Rifle is a DPMS upper
Bushmaster lower
BA barrel- 16.25 inch
Aero parts kit
Rise trigger.
Brand new strike Eagle 1-6.

Yes a franken rifle . Getting this mishmash of parts running was what brought me here and she runs well.
So not a precision rifle - more of a DMR (don’t t really like the term, or maybe not exactly sure what it encompasses)
Accuracy load is Hornady brass
CCI primers . And the best node seems to be right around 43-43.5 Varget.
Projectile is currently 168 match monsters or whatever such MidSouth called their bull pack- made by Nosler i believe

This rifle has surprised me with its accuracy for a franken gas gun.

So I’ve shot this rifle a lot this winter and maybe I’m expecting to much


The first target - and these are not necessarily cherry picked but fairly representative of what I get with this load
First target is 43.3 Varget - yes only 3 shot group for this one as the first 2 with this ladder were my spotters . But 3 into .625 and the first shot is the low flyer .

Second target is a 5 shot group for all you purists . 43.5 Varget. First round is again the flyer and about the same amount high this time .

100 yard range - bench with bipod and rear bag. Trying to use all the skills I e learned here and through regular trigger time .
Is what I’m seeing on target just what I can expect from this gasser of none premium top shelf parts ?

Is the 1-6 or maybe because it’s a dreaded and derided Vortex ?

Or is there a know formula/ problem that causes first round flyers ? A possible mechanical problem with the rifle ?

A structural problem with my technique.
I’ve not noticed this phenomenon with my other gas guns or with bolt guns . But I have made this rifle my do everything sorta deer bear boar target rifle and been working on shooting it well all winter .

This is a new optic- a direct replacement for the same that stopped working correctly.it was the older gen 1 and they replaced it with a gen 3 . Before the vortex glass this rifle at first wore an older Nikon monarch of higher magnification and I often noticed this first round flyer but didn’t have the knowledge to really see anything wrong with it 3-4 years ago.

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Gents,
I have a New, as in just delivered, 6mm GT barreled action that I probably do not need. Here are the specs,
1. Impact 737R, non-AW cut.
2. Bartlein M24, 26” 7.5 twist, threaded 5/8x24”, Area 419 Match brake.
3. Cerakoted Black.
4. Huber 2 Stage, set at 1.54 lbs. Its their Melonited Steel trigger.

$2500 + shipping to your FFL.

I have it mounted up in a MDT ESS chassis if you’d like a ready to go build. I have ARCA rails, and weights for the chassis. I can probably cut a pretty good deal on it if it goes with the BA.
I could use some 6mm ARC ammo in 108’s as a possible partial trade.
LMK if you have any questions, Thanks for looking.

ST42

We called Viet Nam a 'quagmire'. Then Afghanistan.

When I look around today, it appears that the whole world has become a quagmire.

Draining the quagmire doesnt help unless you also cut off the spring thats feeding it. The spring feeding the quagmire of the world is Evil.

Maggot out.

Mk13 mod 5 built by Redbull Armory on a deployment kit. Stiller mk13 Garland marked action. No optic. Comes with everything shown except for optic, and that can be negotiated if necessary. 240 rounds down the pipe. $10,500 shipped to your FFL.

Thought this might be a fun topic I don’t often see discussed here, but how about a thread dedicated to sub-caliber (anything below .22) rifles?

I recently got bit by the .17 bug, and would honestly love a .20 as well though that may be awhile yet. I have a .17 Fireball and will be picking up a .17 Ackley Bee next week, but anything sub-cal would belong here no matter how obscure. Calhoon stuff, Ackley stuff, .10s, .12s, .14s, .17s, 19s, .20s bring it all!

To start, since I’m pretty new to this stuff, I’m powder shopping for my two. I realize the .17AB and .17FB are both relatively close-ish in performance, but the prices were right so I pounced. I was initially hoping for a .17 Hornet and a Fireball, but holy hell the going prices for anything Hornet are crazy these days! About the only rifles in mass production for it would be the Savage 25, which gets mixed reviews and sells for way too much for what it is IMO. Ruger and CZ are both put of the Hornet game, and both of them sell for STOOPID money most of the time. I still want one, but it may be awhile…

So anyway, the Ackley Bee will have to do in it’s stead. If anyone else is shooting these, I’m open to powder suggestions. Benchmark and 8208 both come recommended, but are both hard to find and expensive when you can find them. I’d prefer something relatively temp sensitive and less expensive, but that combo may be a unicorn right now. TAC, CFE-BLK, H335, and VV N120/130 are less expensive options that seem to get good reviews as well, so I may order a pound of each in a bit and start load development to see what I can get.

