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Load development struggles

I’ve been working up this load for 300 Norma, AXSR rifle, 27” Bartlein barrel, first time with a magnum, and reached a point where I’m looking for suggestions.
Started with new Lapua brass sized for .002 neck tension, 230 A-Tips .050 from lands, 9 1/2M primers and H-1000.

I did a powder charge test from 82.1-85.1 in .6 gr increments OCW style, ascending order, 3 rounds each total. Stopped at 84.5 because it was flattening the primers pretty hard by then. Went from about 2900 fps up to 2980 fps. Best groups and ES were at 82.1 and 84.5.

I loaded up five rounds each of 82.1 at .030, .050 and .070 from the lands and fired them in the same ascending order style and got these results.
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Loaded up 10 rounds at 82.1/.070 to see if I could confirm it and it looked like this.
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Decided to test the same load again to see if this was me and to check neck tension results so I loaded up ten each at .002 and .003 neck tension and got these results. ES at .002 was 21 and at .003 was 49.
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I shot every test at the same range, same time of day, nearly identical conditions prone on a bipod with a rear bag. My 215 Berger load I did is pretty consistently .5 MOA but this 230 load after that one outlier seating depth group is closer to 1 MOA.

Looking for some outside input. Time to change powders? Drop the charge a little?
Repeat a previous test?
What say y’all?

Any Long Range shooting or PRS within 1hr of Heber City UT?

Likely moving to Heber City UT and was surprised to see that the closest long distance range was 1.5 hours away in Perry.

Also noticed that the only PRS matches are North Utah and Central Utah - both about 2-3 hours away from Heber.

For those familiar with the area, is there any long distance shooting or matches closer than that? Or is there at least BLM land that’s safe to put out a target 500-1000yds where there’s not people shooting around you?

Optics Spuhr 3026 (Designed for Noveske Shooting Team) Cantilever 30mm

This is a discontinued/rare model that was designed for the Noveske Shooting Team. The new "C" model has a different clamp.

Lightly used, but other than the mounting marks (see photo) is in as near to flawless condition as you can get.

30mm rings, 26mm height, 0 degrees cant.

With original box and the Wedge.

$395 shipped.
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Firearms Sig P320 XCarry

Custom Sig P320 Xcarry.

GGP Compact Slide (I have the plate cover and rmr plate not pictured)
Armory Craft threaded barrel, sport takedown, magwell and, recoil springs/ guide rod
Sig P320 Customs works FCU
Streamlight Tlr-7a
Sig Xcarry Grip Module with silicon carbide
Slide and grip are Elite smoke Cerakote with topo overtop.

$875

Willing to trade for
Lone peak Fuzion
Impact 737R
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Karl Kaps scopes NEW SHIPMENT! Authorized Dealer Like Schmidt and Bender, Kahles, Swarovski. Made in Germany!

New shipment of Karl Kaps sporting scopes just in!
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Beautiful glass and build quality. Sleek traditional style, nothing nicer for a fine sporting rifle.
Available models are:
4X36 Classic #4 reticle $650.00 Credit Card, $600.00 Check or Money Order delivered.
https://www.kaps-optik.de/en/sport-optics/rifle-scopes/classic-line/classic-line-4-x-36.html

6X42 Classic #4 reticle $695.00 CC, $625.00 Check delivered.
https://www.kaps-optik.de/en/sport-optics/rifle-scopes/classic-line/classic-line-6-x-42.html

1-4X24 TLB #4 Daylight Dot illumination $1395.00 CC, $1295.00 Check delivered.
https://www.kaps-optik.de/en/sport-optics/rifle-scopes/daylight-reticles/tlb-1-4-x-24.html

2-8X42 Classic #4 reticle $895.00 CC, $824.00 Check delivered.

Please don't hesitate to contact.

Charles Follett
Darn Fine Shot
darnfineshot.com
[email protected]
812-917-5653
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New GPO Super Compact MPVO 4-16 x 44i FFP mil shipping late May

Dropped at shot without much fanfare, but I think this scope is worthy of discussion.

Built a new DMRish rifle that is waiting for this. I have one ordered via Cameraland & according to GPO these will be shipping in the next 2 weeks.

Checks a lot of boxes for me. Pretty high hopes for this one.

