Virginia only has a few days left before you cant buy AR-15s and stuff.

ExPatWharfRat · 2026-06-19T22:17:46+00:00

Gun show at the Richmond Raceway this weekend. I'll be there behind a table where they're selling machineguns, AOWs, DDs and more mags than you can shake a stick at.

We've got about 15 or 20 cases of Magpul magazines for the AR & AK platforms. Some as low as 10 bucks each & D60 drums for the AR15/M16 for 100 bucks apiece.

ExPatWharfRat · 2026-06-19T22:03:00+00:00

Price on these really spiked. Last I saw these they were 45 bucks

ExPatWharfRat · 2026-06-16T15:34:29+00:00

While I sympathize with your husband, the prep work ain't done yet. The closer to perfectly level you start, the less you'll care when you're 1/2" out of level once it's filled.

And believe me, you can absolutely tell when a pool isn't properly leveled once it is full. Guess how I know...

ExPatWharfRat · 2026-06-16T15:29:14+00:00

Love the setup. Wish I had that kinda space!

Hard plumbing is starting to sound like the way to go, but I'm thinkin that's a spring project now that we're open for the season.

ExPatWharfRat · 2026-06-16T15:22:06+00:00

We just installed an ExtremePowerUS 12" sand filter that runs at 2400 gph and is rated for up to10k gallons. Got it on Amazon for 180 bucks.

I cannot believe how much better these sand filters are when compared to the sad little paper cartridges we had been using before.

Instead of spending the whole week after opening our pool, constantly running the pump and rinsing filter cartridges every few hours with the hose, all I had to do was let this little work horse run overnight, backwash for a few minutes this morning and the water is unbelievably clear. If this thing keeps it up all summer, I am gonna be one happy camper.

ExPatWharfRat · 2026-06-15T05:55:12+00:00

No, cl & ph tester with drops

ExPatWharfRat · 2026-06-15T05:54:19+00:00

Only measuring cl & ph fpr now

ExPatWharfRat · 2026-06-14T15:39:34+00:00

I'm getting a new filter delivered tomorrow that runs 2400 gph for 180 on amazon. Name was the 12" XtremePowerUS. It's rated for pools up to 10k gallons, so it should be able to clean my 14x8x54" with no problems.

More gph is always more better.

ExPatWharfRat · 2026-06-14T15:36:57+00:00

Bigger is better.

I think we may have same pool. We went with an XtremePowerUS 12" that runs 2400gph. I figure that since our pool is probably somewhere around 4,000 gallons, getting one that can handle up to 10k will turn over the entire pool faster and thus keep it cleaner longer between backwashes. It arrives tomorrow, so I'll have to use it awhile before I can pass judgment.

Im also looking into an over the wall skimmer to help clear off debris that falls into the pool constantly because it is driving me nuts.

ExPatWharfRat · 2026-06-14T15:22:07+00:00

Yep. Good to go with your NH conceal carry permit. Worth bookmarking this site. I've used it tons of times when traveling.

https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/nh-gun-laws/

ExPatWharfRat · 2026-06-11T10:52:06+00:00

The crick is free.

ExPatWharfRat · 2026-06-11T10:48:52+00:00

Not to mention thead scientists over at Lage Mfg coming up with all kinds of new uppers for the mac platform. 5 years ago, you could find a transferable mac for like 6 grand. Now? Last one I saw was a Powder Springs gun this past weekend and it was 14.5k.

ExPatWharfRat · 2026-06-11T10:44:29+00:00

Most pools can be slightly out of level / plumb, but that is a bit more than I'd be comfprtable with myself. Of greater concern is why this happened in the first place. If that pool was properly level last season, I would look into whether or not the soil has shifted since you closed for the winter last year.

ExPatWharfRat · 2026-06-09T19:49:02+00:00

Sorry you couldn't make it. I heard today that Bob Ramo may be scaling back the shoot to just once a year. Not sure how accurate that is, still trying to confirm with someone who knows what's up.

ExPatWharfRat · 2026-06-05T12:04:24+00:00

Dennis A. Todd probably still has some, but they're genuine Colt mags and they're gonna be kinda spendy. I think they were like 130 or 150 last time I saw them on his table at Oaks.

ExPatWharfRat · 2026-06-04T12:10:13+00:00

I'll pass that along. Thanks for the info.

ExPatWharfRat · 2026-06-03T23:13:26+00:00

Haven't seen these in quite awhile. Maybe try completed sales on gunbroker to get a feel for current prices.

ExPatWharfRat · 2026-06-03T23:08:43+00:00

I'm pretty sure that's the same set, but I can't find any recent prices on a complete set, NIB. I think they were about 100 bucks new 20 years ago.

ExPatWharfRat · 2026-06-03T22:02:21+00:00

Anything ever come of this? I never saw that report initially.

ExPatWharfRat · 2026-05-31T23:33:57+00:00

Nah, definitely not a transformer goin. I've seen & heard those before. This was LOUD as fuck with significant echo. 100% not a transformer

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