Monthly Archives: December 2025

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BCA BC15 Bolt Action AR Upper

Whether to create an even more accurate long-range rifle out of an existing AR15 or to comply with certain states unfair restrictions on semi-automatic AR15 rifles, or just for the sheer novelty of it, you can now change any AR15 into a bolt-action rifle. Bear Creek Arsenal (BCA) debuted its BC15 bolt-action AR15 uppers at SHOT Show with an upper chambered in the straight-wall 350 Legend. Finally, they’re releasing BC15’s in other popular calibers. BCA sent me a BC15 chambered in 6.5 Grendel, a thicker cartridge that offers greater accuracy and long-range stopping power than NATO 5.56, while retaining the same length.

The BC15 I received for testing definitely looked budget in terms of fit and finish. The milling on the handguard felt a little sharp and unfinished. The action felt rough for a bolt-action, and this initial impression would only be reinforced with time. I mated it to a MilSpec AR15 lower and added a Discovery Optics ED-AR 5-25×56 precision long-range scope. For the 100-yard tests, I shot Hornady 123gr SSI 6.5 Grendel.

It shot a decent 2-inch group straight out of the box. I did not have a 6.5 Grendel magazine, so I tried using a 5.56 STANAG magazine, but discovered it fed unreliably, so I chambered each 6.5 Grendel round individually. Because I was running the magazine empty, I also discovered that my lower bolt catch would lock the bolt open and prevent me from closing the bolt until I depressed the paddle.

To say that my BC15 has a rough action would be a gross understatement. Often, its lugs would fail to rotate and release after a shot or require a hard slam to close the bolt. Undoubtedly, it would run better after a break-in period, but for now, it is frustrating. What the BC15 does have going for it is its ridiculously affordable price and a MilSpec design that allows for upgrades. And out of the box accuracy it printed 1.5″ groups at 100 yards.

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Bear Creek Arsenal BC15 https://alnk.to/7McEe5X

Discovery Optics ED-PRS 5-25×56
Official Website: https://discoveryopt.com/ (10% Discount Code: Moondog)
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4ofFcnH (10% Discount Code: MOONDOG2A)

SPECS

BC15 Bolt Action Upper

Barrel Length 20

Profile Heavy Barrel

Twist 1:8

Barrel Finish Black Nitride

Material 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium

Thread Pitch 5/8 x 24

Caliber 6.5 Grendel Type II

Feed Ramp M4

Platform AR-15

Bolt Material E9310

Receiver Material Billet

Weight 6.3 lbs

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TMI 251210: Warner Bros. Takeover

In the last week, both Netflix and now Paramount/Skydance are in open war to buy Warner Brothers studios. In today’s Livestream we’ll talk about this takeover bid and review the most influential films created by Warner Brothers Studios. This video is sponsored by Aura. Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches. Go to my link https://aura.com/moondog to get a 14-day free trial and see if any of your data has been exposed.

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EARLYBIRD Clue:

Logo 1972-1990

THIS WEEK

Moondog2A

Moondog Reviews

Moondog Go

BRAND CONTEST CLUE

This film studio was founded on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood in 1920, by 4 brothers from PA and produced the first successful “talking picture”, the Jazz Singer.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE

In December 5, Netflix announced its intention to buy Warner Brothers for $85B in stock. 4 days later, on December 9, Paramount Skydance announces a hostile takeover offering $30/share of Warner Brothers (worth $108B) 

SPECIAL GUEST

CONTESTS

CONTEST: DEC Aquilifer LPVO
CONTEST: December 2025 Hotligh EDC

CONTEST CLUE

In 1989 this studio was bought by Time, Inc. In 2018 it was sold to AT&T and later merged with Discovery Networks. It is the home of such iconic franchises as Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and D.C. Comics’ Batman and Superman.

YARD SALE

Fundraiser for St. Anne Middle School 8th grade class trip to Washington D.C.
https://moondogindustries.com/yardsale/

This week, you can get a Monstrum 2000 lumen weaponlight for half off.

Yard Sale School Fundraiser
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CVLife EagleVanta 1-6×24 LPVO

Continuing in CVLife’s lineup of mashing animal names and random words, they’ve come up with a new one: EagleVanta. “Vanta” means “boast” in Italian, and this scope boasts ultra-high definition glass. In my testing, I found the glass was color-accurate and bright. I like its BDC reticle, which is simple and easy to aim with a daylight bright horseshoe reticle.

While not quite as refined as a Vector Optics Continental, the EagleVanta boasts a build and appearance that puts it at the top of CVLife’s LPVO lineup. In addition, the EagleVanta comes with a good cantilever mount and a throw lever. Overall, I like the simplicity and practicality of this SFP LPVO. For the price, it checks all the boxes, including value.

