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Question about estimated vs. actual scope MOA calculation

Hello, I recently shot at the 300 yard range with a 6mm BR. I was using Hornady 105 BTHP-M and 2500 fps to initially dial in. I dialed 5.4 MOA. The velocity average was 2570 via Labradar and the group was about 1.5" higher than I dialed (2570 dial would be 5.1). The scope is a Nightforce NX8 F2. I tried 2 other powders and loads (2480 and 2760 avg velocities, same bullet) and only one load had the dial-in correct. All the others were high (one was 2.5" high). I doubt it's the scope as it's 2 months old. Any other reason the ballistic calculator and real world results are so off? My dope card should be the real world results, correct? If so, how much lower should the dial-in be, (dialed 5.4 MOA that was 1.5" high---if I dialed 5.1 instead of 5.4, would the 0.3 MOA difference lower the group 1.5"? Thanks.

Who is your new ar15 barrel builder?

Since CLE is no longer building for the community who is your ar barrel builder. I’ve had WOA, Criterion, Douglas, Wilson Combat. Looking for someone to spin me a custom Bartlein or Krieger. I’ve viewed craddocks website and seems you can only order what they offer at 6-8month lead time. Looking to be in the $500-700 range and not a stupid lead time.
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SOLD FDE SP10 W/Proof 308 barrel

Back up for sale after a buyer requested a 308 barrel be put on I had them backed out due to lack of funds. So let’s try this again.

Seekins SP10 that I rebarreled from 6.5CM after a few hundred rounds.

Barrel is brand new 16” proof carbon fiber 308.

Surefire brake is used.

Gas block is a new Titanium Superlative arms adjustable block.

Bolt and carrier is an LMT that’s seen 20/40 rounds for function with the previous barrel. The Seekins BCG was used in another AR10 that I sold earlier.

Magpul PRS stock, BCM grip and Seekins ARCA RAIL, AREA 419/Harris bipod

Three (3) magpul P mags

Selling because after I put the barrel on I got some barrels for my AIs and I don’t need this.

Asking $2400 shipped or best offer.

No trades

Thank you for looking.

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Rifle Scopes High resolution low light hunting scope.

I want to upgrade the scope on my light coyote rifle. This gets used primarily in low light/ or spotlighting at night.
I have been running a leupold vx3 4.5-14 and it has worked ok, but lacks resolution when trying to pick out / identify animals in low light or under a spotlight.

Ideal would be something similar in size, shape and power, but with better glass.

ARC Mausingfield or Coup De Grace?

Hello gents this is my first thread here so show me some semblance of mercy please. I've followed Ted and ARC since around 2016 when I stumbled upon the Mausingfield and have lusted after one ever since however, with the CDG coming out I'm torn as to which would be the better option. I'd love the opinions of those who've not only used both but have likely sent more lead down range than I've drawn gasps of air.
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SOLD *added more 2/19* WTS 308 ammo; 30 cal ELD-X 200 gr projectiles

Opportunity to try a variety of different factory loads; some full boxes, some partial, some include once fired brass. All as individually noted.

All orders ship CONUS 1-3 boxes, $10. 4+ $17. Venmo or Zelle.


Hornady Match 308 178 gr BTHP-6 rounds + 14 once fired brass - $6

Hornady Precision Hunter 308 178 gr ELD-X - 20rds + 100 once fired brass - $55

Federal 308 178 gr GMM - 7 rds + 13 once fired brass - $7

Federal 308 185 gr Gold Medal Berger Juggernaut OTM - 7 rds + 13 brass - $7

S&B 308 Match 168 gr - 11 rds + 6 once fired brass - $7

S&B 7.62x51 147 gr ball - 20 rds - $10

Magtech 308 168gr SMK HPBT - 133rds $115

Hornady 308 TAP 168 gr AMAX 19 rds - $19

Nosler 308 150 gr Accubond - 3 rds + 12 brass - free with order of any other item on this list to the first one to claim it

Nosler 308 175 gr RDF - 20rds - $25

Barnes 308 150 gr TTSX BT - 14 rds - $14

Freedom Munitions 308 168 gr HPBT Match new - 20 rds - $11

Freedom Munitions 308 175 gr HPBT Match new - 17 rds + 3 brass - $9

Freedom Munitions 150 gr SPBT *REMAN* - 20 rds x2 - $6 ea box

**projectiles**

Hornady 30 cal 200 gr ELD-X projectiles - ~90 - $30
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  • Poll
Are the $500 jumps worth it?

Options

  • Bushnell XRS3/DMR3

    Votes: 4 16.0%
  • XTR Pro

    Votes: 5 20.0%
  • Vortex Gen 3

    Votes: 16 64.0%

Currently rolling with a Bushnell DMR II and few Arkens. Looking to potentially step up scope for ELR. Can definitely get past 1000y with all aforementioned scopes, but at those distances not crystal clear, at least for my eyes, on target, splash, etc. I am looking at three particular models that are pretty much $500 apart when taking into account discounts I can get.

Bushnell XRS3/DMR3 at the low end.
Burris XTR Pro at midpoint ($500 more than Bushnells)
Vortex Gen 3 ($500 more than Burris)

I tend to favor the look of the Burris SCR reticle but don't hate the look of the GAP4. I am kind of meh on the EB7-D though if the clarity is so much more amazing than the others, I could learn to like it. :) Bushnell is a little over $1k and Vortex over $2k, which would be at the top end of my budget. Unfortunately, no locations near me that carry this spectrum of scopes to handle, so definitely an online purchase. I know all three models are discussed in various forums here but hoping to get more direct info from those that may have experience with these particular models.

