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Better glass than XTR pro around 2k used???

Razor Gen III and S3 would be my choices of a step up from the Pro and I have had all three and used them in matches. The Pro wasn’t bad but the reticle was a big turn off for me being not overly dark and blending more so not a good contrast. Glass wasn’t bad but between the Pro and the other two the pro would always be third place for me.

People ask me why I don't like Sig.......

Very true, but sadly in this day and age 95% of businesses only care about profits and shareholders. As long as those keep coming in, cutting corners is just "good business" until it catches up with their sales.
Profits are the keystone of capitalism. Cutting corners for short-term gains is not conducive to long-term profits and company/corporate solvency. I can understand criticism of corporate CEO stupidity for making bad decisions that harm the long-term profitability of a company but the blanket statement that “95% of businesses only care about profits and shareholders” is wrongheaded. The real problem in recent years was that most companies/businesses were focused on DEI related goals and not maximizing profits and serving shareholder interests.

Rifle Scopes New for 2025, the Kahles K540i

Anyone been able to compare this to the March 5-42 PRS?
There have been several guys who have compared the 540 to the march and the general consensus that I was told by those folks who have seen both is the March was there pick. The 540 eyebox is incredibly tight as a result of extreme wide angle ocular design, the Windage turret is to small, stiff and the click spacing is very tight.

Get behind the March 5-42 PRS and you’ll quickly see why so many guys are saying wow!!

Rifle Scopes March 5-42 Gen 2 PRS Edition

Or one can just spend their $4k on a scope from a manufacturer that’ll have it turned around in a week if there’s a problem lol…

Seriously, I hate to keep kicking a dead horse here, but after-purchase-support is a big deal, and not everyone wants to (or can afford to) choose between buying another $4k scope for “just in case” or else having to wait weeks/months to straighten out an issue.

I really like this new March (and am considering getting one), but until there’s an option for service besides sending it back to Japan, I’m going to be holding off for now. JMHO/YMMV
I wish I could have replied to this sooner but the information was internal until until this morning, March will have a statewide repair facility and the scopes will be sent there for any repair work to be completed. Expected timeline is first quarter for 2026.

DeLane Development Group Rimfire Ventures

A side-by-side of the DDG Standard M5 and the DDG M5x DBMs. As implied by the name, the Standard M5 drops right into any current M5 inlet, but it's skirted and has my Mini-ARCA for the Barricade Stop.

The M5x is full featured, with the Limiting Piston, Skirt and Mini-ARCA. As I've covered in three prior posts, the M5x requires a simple revision to any current M5 inlet and a revision to the underside of the receiver.

The revision to the stock is to allow the piston feature on the top back wall to drop into the stock. The revision to the receiver is to allow the vertical travel of the piston when the magazine is inserted. Once the magazine clicks into place, the piston stops any further vertical travel.

The piston feature has been in the wild since 2009 and the preferred stock makers have done inlets for the piston feature. Very simple process.

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Printed Precision Trickler

Got my PP yesterday. It works well with Varget. Not so well with 8208, but I might try that again.

Here's a quick vid with Varget:

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What was 8208 doing? Not sure many of us tested it since it's not all that common anymore. Powder database shows it's average diameter is less than varget, so it should work ok in the varget disc.

The testers have found that taking a slow mo video of the trickler while running can be helpful to diagnose any issues.

PRS Talk PRS Match participation taking a hit in 2025?

Paul runs some goofy matches. It's a shame because it's one of the nicest facilities on the East Coast. The problem is he is not a competitor and is out of touch with how to set a course of fire.

There should be a requirement for all pro series directors to shoot at least 3 matches a year. Not every MD actually needs it but some do, and I could name every one :)

If Paul would have someone else set the course of fire, a pro in the southeast...he could run a very good match.

I don't have anything bad to say about him. He was always nice and friendly to me. But I got some buddies who refuse to shoot there after getting into it with him. I shot like 3 or 4 of his pro matches in a row. Enough to know I wouldn't go back unless something changed.

It was also the only match I saw where the prize table was treated like a bank vault. After everyone walks usually they let everyone go get whatever's left. Not as his match. I guess he keeps all the other stuff donated to the match to sell in the store or give away at other matches. Every other venue the MDs want all the shit gone...after all the sponsers donated the product for THAT match.

Not every match is for everyone and some like things better at some matches than at others but that whole values thing was a laugh. The PRS that has no problem running a regional .22 finale the day after a devastating storm wipes out roads and people’s homes. I won’t join the PRS again after that BS and my PRS number is 48. Not until the PRS changes their “values”. Or their leadership again as they seem to change every 2-3 years lol

Firearms 26 Nosler/Defiance GA Ruckus/Proof Carbon Barrel

By Altus Shooting. 24” Proof barrel, trigger tech trigger, Grayboe Phoenix 2 stock, Defiance Ruckus action. Does not include scope, rings, bipod. Comes with thread protector.
Has 35 rounds on it currently. Just never shoot it. Located in the Nashville Tennessee area. $2,950 shipped to your FFL or can meet and pick up. PayPal or Venmo F&F or add the fee


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Accessories Evolution Weapon Systems Bufferless BCG

Selling this EWS Bufferless BCG. I ran it on suppressed 77gr 223 from a 16” barrel (w/adjustable gas block). No additional tuning needed from my standard buffer system. Only ran ~100rds with it. I seldom shoot my gas guns these days and decided to sell off some parts. $300 shipped. Not interested in trades, trying to clean house. Thanks!

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