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Amzon https://amzn.to/4pyhEKh
Get 10% Off, use code: CY57IAVG

RESOLUTION (50y)

Group -2 / Element 6

SPECS

EAGLEVANTA

Objective: 24 mm

Magnification 1-6x

Tube: 30 mm

Eye Relief: 3.74″

FOV@100y: 124.5′-20.7′

Click Value 1/2 MOA

Wind. Adj. Range: ±70 MOA

Elev. Adj.  Range : ±70 MOA

Weight: 17.03oz

Length: 11.10″

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OSight C micro red dot

When the OSight first came out earlier this year, they launched a micro reflex sight (RMR) that was wireless rechargeable at a very reasonable price. But many shooters were hesitant to buy any RMR that they couldn’t easily replace the battery.

OSight listened. They released the C model which offers the same performance as their original OSight multi-reticle but powered by a user-replaceable 16332 coin battery. Moreover, it can run for a whoppping 100,000 hours from a fresh coin battery in 3MOA dot mode at its lowest visible brightness (Level 3).

If this wasn’t amazing enough, they launched the OSight C with a street price under $150. At this price, with these features, and OLights great customer service, there is no RMR that is a better value.

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SPECS

Magnification: 1x
Color: Red
Reticle: 3 MOA Red Dot / 32 MOA Circle 
Material: 7075 Aluminum 
Mount Footprint: RMR 
Objective: 19mm x 24mm
Brightness Settings: 8 Daylight, 2 Night Vision
Power Source: CR1632
Battery Life: 100,000 Hours 
Proofs: IPX6   
Dimensions: 1.77″ x 1.18″ x 1.18″ 
Weight: 1.48 oz 

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Wuben X4 flashlight

When I received a Wuben X4 flashlight to test, I was struck by its futuristic industrial design. It looks like a device from a Cyberpunk fever dream or a component from a Gundam mech. It has a robust pocket/belt clip and has been described as a “flat” EDC, though I found it too chunky to be comfortably a pocket EDC.

The blockier form factor is required to accommodate a user-replaceable 18650 lithium battery. In addition to its cubist design, this flashlight is unusual for its use of analogue controls. The squared base is magnetic, incorporating a tail clicky plate with an additional rubber activation button on its side. Its modes are set by a sliding switch, and the settings are adjusted with a stepless dial. The layout is intuitive and responsive.

My only negative experience wasn’t with the X4 sample I tested but with Wuben’s customer service. I had a failure with a different flashlight, a Wuben G5 I was also testing. Despite multiple attempts to contact customer service through the Wuben website, they failed to respond to my request for help on the G5. While I can say that the X4 passed my performance, drop, and waterproof tests, I would not count on warranty support from the company in the future. If Wuben’s customer service was as good as its design, this would be an amazing flashlight.

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Save 20%, $49.99 → $39.99

Wuben X4:https://www.wubenlight.com/products/wuben-x4-compact-multi-function-flashlight?ref=wjotytoc

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SPECS

Max Output: 1500 lumens

Max Throw: 205 meters

Side light Output: 100 lumens

Modes: 6 

Color Temp: 4000K RGB

Battery: 18650, 3400mAh

Charging: USB-C 

Waterproof: IP68

Weight: 137g w/battery

Dimensions: 3.8 x 2.6 x 9.5 cm

Travel

NYC Before Yesterday We Could Fly

Before Yesterday We Could Fly: An Afrofuturist Period Room is a multi-artist exhibition whose narrative is generated by the real, lived history of Seneca Village, a vibrant community founded predominantly by free Black tenants and landowners that flourished from the 1820s to the 1850s near The Met’s current site.

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TMI 251203: A.I. on the job

Welcome my guest Scott Robinet of Allysium Software. We’re going to talk about A.I. and the future job market. This video is sponsored by Aura. Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches. Go to my link https://aura.com/moondog to get a 14-day free trial and see if any of your data has been exposed.

This episode is sponsored by Matt Hat beef jerky. Use code: MOONDOG to get 15%
Order a free sample using my link https://matthatjerky.com/products/sample-pack?ref=moondog

EARLYBIRD Clue:

THIS WEEK

Moondog2A

Moondog Reviews

Moondog Go

BRAND CONTEST CLUE

This US social networking company has been described as Facebook for the white-collar office.

Its name rhymes with Lincoln. 

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE

Generative AI is coming for our jobs

SPECIAL GUEST

Scott Robinet
Ellysium Software

CONTESTS

CONTEST: DEC Aquilifer LPVO
CONTEST: December 2025 Hotligh EDC

CONTEST CLUE

This American social networking company was purchased by Microsoft in 2016 for $26.2B and has over 1 billion registered users worldwide.

YARD SALE

Fundraiser for St. Anne Middle School 8th grade class trip to Washington D.C.
https://moondogindustries.com/yardsale/

This week, you can get a Monstrum 2000 lumen weaponlight for half off.

Yard Sale School Fundraiser