Who do you guys recommend in GA? Wanting to cut a 26” Proof stainless barrel 6”, re-crown and thread it. I’m in Columbus. I know AAFT is here just don’t have any experience or references with them

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The Duty isn’t bad by any stretch, but it’s also not exactly cutting edge in 2025. I wish Aimpoint would have modernized the design, and I agree with others who speculated that they didn’t in order to not take sales away from the T2.

Just built a 6.5 creedmoor on impact precision, stuteville barrel. Rifle has some old AAC 7.62 brake on it and I think is a culprit for throwing a very high POI vs. POA as every other component is top notch. Groups pretty well for first trip to the range and me fumbling about getting used to it.

So I'm at the crossroad(s) of;

Area 491 Hellfire in the short term to get the POI v POA correct and then later down the road get a Suppressor (January when the $200 tax is on longer)

OR

Purchase a Thunderbeast brake now? and then purchase the corresponding can in January? Do they include a brake when the purchase of the can or is it separate? Are the best TBs direct thread or repeatable with brake attachment?

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My Thunderbeast idea is rooted from like 7-10 years ago when they were the king of precision suppression. If there's another brand or number of precision cans that are excellent I'd love to hear about them.

Small other questions: Negative effects to accuracy even with TB? Lifespan under 6.5 creedmoor? What else don't I know that I don't know.

SOLD
I bought the rifle on here and added componets
The original owner states he shot exactly 200 rds
I've never shot it and I'm going for another shoulder replacement and rt/knee replacement revision (I've played too hard I guess)
I want to sell this as a package so please don't respond that you would take so and so piece later.
Masterpiece Arms BA Competition Match 6.5 CM 26" PRS rifle
Right Hand MPA cerakoted tungsten color w/bubble level built into the chassis
Black Curtis Axiom short action with fluted, twisted bolt (no disassembly tools needed
weighs #15
26"MPA precision match contour barrel with 5/8-24 MPA muzzle brake
TriggerTech 4oz-#2 trigger
The chassis is BA Comp which has competition side rails adaptable and is a fixed stock with adjustable lop and cheek riser
MPA neoprene cheek pad
MPA enhanced bag rider
long ARCA Swiss rail on the for end belly
V4 spigot mount (pic rail and arca Swiss rail) equipt
MPA extended mag release
Short Precision Action 2 round holder
MPA Rat Picatinny rail adaptor for breech stop
rifle Koolbarrel blower
MPA cleaning rod guide
2 MagPul AICS mags
case dehumidifier
Accu-Tac WB-5 Arca Spec DQ bipod
Vortex Razor 5-20x50 EBR2 mrad in a Leupold 1 pc mount
540 rds AAC (American Amumunition Company) 140 gn smk
Pelican Storm IM 6 latch wheeled case with custom insert
Everything above for $3500
Buyer will pay for all shipping as I can't accurately give a cost
This is a all or none situation and if it doesn't sell in a timely manner I will eventually separate the package.

Selling my Zermatt Arms TL3 16.5 inch Carbon Fiber Barreled action in 6mm Creedmoor.

16.5 inch 1:7.5 twist CARBON FIBER PVA Chambered Osprey Barrel (230 rounds) on the barrel all factory Hornady. Regularly getting .5 inch groups with factory Hornady 80 grain ELDVT.

The action and bolt were professional cerakoted in FDE by LTM Refishing. The barrel was professional cerakoted in FDE by PVA’s

SOLD

$150 TYD your pick​

***SOLD*** TriggerTech Rem 700 Clone Special Pro Curved Clean Blk/Blk Single Stage Trigger R70-SBB-13-TNP W/O Bolt release​

~ 430 rounds on trigger (2- Two day PRS matches Gravestone and Leupold steel)

***SOLD*** TriggerTech Rem 700 Factory Special Pro Curved Blk/Blk Single Stage Trigger R70-SBB-13-TBP W/ Bolt release​

~ 325 rounds on trigger (1 two day match Nightforce ELRS plus barrel break-in)

Took the R700 223 Wylde with 80.5g Bergers out again this evening. Shot 10 rounds at 1040 yards at the 20" plate. CB was just over the top, the next 9 is what you see. Wind was pretty light at 1-2mph and consistent, but every now and again it would pick up just a tad. 8 of the 10 went into around 10" Not great, not horrible. I'll take it for what it is.

Want to workout a trade for either shotgun.

