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Retired four-star Navy Adm. Robert P. Burke guilty of bribery

Jesus F'kin christmas...:oops:

Per Washinton Post:
The Navy’s former second-in-command becomes the highest-ranking U.S. military officer to be convicted of a crime,
"in a scheme to trade a contract for a post-retirement job."

ETA - Full text in post #9

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Load development struggles

I’ve been working up this load for 300 Norma, AXSR rifle, 27” Bartlein barrel, first time with a magnum, and reached a point where I’m looking for suggestions.
Started with new Lapua brass sized for .002 neck tension, 230 A-Tips .050 from lands, 9 1/2M primers and H-1000.

I did a powder charge test from 82.1-85.1 in .6 gr increments OCW style, ascending order, 3 rounds each total. Stopped at 84.5 because it was flattening the primers pretty hard by then. Went from about 2900 fps up to 2980 fps. Best groups and ES were at 82.1 and 84.5.

I loaded up five rounds each of 82.1 at .030, .050 and .070 from the lands and fired them in the same ascending order style and got these results.
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Loaded up 10 rounds at 82.1/.070 to see if I could confirm it and it looked like this.
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Decided to test the same load again to see if this was me and to check neck tension results so I loaded up ten each at .002 and .003 neck tension and got these results. ES at .002 was 21 and at .003 was 49.
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I shot every test at the same range, same time of day, nearly identical conditions prone on a bipod with a rear bag. My 215 Berger load I did is pretty consistently .5 MOA but this 230 load after that one outlier seating depth group is closer to 1 MOA.

Looking for some outside input. Time to change powders? Drop the charge a little?
Repeat a previous test?
What say y’all?

SOLD Bargain Box (Hike, Camp etc) $35

nemo fillo elite
zpacks sit pad
first aid references
thermarest repair kit
map protractors
map card references x2
CRKT Knife
Swiss Knife
Sawyer 32 oz bag unused w/ maintenance items

Please see the pictures for what's included. If it's in the pics, minus my laptop..... it's yours for $35.00 TYD USPS Priority Large Flat Rate Box. PayPal friends and family with no note or add 4% for fees.

There's probably a few other things in there I added as well.

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Rifle Competition Events NRL Barrel Question

I am new to NRL Hunter and currently building my first rig. My question is…which barrel is better for NRL? I don’t have experience with either. My thoughts..

Steel Fluted = can hold up to longer (8 rds) strings of fire but heavier depending on contour. Possibly could go shorter to save weight but then I lose velocity/power factor.

Carbon = lighter & possibly longer which benefit weight and velocity but may start to drift the more it heats up. Even with a thicker contour I don’t think that is enough to change how the heat will affect it given how they are constructed.

Or neither and I should look into something else.

*Im trying to stay in the open light division with a 6.5 CM setup

SOLD MPA Matrix

Here for sale is my MPA Matrix, REM 700 SA in Burnt Bronze. I recently bought a manners TCS, so getting rid of this since I won’t be using it. Only wear is on the arca rail section, see photos.

Price: $950 shipped
PayPal F&F or you pay the fees

Trades: open to offers, hunting style stocks for rem 700 LA (xlr, manners pro hunter, etc.), auto trickler, hunting style scopes

Comes with trigger finger supports and action screws.

PM me “I’ll take it” to avoid scammers

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SOLD FS: MPA Vanquish RH R700 Chassis

For Sale: Like new MPA Vanquish chassis. Used for one range trip, but decided to stay with my existing setup.
- Right-hand
- R700 Short Action
- Tungston
- Competition (light) Buttstock
- Vertical 2 Grip
- Swept 3 Grip
- 2 Round-holder
- 2 NV Bridges with grip tape
- All standard thumbrests
- GrayOps Internal Vanquish Weight Kit
- GrayOps Side Rail XL Steel

SOLD

Asking $1500 shipped, PP F&F or MO. Add 3% for regular PP.

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SOLD FS: Blackhills Mk262 Mod 1-C 5.56 77gr 20rd boxes

28 boxes of Blackhills Mk262 Mod 1-C 5.56 77gr. All same lot number which is within the last few months.

$27 per box shipped or if you get 20 boxes or more I’ll do $25 per box shipped.

PayPal FF, Venmo, Zelle

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Seekins hit pro vs custom?

Hey all,

I've really been thinking about getting a seekins hit pro. Maybe not right away but sometime down the road. It's in the $2k range and I know I'm nearing custom money territory. I've never thought about getting a custom or felt curious/attracted about going that route. I'm just not interested in that but for some reason I'm drawn to the seekins.

Would an MPA for example offer a lot more than a seekins would? Again, I'm inclined to the seekins but if I'm leaving a lot on the table by not going custom I will definitely consider it. Has anybody owned a seekins and a custom simultaneously to be able to offer any input?

Thanks

SOLD KRG Bravo Chassis or backend with weights and tool-less LOP

Like new KRG Bravo backend with accessories listed below:

KRG Bravo Tool-less LOP
KRG Bravo Rear Weight Set
KRG Bravo Grip Weight
KRG Bravo Overloaded Cheekpiece
KRG LOP Spacer, Heavy

Would like to sell as a package. SOLD $410 CONUS.

I can take a card or Venmo/PayPal Discrete + 3%. Thank you!

Also, please don't comment on my post (scammers will message you). Just send me a PM. I will go off timestamps. If you would like to talk over the phone to verify or FaceTime, no problem!
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SOLD SPUHR S.I.C.S Chassis - REM 700 SA

Like new chassis - mount action but not used. SPUHR S.I.C.S. REM 700 SA footprint. New ARCA rail grabber and two Sphur weights. Also have a small 3D printed buttpad (TPU) and bag rider.

SOLD $1300 CONUS. I can take a card + 3% or Venmo/PayPal discrete. Thank you.

Also, please don't comment on my post (scammers will message you). Just send me a PM. I will go off timestamps. If you would like to talk over the phone to verify or FaceTime, no problem!

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Question on Proof barrel after bore scope

Just had a question after using a Bore Scope today. Normally i don’t use these often, but having a weird gas issue with another rifle so wanted to check my new 16.5” Proof 6.5cm custom bolt build. Approx 65 rounds fired and did a barrel break in as well and want to make sure i didn’t do this or if its just weird machine marks. Barrel shot good and accurate no issues. Anyways the first 1/4 of the barrel looks rough but last half looks perfect. Anyway here are some pictures and it was also build by Altus which i know they do good work and never had an issue just wanted to see what’s normal. I believe last picture is where it looks good which is about half way until the end of barrel.

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Cali cartels top smuggler and money laundering expert cut the DEA in on the action



And they made a fortune- zero arrests not stopping any drugs or violence but they did well financially.

SOLD Manners TCS Swamp Molded

Stock didn't fit me like I would like it to. Like new (only mounted action in it). Here are the specs:

PRS-TCS
DOUBLE DEAD TCS SHELL
REMINGTON 700 SA
PRS-TCSDBM MINI CHASSIS
PRS-TCS ADJUSTABLE BUTT SYSTEM
SWAMP MOLDED
PRS-TCS ALUMINUM ARCA RAIL
PRS-TCS FLUSH CUPS 1 LEFT 1 RIGHT 1 BTM
SIKES CLUTCH KIT (1 RAIL, 1 KNOB)
PRS-TCS ROUND ADJ BUTT SPACER .375"

$1200 CONUS. I can take a card + 3% or Venmo/PayPal. Thank you!

Also, please don't comment on my post (scammers will message you). Just send me a PM. I will go off timestamps. If you would like to talk over the phone to verify or FaceTime, no problem!

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