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Rifle Scopes Help me choose my next optic

I’ve got about 3k adding to my build budget to buy an optic or other accessories once my house sells. I get mil discounts and was thinking the leupold MK5 in either 5-25 or 7-35, NF ATACR 7-35, or the vortex razor gen 3. Anyone who owns all 3 or can give insight would be great as well as other recommendations! Thank you!

Edit: this is for occasional matches and recreational shooting as far as I can with the ranges around me. I’d like to try NRL Hunter someday if that matters
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SOLD SOLD. Sets of ARC M-BRACE Rings

Both sets of rings are sold. Thanks for all the inquiries!

I have two pair of excellent condition ARC M-BRACE 30mm Rings.
I have never used them and have switched to all one piece mounts.
I don't have the original boxes. One pair is extra high and I'm pretty sure the other pair are mediums. I used the tape measure in the picture for you to decide for yourselves.
Looking to get $115 per pair, shipped to the lower 48. Or will ship both pairs for $220. Can't accept Venmo, cash app, Zelle or PayPal FF with no notes.
I'm currently traveling across country but can get them shipped out no later than Saturday by noon.
To avoid scammers, send all questions via PM.
First, I'll take it timestamp in my messages get them and I will mark them sold as soon as I receive payment. Thanks!
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SOLD Manners TCS

Up for consideration is a brand new Manners TCS competition rifle stock. The stock was never fielded only had an action mounted and kept in my safe. Specs of rifle stock below.

Manners TCS
Elite evergreen high gloss
Sikes clutch rail G knob
Full weight kit in arca rail
Price is $1350 shipped and insured.

Only trades I’m interested in would be:
Nightforce nx8 F1 4-32 with mil C
Impact 737 or terminus zues in 223bf
Manners TF4a Carbon folder (most interested in this trade item)

(It is cross listening fb and long range hunting forum)

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SOLD Rifle sold; Vortex Razor Gen II Listed separately with rings

This listing is for a CZ 457 Manner MTR w/ the following:

(1) Metal 5 Round Mag
(1) L3I 13 Round Mag
Area 419 30 MOA Rail
Area 419 Bolt Handle
Area 419 Arca Rail
Vortex PMR Rings
Vortex Gen II Razor 4.5-27x56 MRAD (EBR-7C)
Sig Sauer Sniper Data Book made by THULS (includes all information from their Precision Scoped Rifle Course 101)
CZ 457 Bore Guide
Boxes for rifle and scope

Rifle has 200 rounds of Lapua Center X through it and pictured is the "Zero" target.

I'm left handed and have kept right handed rifles on hand for new shooters to use at NRL22 event. I am the match director for New Hampshire and host NRL22 Matches at the Pemi Fish and Game Club in Holderness NH. I am willing to let a potential buyer shoot it at a match.

$3,200.00 local sale. Will ship on buyers dime.

PayPal friends and family with no note and message me on here for shipping.

Easier to see pics on Rimfire Central, I haven’t been able to figure out why some pics load here and others don’t: https://www.rimfirecentral.com/thre...743&nested_view=1&sortby=oldest#post-13738743

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MicroBest Chrome BCG - Pictures and Comparison

This is only pictures and a comparison. There are tons of durability reviews if you do a search.

MicroBest is the OEM for many big name manufacturers. BCM, SOLGW, etc. They offer a bunch of configurations in a handful of finishes. This is the all chrome, C158 variant. It also comes in Phosphate and Nitride. The chrome option is available with different material extractors and gas keys as well as unique fasteners and Sprinco springs. These carriers run anywhere from $90 in phosphate up to $165+ in chrome with different options.

This is the base MicroBest chrome finish with C158 bolt BCG and I planned on installing Sprinco extractor spring and gas rings. When I took it apart I found a 5 coil CS spring and heavy gas rings. I believe they are Sprinco but the BCG was not listed as containing such and I can't prove they are Sprinco. I did not change them as a result. I paid $118 shipped to my door.

I have a Brownells chrome BCG that I purchased last year. I do not believe it is made by MicroBest. It was listed as having a 9310 bolt. The markings are lasered instead of engraved like MicroBest. The original extractor spring and rings were pretty soft so I changed them to Sprinco. I paid $90 for the Brownells BCG, they are now listed for $120. I would choose the MicroBest over the Brownells but there is nothing wrong with the Brownells and will continue using it. The Brownells BCG has maybe 150 rounds on it.

The last picture is a bolt face comparison of the Brownells BCG, MicroBest BCG, and a no-name BCG I bought for $40 five or six years ago. The no-name part is likely Chinese; it is out of spec in every way possible. You can see how bad it is with the naked eye looking at the lugs alone.

I believe the MicroBest branded BCGs to be the best value options on the market today. I have been using their phosphate BCG's for many years. The chrome options are the sweet spot for quality, finish, and value. Everything you need, nothing you don't. If you do a web search for "chrome microbest bcg" you get tons of options at very good prices. I hope this helps.

I can't insert pictures, only add them. The MicroBest is all chrome and new, the Brownells has phosphate fasteners and is used.

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Accessories LBT LowPro 3 Day Extended Backpack $150

Two of these for sale in Coyote Brown.
Used once or twice, barely left the house in excellent to like new condition.
From LBT's site:
General Features
Slick exterior
Heavy Duty reinforced carry handle
Grommet drain holes (3)
Top zippered pocket
Hook for identification patches
Two exterior side pocket sleeves
Two interior side pocket sleeves
Hook and loop hangers for hydration system
Elastic port opening for hydration hose
Adjustable, padded, shoulder straps with sternum strap
(6) Side release closures for zipper security
Padded, adjustable, waist strap
Included removable internal frame with aluminum stays
Overall Dimensions
14L x 7W x22H
Weight: 4.25lbs

You can see more pics on site of the features.

$150 shipped to lower 48.

One sold to amitune.
One still available.

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ARC -- "AIR"-Brace mount ... any experience with these ?

I am considering the the ARC Air Brace mount for an AR-10 rifle.

I have the M-Brace mount and it is awesome (and very heavy) -- But I have not seen or heard very much regarding the 4-ounce Air brace.

Anyone have any experience with the Air-Brace mount? ... Considering it is ARC, I expect the build quality is good. Any thoughts of strength/durability?

Older weatherby vanguard issue

I've been doing some work on an older Weatherby Vanguard in a .270 WSM. The issue it's having is that the bolt drags at the end of its throw when closing and again when opening. It's to the point where it has to be forced closed then forced back open. I've concluded that the lug and cam on the bolt act oversized when entering their slots in the action I tested this by coloring the parts with a sharpie then running the bolt. The drag marks on the parts seem to indicate that only the half toward the bolt handle is dragging. There's also dragging on the sides but I assume that's to be expected. Now I'm tasked with finding out what's out of spec, the cam and lugs? Or their slots in the action? What is a good way to conclude these things without a micrometer? I haven't checked headspace yet because I don't have a set of gauges for the caliber (because i wasnt sure it was applicable but probably yet another good reason to own a micrometer) but I have checked torque on the action screws. Any feedback would be helpful thanks in advance!