Despite getting my first long range rifle in December 2024, it took me this long to take it to the range.

This was my first time bore sighting a rifle & zeroing a scope. Honestly, I am ashamed that it took me almost two hours and maybe 30 rounds to get this done and the final group at 100 yards looked like this:

I used Hornady American Gunner BTHP 6.5 CM 140 grain ammo. I’ve seen some amazing groups on the Hide and hoping to get some feedback and helpful advice on how to improve.

Thanks in advance!

I'm not too new to reloading but only really getting serious into rifle this year. If I were to read the forums, here and elsewhere, it would seem that the method to work up a load is to start in the middle of the data and then work up until your gun starts doing fucked up things to your brass. What's the deal with this advice? It clearly ignores the measured pressure limits, it's likely not going to blow up your gun but it will reduce brass and barrel life and likely reduce your precision. Is it just the natural tendency for monkeys to max things out to the point that they break? Why don't people just go to a larger cartridge if they want to stuff too much powder in? What am I missing?

Ok so this is a stretch and a bit of just playing around. While messing about on Chat Gpt I gave it a proper asking it to create the most ballistically superior cartridge that will fit in a mini length action (Howa mini/ CZ 527) in the 6mm bore size. And it came up with one called the 6mm mini short magnum or 6mm msm. These are the theoretical specs it created:
Concept: A radically shortened, fat-body “WSM-style” case (~1.60–1.65" case length) with either a rebated rim (.445" to use Grendel bolt) or a true magnum bolt face (.532") if your mini action can be re-bolted/opened up. Seat 105–115 gr bullets to ≤ 2.30–2.35" COAL.

Sketch specs (target values)

• Option A (rebated): .445" rim, ~.530" body, 35–40° shoulder
• Option B (mag face): .532" rim, ~.550" body (bolt/lug thrust rises a lot)
• Case length: ~1.60–1.65"
• COAL: ≤ 2.35" (you’ll need custom magazine/follower)
• Capacity (gross): mid-40s to low-50s gr H₂O after seating

Potential performance (24")

• 115 gr class: ~3,050–3,150 fps possible on paper
• 105–110 gr class: ~3,150–3,250 fps

I basically want to know how possible this is, can it be created from an existing cartridge like 243 wssm, and should I build one for shits and gigs instead of a 6mm ARC. My thoughts: if I’m already going to pour money into a full custom rifle with dies and components for the ammo why not go all out? Main downside for me is no factory ammo available, and possible feeding issues. I wouldn’t mind going to a short action but want to avoid just jumping for a 6 prc or a 6 creed just because I want to be difficult on myself.

Saw it this afternoon while my wife’s still out of town…have to take advantage of that “Class B Bachelor” status when able, LoL.

Bottom line: Good movie…not great, but good. I’d say it was very good, but not compared to the first one which was way better IMHO, so just “good” for me. They tried too hard to force the other characters into the plot, and it just felt, well, too forced.

Still, it was very entertaining and definitely worth seeing on the big screen at least once.

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Off topic, but it cracked me up when they had an ad for Bulleit Bourbon immediately after a PSA for drunk driving! Everyone in the theater literally LoL’d!

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So California has Gerymandered all Republican districts out of existance... and has called a special election for November to fill seats in the new districts. Which will tip the House into Democrat hands in as little as three months.

Methinks it's time to find about 10 corrupt democrats in Red States and jail them... and have their seats filled by gubernatorial appointment. Also have Ethics Committee remove about 10 more for violations of stock trading and leaking documents and other crimes.

They want to go Banana Republic... let's go Banana Republic!

Sirhr

Here is a unique Remington defense barreled action in 7.62/308 win. I got this project when Remington sold a bunch of unique barreled actions to the civilian market.

It’s brand new never fired. Just never did get any parts for it.

This is a factory short action Remington defense barreled action with a 24” stainless M24 barrel and 8-40 scope base screw holes.

You can no longer get these unique BA’s as they are all gone.


Passing it along for what I paid.

$500 shipped

Paypal or Zelle

Thanks!

Hey Guys,

I am parting out/selling the .300 PRC Build. It has been a blast, but time to move onto some smaller arms and other projects. Below is the master list of items. Please let me know what you want and make reasonable offers and bundle requests. I will do my best to keep this list up to date, so assume a part is available if not marked sold. Shipping ConUS only. Prices do not include shipping. Buyer pays via PayPal G&S and pays 2.9% fee.

Brand New manners Pro Hunter long action r700 or clone. Never had a rifle in it. No bottom metal.
Proof Sendero barrel channel.

950.00 shipped. PP f&f preferably.

Cross posted.

These are both 700 SA inlet. Never fired in. Comes with bottoms.

375$ each shipped.

