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Accessories Sitka Timberline Pants- size 42, $100

Are you a larger guy, and do have you trouble finding your favorite hunting brand’s pants in stock online?

Well, I’ve got available a pair of Sitka Timberline pants in a darker gray (forget the color name, no longer made) in size 42.

They were worn for one hunt, and look brand new.

Asking $100 OBO plus shipping.

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Composite Stock Options

Posted this over in the Bolt Action forum as well......

Good Morning,

Picked up a rifle over the weekend with the intention of it being a light weight hunting rifle for the deer woods. I'd envision sitting on stand in the morning, still hunting throughout the midday, and sitting again in the evening.

It's a Bergara Carbon Ridge, and I'd like to swap the stock to something a bit more rigid. I'd like to keep the traditional design, and have been looking at the AG Composites Sportsman and Carbon All Terrain.......but, figured this group would likely know of more options, thus the question.

Thoughts on other stock makers I should check out?

Thanks!

SOLD Atlus M24 Origin/Solus 16” 6CM Bartlein Barrel

$200 and here’s why got this barrel off here, original owner had 140rds of Prime 107gr SMK. I put the barrel on my Solus, put 12rds of Hornady match 108gr and it pulled a bullet after a hard bolt close. Had my gunsmith run a reamer through it and he said some material came out. Put 2 more Hornady match rounds through it ran 9 of my hand loads with no problem, went to put a Hornady in to confirm zero for a hunt and bolt wouldn’t close, put a hand load, tough bolt close and went to extract and pulled another bullet. Not sure what to do from here so maybe my problem can be solved by someone better than me. Added a picture if where the factory bullet is contacting the barrel. I’m happy to answer more questions in pm. Posting original post for information sake, not to bash original seller. He and I are on good terms and he will remain nameless.

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37XC and Berger 410s

After (finally) getting some Berger 410s in for my 37XC, I was able to get out to a private range to do an initial test using N570. The issue is that I was unable to find any load data whatsoever. As such, I decided to start a thread here for others who might either be using the 410s in their 37XCs or for those who might be looking for information.

For my first foray, all I had to go on was my limited exploration of 390 ATips - my entire previous experience had been with much lighter bullets (Lehigh 353s). With the Lehighs, I had gotten decent results with H1000, but I think that such a speed powder would be too fast for a bullet weighing 57 grains more. With the ATips, I used 120gr of N570 and it seemed to do okay for the limited amount of time I tried that bullet.

For the 410s, I decided to do a shortened ladder starting at 114.5gr and going up at 1gr increments so I could attempt to find pressure. I also loaded up 6 foulers - 3 at 116gr and 3 at 117gr.

Here is the average velocity for each of these charge weights:

Temp: 85 F Humidity: 30%
Seating depth (essentially randomly chosen): .020"
4 shots each, except for the two fouling loads (116 and 117), which were 3 each.

114.5gr 2849 fps
115.5gr 2873 fps
116gr 2873 fps
116.5gr 2886 fps
117gr 2900 fps
117.5gr 2920 fps - very slight heavy bolt lift
118.5gr 2935 fps - heavy bolt lift
119.5gr Loaded, but did not fire due to pressure at 118.5

Here are the groups - not that I was shooting for groups, but it's interesting to see. Of note, the lower end of the ladder felt like big heavy pillows pushing me back. At the higher end, it was hard recoil - and my shoulder started to hurt. I'm likely going to play in the 116 to 117 range.

Also note that this was a reused target - disregard the Shoot n' See targets on the lower left.

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Here's the rifle:
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SOLD Nx8 2.5-20 $1,550 🚢

Wts nx8 2.5-20 mil C. Both optic and mount are in great condition with only a handful of trips to the range. Prefer to sell as a package. Pricing includes shipping to lower 48. PP FF, Venmo, Zelle.

Scope- $1550
Mount- $125

Package deal- $1600 shipped

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SOLD Foundation Centurion - Impact Cut w/ Upgrades

Foundation Centurion cut for left hand Impact 737R. Cerakoted Black. Includes full lead weights up front, L3i brass weight in place of anschutz rail, foundation brass arca rail and hillbilly cut done by foundation. Padded cheek pad.

Some signs of use on cerakote. Nothing big. 1 screw of arca rail is loose. Some glass bedding could fix.

$1100 shipped


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Accessories FS: Roman Kurmaz G3 pants WWII Duck Camo, sz 40 L, $150

I’ve got a great pair of Roman G3s in WWII Duck Hunter camo tan side out available. They’re a size 40L.

I wore them for Mammoth one year, but I no longer fit into them so they’ve got to go.

They’re in pretty great shape, just one hole next to the hip pocket.

Asking $150 plus shipping OBO. Cheaper than Roman and without having to wait for shipping from a war-torn country.

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Used vehicle prices

What are used vehicle prices doing in your area?

I have needed a new work truck for a while but refused to pay the crazy inflated prices. I have been watching a few truck rot away on the dealer lot at a crazy high price. I am just starting to notice a few trucks show up here and there for reasonable cost.

My theory is dealers are not giving crazy trade values anymore so there is a few trucks on the market that they haven't overpaid for. The old stock don't seem to move but new stock seems more reasonable. Anyone seeing the same or different?

New guy / Ruger Precision Rifle Scope Base Torque Spec

Hello everyone!

I’m NOT new to shooting but I am new to the discipline of long range precision shooting. I’ve been wanting a Ruger Precision Rifle for quite a while and recently took the plunge and got a new one. I’m excited to learn to shoot it well.

However, my new rifle came with an out of spec scope base. I first found this out when my Vortex scope rings wouldn’t tighten up… and neither did the two other sets of scope rings I tried. I contacted Ruger and they sent me a new scope base. I measured the new one and it is just a bit wider than the original so I’m confident I can proceed with installing the new one and have no more issues.

However, there are no torque specs listed for the scope base. I’ve looked through the owners manual and can’t find anything.

I’ve found suggestions that range for 20 - 35 inch pounds.

Do any of you know what the torque spec should be for the scope base on a Ruger Precision Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor?

I know I can call Ruger but they won’t be open until Monday and I want to get out to the range now!!!

I appreciate any insight and look forward to being part of the community.

Thanks.