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1962 MAS 49/56 Sniper rifle

Picked Mas 49/56 Sniper rifle ( along with a 2nd 49/56) not to long ago and once I get some 7.5 French ammo for it I will be taking it out to the range. Can't tell you a lot about it other than it appears to be a well built rifle though I would call this more of a DMR than a Sniper rifle though I have read that they are very accurate out to 800m

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Reloading Equipment Dillon Precision Press Parts - RL1100 / CP2000 / Super 1050 / RL550B-C

Many of these parts are new in box, let me know if you have any questions

Dillon 62200 toolhead stand RL1100/CP2000/S1050 (qty 2)- $110 shipped for both

Dillon 62006 Benchtop Mounting Plate | All Strong Mounts / RL1100 / CP2000 / Super 1050 / RL1050 - $80 shipped

Dillon 21054 243 conversion RL1100/S1050- $150 shipped

Dillon 550 B or C Caliber Conversions (priced individual, or take all 8 for $300 shipped) :
-20131 30 M1 Carbine - $45 shipped​
-20147 25-06 - $45 shipped​
-20145 22-250 - $45 shipped​
-20213 7.62x39 - $45 shipped​
-20132 38/.357- $45 shipped​
-20127 9mm- $45 shipped​
-20136 44 Mag/44 Special/Colt (missing two #4 pins and box)- $35 shipped​
-20126 45 ACP (missing three #1 pins and box)- $35 shipped​

Dillon 14404 45ACP carbide die set, all good but paint stain on part of blue box -$85 shipped

Dillon Super Swage 600 - $90 shipped

Dillon 20063 large powder bars (qty 7) - $30 shipped each, or all for $180

Dillon 20062 small powder bars (qty 3) - $30 shipped each

Dillon 13644 powder bar spacer (qty 4) - $15 shipped each

Dillon RL550 primer slide (qty4) - $25 shipped each

Dillon 13940 body collar housing adapter (qty 15) - $13 each shipped

Dillon cast aluminum powder measure caps (qty 9) - $13 each shipped

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Night Vision Athlon Cronus CL35 640 - first impressions, first hunt + 2nd hunt update

TLDR - Good clarity, range finder works as advertised, seems like this unit might be a "If I could only have one" level unit, if on a $3000-ish budget

Full and fair disclosure, I got this unit for T&E from Athlon. I'm not being paid by them, nor are they advertising in exchange. I'm just writing an article on thermal for a publication and it was available as a result.

With that said, I wanted to get my paws on it because it appears to be the new hotness for those without a generous Uncle Sam, trust fund, or five figure thermal in the budget.

I got the unit in hand at 7 PM and we had a 7AM departure, so time for reading and learning was very limited. We were happy to find the optic was minute of pig close to POA/POI without having to even go into a zero menu, so it did make it into the field and did put a pig on the ground.

The Athlon was being used side by side with a Steiner C35 Gen 2. The photos below shouldn't be taken as a comparison per se - we have a year on the Steiner, and barely adjusted the Athlon. The Athlon was on a 12.5" Grendel with a Leupold VX6HD 1-6x, and the Steiner on a 14.5" 556 with an old school first gen Vortex Razor 1-4X. The pigs were at 180 yards per the laser. The pigs decided to charge, which didn't prove to be the move. In both cases, through the scope, species ID was easy and absolute. The shots below are all taken from video.

I've come to really appreciate scanning with the handheld. Even a first gen Burris with a 400x300 sensor makes life much easier, and minimizes the amount of swinging guns around while scanning.

The view that shows the 196 yard laser shot is taken through a cell phone cam, so again doesn't begin to capture the clarity you're actually getting to the eye.

On the gong, the two shots above the center dot was with the scope, and the two to the right were just clipping on without touching zero. I let well enough alone and it was indeed minute of pig.

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Craddock Pangris barrels range trip + The Redemption of Battle Arms

I had a plan. It was to spend *all day* at the range. That turned into having to work a little, but got there for 10:45. Plenty of time. Getting all this stuff out, targets set up, etc was 45 minutes. Then I got a call from work that we got in a rush order that I had to deal with at 3PM. Cue beating head against concrete.

I was able to get the bare minimum I wanted to accomplished, which was to check out the 13.9" skinny and 14.5" .750 fluted guns, verify function, and swap my NOX over from a 12.5" to the Battle Arms build.

I don't think I was shooting my best today. I got some 1" groups, but I had more called flyers than typical. I plan to get back out there sooner than later with my sons and some more time, and hopefully we can identify the practical accuracy potential for the Craddock barrels when sampling some different ammo. For today's abbreviated trip, I was satisfied.

All guns were 6.5 Grendels barreled by Craddock - two .750 18's, two .750 14.5's, and two .625" 13.9's.

My plan was to use my 20X reference scope on all rifles, and then to see what ammo preference they had, and best possible 5 shot groups.

What actually happened was I verified function on the 14.5" - the 18's and 13.9s had both been shot a little prior too.

A long long long long time ago, before the wind, before the snow - Battle Arms Development gave me a store credit due to a couple things having some QC issues. I documented them, and the CEO of the company ultimately got involved and gave me the credit. I used it for a BAD matched ultralight receiver set and their proprietary charging handle, the RACK if I recall.

