shoe - medium sear

$1700 shipped. Hunted with it and killed a nice buck with it. Likes hornady 108 eldms, that’s really all I shot through it. Will upload pics tonight.

Average velocity was 2835 fps with the 108s out of factory ammo

Only trades - tikka in 223, 6.5cm, 260, 7prc, 300wsm. Strongly prefer custom stainless barrel 18-22”.

Barrel Profile Discussion

I have a 6ARC with a 24" barrel on it. It's an AR platform.

It does shoot fine. No real problems with it, but I have been thinking about changing it up some. Basically put, I have been thinking about maybe going to a 20" or something like that. By the time you add a suppressor the OAL is pretty long. I got that barrel near the introduction of the 6ARC so I was kind of flying blind picking out what I thought I wanted.

My wallet starts to get scared when I start pondering 'options' but here it goes again. My general question is about the benefits of maybe getting a fatter profile or some variation of that. The gas block on the rifle right now is .750, but I am not opposed to going up to.875 if needed.

I am just getting started but on something like this I try to be more thoughtful vs just winging it and hoping for the best.

I am talking about ARs, but the questions in my head are a lot more generic as it pertains to the pros and cons of contours on actual shooting.

If you have any ideas, thoughts, or relevant comments please help me learn something.