Demo Silencerco Omega 30. 2k round count. 5/8-24
On form 3 in south Louisiana.

$525

But does it sure make it more enjoyable to shoot!

started down this rabbit hole in August of 2022. The height of overpriced components. Didn’t let that stop me. In fact, this very forum is what finally pushed me over the edge. I was sick and tired of 1”+ groups as a best with factory ammo, for the most part of course. Jumped in with both feet. Sold a Scar17 I had that I never shot in order to fund the start of it. It isn’t even a drop in the bucket now of what I’ve spent. I currently have more In inventory than just about all the LGS’s around me. All I want to do now is shoot tiny groups and bang steel at the local range. I went from shooting once a month to usually twice a week. I own cartridges you can’t get factory loadings for. Cool ass rifles and cheap ass rifles. The great thing is, thru reloading, they mostly shoot the same.

So let this be a lesson for those that don’t reload, it is expensive and you probably won’t save any money. But it sure is a lot more fun when you can hit things you never thought possible and shoot groups smaller than you’ve ever seen. As we wind down to the end of the year, I was out cleaning up all my empties so far. This does not include all the stuff currently sitting on the shelf that has already been opened. This is just the stuff I have completely emptied in about 15 months. It’s been crazy. And I wouldn’t ever go back to what it was like prior to getting bit by the bug.

Thank you to the forum for all the tips and tricks. I could never have done it without the reloading forum here. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Need to update and organize my garage sale of range gear from various small cases, a backpack, etc. No plans on flying with it, just range and back. Open to a soft case, though a hard one with wheels seems like the way to go. I've got the basic Costco black and yellow tubs with no wheels and they're nice, but I've broken a number of the lids before so need something decently sturdy.

I know something like the Pelican 1650 would probably work (though I might want the next size up.) Before I invest Pelican level money, what are people thoughts on the more affordable options out there? For example, the Harbor Freight Apache 5800 is less than half the price. I've also seen ads for these Condition 1 cases which seem interesting (but then again, possibly just Facebook/online ad spamming.) Or, any other brands, options? Goal would be mags, range supplies, ammo, belt, PC if I'm feeling LARP-y, eyes/ears, admin, etc.


I've got a Pelican 1750 for one rifle and it's bombproof. I got one of the smaller Pelican Vaults for handguns and it's decent, but I should have gotten something larger. So a small concern is also buying too small again. Would rather have a little extra space than not.

KM Arbor press with force pack and dial indicator 200.00


Frankfort arsenal swagger 100.00

Hornady Cam-Lock Case Trimmer Kit​

75.00


All are plus shipping.

Load work up and all groups are 1/4 or better. And 5 shot groups.

223 complete rifle, just need a bipod and magazine. Also includes a 308 bolt! Will consider parting out but would really like to sell everything together.

Details are:
- Stiller Tac 30 AW (AW mag cut)
- 223 & 308 bolts
- Cerakote action Patriot Brown
- Rock Creek 223 barrel 25”
- Badger Ordnance recoil lug
- TriggerTech Diamond trigger
- MPA BA comp chassis (have all the included accessories)
- Full weight set
- Spigot mount with pic rail
- Vortex Venom FFP 5-25x56 mrad
- Vortex .92” PMR rings
- Throw lever
- No bipod or magazine

$2500 for everything. includes shipping to lower 48.

Ship to FFL only.

Great condition, round count 2k. Direct thread 5/8-24
On form 3 in south Louisiana
$725

What is the general expected accuracy for a quality .22 at 100 yards ?

I figure with center fires , you expect around 1/2 moa or better for 5 shots at 100 with a quality barrel and ammo.

Seems like 22s are a lot harder to be accurate at 100+

Merry Christmas to all you filthy animals on the hide.

I have no idea how one of my email addresses got on this mailing list, but I find these propaganda emails interesting to read
I get one from some leftist schmuck about once a week

Economic Recovery? and the claims on inflation?

Are there no fact checkers on emails sent from members of congress? Seems like an email full of distorted reality, no?

Reinforcement like this is why those that vote left think they are doing the right thing and anyone that isn't pro-biden isn't working with 'facts'...

delinked link - h t t p s://connolly.house.gov/news/email/show.aspx?ID=LXUSPI7FOFAZ6

Anyone have an email from the opposing side listing all of Bidens failures?


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Dear Neighbor,


In my last newsletter, I wrote to you about some good news in our fight against climate change. Today, I want to take the chance to share some more good news with you – this time, on our historic economic recovery.

