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I bought holy cow’s Tikka, and it’s even better than advertised.

I’ve been looking for a stainless T3 Varmint in .223 for a long time. I posted a WTB over at 24hourcampfire back in Feb and a guy sent me a message a couple of weeks ago that he had seen holy cow’s ad here. So I joined your party and made a deal with holy cow. Great seller.

HC said the rifle was probably unfired and I’m sure he’s right. Either that or someone went to a lot of trouble.

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All of my Tikkas wear Limbsaver recoil pads so I put one on the Varmint. It keeps the LOP consistent. I installed a Yo Dave trigger spring as well as an aftermarket bolt shroud. Warne mounts and a Leupold FX-3 12x40mm AO Target and she’s ready for the range.

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My 1-8” Tikkas all shoot the 75 grain ELDM exceptionally well. I’m hoping this one does, too.

Thanks again holy cow.



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Rifle Scopes Ring height advice

So, I recently purchased a Bergara B14 HMR 20” .308 and am new to the “long range” precision world. I plan to purchase a Vortex Viper PST Gen 2 5-25x50 as it is in my price range. An ex Marine Corp sniper friend of mine recommended that I purchase 30mm Steiner T-Series Extra High rings, which I did. I am currently shopping for a 20 moa base for this rifle as well.

I have read threads on SH about how to measure for rings, after purchasing the Steiner rings... I have also seen several thread comments stating that low rings work fine for a 30mm tube and 50mm objective lens on a Remington 700 SA type action. My questions are, did I waist my money on the extra high rings? And, what is the downside to too tall of rings? Is it simply a matter of cheek weld? If so, will the adjustable cheek riser on my stock rectify the issue?

I should add that this will be my “hard use” do-all rifle from 100-1,000 yards.

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FNH SCAR 17S at 1,000 yards!!

Will I hit 1,000 yards with my setup?

  • Yes

    Votes: 17 60.7%
  • No

    Votes: 1 3.6%
  • Who Cares

    Votes: 8 28.6%
  • Dont Know

    Votes: 2 7.1%

I plan on taking my SCAR 17S to 1,000 yards next Friday. It will be shot off a tripod, with the following attachments/upgrades: Trijicon ACOG 3.5 .308 BDC, Geissele Super SCAR trigger, SilencerCo Omega .30, 175 SMK handloads and/or 175 SMK FGMM. Think I can make it? Lets hear it gents.

308 with accuracy/consistency issues

I'm hoping someone more knowledgeable can help me decide my next move. I have a home built ar10 that is very inconsistent. Major parts are:

Aero m5e1 builder kit
Aero BCG
Rainier Ultramatch mod2 18" 1:10 308 barrel
Superlative arms gas block
Geissele ssae
Jp buffer system

When trying to work up a load for it I noticed it is wildly inconsistent. A few different times I found loads that shot really well on the initial test groups, but then would open up like crazy for no apparent reason. The most extreme example was a load that shot multiple .25 moa groups, and the next day when I set up to chrono it the same recipe measured over 3 inches on the first group, and never dropped below an inch again on further testing. I lapped the receiver and bedded the barrel. I double checked all torque values. I also used go/no go gauges to check headspace. I tried shooting it dirty as well as after a deep clean. After switching powders and projectiles multiple times, I never have found a way to make it consistent, whether good or bad. I tried shooting a box of berger 175s to see what it would do with factory ammo, and it shot an average over 10 rounds of almost 4 inches.

So the spot I'm in now is I'm wondering how to fix this rifle. Maybe Rainier barrels just suck, and I need to rebarrel it. I'm more inclined to think something else is contributing to this though. I've had several people tell me I'm lucky if I get an ar10 under 2 inches, but I've seen enough examples to the contrary to think this isn't the maximum potential of the rifle.

One thing that may or may not be related is a weird symptom I'm seeing on the base of some of my cases. I see what looks like a smear of brass near the primer. Something is gouging into it and pushing the brass into a little bump that I can flake off with my fingernail. The fact that it only happens to some of the brass and not all tells me something inconsistent is happening that may be related in some way to my accuracy issues. So do I just need to get in line for a high end custom barrel or is there something else to look at? Thanks!

SOLD Impact 737

Selling a lightly used impact SA 737R
308 BF right hand.
Action was purchased from Brian Allen at ATeam precision and has their engraving on it as seen in the picture (ATeam24)
Looking to sell or trade(action only)
Trade for a impact magnum bolt face 737
Or defiance ruckus magnum bolt face
Long actions preferably
Will consider other actions pm me with what you have.
$1300 shipped to your FFL
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This is my first attempt at selling on the hide. I have been a member for a couple years but built my prs rifle with all new components so I just looked around on here mostly. I can provide some references of friends that sell on here.
Pm me for any other info that will be beneficial to selling on here. Thanks

Throwing a little shade at some high end ARs

Disclaimer - all of this is my personal experience -Disclaimer.

KAC SR15 I have approximately 1400 with this rifle and I sold it. My issue with it is that the gas system is very tightly tuned. By that I mean if I was not using very specific ammo, I had feeding failures. In addition, every three or four hundred rounds I needed to clean the rifle in order for it to function properly.

Radian Model 1 - I actually don't have anything bad to say about it. It has functioned flawlessly, a much better experience than the KAC for instance. I sold mine and replaced it with the ADM UIC MOD 2. For those that are not aware a Radian is effectively the ADM with very little difference but more than 1k more expensive. That is a lot of money for a roll mark.

Bravo Recce - I kind of liken this AR to a Glock. It is very rugged and it is very reliable. It just works. My issue with this one is that it is very over gassed and was just unpleasant to shoot. Sold it as well as I did not want to replace the fillings in my teeth.

A common positive of the above three rifles is that their brand names have real value. I made money on the KAC and Radian, the BCM was close to break even.

