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Bushing or mandrel or both?

I been loading 6.5CM for some years now I have always full length size then ran a mandrel to get desired neck tension. Soon I will start loading for a 7 PRC and am curious but mostly ignorant, is a bushing die meant to replace mandrel use? Or do you guys run both for some reason?

Thinking about going bushing this time around to try something new and just wondering if it’s necessary for me to invest in 7 PRC mandrel as well.

Thanks and don’t be so hard on a noob.

SOLD Atlas CAL BT 65 Bipod with 2 screw clamp

I’m selling a gently used Atlas CAL with 2 screw clamp as pictured
Also included a cheap piccatiny rail to QD attachment.
PayPal F&F or Venmo only
First to PM and post will own it.
SOLD

The CAL (Cant And Loc) Atlas Bipods were developed for shooters that do not desire the Panning feature.
The BT65 mounts directly to any 1913 style Picatinny rail via a low profile two screw clamp assembly.
Adjustable, preloaded Cant with additional tension lever using original KMW “Pod-Loc®.”
It is comprised of 6061-T6 aluminum that is Mil-Spec Type III hard coat anodized and have heat treated stainless steel components.
  • Height Range: 4.9 – 9.2″ (6.4” at 90°)
  • Preloaded Cant: 63 degrees
  • Position Button 0.5″ diameter
  • 5 leg positions: 0, 45, 90, 135 & 180 degrees
  • Non-Rotating Legs: outer leg does not rotate around inner leg
  • Larger, stronger inner legs
  • Weight: 12.9 ounces
  • Footprint: 9–12.5″

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Accessories PRICE DROP**New Badger C1 MAX mount- 1.54” 36mm 20 MOA black

New, mounted but never fired. Realized I didn’t need the 20 MOA incline.

$180 shipped
PP F&F

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Entry level gun and scope

This weekend went to my first range that you could shoot 1000 plus. Looking at 300 PRC Browning xbolt long range and the Bergara B-14 hmr which would you all suggest over these? Also need some ideas on scopes. I have a couple PST Gen 2s found out they don’t have enough adjustment to shoot a mile. Looking for something entry level that’s decent I live 7 hours to closest range to be able to shoot that

DeLane Development Group Rimfire Ventures

Ok, no more drip feeding, it's time for full fire hose.

The VGW V-22 is a true-to-scale mid-lock rimfire bolt action with integral recoil lug. One of the many unique features of this design is, for a mid-lock, there are no lug ways forward of the lug abutment in the receiver. The rail is MilStd 1913, available in 0, 25 and 30 MOA. The action is currently in full production and available from Vudoo Gun Works in St. George, UT.

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This rifle has no finish on it yet and of course, it uses my AICS patterned magazine that is currently fielded in many 40X Repeater Conversions. The action is a direct drop in to any Rem700 Short Action Stock or Chassis, with the only accommodation being the ejection port is shorter than the standard Rem700/40X length port. Unlike the 40X Rimfire, the lugs in the VGW V-22 are concealed.

I'll be spending more time on the range tomorrow and will post video of it cycling, but it runs like a Swiss watch.

Thanks, Guys....

MB

Karma Shooter, Looking at our Body Position

Okay we did a live on this topic as this is something we are looking at more and more. We already know we are going to higher rings. The AR15 world has going to higher Risers and now the bolt action world should follow. For a while now I have been taking about 1.375" to 1.55" as the rings I look for today. I don't go low, I stay high to keep my head up. Well saying this repeatedly has lead to Chris getting a 1" AR Riser for his bolt gun.
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So this week I jumped in to look at this and felt it was better. My biggest concern was prone, and prone even for me was very comfortable.

I wanted to talk about this, today Chris and I jumped on a LIVE and recorded our thoughts.

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For reference:

Measurement for Chris was 7"
Measurement for Me was 5"
The Rifles averaged 3.75" with the Knights being the lowest at 2.75" scope over bore height.

