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Accessories Patagonia AOR2 PCU level 5 & 6 rain gear

I have a set of new military PCU rain gear made by Patagonia. These are AOR2 camo which is awesome for hunting. I have not used this set, these are totally unused.

The jacket is a PCU Level 6 hardshell goretex and has a stowable hood, double primary zipper for waterproofing, pit zips, all the goodies.

The pants are PCU Level 5 softshells and have side zips, suspenders, all that good stuff.

These are both Medium-Long. I am 6'1", 180lbs. I normally wear a Large shirt and 34-34 pants and this gear is the right size for me.


$250 shipped for the set.

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TheHide.TV Everyday Sniper Podcast: Wind Wednesday May Edition

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TheHide.TV Everyday Sniper Podcast: Wind Wednesday May Edition

I'm back, sorry I missed you guys, I was live on the Hide, but I didn't hit record on the podcast. My Bad.

But the weather is not cooperating with me, so range days have been light to say the least. I have managed to get the 6mm Arc spun up, Greg from Bugholes did a nice job spinning up my 2, 6mm ARC barrels. Then, added them to my Terminus Zeus, to top it off, I dropped everything into a Zermatt Matterhorn chassis.

Great conversations though today, Live on YouTube and the Hide, we had a nice crowd. But definitely check out TheHide.TV

Topics,
  • 6ARC Bolt Gun Numbers
  • 6mm ARC Gas Gun Numbers
  • Shooting with the 6ARC
  • Competitions,
  • Training,
But thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, thanks for being a part of the Everyday Sniper Podcast.

These are fun conversations with everyone.

Accessories *Sold* MPA Matrix Pro Chassis Burnt Bronze

MPA Matrix Pro Chassis in burnt bronze, bought from a good friend who added left hand thumb shelf and trigger rest so that a LH shooter can shoot a RH gun more comfortable. . Has a little wear on cheekrest and a few light marks on bottom from attaching to tripod but chassis is in great condition. Im just switching to a lighter setup $1100 shipped and insured. Paypal f&f is best.

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What is the ideal SHTF optic?

I’ve posted opinions on the need for a legit MPVO battle optic. Most people would say a red dot or LPVO or both is best. I think a 1-10 LPVO might be ideal, but the optical limitations on a 10x erector limit performa CE and greatly increase prices. I think if the solution to a problem is $3500 then you haven’t really solved it.

Here’s my reasoning. I’m open to suggestion though, so you’re welcome to Change my mind.

I think when SHTF occurs, whether it is a local riot or something larger like power grid goes down, US Dollar devalues to worthlessness or a foreign invasion, the idea that you’ll have lots of run and gun 10-25 yard encounters is incorrect. This is what everyone trains for, but I think people are smarter than we give them credit for. The will to live is the most powerful human instinct. If you put millions of people in a life or death situation, they will not be running up your sidewalk in broad daylight to break down your door.

Let’s take the big cities, where gun ownership is oppressed by “the man”, gun knowledge and training is very low. Once SHTF, there will be an initial culling of the herd where the drug addicted and starving kill each other. After that wake up call, the remaining people, well over 50% I think, have hunkered down and pooled resources. They scavenged weapons and ammo from the dead. Hopefully these people will want to join the rest of society in the fight for survival, but if they don’t, they will likely be coming for our resources in the burbs and rural areas. Or they are foreign invaders intent on killing us. Either way, these combatants will be keeping a low profile. Even moving through suburbia, going house to house, you can expect it to be night time, they will hide behind cars, edge of buildings, privacy fences, any cover they can find. They will not be a mob walking down the middle of the street like portrayed in movies.

I read a report, sorry can’t remember where, that they examined foreign civil unrest situations of the past. Most of the shooting done inside cities and towns were at distances of 50 yards and greater. People don’t like to get shot! They aren’t very bold when they know everyone else has a gun. So most shooting was done from cover, pop up shoot, drop down. Targets are small. An exposed shoulder, a foot under a car, top of a head behind a wall etc. Hiding in empty houses and apartments and shooting out windows down the street. People would take pot shots from 200-300 yards away hoping to get lucky and then slink in and take the gun, food, car or whatever.

I think your handgun is there for the CQB stuff if needed, but what is really needed is the ability to return fire to attackers from 50-300 yds away, shooting from behind cover. They aren’t going to knock on your front door. When they shoot, your return fire target will be a few inches in size. Quick precision will be needed in a gun that is not 20# and a red dot will be insufficient at times. I think the ideal optic will be a 1-6x, 1-8x LPVO or a 2-10x, 2-12x MPVO. I personally would prefer the latter, but there are no great candidates right now with a reticle purpose built for this kind of shooting. Exceptions are maybe the chinese made Athlon and Swampfox 2-12x’s.

So again, I’ll ask, what is the ideal SHTF optic? Does this optic even exist yet? Or do you disagree completely with everything stated above and you believe red dot is the way to go or your 3-18x will do just fine?

P.S. - I don’t think I’m alone on this. Many well regarded rifle scope reviewers have mentioned a desire for improved choices in this area. C_DOES on YT, @Glassaholic here on the hide, Brass Facts as well as Barrel & Hatchet on YT. SupersetCA, now called Gunners Guild on Rumble has made similar statements. This purpose built MPVO, It’s not just to occupy the space in between all the other groups. In fact, I would argue, it is the most important category.

