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Some on this board have called the Tract Toric, a Zeiss S3 clone. While physically, I do not think they look all that similar, their performance specs are. So perhaps calling it a "clone" is not a derogatory statement. Both share an impressive 160 MOA of elevation adjustment, unusually tall turrets, and excellent fit and finish in their construction.

Tract sent me a Toric 4-25x50 MOA ELR to test and evaluate. My first impression was positive. The Toric sports a striking graphite grey color, oversized turrets, and butter smooth knobs and rings. In my range testing, I found the glass to provide a bright, detailed, clear image with little or no chromatic aberration at maximum magnification. I'm limited to 100yrd ranges locally so my tests utilized the same 8.5"x11" USAF-51 chart at 100yrds. In comparison, this Toric and a Leupold Mk5 yielded similar resolution ability.

Ask 10 different people what they think about a reticle and you'll get 20 different opinions. I like Christmas Tree reticles even though I have no business using them, since I mostly shoot 100yrd rimfire. I prefer less busy, finer reticles for shooting bullseye targets, so the Toric fits my style. The Toric MRAD ELR reticle has a a cleaner layout than a Leupold Mk5 PR2, while providing more subtensions in a tall column below the Christmas tree. And unlike the Zeiss S3 MOAi reticle, the entire column is illuminated and not just the center mini-cross.

An odd feature I noticed was what I thought to be a throw lever socket on the magnification ring. After contacting Jon LaCorte at Tract and asking him how to remove this and what levers fit it, he told me that cap was the Argon gas fill port. They recommend using clamp on polymer throw levers which can break away if knocked into barricade during a match and not transfer vibration into the scope internals. I hope they include said polymer lever (and better lens caps) in future packaging of this scope.

Got rid of my old 3D printer and never installed this print head...

Micro Swiss NG Direct Drive for Creality CR-10 / Ender 3 3D Printers

Actually, they make incredibly good stuff, and this printer direct drive unit would probably be the best upgrade for a Creality Ender 3 series unit.

$95 Shipped, or trade me some 6ARC Ammo...

Kahles 3-12x50, illuminated MSR reticle, FFP, 34mm tube, left side windage. Excellent condition. Comes with OD Green MKM scope caps and original box. Can throw in some 1" NF rings, 4 or 6 screw. $old shipped, firm. PPFF or Zelle preferred.

Trades: Large 30 cal can. Infitac Fast Mini. Maztech X4-LRF 2k. Garmin Xero. 22 Creed ammo. 25 Creed AI barrel & ammo. Manners MCS-PPF. Inverted CF tripod.

Pulsar Thermion 2 XG50 LRF Like new no issues has 4 years of warranty left. Includes everything from factory as well as an extra APS2 battery pack. Rings pictured are not included sold shipped

Long shot here but looking to trade my like new ATACR 5-25 F1 MOAR for MIL-C or MIL-XT Reticle

Used for 1.5 years in matches. Glass has some minor scratches from use but cannot been seen while looking through the binos
Give distance and dope
Comes with box, carry case, paperwork and rubber glass protectors
$1500 shipped and insured
Zelle, cash app, usps mo, cert check, Apple Pay

I just got a SuperTrickler V2. Only loaded 35 rounds with it so far. Very impressed with the speed and accuracy compared to my Charge Master. Those that own a SuperTrickler do you keep it on all the time or do you turn it off?

Nightforce Ultralight 30mm 1.125" Rings.

Selling for $130 shipped and insured.

Crossposted on Reddit GAFS username AlternativeStation29 where I have 234 confirmed trades.

Great little combo here, excellent condition with box & accessories.

$400 shipped
Zelle for payment

RyeDaddy

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6.5 Super LR and 260 Improved variants
11/23/2014 Last edited 11/23/2014 by RyeDaddy

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6.5 Super LR

Winchester brand 243 brass
43.7 grains H4350
CCI-200 primer
136 Scenar-L @ 2.285" base-ogive (2.885" OAL)
2890 FPS via 24" Bartlein, 2905 with a 7" suppressor

Less than 0.5 MOA, SD of 5.
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308GunnerXGunny Sergeant
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Re: 6.5 Super LR and 260 Improved variants
12/19/2014

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Rye how hard is the forming of the brass, do you run it thru the expander die. This might be my next project when I shoot my 260 out.

