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Sent my gun to Whidden for testing

Just letting everyone know my experience. I couldn't be happier. They make the whole process about as easy and as stream line as it could be. Everyone person i spoke with knew their stuff and was so kind.

I called, paid for the appt, they sent me a shipping label. I took the gun to the closest UPS access point and that was the end of my effort. Not due to them but UPS was running behind and Whidden went out of their way to get my gun, I actually missed my appt because of the delay. Whidden kindly made the adjustment, tested my gun in the next spot available. They got me the results with their recommendation, the gun and chosen ammo was out the door the next day heading to me.

I only had Lapua tested because that is the only line they test out to a 100 yards atm. If you shoot more than 50 yards, you need to test farther than 50 yards. 100 yards is the separator to me.

If you need ammo you should call them, it couldn't have went any better, easier on my end and very happy with the results. Great People to work with.

SWAT rifle scope

I’m sure this has been discussed and I’ve read a few posts regarding it but they seem to be older.

We are in the process of getting new scopes for our swat rifles (700p in 308). Realistically any engagement we have is under 100 yards (not there couldn’t be something longer, but historically very short distance).

I shoot prs, and am a FFP guy. However , FOV is super important as well as making shots at lower power and actually being able to see the reticle (low light or dark backgrounds). Most of my shots are taken at 4-6x, but I like having the ability to zoom in if needed. I need to have the ability to have a wide fov to see a large area while I’m at 65-80 yards away. we almost always dial, and Christmas tree type reticles are really not needed.

I’m leaning towards a 2-10x in SFP just for fov, I’d like to be at the 3-15x , but the fov at lower power is much more limited .

I’ve seen the nf nxs 2-10, as well as 3-15. Both are sfp. Leupold doesn’t seem to offer anything in their tactical line with sfp. I have shot Burris xtr3s, but its ffp and the reticle is super thin.

Our team leader is big (won’t budge) on buying American products.

Any advice?
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Those pesky Swiss!

Hey, wait…. This is about the Swiss!


Gotta say, points for style!!!

Sirhr

SOLD Leupold Mark 5HD 3.6-18x44 Scope Tremor3 Illuminated SPF

Mk 5HD 3.6-18x44. Mint in box. Horus Tremor 3 reticle with illumination, FFP. M5C3 turret - push-button zero lock, 3 turn elevation adjustment. Capped windage. Parallax adjustment. 35mm tube.

Battery installed, mounted briefly. Original box, flip covers, sun shade, throw lever plug.

$2200 Shipped insured continental US, Paypal F&F or Venmo. Add 3% for Paypal G&S

Rings available for an additional $50 with scope

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Long Range Gas Gun Optics

My 6.5 SP10M 22” came in recently and I’m really having a hard time picking glass for it. I do any and all types of long range shooting at my family ranch. We stretch out to 1 mile occasionally but typically shoot 1400 and in. A 7-35 ATACR seems like an easy choice but it is quite heavy and lacking bottom end for the coyote hunting we regularly do at the ranch.

I beat the crap out of guns/optics and need something strong, not too heavy, good fov at bottom end and a reticle that works at the lower end.

My top picks currently are
Burris XTR 3 5.5-30 (reticle super thin)
Mk5 5-25 (I worry about tracking, rigidity)
NX8 2.5-20 (wide fov but reticle is useless at bottom end)
NX8 4-30 (enough elevation for my mile shooting?)
Atacr 4-20 and 5-25 and 7-35 (heavy for already heavy rifle)

Please help me stop tormenting myself over this choice.

Note: 12 oclock red dot will be mounted above optic likely in a badger comm max
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SOLD Shorty Origin 6.5CM - Parting Out (Price Drop)

Built it and have a baby on the way. Should have held off since I don't need another gun to do load development for.

Caverns Armory (Zermatt Origin) 308 Action
Triggertech Primary
Preferred Barrels 6.5CM Chopped to 16" 1:8T
Barrel was profiled to clearance the EFR
Badger EFR was shorted by two picatinny slots to clearance the barrel.
McMillan A1-3 Adjustable w. Grayboe M5 DBM

I have a pic rail for the front of you want to drill another hole behind the sling stud.

Rifle weighs 13lbs with the Mk5 3.6-18. I rattle canned the barrel after it was profiled over the cerakoteand it's a little messy, but is hid by the EFR. Easy to strip off if you want to.

