[Vortex Optics]

On 9/21/2022 at 9:08 PM, TheHooter said:

A few days ago I bought a pair of 12x50 vortex diamondback binos on OpticsPlanet. They were running a 10% off sale so I figured I’d get them for my mother for her birthday next week. Today I stopped into a tiny little gun shop and they had the same pair for the same price. I commented to the gal behind the counter and she said that Vortex sets the same pricing for big box stores as little mom and pop shops regardless of the volume of sales. I didn’t know this was a thing. Too bad I didn’t know this sooner or else I would have given them my money instead. 


 

Technically… Vortex can only set the Minimum Advertised Price (MAP). A dealer can sell for whatever they like.
 

A manufacturer telling a dealer what they can sell something for gets in to muddy waters quickly with the Federal Trade Commission.  
 

It’s why many websites use an “add to cart for pricing” or “email for pricing” structure. Once it’s in the cart, it’s considered entering a sale negotiation… and the manufacturer can get it legal hot water fast for meddling in that. 
12x50 is a really good hunting binocular https://gritroutdoors.com/optics/sport-optics/binoculars/ though, huge fan of Vortex!

Yeah, Vortex just tells which price to sell at pretty much(hence why I'm usually trying to support small local stores, not like price gonna differ by much compared to huge chains). Nevertheless, congrats on gettin a nice pair of bino, I'm running 8x42 Diamondback myself for hunting

[Colt M4]

Hello folks!
Wanted to know if anyone has experience with Colt M4 Carbine. Been eyeing that baby for a few months and it's currently on sale in nearby store. Mostly interested in overall comfort-reliability first hand(most reviews seem to be biased, but if you have any good videos - send 'em my way). And yeah, maybe I'm missing out on some M4 rifel https://gritrsports.com/shooting/firearms/rifles/m4-rifles/ option from that store that would be better bang for the buck(I'm not a huge fan of ordering online those days, hence why I'm looking for stuff in stores around).

Any advice is welcome, thanks in advance!

[What pistol do you carry for self defense (vs the one you compete with)?]

17 hours ago, Ben53 said:

I shoot Caniks for competition in USPSA Carry Optic, and (Laughing!) Ruger New Model Vaquero's for SASS (Cowboy Action)!!  But for serious social purposes, I keep either a G17 or a G23 handy, stock, with factory ammo.

SASS is whole lotsa fun, I've done one local competition many years ago. Still remember how much fun it was!

[M1A Archangel Adjustable Precision Rifle Stock Question]

You either gonna absolutely love Archangel APRS or absolutely hate. I was in second camp, it just didn't feel good against my shoulder for some reason. But plenty of folks I know are ecstatic about it. I'd say give it a shot, you can always refund it properly.

[What pistol do you carry for self defense (vs the one you compete with)?]

My go-to carry is G43x