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    Zeiss Pro Series Tripods just Landed

    I haven't tried their "trailer hitch ball" MH head yet like in your first picture but I can see it being fast and easy to use with a large range of motion... Maybe I need to try one. My gripes are with their MA30 anvil 30 clone and MAB75X heads, which are the only shooting oriented heads of...
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    Zeiss Pro Series Tripods just Landed

    That's why I specifically asked if there are any Zeiss specific design improvements on these over the actual Leofoto stuff, or if it was just cosmetic changes. If Zeiss is going to charge a premium, I'd want actual functional/design improvements and not just a different logo and color, so I'm...
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    Advice needed for 2017 Buick Enclave repairs

    Did it shake above 60 with the old tires? As mentioned, before firing the parts cannon at the car find someone local with a Hunter Elite road force balancer or equivalent and make sure they know how to use it in road force mode. It will quickly and inexpensively confirm or rule out a damaged...
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    Zeiss Pro Series Tripods just Landed

    Don't want to be the turd in the punch bowl here, but it sure looks like Leofoto is probably the OEM... Seeing a lot of design similarities. Zeiss logos, Zeiss blue accents, and Zeiss specific knobs for sure, but check the country of manufacture on the saddle clamp box and compare the zeiss...
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    Structure fire in Winfield KS, Powder Valley Outdoor Sports.

    I thought that was an odd comment too; according to a couple local news sources there was a residential fire at a house on 6th Ave the previous evening. https://www.ctnewsonline.com/news/article_60585ade-f88a-4d41-a794-9671015727a0.html I suppose 2 structure fires within 12 hours in a town...
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    Structure fire in Winfield KS, Powder Valley Outdoor Sports.

    Just got a status email from them, which is also now on the website. They still have some inventory at a separate warehouse and will ship what they can, have a plan to take care of people with open orders, and plan to rebuild. Keeping my fingers crossed they don't get hosed by their insurer...
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    Structure fire in Winfield KS, Powder Valley Outdoor Sports.

    Site temporarily down? You don't say... Doesn't look good based on the pics. Appears one entire building is probably a total loss, and with the adjacent building being connected it likely suffered heavy damage as well. They've been my primary go-to for powder and primers for many years...
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    Any Auto Technicians Here?

    Hopefully all that happened is a couple of popped fuses, that's typically what happens. The momentary reverse polarity can also damage the battery. Not as cheap as popped fuses, but better that BBQ'd modules. Worst case is one or more damaged modules from the reverse polarity. I've seen all...
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    New Manners Pro Hunter Adjustable?

    Agreed on the shorter waits at McMillan for direct/custom orders. I ordered one for a friend early last year and it took about 4 months. Also helps that McMillan has seriously trimmed their offerings to streamline production, doesn't offer a bunch of action specific inlets anymore (I thought I...
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    New Manners Pro Hunter Adjustable?

    Agreed... Quite a few overlapping models now, they may have to streamline production and reduce their offerings like McMillan has been doing recently. That being said, even though manners is offering more models than ever the last 2 stocks I ordered on the same day back in January (1x TCS and...
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    School me on 223 AICS mags

    Tried the mdt plastics in 2x genuine R700, a nucleus, Archimedes, TL3, and deviant. Horribly draggy feeding in all of them, felt like the case rim was digging into and gouging the feed lips, sometimes it would even chatter the bolt when stripping the round from the mag. You really had to muscle...
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    School me on 223 AICS mags

    Over the years I've ran the old genuine AI 223 magazines, accurate 223 mags, and mdt metal and plastic 223 mags, and in a couple oddball cartridges I use the Ruger scout 223 AICS mags. Genuine AI were the smoothest and I still have about 6 early production ones in service but near the end of...
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    Is this the Final Tap

    I hope we finally get to hear the completed version of Nigel's musical trilogy in D minor, which of course is the saddest of all keys.
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    AI AW Single Feed Magazine

    Not as cheap as a 3D print, but these work very well in my CDG as well as my AIs and AW cut TL3. https://cncswerks.com/atax-single-shot-sled/ They also make an AICS version that works very nicely.
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    Euro Optic shipping procedures SUUUUCK!

    Wow. I'd say that falls on UPS for releasing the package to someone without an ID matching the recipient on the package, but good luck getting UPS to admit fault and pay up. Having dealt with their insurance before they make it as time consuming as possible hoping you give up, lol Whenever I...
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    Euro Optic shipping procedures SUUUUCK!

    I'm guessing it's fraud related, but would appreciate your industry take on the matter. I do know that UPS procedures for firearms parts shipping changed substantially a couple of years ago, to ship anything firearms related other than an optic now requires an FFL shipping agreement with them...
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    Euro Optic shipping procedures SUUUUCK!

    The shipper can specify that a package cannot be redirected when generating the label. This applies to both FedEx and UPS. As was mentioned you used to be able to hold non-redirectable packages at the nearest UPS terminal/hub with a customer counter for signature and pickup, but since UPS is...
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    Powder IN-STOCK thread

    In my experience stacking it deep can lead to tossing it out later; unfortunately powder doesn't last forever. I've had several containers of vihtavuori N1XX powders change color and develop a very acrid smell around the 10-12 year mark, whereas I've yet to have that issue with the hodgdon and...
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    Powder IN-STOCK thread

    Another FYI email this morning from powder valley...
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    I Spy New Baby Razor G3 4-24

    Yep. I have 3 lightweight rifles with LHT 4.5-22s on them right now and while they work well, I'd like a wider FOV and better glass without adding too much more weight. More positive turrets would be nice too. The LHT definitely gives up a few things for a very light weight. I have 2 spare S&B...
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