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22 creedmoor varget 90gr heavy bullets

Hey y'all recently got a 22 creedmoor built. 18inch barrel 1-8 (supposed to 1-7 twist). Anyways already ordered some 90 a tips and I have a lot of varget powder laying around wonder if anyone has some load data with varget and heavier bullets? I'm thinking maybe it's too fast burning should go restock on some h4350. Yes scope is not even attached.

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Firearms 6 ARC rifle (price drop)

I started a 6arc build, but never finished it because I stayed with 6mm CM. Its been in my safe since November and hasn't been shot. Parts are listed below, $975
to your FFL.

New Frontier Armory lower
Geissele mk8 rail and trigger
Shaw 18 inch Barrel and bolt
Seekins adjustable gas block
Magpul PRS Lite stock
American Defense 34mm scope mount

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390 grain Hornady A-Tip load development 375 Cheytac

I loaded up 5 each of 124 126 and 128 grains of vv n570 in junk Jamison grass; got 2925, 2975ish and 3015 fps with those all with SD less than 7; accuracy was kind of all over the place in a 1-10 twist Lilja barrel, 35"; pockets were loose to start with, starting to get ejector swipes at the 128 grain load but bolt lift easy.

COAL was 4.350" (IIRC) which is about 20 thousandths off the lands; Fed 215m primer

I then loaded up 5 each of 125, 127, 129 in Bertram brass. The 129 and maybe the 127 grain started opening up the pockets but no hard bolt lift, no bright ejector swipes; accuracy was even worse for this round in a 1-12 twist Bartlein barrel, 35". Like the first 3 shots through a freshly cleaned barrel went in a horizontal line marching to the left by 2 MOA each shot - I have no idea what to make of this. The remainder of the groups were 1.5+ MOA 5-shot groups which is NOT characteristic for this (or the Lilja barrel). Fortunately I had some 350 SMK loads (132 grain vv N570, about 3200 fps) with me that I know shoot lights out with both barrels and ran 3 through the Lilja barrel (all touching, about 3/8" CTC) and 2 through the Bartlein (touching, 1/4" CTC), so I know it's not me flinching and it's not the barrels.

I'm not sure what to do next, but I think I'm going to load some up with RL50 because I have that and it sinks 750 AMAX into one hole with my Lilja 50 BMG barrel.

My other observation is that the loss of 200-250 fps with the 390 gr bullet compared to the 350 SMK at 3200 (132 grains n570) and 352 grain CEB (3220 fps with 134 grains n570) all but wipes out the gains from the improved BC in terms of drop, but leaves it a little edge still for wind drift. I'm inclined to persist because I don't like solids and we're trying to develop a long range deer hunting round.

I have plenty of Peterson brass but intentionally started with less sturdy stock to detect pressure signs earlier. I wager that Peterson will be able to tolerate just shy of 130 grains n570 before it starts to give in to the pressure. I will report more results when available; please also share your own experience and thoughts below. Thanks!

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Steiner T6XI 5-30x56 Question

Hello gents,
I have a Steiner T6XI 5-30x56 and accidentally over tightened the battery cap. I was able to get it off but had to back it out and apply force to it in reverse against the knob limits.

The knob still operates and changes the illumination, but since I have OCD from the Marines I am now concerned that the knob has too much play or looseness in it and I cannot remember what the knob felt like before when turning it to change the Illumination settings.

If anyone out there has a Steiner T6XI 5-30x56, or other magnification power, would you mind checking how smoothly the illumination knob rotates around. I do not have definitive clicks and the knob rotates quite smoothly. I can feel when the knob engages on the different settings, but I am just not sure if it is supposed to be more firm on the knob when you twist it around.

Maybe I will try and post a video of it if I can figure that out. But it is more a question of if the knob rotates smoothly on everyone's scope as well. On a Meopta I have there are solid clicks almost when changing the illumination, but totally different brand so cannot compare that.

Thanks much appreciated.

Accessories AG Composites Alpine Hunter SA

AG Alpine Hunter right handed stocks
Origin SA or other Rem 700 Short action clones
Proof sendero
Hawkins m5
2 flush cups left side
Tripod holes
2 sling studs front, 1 rear


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Firearms Curtis Vector QC Short Action

Used right handed Curtis Vector QC Short Action. 308 bolt. I have the QC set screws.