I found this item, which I am calling an ammo dispenser. It is NOT a magazine. It currently has WWI 30-06 ammo in it. That may or may not be the caliber it was intended for. There are no markings anywhere. It is spring loaded and dispenses one round at a time.

Spent the last few weeks driving around the country trying to see nature. A few highlights:

• I really fucking hate motorcycles. I'm 10 miles out in the wilderness and can still hear those faggots.
• Why is every other lot in WY a junkyard. Like seriously wtf.
• We are doomed as a species. Its only a matter of time. Guy tried to start a fight with me because he was in line for a stupid boat and I was hiking past. "This is the line for the boat" "I'm not taking the boat"
• Fuck Canada. (Went looking for advice on Banff and it was some lib cuck bitching about America. F that noise. I'll go visit the Badlands instead. (Plus my favorite park has been overrun)
• Fuck National Parks. So damn overcrowded. You can't even park after 9AM. So just get up early! yeah you get about 3 hours of park use per day that way before the shit gets zerged.
• Control your crotch monkeys. Yeah my 50 YO ass is slow going up the trail. I can also yeet your little shit off the cliff if he keeps mouthing off. I try and be polite and let people pass. Even my patience has limits.
• After listening to hours of true crime podcasts on the drive:
  • Media has always been ass
  • Medical laws exist for a reason (The number of quacks who turn out to be serious killers is amazing)
    • Still wouldn't trust a "real" doctor as far as I can throw them.
• Can you idiots pick up your trash for once in your life?
• I'm booking an elk hunt cause those fuckeres hid for 2 weeks. Pronghorn/Bison? We cool. Moose, you're next. Bears: I'd hide my ass in the woods too. Stay fluffy boss.
• Buy more ammo
• I am an old cranky bitch.

Carry on.

If you ever wanted to add a very cool classic to your GAP collection here’s your chance!

All original and in excellent condition. I bought this rifle from a Hide member years ago. Total round count is just under 600 rounds. FWIW, Previous owner listed this rifle was built by Tim “Moon” Roberts back when he was at GAP but I’ve never verified it.

Trued Rem 700 G prefix action
Bartlien fluted 24” barrel 1-8 twist
McMillan HTG stock
Sunny Hill steel bottom metal
Jewel trigger.
Badger Ordnance 20 MOA base, Rings and bolt knob
Harris BRM-S bipod with KMW Pod-Loc
Triad Tactical stock pack
Nightforce 3x15-50 MOA NP-R1 reticle (scope is newer than rifle with little use, glass is excellent)

I have around 50 pieces of once fired brass that I’ve found so far and will go with.
Also have 3 boxes of the old Black Hills loaded 139 gr Lapua Scenar ammo that shoots well through these rifles. Have another partial box (12 rds) of Berger 130 gr hunting vld. (You pay shipping on the ammo)

Asking $3600 for the package (I’ll split shipping/Insurance w/you to your FFL)

Possible FTF, I’m an hour drive north of Little Rock, AR.
Im available to text, talk, or need more pics, just dm for my number.
PP F&F, Zelle, USPS money order, cashiers or certified check is fine.

My old Hide account was dormant for years and when reactivated the only thing that transferred was the date I registered back in 2009. My old username was “Heber” and I’m on the “good guy” list from years ago. If you receive an unsolicited DM about this it’s probably a scam, I’ll only reply. Thx.

Changed my mind on the direction of my build so looking to sell or possibly trade for a 6.5 blank.

25 cal gain twist
8.25-7.25 twist
M24 profile
27" long

Looking for a 7.5 twist 6.5 bart. Not overly picky on profile.

Will sell for $400 shipped otherwise.

Hello all.

When I go to seat bullets I’m noticing a substantial difference in the amount of force required to seat them. I measured all the case necks and they’re all the same. I’m using forster collet dies with a rock chucker press. I know the best way is to use an electronic press with expanding mandrel dies, but that’s not going to happen anytime soon. I lube all my cases necks with imperial dry neck lube, and am wondering if varying amounts of that can make a difference in the amount of force required to seat the bullets, or if it isn’t a factor at all. I know one of the keys to accuracy is consistent neck tension, and I’m afraid that’s where my hang up is with extreme accuracy. I’m currently shooting just under 1 MOA, but know that several of my guns are capable of more than that.

I am about to order another barreled action, which company of these two has the better barrel?

PVA or Straight Jacket?

I currently have 2 PVA barreled actions and both are lasers but have not tried SJA. They offer similar options.

Interested in trading my Tangent Theta 525P with a gen3xr reticle in a Spuhr 4002C. I’m wanting to trade for a FDE ZCO 5-27 with a MPCT2x or 3x reticle with a little bit of cash. I am not interested in any other optics or reticles. I would be interested in selling for 3900 but would rather trade. The TT comes with the original box etc and is in excellent shape.

