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Is there a consensus re: thread locker on breaks? In what scenarios should it be used on a bolt gun? I don’t have a silencer (live in CA)

I have an Area 419 hellfire match break I need to install. After reading some threads It seems like most folks dont use any thread locker on breaks but they also frequently swap the break with a direct thread silencer. I guess it would also be easier to remove for cleaning with no thread locker involved. Still trying to learn the nuances of building a long range precision bolt gun.

SOLD KAC SR15 CQB Mod 2 E3 11.5” upper receiver

KAC CQB Mod 2 Upper Receiver 11.5”

Older phosphate bolt, non notched
Come with chocolate kac irons
Ambi kac charging handle
Choice of LMT e carrier or factory kac carrier
NSN marked sf3p

$1900 shipped insured.

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Annealed brass opinion

Just tried my first batch of brass with my induction heater and looking for opinions. First off the brass hasn’t been cleaned so that’s why the neck is black but do you guys see anything that looks like I over annealed them? I attempted to stop the instant I saw glowing. I sacrificed a few pieces doing the plier test but can’t tell any difference. Just looking for opinions for safety sake because I really like the gun im shooting them through
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Budget 308 build

Decided to do my first bolt rifle build since I had some parts available. I had a 308 shelin barrel and the stock from my bergara HMR lying around. Bought the solus action and a Triggertech trigger. I had to do some shaving of the stock in two areas. One for the bolt release and one on the inside for clearance because of the trigger hanger.

Unfortunately the solus barrel nut is either messed up or they have a major design flaw that won't allow me to screw the nut down the barrel far enough to mount. Hopefully this new nut will work. If not, looks like I'm going to be delayed a little bit more.

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SOLD Tikka T3 Tac A1 6.5CM

Selling a brand new Tikka T3 Tac A1. Still in the box, all the original parts and pieces, never even taken out of the plastic until today. I picked up two of these a couple years ago, my other one is a shooter, this one is just needs a good home.

Everything is in the box as it comes from the factory. Two 10rd mags, thread protector and factory muzzle brake, stock adjustment tools and shims. 24" barrel, 1:8 twist.

$2200 shipped

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Chasing weight...

I recently acquired a T3 in .270 WIN and quickly got the bug, purchasing accessories before fully considering how I would use the rifle. I opted for a Gen 2 LSS XL chassis and SCS buttstock, along with a premier grip and full-length Arca rail. The scope I chose weighed in at 23 oz, which I felt was reasonable. In the end, I ended up with a non-folding rifle that weighed 11 lbs plus. It shot like a dream, and for a while, I was satisfied with it.

However, during a recent trip to Wyoming, I used a Kifaru gun bearer, and after walking 23 miles, my perspective changed. I realized I needed to rethink my setup and began rebuilding with weight in mind. I decided on an Element 4.0 mg chassis and a carbon buttstock with a folding mechanism. When everything is said and done, should be right at 8.5#. I aimed for a more manageable overall weight while still maintaining performance and reasonable recoil. At this point I feel like Im chasing this elusive sub 8# scoped rifle. When is enough enough? I feel like the cost to reduce weight is started to be prohibitive. Looking for overall thoughts and suggestions...

SOLD Manners PRS-TCS ET Back in Black

I’ve got a Manners PRS-TCS in Elite Tactical Back in Black up for grabs.

Specs:

Manners TCS with mini chassis Rem 700 SA RH
Elite Tactical Back in Black
No sikes clutch
Adjustable thumb screw for check rest
Weighted arca rail

Stock was used for prs match so it does have some light wear marks.

I am asking $SOLD via PayPal or Zelle. Buyer pays any fees associated.

I would entertain trades for Sig Kilo 10K Gen2.

Feel free to message me with any questions about compatibility, specs, or additional details.

(Tripod is not included in sale)

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Best ways to hide vault room in the basement?

I’ve searched and looked on here so I tried to do due diligence if this is posted a lot. I am currently building my house, in the basement I’m doing a vault room with concrete and metal cased concrete for the roof. The room is 12.5 x 10.5. The entrance will be in a hall way the room in the other side will be a movie theatre type. What re cheap effective ways to hide the vault door?

Wheels Coming Off in South Korea


Seems like everybody has suddenly got sporty.

I’m guessing the behind the scenes phone calls telling people to go nuts is working.

The last thing we need is an unstable South Korea with the north breathing down their neck. This guy is out of his fucking mind to declare martial law.

Yes, they have issues in the south but this will cause massive unrest.

It’s like they’re trying to provoke World War III. Oh wait, never mind.

And in the meantime, the ex French colony has entered civil war aided by outside forces… forgot which. They are mostly shitholes.

Everyone is going game in while the US is in hiding and Biden is busy brushing his toenails and clipping his teeth.


Sirhr

Former endeavors that used to give joy and are fleeting now...