So, what’s everyone else shooting, if anything?

I am going to start shooting steel challenge and production class and am already looking ahead and think about shooting limited and posible open at some point...I think open may be a bit much for me right now but you never know. I would like to hear from guys that are or have shot in these divisions and advise on who are some of the best builders for open and limited.

And lets just pretend money is not an issue....I've been looking for a few months now and seems from about $3500 and up is the price point for a nice limited and or race gun.

Theyre joining gas stoves in being 'regulated' (read: priced out of your budget). Wouldnt want the serfs being too comfortable.

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This is a brand NEW 52" GA Precision Tactical Operations Drag Bag. 50" internal Length - This thing has everything. Even a padded shooting mat. Zippered pouches everywhere. Suppressor pouch. It also has padded shoulder straps that can be pulled out of one of the pouches. It is probably the best rifle bag you can buy. I have never used it. I received it a month ago. I just dont need it.

These are about $375 new (w/shipping)

Im asking $299 shipped UPS CONUS

** I know I am a new seller but I have bought a few items on this forum. I'm also a member on other forms if you need to look there..

Looks like those evil oompa loompa's are at it again folks.
I wonder if they are being contracted by that shirtless guy?



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Y’all send some prayers up for these folks. Looks like it was a doozy. Anyone on here from around there?

I keep seeing disclaimers on gunbroker auctions stating that insurance is not included and/or costs extra. Not just from private individuals but also businesses.

One in particular was concerning to see because it looked like they wouldn't accept credit card payments if you wanted to fully insure the rifle. I'm not going to buy that particular rifle, mostly because it has hit crack smoking prices, but I generally prefer credit card for these types of transactions just so I have some protection from fraud. But suppose I did buy it and it never showwd up, or showed up damaged. Would the seller be able to stop a chargeback with those terms listed?

6lbs and change H4350. 5lbs and change H1000.

$300 shipped H4350
$250 shipped H1000

Sal 504-813-2904

Burris XTR 3; 5.5-30x56mm; SCR MIL Reticle (#201210)
Burris XTR Throw Lever - Color Black (MPN: 626025)
Burris Bubble Level Anti-Cant Device (MPN: 626006)

Price: $SOLD

For sale. Local pickup near Denver CO, will not ship
2000 Federal Small Pistol primers in 3 boxes of 1k $80 per thousand, prefer to sell all together
2000 CCI Small Rifle Primers $80 per thousand
1-8 pd hodgdon CFE pistol powder $280
1-8 pd hodgdon TiteGroup powder $280
1-8pd IMR 8208 $35
2-1 pd cans of Alliant 10x reloader $70 for 2 pds
1-1 pd can of IMR SR 7625 powder $35
1-1 pd can of IMR 4350 $35
Will not ship powder or primers, local pickup only

Hate to do it but time to let these scopes go.

Schmidt Bender 4-16x50 with the Gen2XL mildot ret, illuminated, CCW turrets, NEAR manufacturing one-piece mount, tenebraex scope caps. i believe i have the box for this scope.

$2900 shipped


Schmidt Bender 4-16x42 with H37 reticle, CCW, illuminated, tenebraex caps. i bought this scope here off the hide and had the illumination installed back into it and the scope was gone through by S&B. Has not been on a gun since then.

$2800 shipped SOLD







Through the scope is the H37

$2699.00 shipped lower 48

Mounted in the ARC M-BRACE that I just sold today. No marks from the mounting - all perfect as brand new
I put on my 300N and decided it was more magnification than I want. ZS not set, so you have it as it comes.
I am more of a hunter-shooter and will go with a 4-20 ATACR that I already own.