The three rifles that I am currently rotating through when I shoot now are

1) ADM UIC MOD 2 - if you like the Radian you will like this rifle. It is a little more gassed than the KAC but it is not unpleasant to shoot in anyway. It is a 1 MOA rifle at 100 yards and I now have a little more than 4k rounds through it without a failure of any kind including shooting some crap steel cased ammo, being rather rough with it, and not cleaning or maintaining it religiously.

2) JP - 15 Professional Rifle - As much as I like the ADM, the JP 15 is just a little better. The JP is a sub MOA rifle at 100 yards. On several occasions we have shot a couple of rifles and it prints the tightest group. The JP is the most pleasant to shoot, the tuning on the gas system (adjustable gas block) along with their bcg and their buffer (silent capture spring) are all very nice. I use a Dead Air can and the JP results in the least amount of gas in the face of all of the DI guns that I have shot. Unlike the ADM, I do need to put effort into cleaning/lubing this rifle.

3) The PWS Mk 114 Mod 2 - for those that don't know, this is an AR style platform that utilizes a long stroke piston like an AKM. This is far and away my favorite rifle to shoot with a can and none of the DI rifles really compare. It has a 3 setting adjustable gas block and when you set it for suppressed you can just go to town with it. This rifle is currently at 5200 rounds and again not a single failure. Because most of the gas is vented up front, you almost never need to clean it. It is another accurate rifle in that it is 1 MOA with most of the ammunition we have used. My gripes are minor, I would recommend changing the trigger and it does not have a forward assist.

Firearms TS Custom 6.5CM, Ruger 243 Stolen

Had my truck broken into last night in Sulphur Springs TX.
Dirt Bags stole my
TS Custom SN:R1256
Impact Action 20" Proof
VX6HD Scoop
Q Thunder Chicken Can SN: HA1972

And my 8yr Old sons..talk about ruin kids deer season
Ruger 243 Win SS wood stock
Weaver Grand Slam Scope
That I put a youth wood stock on.
*Don't have SN on it.


Let me know if you see these.
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SOLD 1978 S&W 27-2

Unfired immaculate condition fellas.
She is a 3T (target hammer,trigger&stocks)
I just dont have the heart to shoot her nor the worry to take care of her. She needs to be with a collector or, someone that will shoot her.
Asking $1,800 shipped and insured. That's firm.
She is a .38/.357 Magnum. Whomever buys her, I will give a chance to buy a 1,000 rounds of .38 special semi wadcutters. A case.
Anyways, no trades. Shipping from my ffl to your ffl. Payment via PayPal Family and Friends (Only) Certified Bank Check or Personal Check but the Personal check will have to clear first.
Thanks for looking guys.
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Anyone getting “sell us your house” calls?

Not sure if it’s just my area or I just got unlucky. I’ve had a few “your car warranty is about to expire” in my lifetime but the number of “hi my name is xxxxxx I’d like to buy your house” they never make an offer. They just ask how much I want. It’s not even fun anymore.


I’m even getting txt’d and calls for properties I don’t even own. I will admit those are fun to set up a showing knowing I don’t even know what address it is.

All this action is in AZ. Some PHX addresses but not all PHX addresses, so it’s not a PHX thing but so far all the properties “they” think I own are all in AZ so far.

You fellows getting these annoying calls and txts? Some can’t even speak engrish

SOLD TS Customs 22LR RIMX

Rifle is my last of the custom 22 stuff I own. I acquired this rifle new from a close friend and I’m just not going to mess with it further. My focus is on the PRS Pro Series and hunting.

Specs - complete build by TS Customs, will include build sheet.

RimX action
Trigger tech diamond pro curve
Benchmark 1:16.5TW 26” MTU non threaded cerakote is black
McMillan A6 inletted and bedded by Travis
Stock has Mlok rail in fore-end
Hawkins DBM
2 mags, one that has the 5rd extension
New style bolt extraction kit

This rifle feeds flawlessly and is an absolute hammer. I have shot it out to 360 yards and have never had one single problem out of it over the last 600ish rounds. I’m selling because I simply can’t see a 5k rifle sitting around being used once or twice a year to mess around at local 22 matches. I have a purpose build CZ that I will do that with.

If you don’t know about TS Customs and their build quality, do your research. The fit and finish is amazing. I currently have 2 builds at his shop, several in my safe, and my wife and I are shooting his rifles for this next PRS season.

ARCA rail, scope, and rings are not for sale.

Price is 4200 shipped from an individual OBO.

*NEW PRICE 3900 SHIPPED!*
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Optics DMR 3 3.5-21 G4P

Hello,

I have two scopes for sale or possible trade towards USO FDN, M7Xi or other like MIL scope +$$

First is a slightly used Bushnell DMR 3 3.5-21x50 G4P reticle. I've bought it here less than a month ago to check it out as I can't find any locally to play with.
Light marks on turret adjustment screws other than that like new.
$1,275

Second is a used Steiner T5Xi 5-25x56 SCR illuminated MIL reticle. It was on my 223 Tikka, great condition, few marks from use. Can't find the box, but it will be well packed
$1,250 with NF 1.44 20 MOA mount, $1,100

I also have 34mm steel rings (Badger?) med, $80Discrete pp F&F or add the fees, price includes shipping/insurance USPS priority mail.

Thanks for looking


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Maggie’s The Official Beer Snob Thread

As the "what are you drinking now" thread is mainly geared toward spirits, I felt we needed a thread dedicated to discussion of really high quality brews. Cheers!

This just came in today at my local store.
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It's this year's version of Stone's winter seasonal spiced imperial stout. Smells of baking cocoa and cinnamon -very Christmassy, and all the flavors are well-balanced. 8.5% abv. Really enjoying this one!