Howdy Hide,

A post from @GrayRyder influenced this idea. Basically the gist is things that used to "blow your skirts up" but for one reason or another you're presently indifferent to (but maybe hopeful that'll change in the upcoming seasons). Some here may celebrate in learning that I'm up tonight because of having oral surgery that left the one side of my mouth is being held together by stitches and what can only be described as silly putty. I was given an insulting Rx of Ibuprofen.

(1) And this goes back to @GrayRyder, hunting... Whelp- I didn't get a hunting license again this year with the rifle season kicking off last Saturday here for Buck in PA. It's not that I have anything against hunting and years ago I couldn't wait for the season to come across (here in PA, even the schools are off for the Monday after Thanksgiving because that was the traditional start of rifle season for bucks here for many decades. So that to say- it used to be a big part of my life. These days though- after years upon years of seeing anything but bucks, I started questioning whether I was making the most use of my vacation time to sit in the woods alone, in the cold, and only seeing a couple of squirrels. The rare times that I did see deer that I could legally shoot, I spent years of making excuses that they weren't 'big enough' to warrant the effort entailed afterwards but as the years went by- the fact of the matter is I just don't have the drive I used to carry to kill a deer. Nothing sacred about it/them- just it doesn't give me any joy in doing so like it used to.

(2) Fishing- Good lord did I used to love fishing. Specifically fishing in creeks for trout. I never got into fly fishing but growing up- I was permitted a day off of school for my birthday (which coincided with trout season here in PA) and I picked that every single time because I just enjoyed the hell out of that. About 10 years or so ago though- it was like a switch flipped and I stopped caring about chasing after stocked fish. To be fair, I was in my last year (of my 2nd attempt of college) and I was taking a heavy course load and chasing after fish had to take a backseat to reading textbooks and I don't think I ever rejuvenated that passion after I graduated from college.

(3) I used to love going backpacking. It honestly scratched a lot of my itches, I loved being in the woods, I'm a self professed 'gear queer' and would get untold hours of enjoyment just researching the latest and greatest equipment for backpacking but in this pursuit- I simply lost all of my friends who used to join in on the adventure and it stopped being fun doing it by myself.

(4) Back to hunting- but birds this time instead of deer, by and large, chasing pheasants & grouse was always my favorite form of hunting. It just was.. different I'd say, you didn't have to worry about being quiet or stalking them, you just walked the fields with your friends and talked shit until a bird exploded from your footsteps and then the whole line instantly went alive trying to pop said bird. Similar to my previous comments about backpacking, those friends either died or moved onto other things. The grouse in PA all but disappeared and the pheasants turned into a sore point where the state game commission started charging a stamp that cost more than a regular hunting license to participate in pheasant hunting but cut the stocking of said pheasants by more than half in the same year. That was the end of grouse/pheasant hunting for me.

(5) Waterfowl hunting- that was a relatively new one for me and different enough to fill the gaps left behind from my grouse/pheasant pursuits, but that was also dependent on having a friend with a boat/decoys (for ducks) or a friend with a relationship with a farmer and also decoys (for geese). And they all got married & got out of the waterfowl game.

(6) Concerts- I used to be the biggest concert whore you'd ever met, 20 years or so ago, I saw them all and I was front row and center. I was there with my battle buddies and a mosh pit started at a Korn/whoever concert 20 years ago and someone left with a broken collar bone. I was there at a 3 Days Grace/Breaking Benjamin concert where some chick literally bought the shirt off of my roommates back depicting a stripper pole and the text "I support single moms". Now- I don't keep up with modern music nor do I care to. I seldom participate in concerts but when I do, I opt for the cheap seats away from the crowds and give me a place to park my ass.

(7) Holidays (in general)- I remember when I used to care about New Years, St. Patricks Day (in particular), Memorial Day, 4th of July, Halloween, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. Now- I feel like New Year's is amateur hour for drunks, St Patricks Day isn't far behind that. Memorial Day is nothing more than a commercial excuse to put things on sale while I try to keep whatever demons I may have in check, 4th of July- I frankly don't know what we've been celebrating anymore other than an excuse to send up fireworks. Halloween is still cool although very commercialized anymore, Veterans Day... I'm just going to skip sharing my opinions on that one. Thanksgiving is now a financial and/or expected societal burden and Christmas... hell I couldn't tell you the last time this was a holiday that held any 'magic'... maybe it did in 2007 for me but that pursuit is also long gone. Now, at least for me, it's nothing more than a commercial pursuit to buy family members crap they felt forced to write a list for so they in turn can also buy you crap that you felt obligated to write a list for.

Ugh- sorry, not trying to be bitter by any means, my jaw is just killing me and I can't sleep.

-LD

Snatched a Remington RACS. Want to know more about it.

So I stumbled upon this 308 fitted in a RACS chassis in a local auction and had to have it. My 1st. Looks somewhat customized, came with a compensator and a 5rder. Missing side rails. Previous owner told me it is one of the earlier versions. Is there anything more I should know about this?
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