Since taking office, President Biden and his Administration have worked tirelessly with Democrats in Congress to deliver an economic recovery that outpaces the rest of the world and benefits all Americans. That hard work has more than paid off. But don’t just take my word for it. The numbers speak for themselves:

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

President Biden has overseen the creation of more than 14 million new jobs since taking office, including nearly 800,000 new manufacturing jobs.
In fact, job growth has outpaced pre-pandemic predictions, with nearly 2 million more jobs created than the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) predicted in January 2020 before the pandemic took hold.
The unemployment rate has stayed below 4 percent for 22 straight months.
Before COVID, the CBO anticipated a 4.2 percent unemployment rate by the end of 2023. Instead, we have delivered a 3.7 percent unemployment rate – even better than expected had the pandemic not occurred.
Americans have filed a record 14.6 million applications to start new businesses since President Biden entered the White House.
Wage and Wealth Growth

Wages, wealth, and the share of working-age Americans with jobs are all higher than before the pandemic, and wages and salaries are both growing faster than prices.
On average, wages and salaries have grown by $15,000 since the start of 2021, outpacing price increases by $3,500.
Over the past year, wages for low income individuals grew by 5.9 percent while wages for middle income individuals grew by 6 percent.
According to the Federal Reserve, the average net worth of Americans across all income levels, ages, and races rose from 2019 to 2022.
Tackling Inflation and Lowering Costs

After peaking in summer 2022, inflation has been on a downward trend for a year and a half, dropping by 65 percent since last summer.
Gas prices are down more than $1.90 from their peak, and grocery inflation is at its lowest level in two years.
This November brought the first month-over-month drop in prices since April of 2020, with prices decreasing by 0.1 percent compared to October. And the year-over-year increase in prices came in lower than expected, with an increase of just 2.6 percent since November of 2022.
Much remains to be done to lower prices, but all of this brings us closer to a true soft landing – lowering inflation without causing a recession and increasing unemployment.
Growing Our Economy

Defying forecasts, the US economy has continued to grow significantly. Last quarter, our economy grew by 4.9 percent, the fastest rate of growth in two years.
The level of US real GDP in 2023 even exceeded some pre-pandemic forecasts, including by the CBO and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
In fact, our economy today is 0.2 percent larger than the IMF predicted it would be without the COVID pandemic. To put that in perspective, Europe’s economy is 2.2 percent smaller than its pre-covid prediction, while China is missing the mark by 4.2 percent.
For years, we have heard from the naysayers and pessimists that there was no avoiding a recession. That the US couldn’t possibly get prices under control without shrinking the economy and putting millions of Americans out of work. President Biden and Democrats have proven them wrong.

There is a lot of work left to do, and we are not entirely out of the woods yet. Prices are still too high and too many Americans are still struggling. But the truth is we are in significantly better economic shape than experts believed possible, we are outperforming our peers across the world, and all signs point to even more improvement in the months ahead.

As we look toward the new year, let’s remember the good news. Let’s celebrate the progress we’ve made. And let’s be grateful that, despite our struggles, our economy is among the strongest in the world and well positioned for the future.

From all of us here on Team Connolly, I want to wish you a very Happy Holidays! As always, my team and I are here to help. If we can be of assistance, please don't hesitate to call us at (703) 256-3071.

Sincerely,
Gerald E. Connolly
Member of Congress

I have extra shooting bags I am not using for sale. Just a few of them have been waxed before and all of them have only been used a few times if that. All prices are shipped tyd in the continental United States. Payment by PayPal F&F or Venmo.

Wiebad Max Fortune Cookie Heavy Fill- $85 SOLD
Wiebad Max Fortune Cookie Poly Fill- $85 SOLD
S.A.P WC Solo Sack Heavy Fill-$50 SOLD
AG X-Wing Large Enhanced Rear Bag-$38 SOLD
Precision Underground F1 Rear Bag- $75 SOLD

Up for sale is a Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x24 contract scope with the Recon Army-Spec markings. This is not one of the commercially released optics from 2015, but rather one of the real MK12 Contract optics. These featured mil-dot reticles with MOA turrets. 1 MOA elevation and 0.5 MOA windage adjustments.

This scope is in great condition with the original tag on it still. Glass is clean, as is the body.

Price: $3500 Shipped

Mk12 inspired 16" 1:10 6mm ARC. Build list

Aero precision upper receiver
PRI Gen III Free Float Tube Handguard AR-15 Carbon Fiber 12.5"
AR15 Recce Top Rail for PRI Round Forearms Forearms
Aero precision .750 adjustable gas block
Mid length gas tube.
AEM brake 6.8mm 5/8x24 and collar
Custom Mcgowen 16" 1:10 twist barrel contoured SPR/MK12 5/8x24 threads
Arca rail bought from a guy on here who makes them

Has been fired. Shot Druid hill armory 75gr vmax to sight in. Then shot some 80gr VT seconds. Upper functioned perfectly. Need the funds for another build.

$750 shipped for the upper no bcg or charging handle.

