I've decided to now quote my rifle in naval artillery terms. I no longer shoot 6.5 Manbun

I shoot 6.5/100 Caliber.

And yes, I have been watching too much Battleship New Jersey youtube btw. BB-61 > you (Sorry as a boy growing up in Iowa, knowing the baddest MF ship (class) on the planet was named after your state was too much--Damn Carriers ruined all the fun)

This is a nighthawk heinie signature recon. Built by one of nighthawks best guys. I have shot 400 rounds through it. Beautiful pistol inside and out, super tight build with a 1 hole test target. Vz carbon operator grips and the original signed grips. $3000 shipped

We gave 2.8 B to India for aid, lncluding gender equality stuff. Yet, they have the money for a space program?



By the way, the landing footage is a CGI. There is no handy camera hanging on a sky hook to shoot the landing.

Anyone know the optic pictured here. S&B?
TIA

Reloading accessories that are important to get started.


Hornady (I believe) Dial Calipers $50 value asking $40 shipped

Hornady powder trickler $23 value asking $15 shipped
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SOLD: Dandy 2 speed trickler $120 value asking $70 shipped

Redding titanium nitride .280 bushing $35 retail asking $25 shipped
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MPA 6.5 CM
Curtis Action, Axiom
TriggerTech Trigger
MPA Brake
Vortex Strike Eagle 5x25 MILS
Atlas Bipod
2 magazines
1 MDT
1 Accurate Mag
Bag Rider
Weight
DFAT dryfire tool

300-400 ish rounds.
$3300.

Received these in a trade and as much as I'd like to keep them, I need to recoup funds. These are all brand new and feature the same specs with the exception of the Pro Hunter, which is cut for a long action:

- Rem 700 short action inlet
- Carbon 6 Sendero profile channel
- Mini Chassis installed (no bottom metal)
- Right handed

Pricing is as follows:
LRH (left): $950 shipped SOLD
Pro Hunter (center): $899 shipped SOLD
Compact Stock (right): $1250 shipped SOLD

No trades please.

I've mentioned this to Mile High. Maybe someone from AI will see this here.

In my opinion the AT-X should come standard with a folding mechanism. Look at the parts that need to be built for a non folder and for a folder. The folder doesn't need that much more machining when it comes to overall parts.

Back in the day non folder AT rifles had a rigid one piece chassis. They could not be converted to a folder. Fast forward to today and the fixed stock needs nearly as many parts machined as the folding mechanism.

I'm sure many customers would appreciate the folding stock being standard.

On a side note a .223 and magnum bolt faces would be nice along with corresponding magazines. Also, I believe limited runs of the older AT in a folder with the thumb hole AW style panels would probably be pretty well received.

“SOLD” Selling a brand new FATBOY Elevate Two Section Tripod with FATBOY Invert 60 Ball Head. Purchased about a month ago. Accessories include Side Chick, and additional FATBOY 70mm Bowl. Will come in the factory box and soft case. This thing is supper stable but just too big for a hunting tripod. $1200 invested in this setup. My loss is your gain. Selling for $800 shipped to the lower 48. PayPal F&F for the form of payment. I will only sell to a Hide member that has an established history of positive feedback buying and selling. If the add doesn’t say sold then it’s still available.

Anschutz 1710 in the ACC
5 mags
5 spare mag springs
Spare extractors
Bedded

2500 shipped to FFL

Kidd supergrade
2 stage kidd trigger
1 mag
Bedded by kidd

1300 shipped to ffl

This is an as new Kestral 5700 Elite. I bought it for PRS type matches, but have discovered that my neck isn't going to let me play that game.

I played with this, when I first got it, for a few minutes, but it has never really been used. A few entries for my .22 and that's it. Never used or taken to the field/range.

My loss, your gain. $550.00 shipped. PP FF preferred.

MPA matrix 700 s/a chassis

700 short action matrix chassis, Little use, just not my jam. Couple scuffs from use.

Comes with extra grip, and thumbshelf.
Has the spigot mount and full internal weight kit, enhanced NV bridge.

850$ shipped.