GRT 6GT help

I've tried every which way to get GRT to run on my Mac with various programs, but no joy. Hopefully I'm asking the right questions giving the right inputs.

I plan on living with this cartridge for a while. I'm invested in it, have several more barrels and am not interested in making a change at least through '26. That said, I've tried both N140 and 150 and they both shoot. I'm purely curious what the modeling says is the better choice if I wanted to land on one. Aiming for 90% + fill (alpha and gap) and a 100% (or close to it) burn rate, around 2800 + - . I THINK it's going to be 150, but I'd love to see what the data says if anyone is so inclined. Sorry if I'm missing key inputs, as I haven't got to play around with it, e.g. water volume; I realize these are two different brass brands, but if you're only willing to run one, go with Alpha. Just a general idea from the model vs. real world experience with these powders.

6GT
Alpha & GAP brass
26" barrel
105 hybrids
.060 ish jump

Thank you!

Broken RCBS dies

Is anyone having an issue with RCBS dies? We have broken two of the resizing does from RCBS for the .338 Lapua. After 30-40 rounds pressed into the dies, when the brass is released from the die, the die cracks. These were both purchased from local large sporting goods stores (one broke, exchanged it for another, and broke that one yesterday).

Anyone else seeing this issue?

SOLD Glock 34 Gen 5 MOS - $500

Glock 34 Gen 5 MOS in 9mm with about 2,000 flawless rounds down the barrel. Coming with one 17rd magazine, backstraps, and hard case.

I paid $730 new for this a few months ago, so it's a single owner. Priced to sell at $500 plus shipping to your local FFL. Local pick up available for North Alabama. PayPal F&F, Cashapp, Venmo, or cash.

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Damaged Barrel Extension Lugs

I recently had a bolt lug shear off in my 224 Valkyrie. It took a ton of force to remove the bolt, and when I finally got it out, I realized that the bottom three lugs in the barrel extension looked like they had been damaged. I'm not 100% sure that the damage did not occur previously, but I think it's pretty unlikely. It's not a new build as the barrel has about 1K on it.

Do you think the barrel is still safe to use?

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Optics WTS/WTT 35mm 1.54” 20 MOA Area 419 Full Cantilever Once Piece Scope Mount

I would like to sell or trade my 35mm Area 419 1.54” 20 MOA Full Cantilever Once Piece Scope Mount. My Leupold MK5 was test fitted to check for eye relief on my gas gun due to my LOP requirements I need the mount to sit a little further back for proper eye relief.

It has not been torqued or used for live fire, it has just sat on my work bench.

$300 cash shipped, OBO.

Willing to trade for a KRG forend, or KRG night vision bridge with some cash.

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Firearms Withdrawn

[$6000+ Transfer/Shipping Costs]

Info straight off the Euro Optic Purchase Invoice:

Accuracy International AXSA 6.5 Creedmoor 26” Barrel Short Action, 1960 Profile 5/8x24 Thread Pitch with protector, DE/DE, MPN AX2-SA605CRRFOODE-1126032DES-0B

I purchased the rifle in 2019 from EuroOptic with the intent of competing, but sadly never made it that far. I am the only owner of the rifle and have sent less than 300 rounds of factory ammo (Hornady 143gr Precision Match) down the tube since acquisition. Beyond several trips to the range, it has spent most of its life in my gun safe. It took some time, but I’ve finally come to terms with selling it to re-investing the funds into my hunting setup since that’s most of what I do these days. The rifle will ship in the original box, including the original documents and rail accessories – transferred from my FFL to yours.

Extras include:

RRS Auxiliary Plate

Accuracy Obsession Thumb Shelf

(5) Magazines (Dark Earth)

Hoptic 2 round Quiver

- For sale CONUS only.
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Trades considered + cash = Optics listed below -- or comparable optics may be entertained.

- NF ATACR 4-16 / 5-25 (FFP/MIL/Illuminated/Mil-R/Mil-C reticles)
***may update with more optic considerations. Optic will be paired with custom / mid-weight / magnum / bolt gun hunting builds*****
Scope Preference's
Mag Range: 4-16 ~ 5-25
Tube Size: 34mm
Reticle Position: FFP
Illuminated Reticle: Yes
Reticle: Simplistic (non-Christmas Tree)
Adjustment: MIL/.1m
Parallax: ~45 yards
Elevation Zero Stop: Yes
Capped/Lockable Windage: Yes
Weight <38 oz ideally
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Accepted payment methods include:
Certified check, Venmo, Zelle, or an intermediary like GunTab if you’re willing to cover cost(s). Will want to ensure cash clears before rifle is shipped. Once funds clear, will ship insured for the value of the rifle -- transfer from my FFL to yours.

********************************BE AWARE*********************************

Rough shipping estimate [UPS Ground Insured for $6500] + FFL transfer fee of $40 shows to be around $220 [From N. Louisiana to Roanoke, VA] = bringing the total up to $6260.00. Still a hell of a lot cheaper than the $7911.00 going price but wanted to let you know ahead of time.

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ADDITIONAL ITEMS AVAILABLE (Conditional on the sale of the rifle)

(338) rounds of 147gr Hornady Precision Match 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition - several boxes are TAP ammunition (same ammunition sold to LE) —-$480 shipped tyd

Redding Competition Die Set (6.5 Creedmoor)

(100) 6.5 Creedmoor Lapua Brass (SRP)

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