This is a thought, an experiment, so we want to your opinions ... we know the immediate negatives what are some we might have missed ?

Optics Steiner T6xi 3-18x56 MSR2. Dropped

Just mounted this on a rifle and the guy didnt care for the reticle. Just pulled it off after 8 rounds. Literally mounted for less then 30 minutes at the range.

Dropped. $1375 shipped

Venmo, paypal FF.

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Accessories Barrett MRAD .308 barrel

Barrett MRAD .308 17” 1:8 twist. TBAC ultra SR muzzle brake. Bolt face, 200rds on it. Looking to sell for $850 shipped or trade for other MRAD barrels. Open to 6.5 creedmoor 24” .308, 7prc, 7 rem mag, .300 win mag or .300 prc.

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Best way to fix cracked bedding? (Model 70)

The bedding near my recoil lug is cracked. I want to fix it the correct way. I imagine copying what was done at the factory is my best bet. How can I ‘restore’ this bedding?

I’ve read that there should be no bedding at the front of the recoil lug and it appears this is what was done at the factory.

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Question about potential throat issue on brand new Accuracy International replacement barrel, pic's attached

I just received a replacement barrel for my Accuracy International AT-X from a reputable vendor. I have not shot the new barrel yet, or even installed it.

The original barrel is well over 3,000 rounds, while it is still shooting acceptably well, I realize I'm on borrowed time as I shoot a lot.

I hate to be "that guy" with a borescope, but I was looking at the leade/throat area, and it has some marks where the rifling begins that concern me. I'm attaching a photo below, there are virtually identical marks on all 5 groves. I don't recall these marks on the original barrel. I also have a newer Proof Research Barrel that does not have any marks like these.

I really don't care as long as the barrel hammers, but the factory barrel set a pretty high bar, it has historically shot in the .2 - .4 MOA range with handloads for 5 rounds at 100 yards.

Are these marks in the rifling a cause for concern? Do you think I should contact the vendor? Should I just shoot this thing? What would you do?

It's an $1,100 barrel using a Bartlein blank, I just don't want to be disappointed with its performance and be stuck with it if there's an issue.

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Firearms Early Snowy Mountain Tac Ops Rifle, 308 Win

I have a long tenure and flawless history on Rokslide, but haven’t spent much time on SH historically.

** edit to be clear. This is not a Tac-Ops rifle as made by Tactical Operations. It is in the style of some of their models of rifle based on the components. I am not trying to misrepresent anything, this is just not my area of expertise.

This is an early (2009) Snowy Mountain Rifles Tac-ops style 308 Winchester. Action is a rem 700 footprint, stock is a McMillan, comes with two, single stack metal mags. Stock is not inlet for M5 bottom metal. Barrel is 24”. Muzzle brake is removable. Rifle was stored in a humidity-controlled gun room.

Rifle was built for friend’s dad who was a Doctor by day, but volunteered for the local SWAT team. Less than 200 rounds fired.

$1,500 FFL to FFL. Open to multiple payment methods, but funds need to be in-hand prior to shipping.

Group photo is 10 rounds of factory Berger 185 jugs. Orange sticky is 1.5”.

Text for quickest response - 406-529-9514

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Firearms Another Price Drop LRI 16” 308 in Manners T4A mini chassis

LRI barreled action on a Stiller Tac30 in manners t4a mini chassis. OD green cerakote, chambered in 308. Round count about 175. Shoots itty bitty groups with 175 grain GMM. MPA Mount and Bushnell XRS II elite tactical 4.5-30x 50mm with Aadmount flip up covers. Atlas bipod on pic rail. Suppressor not included (but open to selling if you want it). Trigger tech diamond flat trigger. Does have a chip at the top of stock at front of action on left side (right below serial number in 3rd pic) NO TRADES.

