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Gunsmithing Thompson Center announces the acquisition of Green Mountain Barrels

Neat news today... Thompson Center Arms (which recently went 'back' into family ownership) has announced that it has acquired Green Mountain Barrels.

For precision stuff, I don't think GMB is a major player. But for AR's and certainly for the muzzle-loading world, they are a mainstay.

T/C has always been a great company and a great innovator. And for us muzzle-loader builders, GMB is a definite go-to.

Probably going to be a great marriage!

Cheers,

Sirhr

Rifle Scopes Seekins Ring Weight vs Spuhr

I need to put a VX6 2-12 on my hunting rifle and I am considering the 30mm Spuhr ISMS (4001) I have lying around.

Can anyone give feedback on the Seekins 4 screw ring weight?

According to Seekins website, as I read it...30mm 4 screw weighs in at 4oz each, for a total of 8oz.
I don't have a particularly accurate scale to weigh the Spuhr but again...according to Spuhr's website: 7.1oz.

Weight is a concern, which is why I ask. Can it be the Spuhr one piece weighs less than a pair of Seekins rings?
I didn't think I'd ever put a one piece mount on my deer rifle...

22GT load data

Starting this thread as there is no real data for the 22GT out of there. This will be a culmination of my data and hopefully others data that way we can have sort of a reference of powder choices and charge weights with given bullets, twist rates that work, etc.

This being said I am working with 3x fired OG Alpha 6GT brass necked down in a Whidden FL sizing die with a 0.249” bushing and then running a 0.222” SS expander mandrel through it for 2 thou neck tension.

Going to be running CCI 450’s, H4350, and 95gr SMK’s in a 6.5 twist kreiger barrel. Starting low at 33gr and working up to 35.7gr and will go higher if bullets stay together and speeds are good and lack of pressure. Planning on testing tomorrow through a brake since I don’t want to blow up bullets in my can.

I know folks are running 37gr of H4350 in a 6GT but didn’t want to start too high as this is my first time with a wild cat that has virtually no load data. Hopefully everything goes well and regardless I will be posting results tomorrow after the range day.

Firearms Thunderbeast TBAC .338 Ultra

TBAC .338 Ultra with Area419 adapter. $1,650 shipped/insured.

I’ve had this several years and put less than 50 combined rounds of .223 and 6.5 Grendel through it. I do not like recoil and don’t have access to long-range shooting locally, so have no plans for a large caliber rifle.

Might entertain trades for high end Binos, Sako/Tikka 6.5 Creedmoor + glass.

If you are in Louisiana and have good references, we might can get this in your hands sooner than later. PM me.

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Accessories LWRC M-LOK Rail 13.2" (MLXS) for DI Rifles

This was never used. $235 Shipped (about $50 savings over buying it from LWRC).

This is just the rail (if you already have an LWRC DI upper with the screws, this should work.

The handguard that comes with the 16" rifle is too short, IMHO, so this is a necessary upgrade.

Stock photos attached (including one with the barreled receiver) - I will be happy to provide photos of actual item. Listing is for handguard only.
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Don't call 911!


FTFA"

Cincinnati police chief says out of 100 people watching and recording violent attack, only 1 called 911​


Well at least they stopped to video:

Video is in the link, I can't find a version without the talking heads "Explaining" everything to us.

What got me was Everyone filmed it, no one called 911 or tried to stop.

I know the pit is divided on "Would you intervene or walk away" I get both--but to stop and film? Yeah DOOOOOOOMED we are.

NEW- Geissele King Hunter

Geissele Automatics released their new bolt action rifle today: The King Hunter

This will be chambered in 7mm Backcountry

Rifle Info:
The long action bolt assembly features a floating bolt head for improved lug engagement and a roller guided firing pin, to ensure the most consistent ignition possible. The bolt assembly features our Nanoweapon coating, which makes the action super smooth and incredibly corrosion resistant. The nitrided receiver sits in a Manners Long Range Hunter (LRH) OEM’d carbon fiber stock, which balances ergonomics and weight reduction, with the rifle weighing in at just over 8 lbs. Accuracy is at the forefront of design, and the Geissele 20” stainless-steel cut-rifled barrel with a 1/8 twist is complimented with the “smile-maker” super crisp two-stage Super 700 trigger.

Below is a link to our website, or message me if youd like to place an order


These are going to start rolling in mid February, we are to get the first 50 made.


Connor

Horizontal sway

I’m using a Caldwell The Rock front rest and a rear bag. My vertical stability is great, but I can constantly see the reticle swaying horizontally about 1 moa. I’ve tried different grip pressure, adjusting my rear bag, getting lined up, etc. Still can’t get to where I’d like to be. Parallax is set, most good groups are horizontal. I also notice this when using a bipod.

I know the answer is to just try different things and see what works. But has anyone dealt with this deficiency? What helped for you? All tips appreciated.

.224 Valkyrie

I guess I get to start the 224 Valkyrie reloading thread!

18" Rock Creek arrived from Rainier Arms. This barrel has a rifle +1" gas system with a port size around .095". I got it installed on a BCM upper and used a Sentry 7 adjustable gas block. Opened it to click number 7 and started velocity testing.

75gr Federal AE
2855,2870,2875=2866 10/20

90gr FGMM
2605,2598,2565,2596,2602=2593 16/40 minus the slow shot that would have been awesome!

90gr smk loaded to 2.29" with Varget two shots only.
23.5gr: 2443,2457=2450 9/14
24.0: 2502,2498=2500 2/4
24.5: 2561,2561=2561 0/0
25.0: 2597,2617=2607 14/20
25.5: 2676,2655=2662 10/15

pressure started to show on 24.5 and was quite heavy at 25.5, my buffer is a standard buffer (original 1st gen JP SCS) so I ordered JP's new gen 2 H2 SCS buffer kit. This will likely allow 24.5 to be fired fine and will also stop the slight ejector marks I saw on the factory ammo.

Using my lyman borecam, the barrel is a cut rifled barrel. There was just one slight burr in the area where the lands start and after firing and clean the bore at 20 rounds the burr was gone. This barrel finishes up nicely with a 15" forearm and keeps the gas block just out of sight.

Once my H2 buffer arrives I'll shoot more. Given the velocity with the 90 grain bullets, I'd bet I'll be in the mid to upper 2600's with 80 gr A-Max. Which is what I plan to run in this barrel mostly as a coyote killer.

Goes to show you Rocks are fast!