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Reloading Equipment FS: Redding Type-S Match Die Sets, 6BR & 6mm Creedmoor & TiNi Bushings

For sale is several sets of Redding Type-S Match Die Sets and a Redding LARGE Decapping Die

- 6mm BR #36317 - Excellent Condition $160 Shipped!

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- 6mm Creedmoor #36443 - Excellent Condition $195 Shipped!


Redding Universal LARGE Decapping Die. $23 Shipped!

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Redding TiNi Neck Bushings, NEW - .288", .291", .292", USED - .267", .339" $28 Each Shipped!

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.308 win - reloading same brass for bolt action and an AR-10

I have a .308 win BA rifle and an AR-10 rifle and my questions is, because fired brass forms to the chamber, should I keep brass fired in bolt action rifle separate from AR-10 and vice versa for easier reloading?

Is anyone using the same brass for a bolt action and a gas rifle? If yes, what is your experience with reloading same brass? Do you find that you need to trim your brass more often, or something else...?

Ammo .204 bullets 40gr bthp and .204 nosler brass

I have about 1135 bib custom bthp bullets and 500 Berger bthp bullets. The Berger’s and the bib bullets shot the exact same with the same load in my .204 ruger. Pretty much identical bullets. $500 for all of them

190ct. .204 ruger nosler brass new!
$130 shipped

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Optics PRICE DROP: Spuhr 35mm mount SP-5002 w/ ACI

99% Condition without box. Small blem on top front ring but fully functional. Spuhr SP-5002 1.5" Height 0 MOA Scope mount w/ optional ACI & mount. Originally cost $710 plus shipping new.

$355 Scope mount only.

$155 ACI+ACI mount only.

Package: $455


I have 100% eBay, ARFCOM, and tacswap feedback I can provide.
Paypal, Zelle, Cashapp, or Venmo accepted. Shipping included unless you wish to pay extra for insurance (recommended).

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Optics WTS- Trijicon 4.5-30 FFP Mil

Recently received this scope brand new. Mounted, shot 6 rounds and realized I’m probably not going to use it and my brakes and shocks are smoked on my truck.

The glass is phenomenal. Pass it on to someone who will appreciate it. Currently in some Hawkins 34mm rings(lights, 1.27” H) which are included. Come with original everything, tenebrex and sunshade. Will update pics tomorrow.

$1500 shipped via Venmo or Zelle.
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20” steel 300WSM barrel weight & profile question

Details:

I have a Origin short action and a Peak44 Bastion stock that’s channeled for Remington Mag Sporter profile barrels which will not fit carbon barrels. So overall my goal is a 20” 300WSM steel barrel threaded to 5/8x24 that’s as light as possible that still makes a good suppressor host, and fits in my Peak44 stock. I’m hoping for 2.5# or less in barrel weight, so I may have to flute it, and or have the barrel profiled back out at the muzzle to be able to thread it 5/8x24. This is going to be a hunting rifle, not a range toy.

What profile would you pick for such a project? Flutes, or no flutes? Flare at the muzzle for threads or not needed?

If you have such a barrel, do you know what it weighs? How do you like?

I know, I know, the carbon barrels are all the rage and the easy button, but they are expensive, I would have to buy a different stock, and they are really not that light at around 3# for a 20”.

Here’s what I’m working with stock clearance wise:

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SOLD TruGlo TFX Pro for Springfield XD Series

Please don't post in thread, just message me. There are a lot of shady lurkers waiting for your "I'll take it". If you would like a phone call or video chat we can set up a time (I work nights, which is also the reason I might not respond immediately).

Price is net to me (discreet PayPal F&F, +3.5% for G&S, I can also take Venmo) shipping is included.

Set of TruGlo TFX Pro sights for Springfield XD Series pistols. Never mounted, wouldn't fit the (not a Springfield XD) pistol I tried them on (It turns out, and bear with me, not everything you read on the internet is actually true. I know. I was as surprised as you are.)

$SOLD

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Firearms 22GT Impact MPA

IMPACT 737

22 GT Cut by Strait jacket armory 300 rounds

200 pieces of alpha 22 GT BRASS

Widden GT bushing sizer die and seater die.

