Looking for some insight. If someone were to “theoretically” fire 13 rounds of .338 lapua through an MRAD barrel that had unknowingly become fouled with a significant amount (think a teaspoon or more, deposited/recirculated throughout the string of fire) of what I’m assuming is titanium powder, how much damage would be done?
Thanks in advance.
Borescope’s in the mail….

RH Impact action with .308 bolt face and trigger tech special flat shoe trigger. $1275 shipped PP f&f or Venmo. Located in NW Georgia if local.

Dissecting the Wind



In the realm of long-range shooting, mastering the art of wind reading is the key to increasing hit percentage. While determining range has become more accessible through the advancement of technology capable of providing a detailed range with lasers, wind remains the low-hanging fruit of uncertainty. The uncertainty of wind significantly influences the trajectory and impact accuracy of a bullet, and understanding its effects is crucial for marksmen seeking to maintain their accuracy and precision at a distance.



General considerations:




Effect on Bullet Path: The wind has a predictable influence on a bullet’s trajectory. As the bullet moves downrange, the influence becomes more pronounced, with longer distances amplifying the effect. With wind the bullets impact moves down wind from a no wind point of aim.




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I keep reading about the economic repercussions of the money printer, the soft landing while also reading about lots of jobs going unfilled.

I exist in a vacuum and have distilled my network down to a select few high value individuals.

So far I’ve not had a single friend lose their job but several have jumped ship for more money and better lifestyle.

Figured I’d ask here.

What’s REALLY going on out there? Are you getting fired or promoted? What’s the job market like out there.

According to information released by the House Judiciary Committee .gov... If you have made a sporting goods purchase, or shopped at a sporting goods store, or made a Religious related purchase you are now on a watch list. https://judiciary.house.gov/media/i...-banks-search-private-transactions-terms-maga

"instructs financial institutions to query for transactions using certain MCC codes like "3484: Small Arms," "5091: Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies," and the keywords "Cabela’s" and "Dick’s Sporting Goods," "Bass Pro Shops," among others."

"or ‘the purchase of books (including religious texts)"

Shop with cash people.

TRADE PENDING - SOLD

84 Rounds fired, was used as a hunting gun and well taken care of.
18" 6.5 CM barrel, shot the 140 ELDMs very well - 2473 FPS

Has a SIG Taper Rearden Plan B Silencer mount on the end. It will fit Q, Griffin, Rearden etc. Silencer mounts.

One Cross magazines included along with box, manual, gun lock etc.

$1,200

Trades
Impact 737R short action
RCBS Matchmaster pro
MDT ACC Rem 700 SA chassis
MDT CKYE-POD LIGHTWEIGHT DOUBLE PULL - BIPOD

Add $20 if you are not in Georgia and I need to ship it

I have several Garmin Xero C1 Pro screen protectors for sale that are precision cut using a CNC cutter. I made my own since none existed, didn't want my Garmin enclosed like a plastic tank and figured I'd offer them to the community. I also ok'd this post with @Lowlight to be sure it was ok here due to quantity.

These protectors are made of a heavy-duty 3M self healing TPU (same stuff used on cars for PPF - 8mils) and fully cover the entire screen including the black bezel edge to edge. Once installed it's very hard to notice, these are glossy so could have some increased glare but seems comparable to the stock screen to me.

Note:
The film from 3M comes with a barely noticeable haze (during their manufacturing) that is noticeable around the black bezel but you can't see it over the screen or with the screen on. If you're OCD like me and want it to be glass clear even over the bezel, use a very small amount of plastic polish or car buffing compound (light abrasiveness) before install.

Pricing:
Single protector - $14.99 shipped CONUS w/ tracking
Two Pack (recommended) - $24.99 shipped CONUS w/ tracking

The below images show the screen protector installed on my Garmin and a few pictures for reference. I recommend the two pack in case you mess one up or get fingerprints on the underside.

Install Instructions:
Read these carefully to properly install, not responsible for poor application or incorrect installation.

1. Make sure the screen is absolutely clean with a microfiber & screen safe cleaner, any contaminants will show easily if not cleaned well.
2. Do not touch the back of the protector, it is adhesive and will leave fingerprints.
3. Use clear tape (scotch etc.) or blue tape on the front side of the protector on the side edges. The side without the 3M paper backing, this helps to avoid fingerprints.
4. Remove backing
   • For Wet Install (Skip for dry install): Use a small spray bottle to spray a very small amount of water (fine mist) or a mix of water/alcohol that is AR coating safe on the sticky side of the protector.
5. Align the top edge or bottom edge first and notches first then lay across screen. I think top down is easiest.
   • It can be lifted back up carefully if not fully laid down to get the alignment perfect before doing so.
6. Gently push out the air bubbles with light pressure towards the sides of the film using your finger and microfiber. Once this is done it can no longer be lifted and re-used.
7. Let sit for at least 5-10mins and clean front of protector gently with a damp cloth.

Two Vets “The Kit” tripod with Artcise QB40 ballhead. Used for glassing but it has mostly sat in the safe for the last year. $550 shipped. It is also cross posted.

Catch and release.
$1700 with mk4 rings or $2000 with spuhr mount. Couple marks on the bell from use. Will also come with regular and speed dial turret.

Sold

400 pc Lapua 6.5 CM large rifle primer.
$375.00 shipped

(5) 100 round mtm boxes with new untouched lapua .223 brass

$75 shipped per box

Does anyone know if they are still in business? I ordered some 200 241gr solids a little over 3 months ago and still waiting. I called a couple of times and left a message, and also sent an email almost 2 weeks ago and haven't received a response from them. I ended up putting in a claim on my CC. But in reality, I need that order.