  • It's short, really short
  • Hope to add a clip on & rail space shouldn't be a problem
  • German Glass
  • Japan assembled
  • FFP mil
  • 10 mil per rotation locking turrets
  • Zero stop
  • Parallax down to 10y
  • Illuminated reticle
  • 20oz
Maybe I'm odd, but still like the Valk & built a new one. 18" 7T Special run Proof.
It will be topped by the Axis of Evil. GPO (German + Jap) & Audere mount (Italy).

The challenge for this scope will be finding mounts short enough. I know the Audere will fit so I have a 20moa on the way.
Max mount length for the scope is 4.3"
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I really wanted to run the Tier 1, but it'd be a $350 gamble as to whether or not it fit. Available max supposedly is 4.3" & the Tier 1 is 4.291"
Will report actual once I have the scope in hand.
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Reticle is pretty basic mil based.
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What I was told by GPO is that this scopes Glass is German & all parts are sourced from the German HQ, but it's likley not every component is German.
Parts are QC'd in Germany and sent to Japan for assembly. The scopes are then returned to Germany for final QC & then shipped from there.

This is a reasonably priced scope that I'll gladly pay + $100 over an Athlon for. I also like TMR reticles so the basic mil hash is fine with me. Sometimes simpler is better. I've currently got XTR 3 (Both US and Philippines), Leupold MK5 HD, & Steiner T6Xi all 18x on AR's to compare. All are more expensive scopes with + 2 on the top end. I don't expect this to be their equal, but if it's functional I think it'll be a great option. I don't typically dial to min power anyway & if I need close I'll through a dot or irons on it to supliment the bottom end.

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NEW- Swarovski Z5+/Z5i+ Riflescopes

Hey guys,

Swarovski relased their new Z5 + lline of optics. It is retaining the same 5x mag range, but with more turret options, 300 tube, and magnification ranges.
Let me know if you have any questions, shop yours below:


Connor

PRS Talk Accutac FD-4 Cant tension

Afterw a few matches, Im realizing how important it is to have the ability to cant your rifle for long range stages. My Accutac FD-4 is amazing, but when I try and leave just enough tension so that I can get level, it starts “self” loosening to the point of my rifle flopping about. The only two options are either cant locked out or completely loose. There has to be a way to get the tension to stay put on this thing. Anyone know of a solution out face this issue?

SOLD $850 Leica Amplus 6 2.5-15x. sell or trade

Looking to sell or trade my pristine Leica Amplus 6 2.5-15x56.

has the Mil reticle and an illuminated dot. Warne rings and MK Machining Scope caps. has original box.

Has seen little use, was purchased from Europtic so it has the 30 year warranty.

Looking for $850 shipped

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SOLD WTS Schmidt-Bender 3-20x50 PMII Ultra Short FFP

Schmidt-Bender 3-20x50 PMII Ultra Short FFP
DTII+ Elevation turret MRAD CW (installed 2021), capped windage turret
Police P3L Reticle, Illuminated
"Shark fin" installed on magnification
Tenebraex lense covers

Overall, Very good condition! Sent scope in for removal of debris (internal grease splatter) in 2021 and install of the DTII+ Elevation turret, which also included thorough cleaning and inspection. P3L reticle is excellent for hunting, only center crosshair illuminates. Attached reticle pics are @ 5x and 18x. Elevation turret is CW. 34mm tube no ring marks. Weight of scope is 34.4 ounces. Excellent USA customer service located in Winchester Virginia should it be needed.

TYD $3200 $2800 TYD $2500 TYD

USPS Money order, Personal check or Paypal F&F Appreciated but by no means required.

USA Sales only!

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SOLD Zeiss S3 6-36 MRAD w/APA Rings

Zeiss S3 6-36 with covers, sun shade, and 1.25” APA rings. In excellent shape. Asking $1725 shipped and insured. PayPal, Zelle, Venmo preferred.

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PRS Talk Gas gun questions

I am looking to try my hand at some PRS matches here at home in Missouri.
Now I will say I am not like some that have a large budget for it, and am also not one to think that I will ever be some title contender.
I'm wanting to get involved to learn and have some fun..and thats it.

So in doing some looking at what I have rifle wise I like the idea of the Gas gun division, I have an AR lower sitting around that I have planned for a while to do a 6mm Arc upper for.
How would the 6 Arc do in this type of shooting?
Again. Just looking to learn and have some fun shooting longer ranges than I have in the past and the proper ways to do them.
If it ends up leading to more in the future thats fine as well.