$4500 $3550 for everything
$3500 $2950 without scope/ mount/ bipod

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22BR Custom Build

Hello. First post here. I am looking at doing a custom 22BR bolt action build and had some ideas of what I want to do and wanted to see if I was missing anything obvious. Budget is around 3k total and no timeline. Rifle will be used out west for prairie dogs and a general paper puncher/steel at ranges that would be over 500 yards. Will be only used off a bench and not for competition. I currently handload with a single stage and Dillon 550b for 204 Ruger, 300 win mag and pistol.

Kelbly Atlas Tac
Preferred 22BR 27" , 1:8, PRS Heavy, .80FB, .260NK
McMillan A5-7(classic look vs chassis)
Hawkins M5 DBM with MDT mags
Trigger Tech Special
I already have glass
Any brake that works (EC Tuner?)
SAC modular die (BR) with Mandrel(I asked SAC if this can be used to neck down and they said yes)
Forster Seating Die
Lapua 6BR brass
75-80 ELDM or 62 ELD-VT
CCI450


Preferred will expedite the order and install the barrel onto the action and headspace for no extra cost on the actions the stock (kelblys).

Just making sure I am on the right track here and not missing anything obvious. Putting together a custom rifle that shoots nice has always been a goal and the 22BR seems like a good fit. Good ballistics, accuracy, recoil, easy (relatively) to load ammo for, good support for materials, etc.

Thanks!

SOLD ARC M-Brace mount -- 34mm -- Like new in box -- SOLD -- American Rifle Company

American Rifle Company
ARC
M-Brace scope mount

34mm tube
Height: 32mm
Angle/Cant: 0 MOA

This was used to briefly mount a scope, but the rifle was rarely used. The mount and the box look like new. Includes the level and the paperwork.

PRICE: SOLD

I can text or e-mail photos to those interested -- the system will not allow me to post photos because they are too big.

Payment by Zelle or PayPal friends and family

Firearms Colt Carry Commander 9mm

$1,150 shipped

Includes:
Colt carry commander in 9mm
5x Wilson combat ETMs (10rd mag)
3x Ed Brown mags (9rd mag)
Dawson ice magwell with metal backstrap
Dawson adjustable rear sight
Dawson fiber front sight
Dawson extended mag release
G10 grips
Ghost competition belt size 34
4x DAA single stack mag pouches
DAA holster
Generic leather holster and mag pouch not pictured
All original parts with original box

Has some wear from being in the holster, runs great, 727 rounds fired since new.

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Accessories SLR B15 SD 5" 300BLK Complete Upper

Bought this not long ago, shoots really well actually. I just prefer to shoot 300blk in a bolt gun more so than a semi-auto. No more than 100 rounds on it. Comes with everything it came with from SLR as well as a Q plan b cherry bomb for suppressor use.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Here's the original link:

asking $800 shipped

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L3i New "Stinger" Barreled action

L3i released their new barreled action at Shot Show. Anyone have any more info?

I'm curious whos manufacturing the actions and barrels.

From their Site:

Stinger Barreled Action​

Introducing our new Stinger Rimfire Barreled Action “The Affordable Custom 700 Pattern Rimfire”! Coming Fall of 2024
  • Uses Popular Rem 700 Short Action Pattern Footprint
  • Uses Rem 700 Compatible Triggers
  • Uses our very own 700 Elite Rimfire Magazines
  • Pre-fit Barrel Capable
  • 90 Degree Bolt Lift with Neutral Timing
  • Made from Nitride Coated Stainless Steel
  • One Piece Rear Bolt Threaded 5/16-18 for Interchangeable Bolt Knobs
  • Extended Optics Base made from 7075-T6 Aluminum Hard coat Anodized Pinned with 8-40 Hardware.
  • 1.350 Full Diameter Body with Side Mounted Bolt Release.
  • Full Size ejection Port that matches the Aesthetics of most available Rem 700 SA Stocks and Chassis.
  • 24″ Straight 1.200″ Stainless Steel Barrel, Lapped and Match Chambered for Extreme Precision.
  • 11 degree Target Crown
  • 100% Made in the USA
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