PayPal f&f or cover fees. No trades.

Lets get it out of the way, "Theres a fungus among us."

Moving on, this starts a bit slw but gets fascinating.

Apparently these guys have had enough. Calling the police out.

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These assholes are doing this in broad daylight knowing the apartment is occupied.

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Pics coming soon: Pics are up.

This Tripod is a TVC-33 MKII and capable of accepting the Anvil Ball Head.

The TVC-33 has been lightly used, but is in very good condition (always cased to and from range, no hunting trips, etc). $825 Shipped/Insured. (The Red thing pointing out the imperfections is the "straw" to a can of canned air, for perspective.














The TVC-34 is unused and in the factory bag/box with the hang tag. 1075 Shipped/Insured. Spoken For.

Venmo, Paypal (Discreet only), Zelle.

What is your experience/process to minimize time and effort from moving your optic between guns or multiple guns?

I did it for the first time today and the difference between guns was an elevation difference of 6 mils high. I had expected to be within a mil or 2.

One thing I am thinking is the first gun has a zero MOA Rail and the second has a 20 MOA Rail. Both muzzle velocities are ~ 2850 fps.

Scope is Leupold Mark 5 HD 3.6-18 in a Spuhr mount. I mounted the optic on the bench in the Spuhr. Moved assembled unit from gun to gun.

I like to have a dedicated optic for each rifle. I'd also like to avoid buying another optic.

Have had this for approximately 6 months. It’s an awesome tool and has worked flawless ever since I’ve owned it. Price is 750 shipped which includes everything pictured. Price is firm

Partial box of 6.5mm Berger 140 grain hybrid targets for sale. I have not counted them, but according to my scale, there's 372 bullets left. $sold

Two partial boxes of Berger 130gr VLD hunting bullets. One has 95, the other has 83. $sold

How completely inept can Kamala be to let this turnip continue in office. It is long past time we have a maximum age for elected officials.

I've seen several threads (on several forums) about leverguns here of late, all centered around modernizing them for "defensive" or "tactical" use.

I love lever guns.
Like all red blooded American boys, I grew up watching westerns. I wanted to be the "good guy" who would grow up to go get the "bad guy".
Still a levergun has no role in tactical use. Just my honest opinion. I've been to war. Sorry, (not sorry) I want my AR.

Now defensive use... that's a different story altogether. Now were talking the old "good guy V bad guy" type deal.
If the role of the weapon is to protect yourself and you family from criminals in a home defense role... now we're talking about an application where the old cowboy gun can still work.

So... let's talk about what MAKES a good "defensive" levergun.
Opinions, and insights welcome... just don't be an ass about it.


IMHO first consideration is caliber.

The two that shine above all others today are the .357 & .44 Magnums. These are in potent handgun calibers. They really smoke out of a carbine barrel, gaining quite a bit of velocity. Sure, a hunting round like 30-30 or 45/70, are more powerful, but being so also means they're designed for game. Sometimes LARGE game. Real good chance (damn near sure thing) they'll zip right through your average bad guy at defensive ranges.
That's what were talking about here for a "defensive" weapon.... Shooting at bad guys. (in other words, people) If you have to protect yourself from a criminal... it's not all that likely to happen on an empty mountain somewhere. It will be at home. (where ever that may be)
As said, the .357 & .44 Magnums are both potent handgun calibers, and they both gain velocity when fired through a carbine length barrel. The bullets, designed for handguns, (not talking hard cast hunting loads) will expand violently, dumping ALL their increased energy INTO the target. This rapid expansion most often also limits penetration to around 14 to 16 inches or so making the chances of shooting through so many walls less. That expansion, however, creates devastating wound channels. And yeah, you can still hunt deer sized game with them. (Though I wouldn't try it at 3oo yds)


Another consideration is ammo capacity. (you can never have too much right?) First thing... a levergun isn't even in the same ballpark as an AR. You don't get 30 rounds per mag, with very quick mag changes. Not only that, but the longer, more hunting oriented rounds like 30-30 & 45/70 vastly limit your already small magazine capacity. Capacity that is not only already limited, but that requires a lot more training to get fast with on reloading... than does an AR. Again, the magnum handgun rounds for the win.