*diving board on the Spuhr is not included*

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It is no secret I prefer the 6.5 Grendel to all other intermediate calibers in the AR-15 platform, but I lusted after the 300 Blackout since it was the 300 Whisper. I was a wee lad playing Rainbow Six and couldn't afford the freight JD Jones demanded, but I ran wild with a virtual Whisper.

When AAC announced the 300 Blackout, I was an early adopter - I immediately bought a 9" AR and 16" Model 7. When the twist rate sped up, I sold the 9" and bought a 12.5" AAC MPW and began the stupidly expensive process of SBR'ing and stripping down and re-imagining the Model 7. It now has a 12.5" Krieger barrel with a 1:7.5" twist, sits in a Bell & Carlson Youth Medalist, has mag fed bottom metal and a Jewell trigger with a Leupold VX-R 3-9x40 on top. It was not a straight line to that end result - but, I've ended up with a laser beam of a kids rifle, and my sons love it.

The 12.5" MPW was my go-to pig killer for years. I used Barnes 110 gr Tac XT copper black tip to decent effect, but Clint Smith told me on the front end - hits like the kitchen sink up close, has a rainbow trajectory and is lacking at the pot of gold end. Once I transitioned to the 6.5 Grendel, I never seriously picked up the 300 Blackout again.

And den... recently I heard someone speaking of newer, hotter 300 BO ammo, specifically the Blackarc Munitions 110 Gr Tac XT. It was said to make 2300 out of a 10.x" barrel, which got my attention as that led me to think it would likely be 100-150 fps faster than my previous ammo, and I'm thrilled to say I was correct. Some research led me to also pick up the Hornady 110 gr V-Max. Today, I got them out to the range and I feel like my 300's have a new lease on life.

Barrels are weird. My AAC has a 12.5", my Model 7 has a 12.5" - The AAC shot the Blackarc as fast as 2,370 FPS, but the Hornady wouldn't crack 2,340. The Model 7 wouldn't get past 2,320 with the Blackarc, but got as hot as 2,380 with the Hornady.



Lil Wayne told us it would all work out, and it did, because the Blackarc shot exceptionally well out of the MPW and the Hornady was a laser beam out of the Model 7. Using an ACOG with 4x and no eye box isn't exactly a precision circumstance - but - the attached photos were both shot at 100 yards, and it makes me think it would be a sub MOA situation with a 20X scope as opposed to an ACOG where I was just trying to hold steady on an geometric shape and keep the cross evenly distributed. The Model 7, with the benefit of a Krieger and 9X magnification was same holing at 100.

TLDR - Blackarc and Hornady are making 300 Blackout 110 gr ammo that are knocking on 2,400 fps out of 12.5" barrels and shooting very straight in the process. I am going to leave the Grendel at the house next we chase pigs in the brush, and look forward to my youngest getting a white tail with the Model 7 this fall. This ammo is appreciably faster than what I've tried before by 100-150 FPS.

In other wonderfully serendipitous news, the velocity Blackarc delivers means it is as good as real world gets when it comes to matching up with a 300 BO ACOG. I shot the MPW back to 400 yards today - velocity is about 1,370 fps at 400 yards, expansion threshold is 1,350 - elevation was dead on at 200, 300, and 400 and group sizes range from excellent to sufficient.

LWRC REPR 7.62. 20” fluted barrel, side charge. Low round count. Probably about 300. Shoot federal 175 gmm really well.
US optics B17 red illum.
S7 bipod.
1-20 round lancer mag
4k obo or may trade for stratomatch or Noveske 6arc or 22arc 18-20” barrel.

Like new, Sharps Brothers Remington 700 SA Heatseeker chassis, comes with Sharps Bros aluminum/ Brazilian cherry wood grip and mlok covers and an MDT SCS Skeleton stock. Really nice chassis just trying to find another project. Weighs 4lbs, super comfortable chassis. $700 shipped

Might sound stupid and if so my apologies.

But I was thinking of rolling the dice on a 8.3 BA Hanson barrel in 300 Blackout. While I would like to shim it if needed, I also want this barrel to be a place holder for a better barrel down the line if this one doesn't shoot decent.

I just didn't want to Loctite this barrel to my upper in the chance that I want to change it later.

Gen 2 razor 4.5-27 ebr7c comes with mpa ba 1.125 mount and tenebraex covers $1900 shipped and insured OBO

Black aero solus chassis. There is a spot where the 17” fore-end rubbed on something in my truck. I also ground out a spot to clearance the trigger hanger for an impact action.
Pm with any questions or to request more pics.

$400tyd

PayPal F&F preferred