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Lapping Scope rings - I see mostly No but some Yes

Hi.
I am old school (an also old :-( ) I have always lapped rings and dusted with rosin before tightening. Never had anything move on the 50s. I am mounting a NF ACACR 7-35 FFP using NF Extreme Ultralight 6 screw rings on a Styer factory rail. I lapped the last set of Vortex 6 screw rings and it took quite a bit of lapping to get to 90% contact. This is on a suppressed Styer SSG 04 in 300 Win Mag so really not the same force as a fifty. This is the most expensive scope I have bought and do not want to leave ring marks on the scope but at the same time I do not want to wast my time lapping if it isn't going to be needed. I read on one post where it was not necessary with NF rings. The last set I used on a SSG 08 in 308 didn't have much at all to lap. That was for a NF NX8 so about half the price of this scope.
Thanks for any recommendations.
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Interpreting Ladder Test

first test loads in my new 280AI build. Starting from 53.5gr H4831 and going up to 58gr. Shooting 3-shot groups at 200 yards.

Here’s an overlay. As you can see, the groups start at 53.5gr just under the point of aim, go down slightly, slide right, then go down again until you get the last (58gr) group at the bottom right.

trying to get my head around the left-to-right shift. What does it mean? Am I seeing a node in the 56.5-57.5gr range?

happy with the accuracy from this load, most of these groups are 1/2moa or better. Just trying to figure out what this sideways shift means, and if I can use this data to guess at a node. The chrono is giving me very consistent velocity changes of 20-30fps between load steps, so I’m not finding a node from chrono data.
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Hello everyone, It's so good to be here, I have had this account for more than a decade now and I didn't even remember, I was trying to create a new account then it was telling me email is already registered (a plus for me), so I just had to recover this account.
I'm so happy to be on here and I'm ready to do a lot of businesses on here. Y'all should get ready to answer so many questions.
I live in Utah, thank you!

SOLD Like New Kahles 318i with new accessories.... Price Drop!!! $2250

I have a like brand new Kahles 318i SKMR 3 LSW. Also included is the new scope caps, throw lever and parallax spinner making this an awesome little scope. It has only been used once and has a small ding underneath the scope where rounds come out of the ejection port. Other than that, it is brand new in my eyes. No trades at this time unless you have the $2k air rifles that I like to shoot.... Looking to get $2250. Spuhr and Rifle not included in the sale. Thanks for looking....Jason 530-990-0539

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Post up your AirPod hearing test results.

Apple released their hearing test for AirPods and wanted to compare my hearing loss to other shooters.

For reference, I shoot a dozen or so matches a year. Most are .22 PRS type and I generally do NOT wear hearing protection due to mostly subsonic ammo and the general low noise. I DO wear hearing protection and use a suppressor for centerfire but also see a lot of muzzle breaks on the line during site in. I would estimate I shoot 5000+ rounds of RF a year and around 2000 CF rounds per year.

I will say that listening to my own breathing during the testing is annoying and I found myself trying to hold my breath at times.

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I think I might do slightly better in a quieter environment. Will try again at night when nobody is up and around.
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SOLD Vudoo V22 360 BA

Looking to move this barreled action I got from another member here recently. Need to finish up a project and this is on the chopping block.

22” kukri Ace barrel threaded 1/2x28

Two mags

TriggerTech diamond gold 2 stage pro curve

No thread protector, didn’t come with one, will make sure it’s wrapped nicely upon shipping.

Asking 1900 obo shipped.


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Firearms WTS: Q Fix 6.5CM/308 Package with TT 3-15M

Fellow Hiders, this is my last 6.5 Creedmoor project. I'm focusing on my 308s and just enjoying the eastern woods range I've got. So, here's the 6.5 Creedmoor Q Fix Package I bought a couple years ago here on the Hide. I haven't even shot it, have only mounted the Tangent Theta scope on it. I haven't even boresighted the scope. The package without bipod or suppressor weighs just under 10lbs. First priority will before anyone interested in this package, minus the suppressor and bipod. I've got the Chassis + 2 barrel rifle option at $3000 shipped, and the brand new, unzeroed Tangent Theta 3-15M at $3400 shipped. If I can keep the two items together, then I'll drop the price to $6200 to your FFL.

Please DM or text me at 317-SevenTwo7-Six4SevenTwo.

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The full Q Fix Package is as follows for $3000 shipped:
- Q Fix Chassis
- 6.5CM Proof barrel, 16.5", +/- 150 rounds, threaded 5/8x24
- 308Win CM barrel, 16.5", +/s 200 rounds, threaded 5/8x24
- Cheekpad
- Arca (?) Rail Adapter
And first dibs on:
- Tangent Theta 3-15 M, unfired, unzeroed, with box and rings $3400

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I bought this used so there's cosmetic scuffing on the right side of the receiver. Price reflects the blemish.

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SOLD Nightforce ATACR 5-25 Mil-XT

Gently used never abused Nightforce ATACR 5-25 Mil-XT reticle. Can’t find the factory box, but comes with sunshade, tenabraex caps and windage cover. $2350 shipped (Hawkins rings not included)

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SOLD Leupold Mark 4HD 6-24x52 PR3 MIL, New $975

**SOLD to GunGasm**

I have for sale a Leupold Mark 4HD 6-24x52 MIL FFP scope with the PR3 reticle, Leupold part # 183824. As pictured, the scope is new, never mounted. I opened the box to inspect the scope when I first purchased it a few months back.

Price is $975 shipped by USPS Priority (U.S. sales and shipping only). Payment by Zelle or PayPal (F&F, no fee). I am not interested in trades at this time.

Please send me a PM for contact, comments or questions due to the increase in scammers.


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Oh darned another storm hitting next weekend.

Just in time to possible royally mess up the back to back matches at Altus next weekend. Maybe not a direct hit but rain and wind abound when one of these storms pass by.

Wind makes it interesting, but after Peason Ridge and Vietnam, I’m allergic to standing outside in a cold, wet rain. Snow, I’m good to go, I have clothes for that, but damp cold chills me to the bones. Literally and physically can’t tolerate it anymore.

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SOLD Tikka BA/Rifle

Looking for a unicorn rifle/BA that seemingly not many people want to get rid of.

I'm looking for a tikka action - with a steel barrel 18-22" with no larger than a Rem varmint barrel contour. Looking for something chambered in 6 creed, 6.5x47, 6.5 creed, 260, 6.5 prc, 300wsm, 7prc. If it’s in a AG composites, McMillan Game Warden, Xlr Mag even better

Not looking for tikka factory barrels at this time

SOLD GAP Tempest in C4, 6GT and 6.5c barrels

Bought this Tempest action earlier this year. Shot 12 matches with the action, about 9 with the C4 and 6GT barrel. 6GT barrel has ~1100 rounds on it. Shoots great, cleans up real easy. 32.8 of Varget under Berger 109s. After a good cleaning it prints one hole after the 2nd shot. Spray painted black but is starting to flake, I can clean the spray paint off back to stainless if you want.

6.5C barrel has I think 1300 on it, came with the action. Don't know much about it (make, round count) other than she FUCKS. Took a load I had developed for my last rifle, laid down on the dirt and shot a tight ragged hole with no load development with it using 140 ELDMs.

Rifle comes as shown minus the scope, spuhr, and bipod. Will include the ARCA mount for a B&T bipod and the ACE brake.

Has two internal weights, two external.

TT Diamond trigger.

Action wrench for action.

$3150 shipped to your FFL, $3k in-person in Missouri. I'm wanting to switch to the AXC after I made the mistake of fingering one at a match.

DM me for more pictures/details.

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