$1000 shipped, not looking for Trades

This has been used with Proof quick change prefits and headspaces correctly. Have some new 6 Dasher SS Competition Contour prefits that can go with it. $479 for a prefit with the action

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Bang for your Buck: Wolfpack AW15 Mk5 and Disrupter K First Look

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Wolfpack Armory is a newer company in the game that makes ARs and some cool hybrid AR-AK rifles. The MK5 is a duty rifle designed to be accurate and reliable. This is just my first look video, full review to come. TL;DW: Midlength Chrome Lined 16” Barrel in a medium profile, with a Plan B flash hider. Mine was shooting M193 at 3100 into about 1.5” groups. I’ll certainly be doing some accuracy testing for the full review.


And here is the first look at the Disrupter K

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Firearms 7 Sherman max

I have a 7 max to move as well.

Defiance Anti XM action
Triggertech special
Xlr element 4.0 magnesium chassis
26" carbon 6 barrel

About 94 pieces of adg brass
Hornady dies
Less than 250 rounds on this rifle.

Have pictures of groups and chronograph to prove that this thing hammers. This was with 190 Berger lrht and N570
Asking 3000

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Help Needed - The Curse of the "Free" Gun continues- Stiller Vs Defiance & other 700 action clones

I was given a Remington 700 Long action American Wilderness Rifle chambered in 300WM. It was Free but is now my most expensive rifle and I am considering replacing the last remaining piece of what this gun was which is the action if I include the Zeiss LRP S3 I purchased for it.

I am extremely pleased with the way the gun shoots at it will shoot 0.20 or better over bullet diameter when I am able to do my part. I have shot it out to a mile so far but plan to go further. (I can't even do a transonic Kestrel truing at 1 mile) I have it in a MPA Ultralight Chassis and it has a Bartlein 1:8 twist Heavy Palma barrel finished at 26" + a Little BsTrD break. It is chambered in 7mmX300 Win Mag Wildcat that has an Improved 37 Degree shoulder. (Absolutely love this round). I had been dreaming of a heavy 7 build for a while and I figured once I had the free Rem 700 Long Action Magnum bolt face then the timing could not be better. I shoot 7mm 195 Gr Berger EOL Elite Hunters at 2,945FPS only 70.8 Grains even with no pressure signs 1.2 Grains heavier charge at 72 Grains of Vihtavouri N565. (Still planning to try the N585 even though I am extremely pleased with this load.)

Anyways- The gun shoots great- but it handles incredibly poorly in comparison. The action has been blueprinted and trued. However the bolt lift is abysmal (especially for that last 10 or so degrees before the inevitable click of this action. On the ladder test whether I am a down to 70.2 grain or up to 72.0 Grains there is no real difference in the bolt throw. I would not be able to stay on target and cycle the spent round with 1 hand. I have considered having the bolt timed and maybe a new firing pin kit- But I think in the end I have gone so far with this build that a custom 700 clone action would be the best next step. If someone thinks otherwise please do not hesitate to speak up.

I have ordered 2 more barrels from Bartlein and am strongly considering swathing actions. These will both be chambered in the same 7mmX300WM W/ 37* improved shoulder. I am still going with Bartlein but stepping down from a the Heavy Palma Countour to the Remington Varmint to shave a few ounces. The barrel I have on this rifle right now has around 700 rounds down the tube. No issues with groups opening up yet- But I want to be ready and not cause a delay when it does come time to retire this barrel and it just made since to me to do 2 at the same time.

I am looking for any and all feedback on how to pick the best Rem 700 LA clone/footprint/fit action for me.

The 3 I am currently considering (though I am very early in my research) and again open to all suggestions are...

#1) Defiance Ruckus GA Hunter- I like this because it is ready to ship. I also know Defiance has a proven track record and I prefer to have some sort of coating It also has the 2 piece / Skeletonized 20MOA rail that I prefer. .
Stiller Predator is on the table as my smith has one- However I was very intrigued by the Muley Freak Wombat Stiller Action. I would love feedback on any of the Stiller Wombat actions or really any similarly"skelotonized" actions.
Terminus Kratos Lite- I have been hearing good things about this company and am intrigued by the threaded trigger pins among other things. I like that its DLC Treated and the idea of 60 Degree bolt lift is something that sounds enticing- (any feedback at all positive or negative on shorter than 90 degree bolt lifts would be greatly appreciated.

