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From Wikipedia because the news sources are sketchy:

“In April 2025, it was announced that Colossal Biosciences used cloning and gene-editing to birth three genetically modified wolf pups, six-month-old males Romulus and Remus and two-month-old female Khaleesi. In-house scientists at Colossal analyzed the dire wolf genome, extracted from two ancient samples – a 13,000-year-old tooth and a 72,000-year-old ear bone. After comparing the genomes of gray wolves and dire wolves to identify the genetic differences responsible for the dire wolf’s distinctive features, Colossal made edits to the genetic code of the gray wolf to replicate those traits. Domestic dogs were used as surrogate mothers for the pups.[115][116][117] Colossal claims that these minor genetic modifications effectively revive dire wolves as a species, though "no ancient dire wolf DNA was actually spliced into the gray wolf's genome".[115]
Overall, the work was less invasive than the typical cloning process. EPC cells were first isolated from gray wolf blood samples before scientists rewrote 14 key genes in the cell’s nucleus to express 20 traits claimed to represent the dire wolf phenotype. Colossal scientists produced 45 engineered ova, which developed into embryos and inserted into the wombs of two surrogate hound mixes. One embryo in each surrogate mother took hold, and Romulus and Remus were born in October 2024 after 65 days of gestation. The scheduled cesarean section procedure was repeated with a third surrogate, who birthed Khaleesi.“



The gist is that an extinct species of wolf has been brought back… sort of. The Dire Wolf died out about 10,000 years ago.

Biogenetics firm has edited Gray Wolf DNA to supposedly match it to the Dire wolf and three pups have been born.

Jurassic Park stuff right here.

The science is interesting. But the ethical questions… well, read (don’t watch) Jurassic Park and realize that it’s also an ethical Pandora’s box.

Is this a great thing? We could bring back the passenger pigeon… the Mammoth and the sabertooth tiger! Even the Moa… for those who can’t figure out mils.

But should we? Do we need to replace the things we killed off before we were so enlightened and hunted them to extinction? Or did nature select them out for reasons other than Ug and Zog inventing the atlatl…

When do we start with the genetically edited human babies? Designer blonde blue-eyed Einstein’s…. Replicants with excellent “Tears in the rain” monologues? Or grown as sex slaves (because sex and porn are always the killer app/driver for new technology… really)

Personally, I’d love to adopt a sabertooth tiger! Can we order them soon?

No answers… just more questions than I can even think up. Just the sort of thing for the Pit to examine in our normal, rational and generally hilarious way.

Carry on!!!

Sirhr

SOLD WTS: New/Sealed Vortex Razor HD GII 3-18x50 FFP EBR-7C MRAD Scope - Sold

Selling my new with factory seal Vortex Razor HD GII 3-18x50 Scope with EBR-7C MRAD Reticle. Been sitting on the scope waiting to build another rifle, decided to go in a different direction.

Sold - Price is $1250 obo shipped to CONUS. I accept Paypal G&S +3.5%, Paypal F&F, Zelle, Venmo, USPS MO, and cash FTF in central Arkansas.

Not looking for any trades right now.

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Accessories Garmin Tactixs Delta, Solar, AB

I bought this watch when they first dropped with AB. I think in 2020. It's the newer Tactix Delta with Solar and AB. It's worked flawlessly. I just used it during a match last month and I use it every hunting season. I paid about $1300 for it. I recently bought a mechanical watch and just haven't worn this day to day so I'm letting it go. There is no malfunction or damage to it. It works as perfectly as it did when I bought it. The bezel and buttons have some natural wear to the DLC but there's no nicks or scratches or dents. I pulled the screen protector off to clean the watch up and took detailed pictures of the face. There isn't a single scratch or mark that I can find. I will include a new screen protector with the purchase. I believe it came with a nylon band, but I can't find it. There are two rubber straps that are unused. I installed one of them on the watch for the photos and the other one will be included in the box. Charge cable comes with it of course.

$600 styd, PP F&F, Venmo, or Zelle

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2025 Scout Sniper Association M40A5 rifle raffle

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Well, gentlemen, it's that time of the year again! We're about a month out from drawing the winner for an epic M40A5 clone build, the rifle raffle ends on May 5th.

I donated this rifle to the Scout Sniper Association (SSA) in order to help raise money for the Marine Scout Sniper community through the SSA. The SSA is a 501(C)(3) charitable organization and 100% of the funds raised from this rifle raffle will be used to fulfill the SSA's mission. This includes supporting active duty and reserve Scout Sniper units, as well as helping out gold star families who have tragically lost their Scout Sniper family member. The SSA is a phenomenal organization and they do incredible things for the Scout Sniper community, and any support for the SSA is greatly appreciated.

This year's raffle rifle is an M40A5 clone build, and it was assembled by 2 amazing Marine 2112 armors - Jake Meyers and Deven Huffman. Both of these Marines donated their time and efforts to build this M40A5 sniper rifle. These 2112 armorers have personally built dozens of sniper rifles for Marine Scout Snipers to use in combat. This first-hand experience ensures that this M40A5 was meticulously built to the original USMC M40A5 specifications, with no detail being overlooked.

This is truly an extraordinary clone rifle, and since it's not a vintage gun, its modern features make it a very versatile rifle. You can take it to the shooting range, take it into the field hunting, shoot competition matches with it, etc. Whomever wins this rifle is getting an amazing gun that isn't just historical, it's also very usable! This isn't a wall hanger, it's a rifle that's built to take on many years of hard use. The M40A5 kit also includes many of the SL3 accessories, so it's a complete package.

