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Spotters Spotting scope general picture thread

Looking to start a thread similar to all the rifle picture threads for people to share pics of their sporting scopes or other shot observation tools and their setups, and to discuss the various options and accessories that they find most useful. Institutional knowledge, experience, and experimentation welcome.

My humble first offering:

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Leupold MK4 spotter w/ H32 reticle
Badger S.L.I.C.K.
Two Vets ball head.
Two Vets Sporting Goods, No Name Jr
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SOLD Fresh build 22 CREEDMOOR

As title states, freshly built 22 creedmoor with 0 rounds fired. I've got too many irons in the fire at the moment and I have no time to start on another rifle.

Trued/blued rem 700 action (older action)
18" 1:8 twist BSF carbon threaded 5/8x24
McMillan HTG stock
Brand new bdl bottom metal
Precision Armament bolt handle
Factory 700 trigger @ 2lbs
6lb 10oz as pictured

All metal cerakoted graphite black
Stock is black with gray splatter and red webbing.

All work was done by Randy Gray at Adairsville Armory here in Georgia except the spiral bolt which was done by LRI.

Super nice and handy little rifle.

I've ran up to 80g bullets in my other 1:8 22 creed with zero issues. These little jokers are fun to shoot and they do some work on the varmints!

Looking for $2400 shipped and insured.

Not really looking for trades at the moment.
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Firearms TBAC Ultra 50 in FDE

Thunderbeast Ultra 50 in FDE… on Form 3 ready to ship to your Class 3 Dealer. Comes with 7/8x24 brake.

$4250 shipped Venmo/Postal Money Order/ Bank Check (must wait to clear).

Will Facetime with potential buyer to verify all parties to transaction.

Only trade is Swarovski STR-80 in MRAD with eyepiece.

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SOLD Custom Tikka 22CM

Tikka T3x receiver
Bolt fluting by Kampfield Customs
Carbon6 17” magnum contour barrel
MDT HNT26 folding chasis with 3 round flush mag included
Upgraded bolt catch and bolt knob
Tunney 2 stage trigger (factory is included)
Vortex Viper MOA BDC

I’m just downsizing. This barrel and action have not been fired. The bolt was from a different action that has max 300rds on it, the chasis maybe 25rds. This is my last tikka so the action wrench is included, can drop a little off price if it’s not wanted. Hellfire adapter not included.

Prices TYD PP FF or Venmo

Package: $2,800
Without scope: $2,500

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Firearms British M85 Sniper Rifle REDUCED $2900

This is a copy of the British M85 sniper rifle. Caliber is .308/7.62x51. Excellent, consistent accuracy, see pics below. Action is a Parker Hale 1200, with a Douglas Air Gauged match barrel, chambered and installed by LRI (Long Rifles Incorporated). Action has been blue-printed. The trigger is a Single Set trigger set at 1.5 pounds as a single stage and 8 ounces when set. To set the trigger, after closing the bolt, you push the trigger forward. To fire as a single stage, you just pull the trigger as normal after closing the bolt. The action has standard Picatinny rail mount. The stock is the uncommon molded in Desert Camo model and was made by McMillan for Parker Hale. There is an adjustable cheek piece. Some British Sniper's added this cheek piece to their weapons as seen in the picture below. The gun accepts AICS magazines and comes with one metal 10 round "Accurate Mag" brand magazine. The full length accessory rail accepts standard Anschutz and UIT accessories. This model does not have the spigot assembly for the Parker Hale bipod. The weapon is designed to have the bipod attached to the accessory rail. YHM suppressor ready brake is attached but can be removed. 5/8x24 threaded muzzle. Round count is less than 100, weapon is in like-new, custom built condition. Some small handling marks as can be expected from a gun that has been thoroughly tested. $3,500 shipped to your FFL. No trades please.

The Parker Hale M85 is a British bolt-action .308 sniper rifle, with an effective range around 900 meters. It fires from a 10-round detachable magazine, and weighs 12 pounds, telescopic sight included. The rifle was created after the Falklands War by Parker Hale Ltd in response to shortcomings in the contemporary Lee–Enfield L42A1. Although the Parker Hale M85 manufacturing license was sold to Gibbs Rifle Co., it has not yet resumed production. History. The M85 took part in a British Army trial to see if it could be used as a potential sniper rifle, along with the Accuracy International PM, Heckler & Koch PSG1, SIG Sauer SSG 2000, and Remington 700. The rifle lost by a slight margin to the Accuracy International (adopted by the British Army as the L96).
The M85's range is about 600 meters and has an 85% first round hit capabilities from 600 – 900 meters. The weapon also has a silent safety catch, a threaded muzzle for a flash suppressor, and an integral dovetail rail that accepts a variety of sights. d. The fiberglass stock is made by McMillan.
ANSWERED QUESTIONS:
Barrel is 1:10. Yes, the action is pillar bedded with acra-glas with hex head action screws so you can set the bedding tension with a torque wrench. Barrel is 24.5", same as the original m85. Match chambered, and action blueprinted by LRI (long rifles, inc.), none better. Groups will tighten up with a better shooter than myself.