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308GunnerXGunny Sergeant
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Re: 6.5 Super LR and 260 Improved variants
12/19/2014

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I tried my google fu and found what I was looking for and this will be my next project

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lancetkenyon

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Re: 6.5 Super LR and 260 Improved variants
12/24/2014

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For the reamer you used, was it the 6.5 SLR, or the 6.5 SLR/S? Looking at your COAL and length to ogive, I think the 6.5 SLR, but want to verify.

I am in the process of building one now, and will start load development early next year.



Specs will be:

Rem 700 SA trued

PT&G bolt

26-27" Bartlein 1 in 8" 5R Match w. Rem Varmint/Sendero contour

Manners T2A stock

Timney Calvin Elite @ 1.5# (+/-)

Seekins 20MOA Picatinny base, 34mm high rings

Steiner T5Xi 5-25x56 SCR



Remington brand .243Win brass

Federal GM Match LR primers

140gr. Berger VLD Hunting

Powder TBD

Redding 6.5 SLR dies w. competition seating die from Robert Whitley





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RyeDaddy

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Re: 6.5 Super LR and 260 Improved variants
12/24/2014

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Mine is closer to the regular (long) SLR print. I used .298" neck for clearance, loaded cartridges using unturned Winchester brass measure .2945" neck diameter.

My freebore is .140". I just measured the throat with a Hornady comparator set and at 534 rounds down the barrel it still shows no change from new. Also measured COAL when on the lands with the 3 bullets I have on hand:

136 Scenar-L 2.910"
140 Amax 2.934"
140 H-VLD 2.978"

All the above loads have the bullet above the neck-shoulder junction.
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lancetkenyon

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Re: 6.5 Super LR and 260 Improved variants
01/08/2015 Last edited 01/08/2015 by lancetkenyon

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RyeDaddy,

What does one of your empty 6.5 SLR Winchester brand brass weigh? My Remington brass weighs in at 163.2gr. +/- 1 grain.

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Re: 6.5 Super LR and 260 Improved variants
02/03/2015 Last edited 02/03/2015 by lancetkenyon

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Here are a few loads I shot this weekend through my 6.5 SLR. 27" Bartlein 5R. 27.17" baro, 65°F

Remington .243 Win brass (sized with Redding dies from Robert Whitley)

Federal GMM 210M primers.

Berger 140 HVLD

H4350

COAL 2.882" (jammed 002")

41.0gr. 2734fps

41.5gr. 2776fps

42.0gr. 2794fps

42.5gr. 2833fps

43.0gr. 2865fps

43.5gr. 2902fps

44.0gr. 2941fps

44.5gr. 2966fps (maybe very slight swipe on case head, but no other signs of pressure)

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308GunnerXGunny Sergeant
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Re: 6.5 Super LR and 260 Improved variants
02/10/2015

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Lance have you ever tried Varget I have a ton of it and while I know it won't be the best I would like to use it up not to mention 4350 is like finding a unicorn.

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carlsbad2XCorporal
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Re: 6.5 Super LR and 260 Improved variants
02/20/2015

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I don't see 6.5 SLR listed at Redding. I'm considering the 6.5 SLR for my next build but I"m looking for dies, reamers, and headspace gauges. thanks, Jerry

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Re: 6.5 Super LR and 260 Improved variants
02/20/2015 Last edited 02/20/2015 by RyeDaddy

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Redding dies are only available through 6mmar.com as far as I know. Just go to the site, get the phone number and call. I ordered my reamer and gauges through Pacific Tool and Gauge.

Personally I prefer the Whidden dies, having used both. If you go with the Whiddens, be aware they do not come with a tapered expander so you'd need to buy an expander (I like the Sinclair Gen 2) if you want to neck up from 243.
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Re: 6.5 Super LR and 260 Improved variants
02/24/2015 Last edited 02/24/2015 by lancetkenyon

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I have not tried Varget. But I have a bunch for my .223.

I called Redding myself, and they only make the dies for Robert Whitley to sell from his site, 6mmAR.com , as it is a proprietary round. 6mmar.com/65_SuperLR.php

I have pretty much refined my load.

43.8gr. H4350 @ 2910fps average over 20 shots +/-8fps.

Berger 140 HVLD seated .0300" off the lands.

Shoots in the mid .2s so far.

I'm selling a Kestrel Sportsman that was upgraded by Kestrel to the 5700 Elite. It is exactly the same as the 5700 Elite with the full Applied Ballistics software. Also has full Bluetooth connectivity. It is in perfect condition with not a mark on it. I'm asking $515 shipped.

