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SOLD WTS: (new) Aero Solus Action

I picked this up with the intention of putting a build together, but I'm distracted with rimfires at the moment.

-Remington 700 sa footprint
-Origin prefit compatible (savage threads)
-60 degree throw

Standard bolt face, new in the box.

$ shipped to your FFL. Must accept from an individual. PayPal (FF or add the fees) or Venmo.

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Storing, mixing and handling primers

So I was looking at the website for Ramshot Powders and noticed this lengthy info blurb on primers.

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Most of us have seen similar before, but it made me ask myself a few questions.

- what data sets were used to come to these conclusions? And where could one find them if interested?

- how much of this is lore and from old information or is this supported with current scientific studies?

- for number 1., I’ve seen various conflicting opinions on the effects of changing primer types in a load. All CAPS seems to indicate that this is a critical detail, yet I’ve not personally seen anything more than perhaps minor changes to results by changing from one brand to another. And most of that difference could have been within the noise of standard deviation.

-number 5. Is a rule broken all of the time by competition shooters for various reasons with no ill effects that I’m aware of.

- number 7. Is for factories and the OCD among us.

I’m interested to hear what others think and also in any hard data relating to the above posted warnings.
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SOLD AI AT-X Gen 3 Elite Sand 6.5 Creedmoor 24" barrel

No time or place to really shoot this rifle.

Like new condition. Current round count is 40 rounds. I am the original owner.

Factory items include 1 magazines, manual.

The following was added to the rifle after the purchase and are included.

AT-X 20 MOA Action Rail

AT-X 20 MOA Forend Rail

AT-X Black Universal Hinge Assembly Kit

AT-X Elite Sand Long Forend Bridge

AI - Bag Rider

Additional Magazine

Optic/Mount and Surefire Brake are NOT included.

$4900 Shipped to your FFL. Not looking for trades as I need to free up some cash.

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Maggie’s Compact tractor advice.

Looking to buy a compact tractor. This machine will be used 85% of the time mowing 6ish acres of wavy, hilly grass fields and
the rest of the time moving small rocks trees and stuff on 57 acres.

A good part of the mowing will be with the machine running sideways on a hill and I need the deck to be able to cut some areas at say a height of 6 inches due to rocks. Old timer once said to me "ya cant touch a shovel to the ground here without hitting a stone".

So would a flail mower be a better choice than a deck mower? I am favoring a Kubota B2601 and it seems they dont offer a flail mower so I would have to get an aftermarket one.

AI shooters, what espresso machine(s) do you have?

Curious to know what Espresso machines y'alls have, or have had, and how you like them. I'm looking for a delayed house-warming present to myself.

I'm fine to have a separate grinder but would like combo Espresso maker and frother. My main use-case would be making a latte in the mornings and mornings + afternoons on the weekend. It's only me, so I don't really need the ability to pull shot after shot e.g. for a family.

I would prefer a semi-auto but would consider a bolt-action😂 machine as well. Not really interested in the full-auto variety.

Not really too hung up on size/counter space.

I don't need to chase the absolute best latte available but if I could get into spittin' distance of even a SBUX latte I'd be happy with it.

I also want something that will last several years, not looking to replace this thing every year or two. I've definitely read on the coffee forums that for example Brevilles tend to wear out and you can't get parts for them.

Soo...whatcha got?

The Hourglass Effect 

When choosing ammunition for long-range precision shooting, wind resistance is a critical factor. In this article, I explore what I’ve termed the “hourglass effect”; which examines the performance differences between lighter rounds and heavier rounds of the same caliber. Future articles will delve into other important elements of the larger topic of weight speed and distance. 









Im calling it the hourglass effect because before the convergence, one round has an advantage and after the convergence, the other takes the lead with respect to wind. Thinking about a field of fire as a shape can help dissect zones where you might choose one round over another. This bullet comparison can be done for any rounds, but it shows a distinct patterns. Due to the large weight and velocity difference between the bullets used we can see that bullet choice is an important decision point for a rifleman. Plus i’m visual and like to describe things with visual elements....

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Barrel Profile: Heavy for Hunters

What is the ideal heavy barrel profile for [hike-in, hike-out] and walk'n'stalk hunting out west?

  • #3 Heavy Sporter

  • #3B Light Bull Sporter

  • Remington Varmint

  • Light Palma

  • Medium Palma

  • Other [write in the comments]

  • Screw it! M24 profile or heavier. FTW!


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How heavy is too heavy of a barrel contour for a [hike-in, hike-out] hunter in your opinion?

I'm re-barreling a long action Pre64 Mod 70 for an out west hunt this fall. It's going to be in 30-06 and likely 24".
Based on your experiences and preferences, what would you choose?

And please don't respond with "lift more weights" to justify a heavier barrel. If that were a reasonable rationale for carrying heavier barreled rifles, there would be more guys just hitting the gym and walking around the Rockys with 28" MTU barrels.
There is a reasonable point of diminishing returns for weight carried and comfort of the hunter. I want to find out where that point is roughly at.

Cheers

.223 using Long Action AICS Magazines?

Hi all,

I've been considering a multi-calibre build based on the Zermatt Bighorn Origin long action given the interchangeable bolt heads. Ideally, I'd like to switch between a 7mm and .223. Magazines seem to be the limiting factor though.

Ray from Zermatt isn't aware of anyone achieving reliable feeding of .223 in a long action and Accurate-mag don't offer a compatible option.

Any thoughts? Is it possible to get a .223 to feed reliably from a long action AICS magazine? Are there conversion kits out there?

Seems like Tikka has been able to make it work but I can't find anything out there for Remington 700 clones.