Lightly used Atlas CAL gen 2 - no clamp. Has ARMS17 interface for your choice of mount.
Legs are nice and tight, locks up solid.

Asking $200 shipped

I'm over here for work for another week. Any reccomendations for tours or visiting the Arizona or Pearl Harbor? Looks like there are tour guides, but hoping to just go and spend a half day looking around.

So I and some ROs were talkin the other day at the range about 40s&w passing into history. When I retired 12 years ago the entire nation of LEOs carried 40s, not so anymore. Anyway one RO mentioned that I could convert my old duty S&W M&P Pro from 40 to 9 by just by dropping in a 9mm barrel with same mags and recoil spring so I ordered a factory 9mm barrel from Numrich. Outside dimensions looked identical.

Had a chance take it to the range today. I was surprised to see POI = POA with the new barrel and it shot a nice group, infact the first 4 rounds went in the same hole at 7yds with my crummy reloads.

The other cool thing was that mags that hold 15 rounds of 40 will now hold 19 of 9mm.

However it would jam every 6 to 8 rounds. Live rounds would fail to feed. Looked like a stovepipe but with a live round not spent.

My first thought was how much higher the top smaller rounds sits in the lips could be the cause of the round popping out of mag too quick. Here's some pics to compare.

First is 9mm, second is 40 in same mag.

What Do you guys think? Should I snag some 9mm mags? Change recoil spring? Or scrap the whole idea?

Granted I don't work in a gun shop and I dont build guns so maybe this is normal. I was watching a video of a guy using a CNC to cut a barrel and when he installed the action to time it, he used a Milwaukee impact wrench to install it. Is this normal? Does anyone actually do this? These wrenches are like 600-1000 Ft lbs, and I assume he would have to use it to uninstall it as well. One would think the hammering effect would transfer from the action wrench to the Lugs? Anyone seen or done anything like this?

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the middle east yesterday & today, (plus other places) I do not see any of it ending well, at all. I hope those who started & promoted it get caught up in the coming events. However I'm a realist & know they will slither to their dens as always, unscathed.

Consolidating a couple threads with updated prices.

1. Tac-70 338LM Surgeon action, DBM, 2nd owner, minty rifle, 0 rounds from me, and a cast chambering to showing minimal chamber wear - $7900 + shipping



3. GAP-10 Gen 1 308 Upper only! $2000 shipped
- OD Green
- 16.5" fluted Bartlein barrel
- Novekse switchblock
- SiCo Omega QD brake
- Round count: +/- 900




4. ELR Wildcat Project: LRI 7-300 WM with bespoke Copper Creek ammo $2700 OBO (w/o scope)
- LRI blueprinted 700 magnum action
- 26" fluted Krieger barrel
- AIAIX green 2.0 chassis
- Desert sand cerakoted
- FTE muzzle brake
- Round Count: 33
- 367 remaining Copper Creek ammo: 180gr Hybrids@3190fps

Please DM or text 317-seven2seven-six4seven2 with any questions. Thanks for looking!

I dig all these bullshit restrictions getting uplifted. It defies logic and reason how firearms could be banned in post offices, yet you can legally bring in one to ship that you're still clearly in possession of. A little piece of absolute fucking stupidity removed.

Mizelle said that while post offices have existed since the nation's founding, federal law did not bar guns in government buildings until 1964 and post offices until 1972. No historical practice dating back to the 1700s justified the ban, she said.
Mizelle said allowing the federal government to restrict visitors from bringing guns into government facilities as a condition of admittance would allow it to "abridge the right to bear arms by regulating it into practical non-existence."

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what are some of the best budget (maybe $2k and under) non Chinese made 34mm FFP scopes in the 5-25x mag range? ive been out of the loop for many years and looking to scope up a few LR builds that have been in the safe for a while. I have been a huge fan of Japanese made Bushnell Elite tactical scopes years ago. not sure if they are still leaders in this area anymore?

*uses are for plinking/target practice 500-1500yds and non competitive fun
*Deer Hunting 100-800 yds (occasionally more)
*LR pig & Varmint hunting 100-1500 yds

Calibers 6.5CM, 308, 300WM

ive gotten used to FFP now and having the ability to quickly range estimate at any zoom range. no plans to do any competitions or anything.

I traveled to work with a coworker, he just tested positive for covid. He is vaxxed. I am not.

I have been warned to be careful and should I have any symptoms, to inform work immediately and then quarantine.

We traveled in adjoining seats and talked a lot, so I was "exposed".

I am taking zinc and ivermectin and D3.

Let's see what happens.

Day 1: I feel fine.

I don't give a shit about the story you want to tell me,

Yes, you tried buying something a scammer saw you wanted it, he reached out pretending to be the seller wanting payment to fool you into thinking you were paying the seller. He is spoofing the seller.

Yes we fucking know this already ... we have told you this at nauseam and still

Call me I have a story tell, someone tried scammer me... no report, just a story

I dont' give a fuck about your story, all you have to do is protect yourself at all times, pay attention to contacting you, and when the scammer does, cause someone will, you hit the report button.

It requires YOU, YES FUCKING YOU THE GUY READING THIS to do your part and pay attention

The name is modified, a period, a lower case letter, a space, it's modified, the post count is non existent, which is your red flag,

No post count, it's a scammer, period in the name, it's a scammer, if you publicly say, I'll take it, the next message will be a scammer

I am hammering about 20 accounts a day, when you report them, but again, if you don't fucking report them I can't help you and I am not calling you, for any reason. You got scammed, not me, if you paid attention they would be gone, but instead then found a glory where everyone wants a cheap dick. Stop looking for cheap dicks, they don't exist.

pay attention and report the account, even if they say, call my buddy he has it, that is a scammer too