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kcbird · Oct 7, 2025

TheHorta said:
Chadd’s a good ol’ boy. Would love to hookup with him someday. He’s like 60-90 minutes from me.

smoooth1 · Oct 7, 2025

Hunt340PNW said:
I’ll take a set of the magnetic ones. I’ll send you a message.

Hi,

Responded to your PM 3 days ago, have not received a response back??

PM sent again.

Thanks.

Wormydog1724 · Oct 7, 2025

alamo5000 said:
I've heard of those but never seen one in action. Where does the excess gas get vented to?

Idk. I'm sure restricting at the key still allows the gas tube to have higher heat/pressure like normal, so the excess is probably dumped into the receiver once the key is past the end of the tube. Where as a gas block actually prevents the heat and pressure from entering the gas tube at all.

But I think adjustable gas keys are still effective at reducing overgassed rifles like adjustable gas blocks. Restricting gas at the key or block results in less gas that reaches inside the BCG and drives the carrier, they just restrict flow in different places. Like pinching a water hose near the faucet or restricting flow with a nozzle, the result is still restricted flow. Upstream vs downstream restriction I'm sure have different effects on the location and propensity of heat/pressure/fouling.

I didn't notice any accuracy or consistency difference pre-or-post adjustable gas key installation. SD's still low teens or better, accuracy still MOA or better, fowling still appeared the same but I handle that before every match by wiping everything down and apply lubrication, no sense in going down midstage for a preventable aciton.

I'm using an adjustable gas key partly because this particular barrel (Bison Fulcrum) is on my competition rifle and has a proprietary gas journal size, .825". They do sell a custom SLR Rifleworks adjustable gas block but the gas key was cheaper. I've used adjustable gas keys for many years.

CSTactical · Oct 7, 2025

plink_plink said:
Viper PST Gen II 5-25x50 EBR-7C MRAD retails at $1,499 and GOVX has them for $899. That's a 40% discount. Unfortunately, that's where it tops out. You can but lower tier versions but none of the high end stuff. I'm seriously considering getting one for my first long range platform (RPR).

Is there anything else comparable in value that I should consider? I can probably spend $1,500 but the 40% discount paired with the expectation that I'll end up buying something in the $3,000 range when I decide to upgrade systems makes this pretty enticing.

We also provide gov pricing for Vortex as well with documentation that we are required to send with each order

-Richard

91Eunozs · Oct 7, 2025

Anyone tried the Crockett coffee that a few conservative pundits are pushing on their radio shows?

We love our Batdorf and Bronson “Dancing Goats” blend and it’s honestly the best coffee I’ve ever had, but would love to support a company more in line with my values. We do the 5# subscription and they roast the beans the day it ships if you buy 5# or more at a time.

We only do whole bean, and grind it in very small batches; only enough to do a couple day’s worth of brewing at a time. That’s really the key to a good cup of coffee…has to be a fresh grind. I can’t see how anyone can drink the stuff that comes in those K-cup things, they taste like dust and ashes to me.

lariat · Oct 7, 2025

Darayavaus said:
parts of ukraine LIBERATED by the Russians so far:

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Looks like another cauldron potentially being set up for Pokrovsk.

CSTactical · Oct 7, 2025

Awesome, thanks for the update @sirhrmechanic

-Richard

We have some slots left:

We are taking pre-orders for just 10% down on the eight remaining that are unsold with a November ship date
-Richard 916-628-3490

https://cstactical.com/uso-mst-100/

XP1K · Oct 7, 2025

I had a PWS mk216 in 308, and running an omega in stock trim just wasn't happening.

it had a carbine length reciever extension so I ordered the slash xh buffer/spring combo. It helped, but it made the recoil impulse really punchy and I didn't care for it. It was still pretty hard on cases also.

After a lot of reading here and other places, I switched to the a5 length extension and an h3 buffer. Tried the stock spring, and the heavy spring from slash and I still really wasn't happy with it.

Ended up making a honking huge buffer myself, that weighed like 11oz iirc, and its was better, but still not great.

Enter the tubbs flatwire. Picked one up and it ran the best it ever had. Softer recoil impulse. Kicking brass out about 3 o'clock. Brass was relatively clean for running suppressed. Then I tossed the h3 back in just for kicks to see what would happen, and that was the setup I settled on until I sold that rifle.