You can purchase raffle tickets for this epic M40A5 sniper rifle at this link:

https://rafflecreator.com/pages/90636/2025-m40a5-rifle-raffle

Please let me know if anyone has any questions, and I'll do my best to answer them. Thank you very much for your support and I wish everyone luck with their raffle tickets!

Here is the actual prize M40A5 sniper rifle

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Here is the actual prize M40A5 sniper rifle being test fired by members of the USMC shooting team. They easily achieved sub-MOA performance with standard M118LR ammunition, and they really enjoyed shooting this rifle. It's high praise all-round for this M40A5:

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SOLD Terminus Zeus qc 18” 308 Bartlein, Manners, Triggertech

Wanting to sell my 18” terminus Zeus build. Build specs are Zeus qc short action, TT diamond, 18” m24 bartlein, bedded in a manners T4A, smithed by Deep South Tactical. Shoots very well with factory hornady eldm and cycles well with AW mags. Asking $3000 shipped to the lower 48.

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Accessories Chamber reamers for sale

Text me for pics of reamer and whatever info I have. 4804678090

These are good live pilot finishing reamers with 10-15 uses on each. Plenty of life left. Hell I don’t even like reamers until they’ve cut 10+ chambers.

I bought these at the start of my career about 14 years ago and back then deferred to the tool makers suggestions or just bought a saami reamer. Now all my reamers come from JGS and they mark the shank of each one with critical specs. Having every detail lasered onto the side of your reamer is priceless… but 14 years ago I hadn’t realized that yet.

Reamers should be saami minimum body, and in most cases a saami fb/throat. You can often look at the throat grind and get an idea of how long it is, and 1-30 seems to be the most common lead angle by far, so I can usually look at a reamer and have some idea of its throat dimensions.

300 win mag HSS print #T23217
$60
Looks like a short saami throat


7 Rem mag HSS PTG 190982
.090” fb 1-30 lead
.317 neck
$60 shipped
This reamer has its specs printed on it


338 Lapua mag
$60 shipped
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2025 Scout Sniper Association M40A5 rifle raffle!

e993f623-96e3-485a-89fb-d177bb566a1a.png


Well, gentlemen, it's that time of the year again! We're about a month out from drawing the winner for an epic M40A5 clone build, the rifle raffle ends on May 5th.

I donated this rifle to the Scout Sniper Association (SSA) in order to help raise money for the Marine Scout Sniper community through the SSA. The SSA is a 501(C)(3) charitable organization and 100% of the funds raised from this rifle raffle will be used to fulfill the SSA's mission. This includes supporting active duty and reserve Scout Sniper units, as well as helping out gold star families who have tragically lost their Scout Sniper family member. The SSA is a phenomenal organization and they do incredible things for the Scout Sniper community, and any support for the SSA is greatly appreciated.

This year's raffle rifle is an M40A5 clone build, and it was assembled by 2 amazing Marine 2112 armors - Jake Meyers and Deven Huffman. Both of these Marines donated their time and efforts to build this M40A5 sniper rifle. These 2112 armorers have personally built dozens of sniper rifles for Marine Scout Snipers to use in combat. This first-hand experience ensures that this M40A5 was meticulously built to the original USMC M40A5 specifications, with no detail being overlooked.

This is truly an extraordinary clone rifle, and since it's not a vintage gun, its modern features make it a very versatile rifle. You can take it to the shooting range, take it into the field hunting, shoot competition matches with it, etc. Whomever wins this rifle is getting an amazing gun that isn't just historical, it's also very usable! This isn't a wall hanger, it's a rifle that's built to take on many years of hard use. The M40A5 kit also includes many of the SL3 accessories, so it's a complete package.

You can purchase raffle tickets for this epic M40A5 sniper rifle at this link:

https://rafflecreator.com/pages/90636/2025-m40a5-rifle-raffle

Please let me know if anyone has any questions, and I'll do my best to answer them. Thank you very much for your support and I wish everyone luck with their raffle tickets!

Here is the actual prize M40A5 sniper rifle:

1000003263.jpg

1000003264.jpg


Here is the actual prize M40A5 sniper rifle being test fired by members of the USMC shooting team. They easily achieved sub-MOA performance with standard M118LR ammunition, and they really enjoyed shooting this rifle. It's high praise all-round for this M40A5:

1000003260.jpg

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Firearms WTS Barrett m82a1 unfired

Looking to sell an unfired Barrett m82a1, comes with vortex viper pst mil 5x25, Barrett rings, bipod, monopod. . Will be shipped to FFL in pelican case. Asking $7000 please let me know if you have questions. Have more pictures but can't get them posted send me a message and I'll get them to you. Thanks
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.Gov Deferred Resignation

Work at the Forest Circus. Seriously thinking of getting out going into teaching and working part time as a forester. I could make the same or more and actually be home and spend time with my family. Stupid shit was going on under Biden and stupid shit is still going on now. We lost some good people due to Rifs and what not but the same idiots are still around and will be for sometime. Its going to be a while until things are fixed. Not being anti Trump, just burnt out on some of the things I deal with in the FS but would not deal with in the Private sector. Grass isn't always greener. I'm ready to just work on my own, I went through licensing, I have my own equipment, I can write management plans, do tsi, mark timber, NNIS treatments ect on my own with private landowners.

I guess the big question is, if I take the deferred resignation would that screw up any chance of getting another job? I am not sure how to explain that one away during an interview. I'm assuming the right answer is to wait until a new opportunity arrives but I am not sure.