I just got a new barrel from PVA....after 40 rounds I borescoped it.
I noticed machine marks on the lands after the throat. Any thoughts?

Just finished review/testing this Green Mountain 224 barrel for accuracy. I shot a lot of GM 22lr barrels and they straight hammer so I wanted to do a little accuracy review/test on their centerfire barrels. First up was this 224 blank and it did not disappoint at all!

Can't keep them all. Recouping some costs to continue doing these tests..

26" Green Mountain TL3 Shouldered Prefit
1.2" Straight Contour
1-8 twist
Muzzle Threaded 5/8-24
Chambered by PVA with my 223Rem Match Eachus Chamber
( no turn Lapua 253 neck and 0.080 freebore)
195rd down barrel


If your looking for a straight hammer to shoot 80's this is the barrel for you. Load development done for you with 80smk/Varget/Lapua brass/205M. This barrel shot consistent 5 shot groups in the 0.1s @ 100yd in both load development and seating depth testing. Consistent 0.5moa 10shot groups @ 300yd


SOLD

I have about 1300 rounds (give or take 20) of extra 50BMG I need to get out of my ammo room. Mostly 4:1 Federal tracers but there is a small amount of Hornady AMAX, American Eagle and API as well. All in 50cal cans along with two wooden crates containing 2 100rd cans each.

Located north of Minneapolis but willing to travel a little to meet.

$3,900

Have 2000 22 cal 85.5 Berger Hybrids. Same lot. Sold


Also have 500 6.5 140 Berger Hybrids. Sold

I’ll say it again… it’s not intelligence!


Now wonder where else this works? Car dealers may fight.

But what about similar manipulations on WalMart or Amazon. Or Bass Pro Shops? Or Home Depot. I’d be trying it like crazy! I mean a Tahoe they notice. How about dozens of scopes or TV’s or appliances? Take them weeks to spot the error.

Just ‘sayin!

Sirhr

No trades Zelle for payment CONUS only prices are shipped.

Leupold VX-3 3-10x40mm Varmint Hunters reticle with box 66110 $SOLD

Leupold VX-III Long Range 6.5-20x40mm Varmint Hunter reticle with box, sunshade, Alumina caps 57175 $SOLD

Leupold VX-6HD 3-18x50mm Illum Varmint Hunters reticle with alumina caps and box 171575 $SOLD

Leupold VX-III Long Range 6.5-20x40mm Duplex reticle 55146 with sunshade, alumina caps, no box, CDS dial 1/4" moa clicks $750

Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35x56mm M5C3 Illum Tremor 3 FFP with Aadmount caps no box 177333 $SOLD

LaRue Tactical LT719 30mm QD Low Rings $SOLD

ARC 35mm 1.26" 0MOA mount with level and box $215

Trijicon ACOG TA33-C-400065 3x30 Red Crosshair 300BLK reticle with case $SOLD

Trijicon RMR RM06-C-C700672 Adjustable LED 3.25MOA Red Dot Type 2 with case $SOLD

Photos

Looking to trade my MOA Razor 3-18 EBR-2C MOA for the mil version of the same scope or just something similar. Can add cash or take cash + optic.

Album Here

A few small blemishes on the caps as seen in the pics, but the body and glass are tip top.

Will also sell for $SOLD shipped + insured since that will probably be also easier than trading.

Hey guys, I have a question.
Looking to get another rifle probably in the next 6 months. I have built 1 rifle and customized a Rem 700. Both are 6.5 Creedmoor.
The Built Rifle - Big Horn Origin action with a 20” straight jacket armory custom barrel in an AG Composite stock.
The Rem 700 - Rem 700 with OWM barrel cut down to 22”, for looks, fluted bolt with threaded and skeletonized handle in a Magpul Hunter stock.
Other Built Rifle - Big Horn Origin, 24” Ctriterion barrel using barrel nut in a KRG Bravo, this is .308 WIN.

Question here is this.
I am thinking of getting another rifle. Should I build it? Should I just buy an off the shelf rifle like the Bergara B14 HMR Pro? Or just bite the bullet and purchase the rifle from a custom shop like GA Precision? Looking at 300 Win Mag or maybe 7PRC.
Building will be about $2700
Off the rack will be about $1600?
Custom Shop will be about $5500?

I do not have an Off the rack rifle and honestly never have. I keep hearing the Bergaras are excellent and very accurate rifles. Are the Big Horn actions (or any custom action) that much better than th shelf rifles?
I do not do any competitions or hunt. These are strictly for fun. Probably will be doing 2-3 long range precision training classes a year, but that is pretty much it.

Not sure where else to ask this. Want to make sure before I give them my CC info.

Thanks!

Got a message re a Benz van died nearby during travels. I gave another hide member a towing service and a possible mechanic, but it might be tough.
Good luck