Hellfire 419 Brake

85.5 Berger’s QTY 900

MPA BA Comp with internal weight kit bedded for an impact.

Trigger Tech Diamond curved



Packages available

Every thing listed above. $4800

Barrel, Bullets, Brass, Brake, and Dies $1700

Chassis $1000

Price obo

Prices include shipping. Serialized parts will be shipped from me to your ffl.

Action and trigger are not for sale unless buying the entire gun.

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List of "Conspiracy Theories" proven to be correct

Looking to start a collection/list of "Conspiracy Theories" perpetrated by the Left/Media that have been proven to be true. Examples: Russia Gate, Hunter's Laptop, etc. If you have anything please share it. I know that there are some good graphics and memes out there, but with all of the internet censorship and filtering, they can be hard to find. Thanks in Advance!

T1x ACE in Hand - Review - Pictures - Info - Thoughts

So I managed to pick up a T1x ACE, 22lr 20" barrel. A few arrived into New Zealand last week and managed to pick one up.
This was a rifle I was very interested in (along with many others) so thought I'd share my findings, there isn't any good reviews out there, just influencer BS and people reading off the spec sheet.

Barreled action:
It's the same as every other Tikka model; trigger, barrel, bolt, bolt handle (don't even get a free rubber ball!), it's basically just a T1x MTR in a chassis.
I have a much older T1x with the original spring ejector, I never had any issues with mine but I know others did, this rifle is the new version with the fixed ejector.
I don't like that the ejector is just plastic molded into the magwell, not sure if it'll ever wear out or break but seems pretty cheap. I put 150 rounds through it and it ejects and extracts with "authority" so I guess it's not a problem, for now atleast.

I haven't adjusted the trigger yet so it's a little heavy but it breaks just fine, no creep or grittyness, etc.

The action feels nice, not as smooth as my old rifle (to be expected) but it feels nice an snappy, same as all other T1x I guess.
Barrel is same as other T1x models, will see how it shoots in time.

Chassis General:
All screws in chassis are T25 Torx, they provided a T handle wrench which is nice (the only other thing provided in box was 2 QD swivels).

Unfortunately I'm not really a chassis guy so don't have any real chassis to compare it to.
However first impressions are that it's pretty well thought out, has all the features I'd want, including many that I've not seen mentioned anywhere before.

The over all weight of the chassis is 1.641kg (3.6lb) so about .207kg (.450lb) heavier than a KRG Bravo (1.434kg / 3.16lb by my scales).
Although it's a bit heavier than the Bravo it's actually better balanced, which was a nice surprise although it doesn't help balance this rifle out in the end.
The T1x Ace comes with the shorter Mlok forend (0.304kg / .67lb), the longer 7 slot forend will be a little heavier. I guess they didn't use the longer forend as it wouldn't work with 16" barrels, but this model really should've included the longer forend and not even offer a 16" barrel in my opinion.

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Forend:
The Forend is very securely attached. It has 4 screws on the bottom and the two QD cups (not just the screws) go through the forend and give it almost no slop, even with the 4 screws removed. I know people were worried about this, time will tell if it's good or bad but initial thoughts are it's well thought out.

There is a lot of real estate on the inside of the forend for additional weight, Tikka say weights will be available that fit in the Mlok slots, they are 200g (about .4lb) each, so the 7 slot forend will be able to fit 1.4kg (3lb) of weight which is a lot. However they should just offer a steel forend (since they are swappable) could probably get it to weight around 2.5kg (5.5lb) and still keep the Mlok slots available for more weight.
I doubt this would ever be offered, but could be an aftermarket option.

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Butt Stock:
The butt seems reasonably well thought out, cheek piece is only height adjsutable with no obvious way to modify it to have any other adjsutment.

The butt itself is fully adjustable; height, cant, and twist? (no idea why this is an option).
Initial reviews suggested there was no cant adjustment which is not true, there 100% is cant adjsutment.

