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1903a3 peep sight info

Recently picked up a 1903a3 and looking to change out the peep sight thats on it. The rear peep hole is way to big and looking for a smaller one. Needs to be same mounting using the dovetail groove. Will not drill or tap shit in the the receiver. Looking at the WGRS as an option, are they still out there or hard to come by. Is there a company who offers a sight for the 1903a3 still.

Review: MK Machining Improved Grip for KRG W3

BACKGROUND - see here: https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/modifying-chassis-grip-how.7117184/

BACKGROUND TL;DR
Ok you lazy bastard, FINE. Don't read linked thread.
Spoon-feed info: I love my W3. Except for the thumb rest position and the finger-to-trigger distance (FTTD). Glove size: I have medium-to-large hands.

I read this thread and mediated next to the river: https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/kmw-sentinel-stocks.6971076/.

I dwelled upon the design of the MPA trigger finger-bump.

I then penned the thread at the top of this post; Tyler said he just needed somebody to send in a chassis for a 3D scan.

Here's my awesome drawing:

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$100 bux later, I UPS'd the chassis in to MKM last April, and Tyler and his team went to work. They are busy, so they just barely got it done for my July prairie dog shoot, but Fedex delivers to the middle of nowhere so all was good.

About me
I shoot prairie dogs and other smaller ground squirrels/“gophers” (yeah, PDs are ground squirrels too. Weird, huh? And our “gophers” are actually Richardson's ground squirrels).

I have attempted, and failed, to bag some crows and gray tree squirrels during their respective seasons. I am considering branching out to coyotes. I am not a PRS shooter, but like to optimize my setups waaaaay too much. I bench 110lbs, have one bow kill, and work with plaster of Paris.

Enough Sniper's Hide inside jokes! Tyler said to lay it out in a review, so here we go. Due to time pressure, I'll add to this review slowly vs all at once.

(>>>REMEMBER THIS IS A PROTOTYPE GRIP<<<)
(>>>REMEMBER THIS IS A PROTOTYPE GRIP<<<)
(>>>REMEMBER THIS IS A PROTOTYPE GRIP<<<)


PICS FIRST DAMNIT

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QUICK NOTES, GRIP
  • It's a prototype grip, not finished
  • It's made of some stuff that is super-tough and different than regular 3D printed material
  • The grip adds material on the front, which brings your middle, ring, & pinkie fingers further forward. This helps relax and position your hand to squeeze the trigger at 90º
  • The grip I got was smaller on the left and had a nice palm swell for the right and feels substantial
  • The "index finger bump" is optional* but REALLY helps that 90º squeeze, at least for this fool
  • It allows the thumb to fall way further forward than stock. The stock location always felt like I was thumbing a ride with Cheech and Chong.
  • I sanded down a part of the finger bump for comfort
  • It has a slight texture to it (me like)
  • The fit on the chassis is pretty good, not perfect. It’s a prototype.
  • LOTS OF DETAILS ARE UNDETERMINED for the final production version. Things like texture, etc. But I don't think they'll all have a thumb shelf on both sides.

QUICK NOTES, MAGWELL
  • It's a prototype too, I believe**
  • Made of more regular 3D printed-type of material vs the Adamantium-like wonder polymer of the grip
  • Works well and looks cool, serves as a barricade stop (but I have no barricades ha)
  • Turns my W3 into a Vision chassis lookalike, sorta. The W3 should’ve been designed like this from the get-go.

QUICK NOTES, RIFLE
Rem 700 .204, KRG Whiskey 3 chassis (6th gen), KRG optional aluminum arca forend, Near Mfg pic rail, Bix n' Andy TacSport Pro trigger


SUMMARY (details later)
Everything pretty much rocks. Especially after I sanded the bottom of the the index finger bump. Magwell helps guide mags and looks cool. Tyler of MKM does some impeccable work. I told him it has really transformed the chassis for me. Super comfy. So much so that I need to get a thumb rest for my AIAX as now that sort of feels like ass lol. Goddamnit I just had to work in a mention of my AI; I am a sad sad man.


Footnotes
* INDEX FINGER BUMP: The way it's designed is that It's supposed to bolt on, but MKM forgot the bolts, so I bought some epoxy and glued it on there. It's a prototype, remember, and I'm gonna send it back for scanning.

** MAGWELL: MKM forgot the bolts on this one too lol, but they are too awesome for me to care. I used some old KRG bolts I had laying around. It seems to be designed to use smaller bolts that would sit flush.

P.S. Forgive me my big rubber squeeze-on bolt knob and Hipstamatic camera app ok boomer lol

Accessories Proof Carbon Fiber 300blk Q mini fix barrel , Flir Hiss XLR $83,500 , , Flir 640 recon $2000

Brand new Flir XLR, used twice off bench. Don’t have the distance here to take advantage of it. Can see trace , I hear you can see mice at 2000 yards

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Making magazines reliable? How? (AR-15)

I have some Brownells magazines, They all suck.

My Vietnam era magazine has always been flawless no matter what, when you press the follower down, the entire thing goes down, it cant twist. All the other magazines, when you push the follower down in the center the front goes down first, like the follower is thin and not supportive. The unstabilized follower I believe is my problem. Rather than junking these all I'd like to go through them and get them to work.

My question is..... is there a "go to" follower and spring that is the best? I have some 20rd and 30rd mags.

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Reloading Equipment 5.56 Lake City and Starline Brass + Bullets

Looking to sell over 200 cases of new Lake City and 100 cases of new Starline 5.56 brass. Yes, it is Starline’s 5.56 brass which is thicker.

Also selling 200 77gr SMK bullets (100 are factory + 100 2nds from Midway) and 300 Hornady 55gr FMJ.

Including shipping, asking:

$75 for the brass

$75 for 77 grainers

$160 for all items



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Precision Rifle Gear Tripods?

I know nothing about tripods but I’m looking to buy once cry once get one.

Currently looking at the Two Vets QDT V2 LSI from things I’ve read, lots of people say go inverted? What does that even mean?

Also when it comes to ball heads is bigger better? Looks like Two Vets has a 65mm Arca ballhead now, should I get that over a 55mm?

Thanks! Hoping to order one today with the weekend sales.

Firearms SOLD

I am listing up a Winchester Model 52 C repeater Bull Gun. It is a true bull gun not a heavy target that often gets called a bull gun. Barrel is 28" 1.125 at breach and 7/8" at muzzle. This is the rarest of the cataloged Winchester 52's. I have only seen two in 40 years. Fewer were produced than the 52C Sporting rifles. Has scope blocks for Unertl type scope. Several scopes available if wanted. It is original in every way and great condition. Very accurate. 1950.00.

Will post up photos this evening.

Firearms SOLD

Listing up my extra KIDD .22 LR. It has two stage trigger with the QD lever release. Most recent quick change barrel model. I had LRI fit an extra Bartlien 9 twist barrel which I have not shot. Both are threaded 1/2x28 and capped. Barrel changes out in about 1 min with stock in place.
2750 invested. Will sell for 1800. Will part if the Bartlein barrel sells first. Will post up photos tonight.