Includes all accessories, paperwork, boxing, caps, sunshade, tool etc

No trades, thank you

Scale and V3

$1,000 shipped

Sal 504-813-2904

Have multiple bags of 6MM Creedmoor Brass. Most is LRP. 75 Hornady, 43 Starline, plus assorted other brands with a few quality brands that are Small Rifle Primer. All brass is cleaned.

Note, All Brass is Range Pickup.

Pay shipping and its yours. If you want a part, that’s also fine. I think the picture clearly shows the brands and quantity. I have it and if anyone can use it, I like them to have it.

Also, if one chooses local pickup, then obviously there are no shipping costs, it’s Free.



Now for the bait and switch. I have a partial box of Hornady A-Tips. There are 85 bullets in the box, all but one remains untouched in the original packaging. One bullet was seated in a dummy round to check chambering. Cost for the 85 bullets that also includes the polishing cloth is $50.00 plus shipping.



Also, I have some assorted 6BR, 6.5x47 and 6.5 PRC cases in small quantities. If anyone wants em, let me know. I’ll get them to you as cheaply as possible.

After kicking around the idea for the last six months or so I’ve decided to list the best rifle I’ve ever owned. I simply don’t have the time to shoot anymore.

Lone Peak Fuzion SA Mag bolt face
Foundation Centurion in black
Krieger 4 groove heavy palma 1/8 @ 28”
Hawkins bottom metal

Barrel was chambered by Travis @ TS
.115 freebore using the 6.5 prc2 reamer

The “2” designation on the reamer is +.002” @ the case web which solves the sticking issue inherent with the SAAMI chamber specs.

Also outfitted with-

Triggertech diamond trigger
Accurate AICS 7 round mag
Hawkins brake (blended & timed @ TS)
AccuTac WB-4 bipod
Foundation bipod mount

The rifle shoots lasers with no pressure issues whatsoever. I run Berger 144gr hybrids on cruise control at 3060fps

$3,500 firm

Sal- 504-813-2904

I’m gonna need a new mower soon. I have a 23 year old John Deere riding lawn mower. It’s been a damn good mower, I mean a DAMN good mower. But the deck is worn out, the front end is worn out, the hrdrostatic drive is on its last leg, my son tore the cowling, over the motor, up a long time ago, the tires won’t hold air for long, and it needs a new battery…it’s just a mess. The bad thing is, the motor is an excellent motor, and still runs great.
So…I’m gonna break it to the wife that it’s time to get a new mower.

When I retire in a couple years, I’ll be moving, and where I’m moving to has at least 2 acres. So, I’m going to be looking for a ZTR mower.

My limited knowledge about them leads me to either a XMark or a Gravely.
The XMark is obviously the most popular with the lawn care services, and that means a lot to me. It has more electronics on it. Not sure if that’s a good thing or bad. It’s probably more comfortable than the Gravely. I’m sure the XMark is a great machine.

The Gravely has good reviews, seems to be a more simple machine, less electronics, which means easier to work on, and it looks like it’s built like a frikkin tank.

One thing I don’t want is a tin foil machine. A heavy duty deck is a must. A reliable motor and drive are necessary. I don’t want the mower to spend most of its life in the shop.

Anybody have any pros or cons about either machine that they’d care to share? I’d sure love to hear which machine you’d prefer, and your whys and why nots.

It’s going to be $6000-$8000 dollars I’m sure, when it’s all said and done, so I want to make the best decision. I’m going to continue to read reviews before I buy. I just thought I’d get your $0.02 worth as well.
Thanks.

LMAO

I was wearing one of my Sniper's Hide sweat shirts, standing in the checkout line at Lowes. As I turned to leave and old guy said, "Hey I like your shirt" I told him I shoot long range and he brightened up and mentioned he was headed up to Raton NM to the NRA Whittington center, had I heard of it? I told him I got certified as a Barrett Armorer there and shot my M82 out to 1000 yrds. He told me he had hit the White Buffalo at 1350 yards and that he was going out to meet up with members of his old team from Viet Nam, headed up by Col. Robert Brown. We chatted for a moment more then I wished him well and God Bless.

I'm kicking my ass for not inviting him to go shooting, probably could learn a lot.

we all know the next one is in the works. prob for the '24 election cycle. bet your ass that gun shops and ranges won't be declared "essential" this trip.