As seen, the dry Battle Arms build is 5 lb 6 oz. I think I could hit 5 lbs even but I used a JP Silent captured spring (2 oz heavier) , the 14.5" .750 fluted bbl vs .625 13.9" (~3.5 oz heavier}, USGI charging handle would be lighter, and a full mass BCG. I wanted the gun to be light but not at the cost of strength/functionally. I don't feel like there are any short cuts that compromise utility. With an optic, can, heavy but effective mirage cover and loaded she is 8.5 lbs. If I recall, the weight savings using the BAD receiver set is 6-7 oz and the Smoke Composites across the three components is another 6-7 oz.

The gun ran 100% and I think all accuracy was indian, not arrow. Will get back out there to figure that out asap.

SIdebar, the Geisssele magazines solve all feeding issues. 100% reliable across all 6 guns.

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Plane crash At Reagan National

Just a little while ago…

Accessories Stockys VG2 Howa / Vangaurd LA

Stocky’s VG2 with Howa 1500 LA action inlet. It was also inletted for an Atlasworx DBM so when used can accept ACIS mags. The stock Howa hinged floor plate also fits. Custom paint I did myself.

$375 shipped.

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SOLD FOR SALE: American Ranch Rifle – 5.56 NATO

FOR SALE: Ruger American Ranch Rifle – 5.56 NATO – $350 Shipped!

Selling my used Ruger American Ranch Rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO. This is a reliable, lightweight bolt-action rifle perfect for hunting, range use, or as a compact utility rifle.

Price: $SOLD
That’s $SOLD out the door, with shipping to your FFL included—no hidden fees or taxes.

Details:

  • Caliber: 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem

  • Barrel: 16.12” threaded barrel (1/2x28), cold hammer-forged

  • Action: Bolt action with 3-lug bolt and 70° throw

  • Stock: Flat Dark Earth synthetic stock

  • Magazine: Uses AR-style magazines (comes with one 10-round mag)

  • Threaded barrel – ready for suppressors or muzzle devices

  • Scope base installed (factory)
Condition:
Used but well cared for. Mechanically excellent, with minor cosmetic handling marks consistent with light use. Functions flawlessly.
Comes with original box.

Why buy this one?
New ones are currently on sale for $478.99 + tax + shipping. Save money and get a ready-to-go rifle for $425 shipped to your FFL.

Terms:

  • Payment via USPS Money Order or Credit Card (secure link)

  • Must ship to a valid FFL. I will provide tracking and proof of shipment.

Please PM me if you are interested or have any questions!!

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SOLD Accuracy International Gen 3 ATX

Looking to sell or trade my Gen 3 atx. Rifle will come with 26” AINA 6 creed barrel with approximately 400 rounds on it, flat trigger shoe, folding hinge, 20 moa rail for forend, internal weight kit, and MK machining grip.

RIFLE ONLY $4,500 shipped con US OR partial trade for 16” 6 ARC gas gun and cash on your end

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SOLD Noveske 6mm ARC DDF Upper BNIB

Brand new Noveske DDF Extra Thicc 6 ARC complete Upper with titanium Hognut Hub adapter.

Still sealed in box, ready to be finished out with your lower.

$1950 shipped (lower 48). Zelle preferred.

Possible trade interests:
Leupold Mk4HD 6-24 PR2-MIL (x2)
Berger 109 and/or 135 Hybrids
SuperTrickler/fx120 combo (+cash or other)
Autotrickler V3/fx120 combo (+cash or other)
Leupold Mk5HD 5-25 PR2-MIL (+cash or other)
Defiance Ruckus Tactical 75° (+cash or other)



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SOLD Impact 737 Action without Bolt

Had a spare Impact 737 taking up space in my safe. No bolt included. Low round count, I think this one only had 60 rounds of 223 through it.

I'll cover shipping & shipment insurance.

PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle will be accepted as payment methods. Friends and Family or the buyer must pay all fees for a 'Goods and Services' transaction.

The first "I'll take it" in this thread gets the item stated.

$LOL @NoaWilli

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The Guv'ment model .45 finally got a medal...

I just pulled the following out of thin air, in a text, to a competitive pistol shooting friend. No joke.




Did you hear that they have redesignated the military sidearm formally know as the

"Colt 1911A1"

Government model pistol... & accordingly, it's classic chambering:

45 ACP
(A.utomatic C.olt
P.istol) cartridge?

Yep.

It's the first weapon in the history of the US DOD weapons arsenal to receive a human'like military service medal of sorts, after (both sidearm and cartridge) has served faithfully for over 100+ years in both military war time & peace, law enforcement, competitive pistol shooting in all conceivable forms & loved as well as relied upon by millions of Americans for personal defense... & last but not least, countless recreational shooters, world wide.???

Yep-

The pistol is now redesignated/ called the:

"19'AARP"

and the cartridge, is now the:

" .45 ASSDEPO. "

ASSDEPO being the official acronym that stands for:

Automatic
Soc. Sec.
Dissability
Entitlment
Pay
Out

[after gran'pa caught your punk self in his shed at 0245 tryna steal his lawn mower; him accordingly following his 'drafted into 'Nam training protocol:

B.R.A.S.S,911.

For the uniformed, "BRASS" is the old school USMC shooting acronym:

B.reath

(while)R.elease(-ing)

A.im

S.queeze

S.hoot.

Let's have a round for such a faithful, long serving veteran of these United States, now formally & correctly honored & decorated!

Cheers!

Firearms New Unfired Tikka Ace Game in 6.5 PRC Paskage

Everything in new with 0 rds fired
Tikka Ace Game in 6.5 PRC
Arken EP5 5-25×56 with Arken rings
MDT GND pod arca mount

Have all the boxes and paperwork for all

$1900 plus the ride

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