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British sniper with an adjustable cheek piece added to his M85.
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Hating these Hornady 105gn BTHP Match 6mm Creedmoor bullets for reloading

I'm reloading some of these Hornady 105gn BTHP 6mm Creedmoor bullets in brand new Aphpa Brass. All brass was prepped. Using the L.E. Micrometer seating die with a K&M arbor press. Also using the L.E. Wilson expanding mandrel. Neck tension at .001. When seating these bullets I am getting an indent around the tip of the bullet. Called Wilson and the recommended I use the VLD stem. So I ordered one and swapped out the standard stem for the VLD stem. Same thing is happening putting a deep ring around the tip of the bullet when seating. Called Wilson back and they told me to send in the stem with a couple bullets and they are going to mod the stem to the bullet under warranty. The tech I spoke with says he does this quite often with the VLD stem. It's funny because I had also reloaded some with the Barnes Match Burner 105gn BTHP with the standard stem and I'm not having this issue with the Barnes bullets. I thought that it might just be the powder charge of 39.6gn of H4350 being compressed but I'm at the low end of the scale.

Has anyone ever had any issues like this and what was the result?
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SOLD MDT ACC Elite Blue - New - Rem700

Bought this along with a barreled action from my gunsmith. It has never been used. He bolted it in when I picked it up. I immediately swapped it to my Samson when I got home.

Absolutely nothing wrong with it. It is assembled. I have all the original boxes.

PayPal as F&F $1300 shipped
Or pickup in central IL

Sale is already pending. Thanks

Call text or PM me on here. 815-878-8255
Thanks

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Straight-Pull? Which is the best?

So straight-pulls are gaining momentum in the U.S... Blaser, Strasser, Beretta and now Savage!
Here's where I need help with the pros/cons if you have experience with them.
Blaser and Strasser are starting out around $4500, but have the backbone of German engineering that you just can't beat. However, Beretta and Savage have a significant price drop for their straight-pull lineup. I think I am going to cut Savage out of the running because of the machining issues, bolt issues and bolt being blown back that I have heard about. The Beretta has me intrigued because the price is very reasonable and seems to provide a lot of nice features, but what am I missing?
Lets compare a Strasser RS14 to a Beretta BRX-1. What are we seeing? Pros/cons? I am usually one to say you pay for what you get...usually more satisfied with the higher priced item. I am wondering what others are thinking?
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Firearms WTS NEW FDE Larue Match Grade 18" 308

I've got a brand new never been fired FDE 308 Larue with an 18" Barrel. It comes witht the Larue MBT trigger and Badger Ambi Safety.
$2100 shipped to your FFL. No Trades......

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The “experts” have done it


They went full retard- like total complete full retard - by thinking that we are all full retards .

According to these expert - gang tattoos on face neck hands and chest or tattoos of crimes or rank in a gang - is not an indicator of gang affiliation or activity.

So having the double crowns with a star or MS-13 tattooed on the face turns out that does not mean the person with the ink has committed murder to be admitted to the gang or committed murder to handle the gangs “business “. I feel so dumb I wrongly assumed gang tats on face made one part of the gang whose symbols are represented.
Guess according to the “experts “ it’s just a fucking fashion statement. Who knew ?

Judge convicted of attempted murder


I couldn’t find the Original Post for this one , it was discussed when it happened in 2023 - the bit h judge that shot and killed her ex husband, and then shot her boyfriend in the head while he was sleeping .
Still no charges on shooting her ex, that she invited over and then killed but convicted of attempted murder on the boy friend .

Lucky mother fucker to be shot in the head at point blank while sleeping and live , and getting away from that evil bitch .
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SOLD Leupold Mark 6 3-18x44 M5B2 H59

Leupold Mark 6 3-18x44 M5B2 H59
Just bought this over on the EE the other day and decided to go a different route
Glass is great no real marks anywhere on the scope other than some light scope ring marks.
Sorry my pictures are awful and my camera refuses to take a picture of the reticle

$1300 Shipped

I prefer venmo or zelle but can accept most forms of payment

Trades I would consider +/- cash are
Leupold mk5hd 3.6-18 tremmor 3 or h59
Leupold mk5hd 2-10 CMR
Nightforce atacr 1-8/4-16/4-20 mil
nightforce nxs 3.5-15 mil FFP
nightforce nxs 2.5-10 mil
mcmillian xm3 stock
zermatt/bighorn origin/tl3 short action (action only)
Sig Kilo6k HDX 10x42
Kestrel 5700 AB

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Accessories Kuiu Clothing

Size 36 Pro Pant in Gunmetal $160
Size 36 Axis Hybrid Pant in Ash $220
Size 36 Sierra Pant in Gunmetal $100
2 XL Waffle Knit Long Sleeve Shirts $60 for both

All the pants have only been worn a couple times. Prices are shipped.

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SOLD MDT ACC Premier Gen 1 REM 700 SA with Extras

For sale is a used but not abused Gen 1 ACC Premier. Has the short stock (12.5”-13.75” LOP), a new Premier Vertical Grip, MDT Aluminum bag rider, and full rubber dampener/“jellies” kit. It was painted and then stripped so there are tiny remnants in hard to see nooks and crannies.

$SOLD TYD via Venmo/PayPal. Ships UPS with tracking.

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