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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.

I will not message you first if you PM or claim.

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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.

TRIJICON ACOG WITH TA11 FORM FACTOR AND 6X MAGNIFICATION

Just throwing it out there.

The Trijicon TA11 ACOG (Horseshoe Reticle) with the RMR piggybacked on top works extremely well for me on my light, pencil barreled AR - but think that 6x magnification would be the sweet spot.

I was wondering why they chose 3 - 4x as their magnification range for the “default” models (we’re ignoring the bizarre TA55 and enormous TA648).

Is it a speed / torso sized target thing?

Any opinions?

Firearms SOLD - AI-SA - 26” 6.5 creedmoore w/2 26” 6gt barrels $5500

I am the original owner, bought it from mile high, they cut the 2 additional 6gt barrels. I had MH switch the bolt out from a large firing pin to a small firing pin. Comes with the case looking to get $5500 TYD. The rifle has been well cared for and is excellent condition.


6.5 Creed barrel has 950rds on it. It was the original barrel and is the one with the muzzle brake in the picture.
1. 6gt barrels is 185rds.
2. 6gt barrel has 1900rds

If you’re interested or want more pictures or FaceTime me to see the rifle let me know.

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SOLD Impact SA Benchmark CF GAP 6.5 SAUM

Giving prices if sold separate but like to sell as a package but willing to separate if barrels sell first.

Impact SA 737r with magnum bolt and Trigger tech special, black flat shoe.
$1250

22 inch Benchmark CF barrel chambered by Blue Mountain Precision. Purchased off the hide used from a member who said he put approximately 200 rounds through it for deer management. I then put another 200 factory Prime rounds through it. It shot sub moa for me with the factory Prime ammo which is about as good as I ever shoot. It would probably be a lot more accurate with a better shooter and handless.
$750

A Second 6.5 Saum 18 inch Bartlein Rem 700 Sendero/varmint contour #13 I believe but check with me if you want exact measurements. Barrel weighs 3 lbs even. I purchased it new off gunbroker from a gunshot that had it spun up by GA Precision for a lightweight hunting build that they never did. I put approximately 200 rounds through it of Prime factory ammo and it shot sub moa like the Benchmark.
$675

Action wrench

Brand new 308 bolt assembly from Altus
$435

Everything as one package is $2500 shipped to your ffl from individual (me).

Happy to send additional pics, give measurements, weights, etc.

Will only split up if barrels sell first.

Usps money order, Guntab (you pay fees), ppff, venmo, check to members with good feedback.

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SOLD Pulsar Talion XQ38 thermal

Selling a used Pulsar Talion XQ38 thermal sight. Has never been in the field on a hunt. Comes with both batteries, charger, mount, soft case, papers, ships in original box. Only pulled back yard duty on a 22rf.

Asking $1650 shipped.

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SOLD Vortex Razor UHD 18x56 Binoculars Excellent Condition

For sale Vortex Razor UHD Binoculars 18x56 in excellent condition. Glass is perfect, comes with everything shown from its original box. Soft carrying case and shoulder straps.

Shipped $1250

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Home dog euthanasia

So I've got a setter that's 16 and a half years old. His quality of life is getting pretty bad. Doesn't want to walk, getting really wasted looking. Thing is he still eats and tries to take bones from my 3 year old lol.

Took him to the vet today thinking he's got cancer or kidney failure and would be putting him down. Nope. Labs are all fine, prostate, fine, lungs fine, abdomen fine. He's just tired.

Decided instead to try him on a couple weeks of Galliprant. Even bought him some cbd gummies to encourage him to eat more and help with pain when he walks.

It's probably stupid to do, and I sure don't want to be cruel to him. I just thought I'd give him a fighting chance and see if I can improve his quality of life. If he's not improving, I'll put him down, which brings me to my question. Is there any reliable home brew method to euthanize a dog other than a bullet or an injection? I wish I could feed him a bunch of morphine and let him just drift off to sleep. He's terrified of the vet's office and I don't want him living his last moments in fear. There's a couple at-home euthanasia services around here, which I'll probably go with, but thought I'd ask if there are any alternatives.