I put 50 rounds down the barrel, haven't done load dev. Prior owner I bought it from had a few hundred down it first. Seems to shoot really well with 41-42gr H4350 with 140ELDs in both Starline and Hornady brass with loads I had for other rifles (velocity was 2550-2640fps depending on the charge and brass).

No scope, suppressor, bipod, or mags. $2,000 shipped to you.

Dropped to $1850 on 10/17.

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Impulse purchases that just worked out better than expected.

I'm usually pretty careful with how I spend our money but I'm also guilty of have the few impulse purchases here and then despite trying to be careful. Sometimes it works out, usually it's a waste of money. But for those rare instances where impromptu purchases far exceed expectations, figured we'd start a thread to talk about them.

I'll start it off, a couple of months ago, we were at a popular membership club and ran across some pots and pans that were a little bit different than the standard teflon coated options, dang if they weren't the best pots & pans I ever used. We even went back to buy another set for my Bride's sister as a home warming gift because they were that impressive.

Any other similar experiences?

-LD

SOLD LMT MWS .308 - Price drop!!

Looking to sell my MWS. Excellent condition. 16” CL barrel. Original Owner and all factory parts. Roughly 400 rounds. I say “roughly” cause I lost my he log book but I haven’t shot it in years. Just sits there and I have some other things I need. Ambi mag release but not Ambi bolt release. 5 mags included (3-20 round pmags and 2-10 round pmags). Also comes with a Surefire brake. I have the original torque wrench but it kinda sucks. Never used it. Scope not included. PM with any questions. Thanks

P.S. the only thing missing is the rear sight. Can’t find it anywhere

Sorry but not looking for trades. Got bitch slapped by life and need some extra $
Sold
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SOLD Accuracy International AXSA Black 24" 308W **reduced 9/18**

2014 AXSA Black RIfle w/Quickloc Barrel Change
24" 308 M18 threaded barrel with Hellfire Brake
RIght handed, folding, adjustable stock
Sawtooth Arca Plate
Oem trigger, 10 round Mag
Hoptic low cheek piece with pad

$4350 $4250 $4150 Shipped to your FFL
$3750 $3650 Shipped w/no barrel to your FFL

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Bolt Gun load work up

I’ve been using the Berger CBTO method of .010,.050,.090 and .130 off the lands to get a rough estimate of where to start looking for where my sweet spot for seating depth on some new bullets. Today I went to the range and I shoot five of each of the above mentioned. The loads that were .050 and .090 off the lands look like a shotgun pattern at about 3 inches at 100 yards. I’ll include some pictures of the .010 and .130 off the lands from one extreme to the other LOL. Which group do I start working with in your opinion and why? The .010 group started off horrible and the last 3 are in one ragged hole. The .130 jump loads are pretty good for a hunting rifle but man they look funny loaded so far in the brass.

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Rimfire DI Precision vudoo 360 w/ 25” 1:13 twist 1.25 straight mullerworks barrel w/ TT Diamond Trigger

Have a DI Precision barreled action I am selling. I have the exact same barred action. Bought this for a back up. Going to try something different. 2200 obo shipped.

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SOLD AT-X FDE

AI AT-X purchased from MountInc.

Full fore rail and 20MOA rail on top

6.5CM 24” with Area 419 brake

300 rounds through the barrel.

Purchased for PRS, I have zero time this last year and probably the next.

No trades, not splitting chassis and barreled action, not selling barrel separately. Selling only as a package.

$4k shipped and insured.



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R700 AICS AT Chassis 300WM to 308Win conversion possible?

Hey All,

I’m new here and new to this type of build, I’ve been trying to do research on possibly doing a multi caliber build on a AICS AT Chassis. But haven’t been able to find much and whatever information I could find wasn’t too helpful on the internet.

I was hoping someone can guide me in the right direction about going about this.

I’m planning to get a R700 Long Action 300WM AICS AT Chassis. Is there a possible way to convert this chassis to shoot .308win?

So a couple questions I have:
1. If I buy a separate barrel + action for .308 would I be able to put this on the 300WM AICS AT chassis?
2. If I am able to do the above, the next problem will be the magazine. Is it possible to load .308 AICS magazine into a 300WM Chassis with a type of conversion? Or is modifying a 300WM magazine to feed .308 the only option?
3. If this is possible, what needs to be done to make this happen?

*Assume money and practicality is out the door. Is there a way to accomplish this build on one chassis with multiple barrels/actions/magazines