The LOP is adjustable via spacers, not many are included which is odd, also no other length of screw is provided, so if you remove the two spacers the screws stick out and you loose the tilt adjustment (which I'm sure will no upset anyone). Removing the spacers was kind of annoying, was easiest done by removing the entire butt (which is loosened by a single screw in middle of butt pad).

The bag rider hook thingy is attached via Mlok, a proper bag rider accessory is meant to be available at some stage, but as standard it's fine to shoot with.

Chassis center section:
The pistol grip is plastic and feels kinda horrible, I decent grip would be a nice improvement.
It is adjustable forward and backward, doesn't really seem to have any cant available.

The thumb shelf is simple but seems to work ok.

The replaceable mag well is probably the most interesting thing about the entire rifle.
You need to remove the pistol grip and the action screws to get the mag well off, it's a little snug but pulls off easily.
The barricade stop is actually aluminum and separate to the magwell, it slots into the main aluminum "back bone" so isn't reliant on the plastic magwell for strength.

I do like the ability to change the magwell, for centrefire I much prefer CTR magazines over AICS but the ability to have both options (when/if AICS is an option) is nice.
If Tikka ends up offering a XM (medium 3.2" COAL) AICS option it could make this chassis a really sweet option for running short mag cartridges for comp use, for hunting you'll be able to use the normal Tikka mags obviously.

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Overview:
When first released my initial thoughts about this rifle was that it was a bit of an afterthought, it's like they designed the chassis 80% for PRS in the T3x Ace Target, 20% for NRL Hunter with the T3x Ace Game, and then thought well just make a T1x mag well and chuck our standard barreled action in it and call it the T1x Ace Target, as opposed to T1x Ace Game which is really what it is.

I thought there is zero chance this thing will be close to a PRS/NRL balance with that pencil thin barrel.... and well, yeah, I was 100% right.
If you buy the longer forend and load it up with as many weights as possible, put on a light weight scope, bipod, tuner/suppressor it MIGHT balance ok, but this rifle needed a heavier weight barrel.

I put my other T1x barreled action into the chassis and it balances just (as in barely) in front of the barricade stop, that's with a 25.5" medium plama (ish) barrel which weighs almost 2x (1.030kg vs 1.980kg).
Unfortunately due to the way the T1x action made you are limited on how fat of a barrel can be installed. 23.5mm (.92") is the fattest straight taper you could go.

Messing around adding weight to balance to rifle, I concluded a .92" straight taper 24" barrel would be needed to get it balanced ok.
Companies don't seem keen to offer super long factory barrels but I think a 22" or 24" option would still appeal to the "uninformed" buyers out there. If they offered this rifle with the longer forend and a 22"+ straight taper barrel then I think it would actually be a sweet option.
As it stands it definitely leaves a lot on the table.

The balance point with no weights added....

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Final rambling thoughts:
Should you buy this rifle? Maybe, if you have a bunch of T1x accessories already then it may make a good addition.
However for the cost you could buy a 20" MTR and and MDT ACC Premier, which I'm guessing is probably the better chassis.
For people in Europe this rifle might make a lot more sense, but even in NZ an MTR + ACC Premier would be similar price to this rilfe.
If the rifle came with a heavier profile barrel for the same price, I'd say it was worth it, but otherwise I'm not so sure.

The interchangeable magwell and forends do offer the potential for this chassis to give some real flexibility, more so in centrefire but even in the T1x a steel forend for PRS and a light weight one for hunting/4 position shooting is a nice option to have.

Although it's not at all balanced (for PRS/NRL) the rifle doesn't feel heavy to carry around, so I'll probably do some small game/varmint shooting with it too.

Accessories Curtis Axiom 6.5x47 Lapua barrel by Keystone Accuracy $300 shipped

35mm MDT one piece scope mount, low height 1.18", looks fairly unused but has a couple minor dings, $195 shipped



Switched things up on my Curtis Axiom, selling the extra stuff

6.5x47 Lapua Barrel spun by Keystone Accuracy, 26" long, contour measures 1.2 down to .93 before the threads. has 390 rounds through it. $300 shipped\

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Dillon XL650 strong mount and wrench holder, lightly used $80 shipped



223 Caliber conversion kit, missing locator buttons $80 shipped