Accessories Short Action Customs Barrel Vice, Multibases, Mod Action Wrench Heads

One multibase left!

I have a LNIB SAC Modular Barrel Vice full kit (Modular Barrel Vise, ARCA mounting base, 5 bushings (.865”-.870”, .925”-.930”, 1.000”, 1.200”, 1.250”), and a bushing stand, including the ARCA lever arm kit - $375 shipped: SOLD



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I also have two one mult-bases $80ea shipped Each:


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Plus the #15 and #5 (TRG / Tikka T3) Modular Action Wrench heads (new) - $40 shipped Each: SOLD


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Paypal F&F (!) or Zelle


At this point there is one multi base left.
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Firearms Pre bankrupt rem 700 mdt chassis part out

pre bankrupt Remington 700 action
6.5 creedmoor 800 rounds thru entire setup
500 for barreled action ffl to ffl only

Timney elite hunter trigger (straight blade with bolt release )125$

Mdt lss xl gen 2 chassis cerokoted in ranger green with the skeletonized butt stock with
Mdt folder and area 419 weighted butt stock
850$

Ec tuner brake 150$

Shooting at Joel Osteen's Megachurch

No, we don't have actual video yet.

Woman with her 5 yr. old in tow tried to take out a pastor - didn't end well for her and her daughter was shot in crossfire.

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Sounds like someone in congregation shot the shooter and her child; not sure who shot the 57 y.o. in leg....

New 6 Creed problems with PETERSON brass

So I just had a 6 Creed built off my old Vanguard 240 WBY. It's what I had so it's what I used. Went with a 27" BRUX 8 twist Rem Varmint with 3 port lil beast brake, Adj McMillan A5, Timney trigger at 1.5#, NF 20 MOA base, MK4 rings, 8.5-25x MK4

The main plan for this rifle is just a long range coyote and steel rifle out here in EO to 1200 yards. I wanted to shoot the 108g ELDMs around 3100-3150 with H4350. Bought some Peterson LRP brass and this is where it gets interesting...

I started at 39.5g and went to 42g in .5g increments of H4350 with the 108g ELDMs and did 3 shot groups just to get an idea of velocity/accuracy. All went well until I hit 42g which left some nasty gas leakage on 1 of the cases. There were no obvious signs of pressure at 41/41.5/ or the other 2 cases of 42g. So I said ok, well 42g is obviously hot. Velocity was 3150 at 42g. I then came home and loaded up 10 rounds at 41g and went and shot them at 200 yards. I ended up popping 1 primer out the case and had gas leaks on 2 others. Group was 1" at 200 for those 10 shots. Velocity was 3140fps average. This had me pretty pissed off at that point since I was now wrecking brand new Peterson brass .7g below max loads in the Hornady manual. I called Peterson brass and explained my issue/concerns. He basically told me tough shit, you're hot rodding them. He also kept referencing the nosler manual which lists 39.5g of H4350 as MAX load. I said I see that, but I'm not shooting Noslers, I'm shooting Hornadys and their max is at 41.7g so I hardly call that hotrodding especially when everyone and their mom shoots 40.5-41.5g H4350 with 105/108s in a 6 Creed. He then said it didn't matter, load data goes by bullet weight. I thought to myself huh that's kinda funny because different bullets have different bearing surface and lengths, therefore differnece in pressure and load data. So after getting nowhere with him and being super pissed at that point I decided to try a 10 shot ladder and start way low at 37.8 and go to 40.5 in .3g increments. I hit a nice good node at 39.9/40.2/40.5 which resulted in a .8" 3 shot group at 300 yards with an ES of 20 and a Velocity of 3000fps. Going to just load the rest up at 40.2g at 3000fps and call it a day...For reference the Hornady match 108 ELDMs shoot 2980fps and do 1/2 MOA 5 shot groups.

I guess I can live with, but I would've thought a 6 Creed with a 27" tube would shoot a little faster than 3000fps and not be blowing primers and having gas leaks at 3100-3150 fpsSnapchat-1037300999.jpg20240208_162705.jpg20240208_162647.jpgSnapchat-769009616.jpg

Anybody else having issues with Peterson brass? It's my first time using it and honestly not super impressed with it. And definitely not impressed with the ding dong I spoke with. Horrible customer service and communication skills. I will NEVER buy another box of their brass, nor EVER recommend it to anyone at this point. I'm only using it because I don't want to spend another $150 on brass right now. I told the guy I'd ship it back to them and they can replace it. He said nope because you're hotrodding them. He must have told me that 10 times in our conversation. Whatever my guy...

SOLD SOLD Hornady Match 6.5 Creedmoor 147 ELD Match

Two cases of Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor 147 gr. ELD Match (200rd each). Item #81501 and all the same lot #3211368. $340.00 a case shipped to the lower 48. PayPal F&F or Venmo.

Ill be out of town from Tuesday morning till the following Monday.

Sold to NsMf will ship Monday Morning.

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Time for a new scale

My 40 year old RCBS 505 after hundreds of pounds of powder has finally given up.
I‘ve always thrown within a grain or 2 with my old Lyman measure put the pan on the 505 and trickled up.
Ive looked at electronic scales , but don’t think I’m willing to spend $500 to get the one I’ll be happy with.
So who makes a good sub $300 beam scale.
The 505 can still be had through Ohaus . Is it still a better scale than the Rcbs M500 ?