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    Canadian Ranger rifles in the Arctic need replacements, don’t work in the cold

    https://www.rcinet.ca/eye-on-the-arctic/2025/06/13/canadian-ranger-rifles-in-the-arctic-need-replacements-dont-work-in-the-cold/ Canadian Ranger rifles in the Arctic need replacements, don’t work in the cold By Emma Tranter Department of National Defence says replacements will cost $8-10M...
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    Protection Team Case Study

    When the Principal has to tell the PSO where the threat is: For those of you in the business or adjacent, this is a very instructive video. -Stan
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    Prism Scope Field of View

    Why do prism scopes have significantly less field of view than LPVOs? -Stan
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    “Influencer” Tag? (Inform vs Influence)

    For users who are not Commercial Supporters, but get free stuff from companies and advocate for it on this website, can we get an Influencer tag or something? Think of it same / same as being a registered lobbyist. I think it would be nice to be able to easily differentiate between users...
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    Memorial Day Sales — Who usually has them?

    The title says it all. Who usually has Memorial Day sales? -Stan
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    Maven RS.6 - 1-10X28 FFP

    I would welcome any views on the Maven RS.6 - 1-10X28 FFP. https://mavenbuilt.com/products/rs-6-1-10x28-ffp -Stan
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    Why are non-translating turrets desirable?

    Why are non-translating turrets desirable? I see the desire discussed here often, and I don’t get it. cc: @Glassaholic & @koshkin -Stan
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    Describe your definition of “Alpha Glass”

    Imprecise shorthand is the enemy. As such, how do you define Alpha Glass? -Stan
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    Broken Election Promises and Hypocrisy: An Apolitical List

    Here is a thread where we can track and discuss things politicians at any time and in any political party promised, but failed to deliver on. I will start. Obama the first time said something like “Sixteen brigades in Iraq, one brigade per month, the U.S. is out of Iraq in sixteen months.”...
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    AR Upper & Lower Fitment & Accuracy

    I understand the party line is that upper to lower fitment on an AR rifle doesn’t effect accuracy. However, has anyone ever tested this? I am envisioning someone who isn’t me taking an AR and installing the smallest takedown pins possible, to maximize rattle between the upper and lower...
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    Colt-Style PCC 9mm Magazines Loading?

    I have searched the internet but failed to find an answer. As such, I am asking here. Do the Colt-style 9mm magazines used for PCCs load top-down like a 5.56mm AR magazine (double stack / double feed) or do they load like a Glock magazine where you push the cartridge down and then slide it in...
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    Confused: Top Split Rings Bad but ADM Recon Good?

    I understand that top split scope rings are bad but also that the ADM Recon scope mount is good. Since I am not smart I cannot hold these two competing thoughts in my head. Please help. -Stan
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    Offset 1x Prism?

    I welcome any thoughts on this from the Luddite / “I hate batteries” crowd? Thank you. -Stan
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    Information Acquisition & Ferris Bueller

    Some might remember this part from the film “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” With information coming in from various streams, some reliable and some not, this is an entertaining way to look at things. Eight people, some named and some unnamed, were between the alleged witness and the person...
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    Credible Voices for Equipment Recommendations

    To you, what is a credible voice for equipment recommendations? Why is this voice credible? For example… “If the Top Ten PRS shooters use Product X then I view Product X as being quality.” “If AirborneReconScubaSniperRangers use Product X then I view Product X as being quality.” “If Gun X...
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    If you got rid of a Leupold MK5 5-25x-56, why did you do so?

    If you got rid of a Leupold Mark 5 / 5-25x56mm, why did you do so? What did you switch to? -Stan
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    Adjustable Magazine Catch Design Durability

    If you have experience with more than one adjustable magazine catch design, which design do you assess to be the most durable? Why? -Stan
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    The Endless Validate my Bolt Gun Choice Thread

    Here is where you post your bolt gun conclusions, described as questions, in search of validation. This thread should only contain bolt gun conclusions described as validations and those replying in agreement of the same. -Stan
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    Actions with Bayonet-style Bolts

    If you know of an action, be it factory or custom, that has a Bayonet-style bolt, i.e. a bolt that enables the user to remove the firing pin assembly from the bolt without the use of tools or a shoe lace, please list the action here. A few off the top of my head are: A. Howa 1500. B...
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    Wind at W.A.R. Rifles / Geissele Match in Tremont, PA?

    In 2024 I will be shooting the W.A.R. Rifles / Geissele Match in Tremont, PA. I have shot two PRS matches so far, at locations where wind was negligible to nonexistent. I am looking forward to windier conditions at W.A.R. Rifles / Geissele. For those of you that have shot there, care to share...