( ANYONE WHO HAS AN ACTION THEY WOULD WANT TO SELL THAT MEETS THESE PERAMATMETERS PLEASE MESSAGE ME.)

My Parameters in selection my new action are as follows.


-Deal Breakers-
-Must be available in RH Long Action with Magnum .550 or similar boltface. (Brass is/will be Lapua 300 win Mag)
-budget is $2,100.
-Must be a Remington 700 Clone/footprint to work with my existing chassis, trigger etc. Recoil lug is currently bedded in my chassis but I assume my smith can machine my chassis for some of the thicker recoil lugs out there if needed.
-Must be able to handle at least some dirt a grime as this is a long range hunting rifle as well as target. Has to be able to be packed around for at least a few days in a row and then function as needed when/if I locate the animal I am hunting.
-Ideally to be under 30oz 36oz MAX (Heavies action I am considering is the Impact Precision Shooting NBK at 33oz which for a hunting rifle is notable difference to the Stiller Muley Freak Wombat at 23oz)
-I want the best accuracy I can get but do not want to make any compromises on how easy the bolt throw is.
-Must accept AI and AI Type mags (3.825")
I think a 3.5 month lead time would be around as long as I would be willing to consider. That is about when I expect to need to rebarrel based on my current shooting schedule/plans for this rifle- More realistically would be closer to 8-10 weeks unless there was a major benefit to my final selection compared to my runner up. Ready to ship of course would be the best.

--Beneficial but not a must---
I really think I would like to get something factory coated (Nitride or DLC or something similar to help smooth consistent cycling. Stiller's "proprietary coating on the Mark 13 could prove beneficial as that is one of the most expensive actions I am considering so far.
Ideally I would like to be able to have a fluted bolt and either an oversized bolt knob or even better would be interchangeable bolt knobs
In a perfect world my new action would have a 2 piece 20MOA Picatinny rail that does not span over the open portion of the action.

Thank you all for your time and consideration in reading this. Sorry it was so long. Please speak freely (while obeying the forum rules) about the actions I am considering, should be considering, or really any feedback or personal experience that can assist this selection whether it's positive or negative.


Here are a few pics of the rifle as it is now since you were nice enough to read so much about it.


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SOLD Next Shot Precision Alpha Forend for KRG Chassis (X-Ray/Bravo/Whiskey-3) R700 SA

Next Shot Precision (NSP) Alpha aluminum forend for Kinetic Research Group (KRG) R700 short action chassis in black. It will fit essentially all KRG Bravo, X-Ray and Whiskey-3 chassis and is a huge upgrade to the standard forends. Its 5.25" longer than a standard forend, its super rigid, has 8 M-LOK slots and one QD cup on either side, full-length textured arca rail and a flared mag well. It will also accept KRG NV bridges, either the standard or longer enclosed forend T-slot internal weights and is a drop-in replacement. Just remove the stock forend and bolt this on with the included screws. Weighs 1.6lb and is 15.25" long in front of the mag well.

$300 shipped. No trades. Some mild wear on the arca rail and some of the M-LOK slots, but is generally in good shape. It’s only been to the range twice. Please PM with any questions or to talk/text/FaceTime. Last pic is the forend on a Whiskey-3 chassis for reference. Forend and mounting bolts are all that are included.

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SOLD Vortex Razor 6-36 w/ Spuhr 4001 mount, diving board, and send it level mount

Good Morning Everyone,

I’ve got my Vortex Gen III 6-36 in a Spuhr mount (4001) with the diving board and Send it Level 90* mount attached as well up for sale. Scope is in fantastic shape. Also comes with MKM flip up scope caps. Original boxes for both the Spuhr and Razor are included along with all original paperwork. Glass is in perfect shape. Scope was kept with scope wraps on. Two extremely small ding on the exterior but you have to look extremely close to be able to notice. (photo included).

Looking for 2450 shipped. Shipping Insurance can be added extra.

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