Sights.

Ok, here again, us being levergun fans (or people living is less free states) are starting off behind the curve right outta the gate. Being a very old design, typical levergun iron sights leave a lot to be desired. If you don't want to add an optic, at least consider upgrading to a set of quality peep sights from one of the aftermarket companies now making products for our rifles.

Red dots. Being the author of this particular thread, and a combat veteran who somehow (by the grace of God) survived multiple combat tours (the last one getting pretty sporty at times) I'm just gonna come out and say it...
GET A RED DOT.

OK, sure, if your rifle is for multiple use, a LPVO may be a better choice. You can see the target better at range, and still have 1x (plus an illuminated reticule in most cases) for close in defensive duty. Thing is, a LPVO is still a "scope". That means it will still have "scope shadow" if you mount the gun wrong because your live is on the line, and you might just be freaking out a bit and rushing things. Or maybe you're hiding behind cover firing from some awkward shooting position, and can't get your head just right behind the scope. The eyebox on a scope will NEVER be as forgiving as that of a red dot. The newer ones are good, and theire getting better all the time, but there is still NOTHING... that is faster at target acquisition, than a red dot.
If it's a "defensive" rifle... get a red dot for it.


Weapon mounted light.

Lots of pros & cons people talk (argue) about when it comes to having a weapon mounted light on a handgun... but for a rifle...
Just put a light on it.
Takes both hands to shoot most rifles, (that is how they're designed after all) and it takes the both to run a levergun action, unless you dismount the gun between shots. Hand held lights just aren't gonna work here. Oh, and yes... you do need a light. Bad guys tend to like night time, or dark places. Besides, the planet is spinning so it's dark half the time anyhow.


On gun ammo.

Magazine capacity is ,as we've said, limited. Even with the shorted handgun rounds, you may be starting out with 9 or 10 rounds loaded... Now, for most defensive shootings, that's plenty.
Plenty unless there's multiple attackers perhaps...
Plenty unless & until you start missing the bad guys...
Good chance you will too. Especially when you're scared, mad, or both, and maybe you just got woke up at 3am to boot.
I've got multiple war deployments behind me, and can attest to the fact that I missed... a lot more than I hit.
Have a way to store some extra rounds on the gun be it an old school leather ammo cuff, one of the new styles (and ugly as sin) buttstocks, or what I did, just put the velcro ammo cards on them like you see on shotguns. These can be ordered in pistol calibers as well. 1o in the gun, 10 more on the stock makes for 20 rounds available just grab and go. If I have time to grab an extra ammo card, that's 10 more I can slap on when these are gone.


Here's my pick. (that I pray I never have to use)
A Chiappa 1892 takedown in .44 Magnum. (I also have a Rossi 92 in .357 Mag, but I like this one better.
First, it's a .44 Mag.
Secondly, it's a takedown, so it can go in a bag with me, hidden away from prying eyes to a hotel room when traveling.




Discuss...
I mean it... Let's discuss.
I'm no certified expert. (though the wife may think I'm "certifiable" at times)
I don't work for Hornady or Chiappa.
Just throwing my thoughts and what I've learned out there.

Oh, and I meant to say discuss or GTFO... LOL.
If you don't feel a levergun makes a good defensive weapon... this is not the thread for you.
(that's what I meant by "don't be an ass about it" back at the top)
I hate it when people shit on a thread.

I’m in the market for a thermal spotter with a range finder built in, if that kind of thing even exists. I am not looking for a rifle mounted optic or some thermal imaging camera to take pictures…. I’m looking for an actual handheld spotter scope that has a range finder and thermal IR capabilities, if not then a really good rangefinder that won’t break me in the bank. I typically like Vortex Optics but I’ll take any recommendations and I have no experience with spotter scopes either just rifle optics. Any help would be appreciated, thank you!

I just don't use this as much as I thought I would. Very consistent, Adjustable timer to .01 of a second. Shoot me a pm with any questions, I can also send videos of it in use. $350 shipped