Unused 20MOA pic rail, package is dented and taped but it’s still new unused.

Model A293 alloy
Rem 700 SA

$40 shipped

$320 shipped

Any simple tips on removing the ATACR beauty ring? I’ve shot a few of these for years without ever trying the ring. Decided to try one out. Threaded on easy so it’s not cross, but my fingers cannot muster sufficient purchase to take it off.

Apparently gang bangers in the country illegally deserve lawyers before being deported. WTF??

Bought two of these thinking they'd be great turkey guns for my boys, but they don't want to turkey hunt. So they're on the block.

Both brand new, one out of the box for pictures and the other hasn't been out of box yet.

Want to sell both together to ship in the bigger box they came in.

870 Fieldmaster Compact Synthetic, 20 gauge 21" vent rib barrels. 3 chokes, manual, stuff from factory with each.

$850 shipped CONUS by private seller to your FFL via USPS Priority insured.
If I have to ship through an FFL, add $100.
If I have to ship to CA, add $200.

No trades needed.
Electronic payment accepted.

Thanks for looking.

Photos next

Clearing out some space in the safe. All prices are shipped, Payment via PayPal F&F, Venmo, Zelle, USPS MO. Traveling this week but will ship over the weekend.

1. Robar-ish 308. C series, nice early HTG stock, has clearly been worked over. Murphy Precision 10 MOA rail. $950 shipped.
2. Early Remington 700p in .223. C Series, parked, comes in its original wood police stock. One of the scope base screws has broken off in the receiver, should be easy to get out, I just never did anything with it. $900 shipped. SOLD
3. USSS JAR clone, built by Keith Johns at Pheonix Custom Rifles. 300 WM, action trued, Lilja Mk13 mod 7 profile barrel, Surefire 4P flash hider. Geissele super 700 trigger, AICS AX chassis with 1 mag, RRS BAXAR15 Arca plate, and black+FDE skins. Comes with 20 MOA scope base and chassis rail as pictured. $2,850 shipped. SOLD





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S&B 5-25x56 PMII. Illuminated P4FL reticle, USMC turrets (DT, MTC, CCW). Scope is in great condition, P4FL reticle just isn’t my thing.

$2000 shipped, Payment via PayPal F&F, Venmo, Zelle, USPS MO. SOLD

New in the box Vortex Impact 4000. Has not been opened. $1,100 TYD

100% off a tbac, up to $2,500. Asking $1,000. Will send picture of the cert with the code uncovered once paid.

I have had a few requests for some custom cleaning rod racks lately so I am going to put up a few different options for sale amongst the other items. Prices are TYD. Custom requests welcome, just takes a little extra time and $$ depending. Colors are going to be primarily red or black, if you don't specify I will just ship what I have. You can see dimensions in the images also if you have any questions regarding so. The cleaning rod holes are tapered to "self center".

$30 Basic Cleaning Rod Rack: The basic cleaning rack will hold 6 cleaning rods and can be mounted to the wall via 2 #8 screws.
$38 Basic Rack With Magnet: This model will hold the 6 cleaning rods but can be mounted to the wall via 2 #8 screws or can be attached to a steel object via the two magnets on the back. The magnets are 70LB pull a piece so be careful and don't set it right on your phone or any sensitive electronics. The rubber O-rings that are in the back are to keep the cleaning rod rack from sliding around . The magnets have a lot of pull force but the friction generated between the plastic rack and a smooth metal surface isn't sufficient to keep it in place, so that is where the O-rings come in.
$40 Upgraded Rack: The upgraded cleaning rack will hold 6 cleaning rods and can be mounted to the wall via 2 #8 screws. This also has a small tray on the one end for miscellaneous storage (jags, brush or something you are using right now) and the other end has two hooks for hanging common cleaning materials from. The wire diameter on the hooks is .110" (just under 1/8" diameter).
$48 Upgraded Rack With Magnet: This option includes the upgraded cleaning rod rack with magnets and O-rings. Again please use caution around the strong magnets as described in the above basic rack with magnets option.

I have had a few requests for an organizer for the expanding mandrels. Incase anybody else could use one here it is. Price is TYD.

$22 Expanding Mandrel Organizer: This will hold the die along with places for 9 different mandrels. This is currently setup to work with mandrels that use a 3/8” shaft diameter. If your mandrels have a different size just let me know and I can change the size of the holes to work with your type of mandrel. This can sit on the bench or be wall mounted via 2 #8 screws.

