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Just a new guy checking in.

I’ll spend a lot of time lurking in the background. I am most interested in the reloading board, but I’m sure I’ll find my way to other parts of the forums eventually. I’m fairly new to reloading, I’m going a little crazy trying to figure out my mistakes and how to correct them. I’m happy to be here and look forward to gaining more knowledge.

I saw a quote from one of the members last night that hit home. “Take your loss. That’s the cost of education”.

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SOLD Vortex Razor HD Gen II E 1-6x24

Like New Vortex Razor Gen II E 1-6x24
Never ran drills, hunted or fielded past a quick zeroing. Chose to go a different route.

VMR-2 MOA Reticle

Includes the following:
Badger Ordnance 1.70” C.O.M.M Mount
Badger Ordnance ARC Ring
Badger Ordnance 45 Degree J-Arm
Badger Ordnance J-Arm RMR plate
Subrev Throw Lever

$1400 TYD. I’ll cover shipping, Insurance and PP fees.

Was leveled and mounted using Badger Ordnance reticle level Jig. Screws torqued with fix it sticks @ 18 in/lbs and indexed. Should be ready to go. Dot is super bright and new battery installed.

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Wanted to share some Civil War information that I found to be interesting.

The other day I took a break from the holidays and rewatched the movie "Gettysburg" and since then have been doing a bit of research on Gen Longstreet. You don't need to be a Civil War buff to appreciate this post but regardless of how you feel about the Union/Confederacy or that part of history, he's really an interesting (to me at least) part of the Gettysburg story.

Just as a quick back story/catchup- Longstreet graduated from West Point in 1842. By all accounts he was far from a model cadet. He had a history of racking up demerits and performing poorly in his studies. The records that I've found thus far was in 1842, 56 individuals graduated from West Point and Longstreet (being among them) was ranked... 54th in his class.

Despite his academic standings, it seems that he was still popular amongst his fellow classmates (perhaps he was the class clown?) and among the friendships he cultivated during his years at West Point, one of which happened to be Ulysses S. Grant who graduated a year later in 1843. Again- you don't need to be a historian but that in itself is rather interesting.

Skipping over a decade or two- despite graduating at the absolute bottom of his class in 1842, he quickly advanced through the officer ranks and once the Civil War broke out he eventually became Gen Robert E. Lee's "right hand man" and most trusted General and advisor by Lee's own accounts.


Ok- now that we're all caught up- back to Gettysburg. Knowing most folks here aren't history buffs and wanting to be concise- during the battle Gen Lee was in command with Longstreet as the #2. One could honestly devote their entire lives to studying just this one battle but Lee & Longstreet's discussions are well documented and they frankly were polar opposites of how to proceed.

The one part I'll mention on that topic is a part of the battle that I'm sure many folks have heard of (even if they're not fans of history themselves) and that's Pickett's charge on the 3rd day of the battle. Pickett's Charge is often used as a metaphor for futile (and foolish) endeavors even to today. But on the 3rd & final day of the battle at Gettysburg- I reckon many don't know that Longstreet publicly argued with Gen Lee against that decision and in front of their subordinates (this part is actually fairly well represented in the movie).

Another factoid of interest (to me) is that even though it's gone down into history as "Pickett's" charge, Pickett fell under Longstreet's command and he was given the task by General Lee to command the assault. Longstreet disagreed so adamantly with the order that when Pickett asked Longstreet to give the command, he could only nod in his direction (another part well documented).

(This is starting to get long so I'll break up the story here and continue on a future post).

-LD

6.5 CM ammo Question

Been working with my Bergara B-14 HMR 20inch factory barrel at 100 -300 yards. I’ve been shooting factory 140gr and 130 gr have used most of the brands available,I’ve had very good results with mosts so i was wondering about 120-129gr factory ammo I don’t see many reviews on the lighter 120-129gr.I understand most guys here are shooting well over 100yrds so 120gr is way to light for greater distances but would be interested in any results or input on the factory 120-129gr.

AT-X AICS Chassis AW Magazines

I'm wondering what magazines folks are running with their AW cut actions in AT-X aics chassis. Mile high support said only 6852 and 6955 magazines would function which doesn't seem correct.

From what I could read, many are just running AW mags (0726). Has anyone tried AX (6677) or AT-X optimized (29896BL) mags? I'm curious if they'd function different/better due to the front lip. I have an AW cut TL3 in 6.5cm I'd like to get an AT-X chassis for.

Firearms WTS-Benelli M2

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Benelli M2
I built this for 3 gun but never got into it.
23" barrel cut down from 28" and rethreaded for Winchester chokes-local shotgun smith did this work
Nordic Components mag tube mag tube clamp, and charging handle
the carrier has been lightened and hard chromed-can't recall who did that
the lifter has been welded and plated by C-Rums
the loading port has been opened up for easier reloading
$1750 shipped to your FFL

Reloading Equipment 243 win brass

Mixed headstamped brass

50 new unfired Hornady

Maybe a couple hundred mixed headstamped other brass, don't have an exact count. Once fired, deprived but not prepped. Dropped the caliber so don't need anymore

100 shipped

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