I have a Staccato XC fired approximately 400 rounds. It has a 507 comp ronin, 4 20 round magazines, 2 17 round magazines, and a Trex arms holster (before the company turned to trash).

As in the title. Only ever taken to the range, about 100 rds down the tube. Bolt is slick as reputed, accuracy was sub-MOA with Hornady Black. Comes with the later version swept bolt handle to accommodate a scope. Iron sights were removed to install a DIP rail (model CZ-19007) and scope, but will be shipped with the rifle. Also includes a Limbsaver.

Stock is in excellent condition, with one small ding on the top outside edge of the forend barrel channel as shown in the close-up pic.

Comes with three mags: two 5-rd steel mags and one I modified to fit flush, holds 3 rds.

$825 shipped to your FFL. They must accept from individuals, or you pay the FFL fee on my end; either is no problem on my end.

Thanks for looking!

Hey Guys,

So I picked up a lever action .357 mag as a fun steel target gun and now I want to put a can on it. I am pretty confused about what 7.62, 36 cal, 9mm cans working with .357. Form what I gather .45 can is the proper guaranteed to work way to go but of course I don't own any .45 cans. I recently saw with a quick google search that that someone was running an Enticer Ti on a .357 lever gun and by chance I have an Enticer Ti but im to scared to try it as logically .357" is larger than .308" I also have a 9mm can and these seem to be alot more accepted for 357 use but still technically 9mm is a hair smaller than 357. I also have a Hux Flow Range 36 in jail.

So I guess my question is what is the proper size can for a 357? and can you get away with a 36 cal can or 9mm can?

Staccato XC fired approximately 400 rounds. It has a 507 comp ronin, 4 20 round magazines, 3 17 round magazines, and a Trex arms holster (before the company turned to trash). Wanted to shoot pistol competitions but have no time with the wife and kids. $3800 shipped from my ffl to yours, or face to face in Birmingham AL. Only trades considered would be a Beretta 1301 tactical, or Beretta A300 ultima patrol.

FS: Accuracy International AT with the AX buttstock conversion.

Approximately 4000 rounds on action. Choice is 6.5 or 308 barrel (have many lengths so can pick what you prefer).

Comes with 2 AW mags and ARCA rail.

Once sold will have additional barrels for sale.

I am considering investing in my Savage 93R17 BSEV to get some more use out of it. I haven't shot it in years.

I don't shoot it much anymore because it's boringly accurate and as a gopher rifle my .22 is more like my hunting and match rifles and is three times cheaper to shoot while the Savage is quite lacking at the moment in the optics and chassis department. The .22 works for what I use it for but I was thinking the .17 would be better.

My thinking was I would have a flatter shooting rifle for medium varmints like skunks, foxes, beavers, muskrats, and possibly coyotes for when centerfires would be overkill or too loud around the property as suppressors aren't an option.


I am far from a ballistics expert but comparing the .17HMR to the .22 Mini Mags it's better but not a lot better.



Here's .22:



And here's the .17:



So it seems that my point blank range only increases from about 110 yards to 140 yards or so which isn't a lot really. Also not sure that bullet energy is the end all, be all of stopping power but it doesn't seem to offer a huge increase for larger animals.


Would I be correct to think the .17HMR is only 25 to 30% better than a .22 with Mini Mags? Stingers pack more of a punch but they weren't as accurate for me. The .17 does shoot flatter but past 150 yards does it have enough energy for the critters I would be going after?

Also side note, if I get a new base rail I don't think there is any reason to go with a 20 MOA one as at 300 yards it only needs a little over 3 mil.

Defiance action with Bartlein barrel. 175-ish rounds on it. I bought it used (safe queen bought 10 years ago from customer maker and hardly used) and I have only put 15 rounds on it. Original buyer had 160 rounds on it.

All of a sudden the bolt won't close on factory 140 ELD-M ammo. If I really force it, it will barely go, but it takes an insane amount of force. When I extract the round, there are marks all over the bullet (see pic at end).

My handloads are all 140-ELD-M. I made one just for grins with the same results. It will chamber and extract new or fired brass no issue, so the binding is definitely at the bullet. Remainder of the action is smooth. It runs fine with nothing in it obviously, and it ran factory ammo last week no issue. But this week not so much. Can't see anything obvious with the bore camera.

This is a new box of ammo...maybe these bullets are slightly larger? It will cycle factory federal 6.5CM ammo and leave only a light mark...

Is the solution to have a gunsmith just run the reamer in on a clean-up pass?

