Modern Synthetics

For Christmas I got myself a little present. A Remington 700 Varmint .308. After doing some research online I found SWFA outdoors. They sell all kinds of optics, bases, rings and accessories. There were a lot of great reviews for their super sniper scopes so I decided to order one along with their bases and a Harris bi-pod. They shipped the items very quickly and I had them in a couple days. Once I got to work mounting the scope I was having some issues with ring alignment and fit. Since I don't know much about gun stuff and have never mounted any scopes other than a couple $40 3x9's I sought help from someone that has a clue about this stuff. He gave me some advice and told me what to check out. I came to the conclusion that part of the problem was probably that I overtorqued the lower rings on the base. Once I reinstalled them and torqued them properly the scope fit in the lower rings better but still not quite right. Once I started putting the rings on I noticed that the screw holes in the rings uppers did not line up quite right with the lowers. I heard that their customer service was very good so expected them to replace the rings but I figured I would be eating the cost of shipping to send the old ones back. I called SWFA today to express my dissatisfaction with the rings and to find out what my options were to get a refund or purchase some better rings. They first gentleman I spoke with was very polite and asked if I would like to return them. He said that I would need to talk to a customer service representative and connected me with a that department. I explained to the customer service representative that I was not happy with the rings I had purchased. To my surprise, the customer service rep told me that they were aware of some quality issues with the rings I had purchased and that they have been pulled from the shelves until they can get the problems ironed out. She asked me if I wanted a refund and I mentioned that I was interested in another brand of rings that they carry. The rings I mentioned were $20 more than the ones I had purchased. She informed that they would send me the more expensive rings as a replacement free of charge. They did not even require me to send the bad ones back to them. If I ever purchase more optics or accessories online I will definitely be buying from SWFA. If you are looking for optics check them out. Most places these days would never admit that THEIR product was faulty and then replace it with another brand FREE of charge. THAT MY FRIENDS IS OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE.

But, the whole buying stuff in China is becoming somewhat of a tiring topic. Things are not built here for the simple fact of cost and what we as Americans are willing to spend. The cost of an American company to build the same thing as built in China is much higher and takes longer to produce. Call it a curse of sorts, but the fact is that even American companies are building a lot of their stuff in China and elsewhere overseas... The Gov't making money off you as a "business" is silly. There needs to b a difference. Read my comment on the guy with a dually trailering for fun and the guy trailering with a dually hauling stuff for work. There needs to be a difference and I feel there needs to be more paid by the business guy. He should have to abide by higher standards than the other guy...

I drive a half ton pickup. If I attach a dual axle trailer to my truck I am over the 10,000lb CGVW. I may hook that trailer up to my truck twice a month for long trips. I don't want to be stuck on the side of the road when I am traveling so my vehicle is maintained well. I think it is an added burdon that businesses should not have to deal with. They state that I have to have a driving test administered by someone else. I am a one man operation. Who administers the test? Do I get to pay some government employee to administer the test. It is all just additional bullshit that makes it difficult for a small business to comply with additional regulations and fees.

Yes, I have thought about it quite a bit and I have come to the conclusion that it was enacted by a government agency. A government agency, like most government agencies, that has become to large and needs to justify it's existence by creating additional legislation, good or bad. If the government wants to keep roads safe then they should enact annual driving tests and vehicle inspections for everyone, not just businesses. As for Ohio, it's all about money. Not only the money they get from the federal government. The fees for a commercial drivers license are higher than the fees for a standard license. How many more commercial drivers licenses will be required with the new legislation? Aren't the fees imposed for violations are higher when a driver has a CDL. So you have a commercial drivers license and you have a violation. You get double the points and pay a much higher fee. Unfortunately our state government is in dire need of funds. Where do they get these funds? Higher taxes on individuals? No way, people will bitch. They just continue to add fees and regulation on businesses because most ignorant people in the general public thinks all businesses owners are greedy and getting rich so they don't care if businesses pay more taxes. They just don't realize that all the fees businesses pay are passed down to them eventually. I do understand some of the thinking behind it but come on. It's ridiculous. What next? Oh you have commercial plate on your taurus, you need a commercial drivers license and need to keep a log book. You think that's funny now but where do they draw the line.

There are all kinds of taxes paid in the production, transportation and sale of the product. If cap and trade legislation passes there will be additional taxes for all companies involved in the process of getting that pasta to market and sold. You will probably have to purchase some carbon credits or something personally because the gas you produce after eating said pasta will harm the environment.

TOO MUCH GOVERNMENT! Example: http://www.ohio-riders.com/showthread.php?t=69637 TOO MANY LAWYERS! AMERICAN LACK OF JUSTICE SYSTEM!

If you own a business that uses vehicles with weight ratings over 10,000 pounds, either individual or combined, get ready for more bullshit regulation and fees imposed by federal government and being enforced by the State of Ohio. Do you have some flaws on your driving record and drive a truck with a GVWR or combined GVWR over 10,000 pounds for work? If so, you may be out of work soon. I'm not talking about semi's and heavy dump trucks here. I'm talking about one ton pickup trucks with utility beds and half ton pickup trucks pulling dual axle trailers. http://www.puco.ohio.gov/PUCO/Consumer/Information.cfm?id=10148 CDL, Medical card, log books, equipment inspections and more. It is comical how our local, state and federal governments constantly ramble on about job creation while they continue to enact and/or enforce ridiculous laws that place unnecessary burdon on businesses both large and small. All levels of government here punish companies that keep job in the USA. That is why companies continue to send jobs oversees. I love this great country but our government is out of control. All levels of government need to be reduced. We are being bullied by governments that need to justify their existence by creating bullshit legislation and programs that we all have to pay for. Well, those of us that report our earnings and pay taxes that is. Yes, I am pissed off. As an American and a small business owner, I am fed up with government regulations, taxes, fees and hand outs. Buy guns and ammo folks. One of these days the worthwhile citizens that believe in the founding principles of this great nation are going to have to stand up and take it back from the worthless pussies in all levels of government. These people are stealing our freedoms and running this nation into the ground. OK, Rant is over. Discuss.

I have $4500 CA$H and a bottle of Jack. When do you want to drop it off?

It would save the taxpayers a butt load of money instead of providing him with room, board & babysitters for the rest of his life.

Well folks, the poll results are in. 1 vote for Saturday and 7 for hookers and blow. Since I only got one PM for directions I don't think there will be much of a showing so I am going to cancel for this Saturday and reshedule for another weekend. I am thinking Saturday, November 20th with bonfire to follow. I will definitely be hunting the weekends of November 6th and probably November 13. Anyone interested for November 20th? Is college football still going then? Would a Sunday be better?

Don't let the field thing keep you from coming. Most cars would make it just fine but I want people to know what to expect. I could also haul gear back and forth in my truck for those that don't have a truck and don't want to drive thier car through a field.

Link goes to CBR250R. Am I missing something or is the CBR150R heading just a typo?

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Now I see. Jagr snuck that post in while I was responding to your WMD's post. Sorry.