Featured content by TheHorta
I have to admit, Swarovski makes damn fine spotting glass!
I’ve been using my Hensoldt Spotter 45 with Tremor4 Reticle, but damned if my 95mm Swaro BTX — with 1.7x TC installed — doesn’t get me substantially closer to the target. Sure, the complete lack of a reticle sucks a bit, and seems to be an area where...- Thread
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Pixels on Target Voodoo-S “Official” Horta Review and Other Stuff Thread
It was supposed to be here last week and I was hoping to have a full weekend to do some REAL testing, but the Evil Fargin’ Bastages over at FedEx have completely lost the concept of what “Priority Overnight” means. Hence, The Precious...- Thread
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Battle of the Binos! Which is best, and why?
This is an “All Skate” thread. Feel free to chime in with your thoughts and feelings. I have seven (7) different sets of binos — L3 2376 PVS-31A (x2), L3 WP DTNVG, L3 WP DTNVS with RPO Glass, L3 WP BNVD-UL SG, L3 WP RNVG, L3 2376 1531, and a set of GP...- Thread
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Petition for *AMMO* tab in PX
Probably already been addressed in another thread somewhere, but couldn’t find it. Already have “Reloading” and other (very useful) tabs. I would humbly suggest an “AMMO” tab to weed out ammo posts from “Accessories” and make it simpler to sort for...- Thread
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Welp... my time has come. Horta’s last dance.
I’ve gotten to know a lot of you here and over on ARF, many of whom have become personal friends. I have a terminal case of Hide Addiction, and appreciate Frank’s work keeping this site together — I know it couldn’t have been easy all these years. It...- Thread
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Best Mags for 300BLK — both subs and supers?
Brand spankin’ new to the world of 300BO. Just snagged a Noveske factory 10.5” and a new SR-30 9.5” — both suppressed SBRs. I have a variety of mags — Gen 2/3 Pmags, DD mags, USGI mags, and 20 new USGI “Enhanced Performance” Mags for the new 855A1...- Thread
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My vote for next Cancel Culture victims is...
Speedy Gonzales. A Mexican rat that runs fast. Yeah, how is that not up for cancellation? Andale!- Thread
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The day is coming...
...when EVERY thread on Page-1 of the Bear Pit will be a thread @Bender started.- Thread
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MRAD is a Communist plot to overthrow America! Leaked documents show.
Che Guevara used MRAD Fidel Castro used MRAD Joseph Stalin invented MRAD Chairman Mao made MRAD “the Peoples’ reticle” Kim Jong Un’s favorite dog is named MRAD Obama was the first US President to endorse MRAD George Washington invented MOA Thomas...- Thread
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Written over 100 years ago. Mind blown!
Some may or may not know, and probably don’t care, but I’m also a (unpaid) pastor at a small church here in Alabama. In my studies preparing for tomorrow (Sunday), I ran across this nugget, written by a popular pastor from over 100 years ago, before...- Thread
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The HIDE is under attack!
Brothers and sisters, There is an onslaught of brand new accounts posting inflammatory rhetoric and feeding into the tensions on this site. We’re being manipulated, and are falling for it far too easily. Operate under the assumption that you’re being...- Thread
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LEGIT GEN-4 Experimental Fusion NODs! Horta’s got ‘em!
While my trip to Kenya is T-36 hours, I’ve been debating whether I should open the proverbial kimono and put this out there. The few who know think I’m crazy for violating OPSEC and possibly National Security, but... it’s what I do. The risks I take...- Thread
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You want a visit? This is how you get a visit!
Are you sullen and depressed that you’ve never received a visit from a bunch of well-dressed, humor-deprived Alphabet Soup types? Well, fret no longer! Here is your golden ticket to .GOV notoriety! Today’s temptation of forbidden fruit on eBay: [URL...- Thread
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Helmets! Helmets everywhere! Which is best for NODs?
Welp... like many of you, I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect (ballistic) helmet setup for use with NODs. I have a small stable of virtually every make, model, and type of ballistic helmet ever made. I’ve progressed through the Jurassic period with...- Thread
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Hail Hydra! Battle of the Dualies!
Most people are blissfully unaware that Hortas have 5 heads. While you inferior carbon-based life forms talk about “Dual Band” sillyness, we silica-based superior beings are Pentacephalous. So, in figuring out which dual-optic solution works best, I...- Thread