$28 Expanding Mandrel Organizer Flat: This will hold the die along with places for 13 different mandrels. This is currently setup to work with mandrels that use a 3/8” shaft diameter. If your mandrels have a different size just let me know and I can change the size of the holes to work with your type of mandrel. This can sit on the bench or be wall mounted via 2 #8 screws.



If there is enough interest in a model that has a cover I will look into this.

Here are a few other items members have requested

Please let me know if you have the RCBS cam (die type) bullet puller. The collets are a little smaller than others and I use a smaller hole diameter for those.

I printed these bullet puller organizers for a few people and they worked well. If anybody could use one PM me.
Red or black. If not specified I will ship what I have on hand. Can do custom colors on request but it might be a few dollars extra.
$20 TYD Inertia Style puller: Holds 6 of the collets and the handle. This works with all the most common inertia driven bullet pullers. Lyman, Frankford arsenal, RCBS and the knock offs of this type. This can just sit on top of the bench or be mounted to a wall via two #8 screws. To use the handle holder it needs to be mounted to a wall or side of bench as shown in the images.
$28 TYD Cam lock Style bullet puller: This will work with the most common die type bullet pullers such as Hornady, RCBS and Forester. This will hold 10 collets along with the dies and their respective components and allen key. I can add the custom labeling to the collet holder like in the image for $5 extra. You would have to include what you need them to say and in what order. Given the depth of the collet holder hole, most collets can still be identified with the factory stampings. This can just sit on top of the bench or be mounted to a wall via two #8 screws
$38 TYD Cam lock Style bullet puller with lid: This option will include a lid to cover the cam lock style pullers only. See image for how it sits on top. This can still be wall mounted or sit on the bench.

If you have any questions or other custom requests please let me know and we can figure it out. Thanks.

Other requested items:

3/6/2022****** Update****** The covered models of the following will not be able to mount to the wall or sit on a shelf with the cover on:
$30 Small comparator set with cover
$40 Comparator full set with cover
$50Hornady comparator Large with cover

Updated with changes per requests!! Also have covers for the full set and large now if anybody wants one that previously got one without a cover. $15 for full set cover (old version) $20 for large cover (old version)

*please send me a PM if interested* Little rack worked out well. Decided if anyone could use one (PM me). Red Or Black. Rack only no inserts, not meant to confuse. If no color is specified I will ship what's on hand.

Added a few popular options to this lineup. Price is shipped TYD
Black Or Red
$18 Small comparator set: Organizer holds the basic hornady comparator set and required allen wrench plus a few extra holes. Can be sat on top of a shelf/bench or can be mounted to the wall via 2 #8 screws.
$30 Small comparator set with cover: Organizer holds the basic hornady comparator set and required allen wrench plus a few extra holes with a travel cover that is placed atop the container to keep items in place during transit. Cover can be placed on top or secured with a rubber band. This can be wall mounted or sat on a shelf.
$28 Comparator full set: Holds the full set of or hornady comparators plus a few extra holes and required allen wrench. Can be sat on top of a shelf/bench or can be mounted to the wall via 2 #8 screws.
$40 Comparator full set with cover: Holds the full set of or hornady comparators plus a few extra holes and required allen wrench. Comes with a travel cover that is placed atop the container to keep items in place during transit. Cover can be placed on top or secured with a rubber band. This can be wall mounted or sat on a shelf.
$35 Comparator full set with shellholders: Holds the full set of or hornady comparators plus 8 shell holders and required allen wrench. Can be sat on top of a shelf/bench or can be mounted to the wall via 2 #8 screws. No cover option currently for this model.
$ 33Hornady comparator large: Organizer holds the basic hornady comparator set and required allen wrench plus a few extra holes. There are three 1" diameter holes for case gauges or weights, etc... This also holds shell holders along the front. Can be sat on top of a bench/shelf or attached to the wall via 2 #8 screws.
$50Hornady comparator Large with cover:Organizer holds the basic hornady comparator set and required allen wrench plus a few extra holes. There are three 1" diameter holes for case gauges or weights, etc... This also holds shell holders along the front. Comes with a travel cover that is placed atop the container to keep items in place during transit. Cover can be placed on top or secured with a rubber band. This can be wall mounted or sat on a shelf.

The holes for the bullet comparators can be used for shell holders and vice versa if so desired on the large model.

If anybody has any questions let me know. If you would like other customization send me a PM and we can probably make it happen.

Other items people have requested: