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In case anyone is shopping....

For a mere $650,000 I will gladly come to your house and tape a banana to the wall.

You have all seen my workmanship here. I promise, it will NOT be a cut-rate taping job. For an extra $100K I will come and tape up a new banana every week for a month. But you have to pay my Per Diem at a local hotel (nothing lower than a Marriott Suites WITH a meal plan.)

I know lots of you folks can afford this. I am offering real art for a price that you can live with!

Sirhr

SOLD WTT KAC 14.5 CC SR25 upper

Anyone interested in trading a LA AI with quick change barrel- AXMC or AXSR for the kac upper + cash?

Unfired 14.5” kac CC SR25 upper receiver in 7.62. This has been cerakoted to match the KAC factory taupe / fde lowers.

Includes KAC irons. No box or buffer.

$5250 shipped. Thanks

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New distance shooter - need help coming up to speed

Hi folks, looking for thoughts on how to prep for an NRL Hunter team event in April. I've got lots of limitations, hence me trying to crowd-source my strategery.

So I've been shooting 2gun for a few years now, and USPSA (not that this is relevant), but I'm brand new to any kind of precision shooting. Yes, my local 2gun match has a stage every month that goes out to 300 yards, and yes, once a year I shoot Woodland Brutality which goes out to 400 yards, but that is the limit of my experience shooting at any real distance.

Starting December I'm joining the range where my 2gun events are held, so I'll have access to a 300 yard range (my local range only has a 100 yard rifle range but is 20 minutes away instead of an hour).

My rifle is very, uhm, "entry level". I bought (at a nice discount) a new Bergara HMR in 6.5CM (22" barrel - I have a can on the end). I'm still trying to figure out what kind of ammo she prefers (I'll settle it this Saturday), but its probably the 130gr Fed GM Berger Hybrid (or the 140gr which I haven't shot yet). I'm shooting 10 round groups to determine how the rifle likes the ammo - making it an apples to apples comparison. I don't really trust 3 or 5 round groups for much of anything.

So with access to a 300 yard range, an entry level rifle, and a friend who is also new to precision shooting (and across the country from me so we can't even practice together), what are your thoughts? From a workflow perspective, we're already starting to put that together. But from a "you need to learn to shoot out to 1000 yards limited toa 300 yard range" perspective, I need all the help I can get. My buddy, at least, has enough land he can shoot to 400 yards (except for a month every 4 months where the sheep are pasturing in between him and the backstops -don't ask).

So at this point I don't even now what I don't know. Help me Obi-wan, you're my only hope.

Gracias!

P.S. Just to be clear, my buddy and know we're going to get trounced. We just want to do the best we can with this rather severe limitations, have fun, and start doing it multiple times a year together.

A mystery Mauser

Yesterday this M98 small ring Erfurt mauser was posted for sale on a local "ebay" for $45.
This action/rifle was obviously a massacred rifle that had previously had a scope mounted with turret mounts found on ww2 M98K snipers.
Here's the rifle:
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I contacted the seller and asked about this. He said he ha an old scope that had been taken off the rifle and I got this picture.
How is this possible? A "low turret" for a small ring Mauser?
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To be continued..

Trump to Remove Transgenders from Military on Day One

Mentally ill turds should never have been allowed in. Not only due to their mental illness, but the fact that many entered in order to have the taxpayers flip the bill for their surgeries.

“The ban is expected to be wider ranging than a similar order made during his first term in office, when Trump prevented transgender people joining the armed forces, but allowed those already serving to keep their jobs. President Biden rescinded the order, but this time even those with decades of service will be removed from their posts, according to several sources,”
There are believed to be about 15,000 active service personnel who are transgender. They would be medically discharged, which would determine that they were unfit to serve.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/20...move-transgender-servicemembers-military-day/

Private instruction near the DFW area?

I'd like to find someone who offers private training near (a couple hour drive or so) the DFW metroplex.

I've done some searches and came across classes, but not many mentions of 1-on-1 instruction. I contacted Justin at Fouled Bore and I'm sure he offers awesome training, but it's a little more than I want to spend at the moment. I'm also reaching out to Sean at Vapor Trail.

But I'd like to see if anyone had any other specific suggestions for instructors in my area. I'm not looking for anything advanced, just the basic fundamentals at this point. Getting my rifle and scope fitted to me, how to use a rear bag without fidgeting with it from shot to shot, and I've somehow developed a flinch since the last time I shot a rifle. I've had some serious spinal surgery this year, and I'm sure that has something to do with it from a mental standpoint. But generally, my fundamentals with a rifle suck, and I'd like to remedy the situation.

Thanks

Firearms 20” 223 Wylde SPR

Daniel Defense upper, foreend and BCG. Wilson Combat 20” super sniper fluted 223 Wylde barrel. Griffin Armament taper mount (muzzle device shown is no longer installed). V7 titanium gas block. Bootleg rifle length gas tube. MBUS PRO flip up sights. JT15 billet lower, Larue MBT trigger, Magpul grip, MFT stock with added cheekpiece, Geissele Super 42 buffer and spring. Asking $1750 plus shipping.
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New Rifle 1st Shoot / Lone Peak, Foundation, Bartlein

Got to bring out the new build and put some break in rounds down range today. Then stretched it out to about 540 yards.

14.3 lbs as pictured.
6.5 PRC
Lone Peak Fuzion action with Alpine Cut
Bartlein Carbon Fiber wrapped Barrel 24”
Salmon River Solutions CB muzzle brake
Foundation Genesis 2 stock
KMW bottom metal (custom fit by my local gunsmith)
Bix n Andy Tacsport Pro X 2 stage w/ gator shoe
Ckye Pod single pull PRS
Borrowed Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24x50 and rings
Accurate Mags w/ Area 419 extensions. 10rnd capacity with the extension

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Accessories Trade my C1 Max for your C1

Looking to trade my Badger C1 Max 1.54" 35mm for the standard C1 (cantilever) 1.54" 35mm with the same accessories. I have a bubble level, ARC, and diving board (the bubble levels are interchangeable).

Mine is black and is rattle canned. I don't care if the C1 is FDE or Black.

Not interested in selling at this time.

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Arken EP-5 GenII 7-35x56 Review

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Arken took their EP-5 5-25×56 scope and bumped up the power for those that require the 35x to really reach out. This new scope shares the same Japanese ED glass, turret, zero-stop, and reticle of the previous EP-5 models. The only thing it doesn’t have more of is eye-box. Arkens are somewhat known for an unforgiving eye box and this scope is more so, even at its lowest magnification.

The scope has Arken’s VPR Christmas tree reticle which is quite information rich without being too cluttered. The scope offers 6 levels of illumination with an off in between each setting. Only the very center cross is fully illuminated so the overall look is somewhat muted and only twilight bright.

The turrets are high profile with large easy to read numbers. The turrets are non-locking but have a cog and tooth style zero-stop which is very solid and repeatable. Arken is known for their loud, precise, and tactile adjustment clicks. These turrets did not disappoint in that regard.

This scope seems to be a good value in its tier. While there is now more competition in the Arken price-range (eg. Discovery and DNT), but you'll have to jump up quite a bit in price to get similar offerings from Athlon, Vortex, Leupold, etc. If you're an Arken fanboy this scope has everything you love in the EP-5, just more of it. If you think Arkens are overrated, this new scope won't change your mind.

RETAIL LINK​

Arken: https://www.arkenopticsusa.com/ep-5-7-35×56-gen-2-ffp-illuminated-vpr-zero-stop-34mm-tube/EP-5-5-25X56-FFP-Illuminated-VPR-Zero-Stop-34mm-Tube-p559097166

SPECS​

Magnification: 7-35x
Objective Diameter: 56mm
Eye Relief: 3.5 inches
Field of View: 16.66-3.34 ft @100 Yards
Tube Size: 34 mm
Turret Adjustment: 0.1 MRAD | 0.25 MOA
Reticle Position: First Focal Plane
Reticle Details: VPR MIL | VPR MOA
Elevation Adj.: 32 MRAD | 110 MOA
Windage Adj.: 16 MRAD | 55 MOA
Per Revolution: 10 MRAD | 25 MOA
Per Revolution: 10 MRAD | 25 MOA
Parallax: 25Yds – Infinity
Length: 16 inches
Color: Matte Black
Weight: 42 oz
Battery: CR2032

Maven CS.2A

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The Maven CS.2A 26-66x85 has the highest magnification and largest objective diameter among Mavens spotting scopes. The scope appears to be made or at least assembled in China unlike the Japanese S-series scopes. But don't let Sino-Snobbery bias you, the glass and build quality is a match to Maven's other premium optics. This scope uses ED glass like Mavens other C-series scopes. Color balance, sharpness, and brightness were on par with other quality scopes in the 1K-1.5K price tier.


Its only disappointment is it's lack of field-grade lens caps or backpack ready carrying case or skin. While many premium scope brands also eschew accessories, Maven took the time to produce a custom branded front lens cap; yet somehow didn't design it to have a simple lanyard loop to help keep an outdoorsman from losing it in the field.


Despite this nitpick, the CS.2A's body design is armored and ruggedized for harsher outdoor conditions. At 60oz, the CS.2A is impressively light for an 85mm spotter. This scope has the power, features, and style that a well heeled back-country hunters or birders can appreciate.


RETAIL LINKS​


Maven.com*: https://alnk.to/7BfCc5l


Amazon*: https://amzn.to/3YaYJt8


RESOLUTION​


Element 6 / Group 0



SPECS​


CS.2A


Magnification: 26x-66x


Obj. lens: 85mm


Exit pupil: 3.3mm / 1.3mm


Field of view (ft/1000 yds) : 113ft /56ft


Twilight factor: 47 / 75


Eye relief : 16mm - 17mm


Min focus: 16ft


Dimensions: W 15" x H 4: x D 6"


Weight : 60.0 oz


Prisms type:Schmidt-Pechan


Gas Purge: Nitrogen


Lens type: ED

Reloading Equipment Various Powders all OBO(Mid TN)

Reloading Powder

All powder has been temp controlled some opened some not .. all powder was measured w its associated container. (So actual powder weight is about 0.2lbs less) Prices are all OBO and deals for multiples will be had. Retail is listed but asking price is less than retail and rounded down to the pound or 1/2 pound.

Vhitvouri

N340 - 3.8 lbs $54.99/lb = $175

N140 -1.6 lbs $43.99/lb = $60 SOLD

N165 - 1.4 lbs $43.99/lb = $40

N350 - 0.6 lb $49.99/lb = $20

3n37 - 2lbs 2 containers 0.8 and 1.2 $49.99/lb = $70 SOLD


Hodgdon

HS-6 1.2 lb $40 brand new never opened

H4895 - 2.4 lbs $55.99/lb = $100 Pending

H116 - 8.2 lbs $300
Also listed separately on my page


Accurate

XMR 4350 - 8 x 1.2lbs $49.99/lb = $300

XMR 4064 - 4.6lbs $54.99/lb = $200

IMR 4831 - 4.6 lbs $65.99/lb = $240

No 2 1.2 lb $39.99/lb = $30

No5 0.8 lb $40.99/lb = $20

8700 2- 1.2lbs unknown retail so $30

1680 1lb $45.99/lb = $25

Winchester

Ball 760 2.2 lbs $44.99/lb = $60

Ball 748 - 1 lb $44.99/lb = $30

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SOLD Hawkings Long Range Hybrid Rings 34mm Long Action

These fit the Lone Peak/Stiller/Kelbly's pattern actions. they are the tall (.65") 34mm rings for long actions that are threaded for that pattern. They have 25moa of cant built in to the rings. See photos for part number. Will include the factory ring cap w/ bubble level, as well as an extra ring cap without the level.

per the Hawkins website, these will fit the following actions: Stiller, Lone Peak Razor and Razor TI, Impact Precision, Kelbly, Zermatt Arms, Pierce Engineering, Pure Precision, Kauger Arms, the Weatherby 307, Mack Bros EVO 1, BAT Ignitor, the Tuebor Legion, and even the Savage 110

$100 shipped

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