I've used three of them so far. Two large frames, and and one ar15. I need to pick another one up for this LMT that replaced the PWS. Currently its running a sprinco red, brt 50/50 tube, and the stock buffer.

steve123 · Oct 7, 2025

Remember when Ted Nugent was into 44 mag then had a literal semi truck load of that factory ammo drop shipped! Plenty of people can afford to do similar and don't need sub moa groups as their standard for precision so no condemnation there.

But the only ammo I don't reload for is rimfire and airgun/pellets or slugs. Heck I even swage some of my slugs. I don't want to pay the extra money for factory ammo, and yeah I prefer higher precision reloads, plus I'm retired and have time.

My primary AR thing to do is shoot long range so high BC boat tails reign supreme and I'll diss the 1/2" vertical a flat base might offer to have less wind drift at distance. Both of those attributes can come together well enough.

OT but have any manufacturers made a substantially more robust modern clean sheet non AR semi auto yet? One that can almost rival a bolt gun??

Yippeekiay · Oct 7, 2025

Try, try again..
$1000 Shipped

Rob01 · Oct 7, 2025

Leshil 52 said:
Just a newbie NRL22 competitor at this time.

Then you have much bigger things to worry about then the spring. Reliability is tops and then you need to practice off props. If your rifle is running good now then leave it alone and practice.

Skidkidd · Oct 7, 2025

MPA Matrix SA700 RH distressed pink. Comes with everything from the factory and a complete set of external weights and mag blocker. The competition side rails have been sold. Was used for one match so very little wear. $800 shipped

secondofangle2 · Oct 7, 2025

QuickDraw McGraw · Oct 7, 2025

New here. Interested. Can’t send you a message. Can you DM me? Thanks.

diggler1833 · Oct 7, 2025

I think this idea belongs in the group of solvent traps and auto key cards (or whatever they were called).

Disregarding my opinion that any law that restricts the 2A is an infringement; I think that anyone who plays really hard to skirt the rules shouldn't be surprised when they end up in a legal battle that'll consume 100x the cost and 100% of your freedom - over simply applying for a tax stamp (where applicable).

Jong · Oct 7, 2025

nockhunter · Oct 7, 2025

bohem · Oct 7, 2025

powdahound76 said:
250fps extra with the 123 Absolute Hammer over another 123 gr bullet. Not sure if it was eldm, scenar, different cup/core, or a different solid design like one of theirs, a Barnes, or yours.

Hammer claims 3-400 fps gain with that particular bullet on their webpage.

If I can break 3k at the muzzle with a 123 gr copper solid an a 16.5” 6,5 creed I would be blown away.

Like in my world (medical).
people eating a fatty carnivore diet and becoming thin, losing their DMII, BP issues, and a load of other med issues that only pills or shots were pushed to treat before.

That is incredibly hard to believe, especially when doing competitor testing. We see 3050 with our 122 in a 20" barreled 6.5 Creed and 3380 with a 6.5 PRC of the same length.

That being said, if the data is there and repeatable so be it.

Skidkidd · Oct 7, 2025

MPA Matrix SA700 RH in midnight bronze. Used for a few matches so it has some scratches from match use. Comes with Competition side rails, internal weights, mag blocker, an additional grip and finger and thumb shelves that came from the factory. The ball bearings in the cheek riser and length of pull adjustment screw have been removed. $900 shipped.

BoldCorrections · Oct 7, 2025

koshkin · Oct 7, 2025

Unobtanium said:
Of all the people who have used it, you and CDoes are the only two that have much good to say. I am curious how Sai does with theirs.

That’s a little disturbing, but I’ll just have to live with it.

Ilya

BoldCorrections · Oct 7, 2025

nockhunter · Oct 7, 2025

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Viper PST Gen II 5-25x50 EBR-7C MRAD retails at $1,499 and GOVX has them for $899. That's a 40% discount. Unfortunately, that's where it tops out. You can but lower tier versions but none of the high end stuff. I'm seriously considering getting one for my first long range platform (RPR).​

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Viper PST Gen II 5-25x50 EBR-7C MRAD retails at $1,499 and GOVX has them for $899. That's a 40% discount. Unfortunately, that's where it tops out. You can but lower tier versions but none of the high end stuff. I'm seriously considering getting one for my first long range platform (RPR).