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fix it sticks recomendations?

I actually have gone both ways on the torque limiters. I currently prefer the individual limiters as I can feel the limit rather than count on my eye sight to check proper torque. The all in one has it’s place though, if I was putting together a small field use kit, where size matters, the all in one would be there. I have one in my range bag with a set of bits, a couple Allen wrench’s an extension and a ratchet.
Yeah individual is the way to go. I have the all in one for my SRS kit but it just feels awkward to use.

Ok, update: This post reminded me that I dislike the all in one so just purchased this for my SRS.

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XM-3 on CMP, what’s the story behind these?

Knowledge is power. You got a steal on that one.
Indeed it is, but besides the serial number list (which is just used for verification), everyone here has access to the exact same information that I do. There's nothing to separate us. These XM3 threads contain tons of information and even detailed photos of original USMC XM3's and their markings. Everyone should be using the resources that are available to them, and to gain a deeper understanding of what certain things are.

One thing that stood out to me was the number of people who contacted me privately about this CMP XM3. Many people who have vast amounts of knowledge were asking me if it was indeed an XM3 sniper rifle. This was because the CMP's information made them question their own information. Deep down they know the answer, but doubt still remained. You are all extremely, experienced, intelligent and knowledgeable, trust these qualities that you all have.

Horse Power, Track Shit, Torque, Cubic Inches, Liters, Run What Ya Brung, Auto or Cycle

I've seen some silly fads come and go, but most of them were cheap and low effort. The stance thing takes significant effort, isn't cheap, and it makes the car barely driveable. Plus it (subjectively) looks stupid. That's a pretty poor ratio of pros/cons and yet it still caught on. I'll never understand it, or the whole squatted truck thing.
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XM-3 on CMP, what’s the story behind these?

Another reason is CMP claimed this was not a USMC XM-3.
Yep, it just goes to show how little the people at the CMP actually know. Remember, they aren't collectors and historians like we are, they're just regular people working a regular job. It's understandable that they wouldn't know the specifics about certain rifles (even M83 sniper rifles are just Remington 700's in their eyes), but to sell dozens of XM3's and not know what this rifle was? That's just incompetence.

Everyone here has an advantage over the CMP and other collectors. Trust your instincts and your understanding of specific features. No one here should need someone to tell them what a rifle is or isn't. Know that the CMP will make mistakes, and that they don't have the same information that we do. They also don't care if their auction listings are correct or not, the item will still sell and there's plenty more items to sell after it.

Become an expert, be able to analyze characteristics and come to your own conclusions. This is an amazingly knowledgeable community and the absolute best advice I can give is to trust your knowledge base. Everyone here should be able to identify a real USMC XM3 and other sniper rifles within a few seconds of looking at specific features. Having a serial number list is helpful for verification, but it's not necessary to have in order to identify these rifles. If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, it's a duck.

There are things with some CMP auctions that are on their site right now that are hidden to everyone except the most astute among us. Not just entire rifles being mislabeled, but very small details that no one would really think about. See if you can find these things in the current CMP auction listings. Analyze specific details and understand what's going on with certain items. Everyone can test their skills and post their findings, if they choose to do so. That's all the clues I'll give for now.

@USMCSGT0331 can you post all the known XM3 serials? Would be a good thing to have for reference as you take a step away. Much appreciated!
It takes a lot to get very specific information that no one else has, so it can be difficult to just give it away. For some information, myself and others have been asked to keep information private. It's just something that we had to agree to in order to have access to the information. The reasons for this request can differ from person to person, but the outcome is the same. Most of the time it's not that we don't want to share information, it's because we can't share information. Breaking this trust isn't just dishonorable, it's also an instant blacklist.

I'd love to share this serial number list, and other serial number lists, but at this time I can't. However, in time all of this information and more will be released.
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Badlands "Shell Shock" 5.56 - snake oil?

Yep. You got that right. In many circumstances, crunching the numbers will show that the heavy weights often don't pay off till you start getting out there.

Some of you may think I'm nuts and it is possible that it's all in my head, but I've found that I've run across some lots of ball ammo that shoots unusually good. I'm not talking about MOA or anything like that, but a pretty consistent 2 MOA or so. Great for steel out to about 400 or so. When I find that stuff, I stack it.
Nah, not crazy at all. I'm sure I've posted multiple times on here that up to a point speed beats BC every day. Being a longer range precision oriented forum I think a lot of guys just naturally gravitate towards the heavy bullets and it never occurs to them to give the light stuff a fair shake.