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5/8" 24 tpi muzzle threading also for magnum and big bore caliber ?

I'm considering investing in magnum / big bore muzzle break & a suppressor for a few projects ( 300 RUM / 300 NM with ELR in mind).

Over the last few years I've standardised all my muzzle thread to 5/8" 24 tpi.

But for large caliber, long heavy barrel ( 28" - 30" - 32" ?) I'm wondering if it is not too small? A 3/4" 24 tpi would have more meat?

I already have a 7/8" 24tpi on my 33XC, but options are limited in that size.

Any thoughts or experiences to share on this topic?

223 freebore - Factory ammo jump

Question for the Hidemind,

I want to build a 223 trainer setup like my 6.5 CM - impact action in an MDT chassis with 28” MTU contour barrel.

My smith stocks 1-7 twist brux barrels and his 223 reamer’s freebore is somewhere in the 0.100 / 0.125 range (he has to confirm exact dimension with me).

The thing is, I will be shooting factory ammo for the forseeable future. So no rounds longer than SAAMI length at least for now.

Who has experience with this much jump and factory ammo? Am I shooting myself in the foot?

69 and 77 SMKs loaded by whomever are on the menu, and maybe some factory loaded bergers.

Thanks fellas.

Talk me out of an Athlon Cronus 4.5-29

I'm totally new to long range shooting and building a 6.5 creedmoor bolt gun. Currently have a Zermatt Arms Origin, Proof Research stainless barrel, and TT Diamond trigger. I don't really have anywhere to shoot out past 250 yards at the moment but want to add a long range bolt gun to the collection and take a class or two this year. I don't want to spend a fortune but will go up to around $2000 if I need to. Would rather stay between $1000 - $1500.

I really like the Athlon APRS6 reticle for some reason. I think because the windage/elevation is .2mil from the center dot and it doesn't seem as "cluttered". But again, I don't really know what I'm looking for in this type of scope. It has Japanese glass and seems to really punch above it's weight class. But it's not a Vortex or NF. 😂

I've also looked at the following:

NF NX8 4-32- seems like a good, not great, option at the price point?
Burris XTR Pro- don't like the + in the SCR2 reticle
Vortex G2 Razor - old and I think there are potentially better options at this price point
Vortex Viper PST 5-25- it's not a Razor and only 25x
Zeiss LRP S3- magnification goes the opposite way. lol
Tract Toric- seems like a higher priced Cronus

Any reason to not go with the Cronus at around $1100 for my first PRS-type bolt gun build? Or are there any other options I'm missing?

Thanks!
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Co-Ax parts holder print

Decided I wanted to have the extra parts for the Co-Ax handy for when I am swapping jaws or to hold the priming attachments. Threw this together in Fusion 360 and designed it to mount on the two holes behind the press on the Inline Fab mount I use, but would pretty easily be mounted on something else.

Will share the file if anyone is interested.


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Firearms Colt Officer's model****SPF

I have two of these and want to upgrade one of them to something nicer like a Dan Wesson Specialist, which would be the only possible trade. Good condition, a couple small scratches, just cleaned at my gunsmith and both springs replaced. Shoots like a dream. Comes with one mag which I forgot to photo cause I didnt sleep last night.

$750 TYFFL Or FTF in Oklahoma

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Gunsmithing Rem 700 extractor install and ejector modification (.223 bolt face)

Ive done M16 extractor installs before on 700's with standard and magnum bolt faces. The process goes: take a standard bolt face factory 700 bolt, open it up, solder a nose ring, face the new nose, bore the bolt to a .223 bolt face, then cut the extractor groove. This has worked just fine with standard and magnum bolt faces, but when you bring it down to a .223 bolt face, the new nose covers up part of the ejector hole. How do you go about locating and clearancing for the ejector?

SOLD Leaving PRS Sale

Life is changing, and I am leaving the sport for now. Here is a list of things that I have left. I will post more pics of the other items when I get home this evening IF they haven’t sold before then. PM me “I will take it” to stop scammers. No holds. All prices are shipped.

Payment via PayPal F&F, Venmo, or Zelle


1. DNT SOLD

2. Manners TCS MAX. SOLD

3. McMillan U1 SOLD

4. REMOVED

5. Garmin Xero C1. Like new. $450 SPF

6. ARC M-brac. SOLD

7. Gray Ops Shorty Arca SOLD

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SOLD JAE REM 700 s/a Custom Gun Coatings Camo

Recently picked up but am going another direction for the build and needs a new home. Cosmetically, perfect, and genuinely some of the nicest work from custom gun coatings I’ve seen. Not sure exactly what generation it is, stamped (JAE 700-a.)

$950 shipped.

Zelle, Venmo and certified bank drafts
No Trades please

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SOLD Falkor LW7 6Creed Proof comp contour barreled action. $1475

Falkor LW7 with a 26” 6 creed proof comp contour barrel. Thing shoots well. Handloads and factory ammo. Have 200 pieces of once fired alpha brass I’ll add for an extra $125. Has 600 rounds down it.

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Accessories WTS cleaning out, Magpul BUIS. 1911 parts, tactical link endplate etc.

I have some items that I need to sell instead of just taking up space.
--SOLD--set of Magpul BUIS= 50.00--- SOLD
SOLD==many 1911 parts, Tungsten 5" guide rod=55.00===SOLD==
SOLD==Colt Delta Elite s/s arched mainspring housing=35.00==SOLD==
SOLD==(adjustable trigger, -2- std. mag. release buttons s/s, 2 safeties, one is a Stan Chen= sell all for 40.00)==SOLD==
Tactical link AR15 receiver end plate that has a inlet for a push button sling attachment= 15.00
All prices include shipping. located in upper MI. No trades, cash money order or paypal F/F

kenner

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