Pic of new bullet (right) and chambered/extracted bullet (left).

Excellent condition ATACR 4-16x42 with T3. I’m getting old and can’t deal with cluttered reticles anymore. Would love a straight up trade for a Mil-C, or potentially mil XT. This scope is in a Sphur, torqued to spec. I’m not going to unmount it to take pics, but I promise it is in great shape and working great.

I have (2) mk5 5-25 mil pr2 scopes for sale
Both have mpa mounts a 1.250 and 1.125, will sell with everything, or pull mounts and levels off, I have original front mount cap too. Let me know. Both have sunshade and original box
Only reason I’m selling is I upgraded to ZCO for NRL and PRS

1. 5-25 pr2 mil, 1.250 mpa mount, diving board, di precision windage knob, mpa top ring mount with level -SOLD

2. 5-25 pr2 mil, 1.125 mpa mount, mpa top ring with level, flat line ops bubble level, di precision windage knob -sold

Will make a killer deal if you buy both with everything

$20 shipped. Comes with free dry erase marker.

Factory AI M27 tenon 6.5CM from an AT, started life as a 24" barrel, chopped to be flush with my ATX handguard. Finish length now is 18" and some change. Under 300rds on this barrel. 5/8x24 threads.

Save yourself some math and finding a competent gunsmith to have the coolest ATX at the range.

I am interested in trying some 10 round magazines from manufacturers other than Magpul. They'll be running in Compass Lake lowers, if that makes any difference. Have had some trouble with Pmags recently (irregular feed lips) and would like to see what other options experienced shooters consider reliable. Metal, polymer, or mix, I have no biases about who makes them or how.

Appreciate any suggestions.

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Melvendale LT. Matt Ferman .

Charged with assault and battery
Felony assault
Misconduct in office .


Notice how tough he was against a woman and a guy in handcuffs .

In comments from Ferman - “my only concern is going home safe “

A neighboring department actually took his assault case to prosecutors. Because they witnessed and filmed it .

Enraged Over COVID Vax Injury, Gunman Attacks CDC, Kills Cop​

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The world needs more positivity & I'm overflowing with it today.

I have my 1st brisket smoked & resting...





I'm hoping for the best but figured I made the 1st step in trying to master one of my favorite dishes. If it turns out well- wonderful. If not- well I'm infinitely smarter than I was just two days ago and that's half the battle right there.

I also bought some firearms that I've long lusted after. The deals being offered presently are just insane and I'm finally in a position that I can take advantage of these sales. So I'll have a "new gun(s) day" next week which always rocks my socks.

How about you- why are you having a great day?

-LD

As a quick backstory: I was doing some amateur gunsmithing on my beautiful kitchen table working on a recent 1911 acquisition. Actually, the fruits of that effort can be found in this thread:


As I was channeling my inner Bill Wilson and making magic happen to my new pistol, my wife made a comment about putting a mat down to protect the table. I classically responded with something along the lines of "I'm not an idiot/I know what I'm doing".

Whelp- as you can foretell, my punch slipped while putting the guts in the mainspring housing (good lord there's a lot of tension stored in that spring) and I put a perfectly round dent in our beautiful maplewood kitchen table. Ok, ok- I put two perfectly round dent(s) in our beautiful maplewood kitchen table (but who's counting).

Naturally I was smart enough to act quickly and throw a new tablecloth on the the table after finishing my gunsmithing business but I was left with 'evidence' of my wife being right & apparently supporting that I am in fact an idiot.

So maybe this is common knowledge but I researched online for suggestions to 'fix' it. I came across a suggestion where I took a thick shop towel and folded it up after drenching it with scalding hot water and placing the towel directly over my... transgressions I'll call it. I then put a dry kitchen towel above it.

Well dang- that actually worked and helped raise the dents surprisingly well. It's not 100% but certainly made a measurable difference.

So wrapping things up here- if you find you accidentally proved your wife right and jacked up your table, maybe try the hot rag trick.

-LD

It wasn’t easy, but it was the right thing to do.

Respect to those who have moral courage. Perhaps there is a change occurring?

Not bashing the pedo, I’m celebrating those who displayed courage.

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I was using a RCBS matchmaster and the large tube broke. So far, RCBS has been less than responsive about sending it in for repair, which makes me want to consider an alternative. How is the AutoTrickler V4's mechanical reliability and CS? By this I don't mean accuracy of charge weight, though that certainly matters. I mean how likely is it to break, and if it does how responsive/easy is the company about repair?