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I didn't know where this would fit in so I felt like the Armory was as good a place as any. Rewind to the summer and I get it in my head to make a sling shot and although I've never made a sling shot, how complicated could it be? Turns out I didn't know what I didn't know and neither bungee cords or bicycle inner tube make for a good sling shot. I found some forums for sling shots and read that exercise bands are a decent alternative for making slingshots so I picked one up, cut it up, and made this contraption. I know I could've bought a sling shot band or hell a whole slingshot for what I paid for the exercise band but I wanted to make one from scratch, it was fun.

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It'll send one of those glass balls through a cardboard box and dent the other side at about 10' or so, which I'm happy with.

SOLD Proof 18" 6mm Arc Upper - VLTOR, Geissele, JP parts

Looking to sell my Proof 18" 6mm Arc Upper.

This was my first foray into "accurizing" a gas gun, so it got the full works (steel shim and green loctite) when building, following the advice from the written work of Joe Carlos.

I'm selling this now because I plan on building an almost-identical setup, but in a much shorter barrel length, to shoot suppressed.

Parts list:

partcost
barrelProof 18" stainless steel rifle+1 Barrel
500​
gas tubeProof rifle + 1 gas tube (their proprietary length)-
upperVLTOR MUR-1A (with Forward Assist)
200​
handguardCross Machine Tool HDM Rail with Full Length Arca, 17"
237​
bolt carrierGeissele Reliability Enhanced Bolt Carrier
145​
boltJP Enterprises Headspaced Grendel Type 2 Bolt DLC (includes one piece and mil spec 3 piece gas rings), verified and headspaced to this barrel, per Proof's recommendation
150​
muzzle deviceNextgen EC Tuner - 6.5 MM
250​
charging handleAero Large Ambidexterous - APRH100388C
105​
Gas BlockForward Control Designs Steel Gas Block
57​
Total
1644​

I would like $1200 OBO (shipped) for this setup. It has approximately 500 rounds down the pipe.

the full length arca rail handguard by CMT is superb, adding weight and tripod/bipod ideal flexibility. I would consider selling without the Geissele Bolt Carrier, to reduce the price, if necessary. You would still get the headspaced JP Bolt, just need to provide your own carrier (tested with JP FMOS, worked well).

I also tested this on a variety of magazines once I figured out the gas system, and can confirm it works reliably with both grendel mags, and dedicated 6mm arc mags, and will feed from both ASC and duramags without issue.

A few edges on the hand guard have the black paint scratched off near the upper receiver side, I tried to photograph those closely so there's no surprises to the condition. The pic rail on the upper has silver sharpie from the scope mount, which will be removed before shipping. This also clears the superlative arms gasblock (others have asked this before).

I included a few shot groups with hornady black, and chrono data for both hornady black and hornady match.

Pics (scope and mount not for sale, sorry):

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WTS/WTT McWhorter custom rifles 300 Norma mag

Looking to sell or trade my McWhorter Custom Rifles 300 Norma Mag. 100 rounds down the tube. Don’t use this rifle as much as I would like need a scope for another rifle isthe reason for selling.

Stiller TAC338 action
Hart medium Palma 27” 1-9 twist
Manners T6a with CIP AICS mag
APA little bastard brake
Timney Calvine Elite trigger
Coated in magpul FDE

Scope and rings not include.

Looking to sell for $3200 or open to trades for mil/mil FFP optics.

26 pound 375 CT Recoil

I have all the pieces to build a 33XC or a 338 LM on a BAT CT 1.47" action with a Manners ELR light stock with a 1.45" barrel blank, and I saw a BAT CT Cheytac bolt available for sale, and I was curious about the recoil of the 375CT... It would weigh about 26 pounds.

I have put 250 rounds through a 28 pound 416 Barrett (M99 24" barrel, hunter model) and the recoil isn't bad, and I have used it in a couple ELR matches. It's a slow twist so I used 416 grain bullets loaded by Thunder Ammo, and they were around 2900fps

I also shot around 700 rounds through an 20 pound 338LM, many with a Silencerco Hybrid 46, and that recoil is fine too. 300 grain Bergers going about 2860 fps.

I was curious if anyone can give me an idea of the 375 recoil, as I imagine it would be similar to my 416 Barret pusing 416 grain bullets at 2900fps, since I'd probably be shooting 375 cal Berger Hybrid or the 400 grain Cutting Edge.

Is the 375 CT recoil a fast kick like a hunting rifle? or a slower push like a 416 Barrett?

Or is it much better to go with a 1.75" or 1.6" adult Cheytac size receiver and build it out that way

I just looked up the weight of the Cadex Shadow in 375CT and looks like it's around 20 pounds, depending on barrel length, and some have said the recoil of that rifle is not bad at all.

Thank you,
Scott

Terminus Zeus Vs. ARC Coup De Grâce Bolt Action

Hi Folks. Icelander here.
Im deep down in PRS shooting and have been using Big horn action. (really good action) Had Impact 737r but did't like it.
Are going to have Borden Mountaineer sometime in january 2025 and Terminus Zeus are in my shopping cart.

But now I also see American rifle company Coup De Grâce Bolt Action as a feasible option.
What do you all say about that. Should I get Terminus Zeus or ARC Coup De Grâce Bolt Action.

I would like to have both, but afraid my wife would shorten my lifespan or at least make the rest of my life miserable ;)
(joke) I have a great wife that understands how sick I'm when it comes to guns and gun related stuff ;)

KRG X-Ray Chassis: Initial Review



I had the pleasure of seeing Justin of KRG at SHOT Show 2014. His Whiskey Chassis (WC) has always been one of my favorites. It's well thought out and the machining/construction is top notch. What caught my eye this time around was the new X-Ray chassis which is mostly polymer based.*While it lacks the adjustably of the WC, it makes up for it in price ($549 intro) and weight.

I've managed to get my hands on a pre-producion version, so things may change when the final version comes out, but let's take a look at the chassis.

First let's break down some of the features:
  • Uses the hallmark self-bedding aluminum "backbone" and trigger guard of the WC.
  • Tool-less adjustable cheek rest like the WC.
  • Adjustable length of pull via spacers, not included.
  • Vertically adjustable butt pad via removal and two bolts.
  • Includes bag rider/butthook that can be replaced with included MOE polymer rails.
  • Polymer for-end with spaces for included rails and bipod adapter, but also many available accessories.
  • Accepts AI magazines
My main attraction to this chassis was the weight and price point. I feel like this is *a game changer in the world of stocks. You can now buy a stock that accepts AI mags, is light, and has a generous amount of adjustment for $600. Normally these features would set you back around $1000, so that allows a beginner or someone on a budget more money to spend on a scope or ammo.

I'm currently using a McMillan A3 and like it for its narrow for-end, and traditional appearance with a vertical grip. All similar qualities to the X-Ray. My first step was to see how much lighter if any the A3 was compared to the X-Ray.

The A3 was weighed with the bottom metal and cheek pad. This more closely resembles the X-Ray because all those features are built in and I would need them to shoot. So we are comparing real world application weights and not just the bare minimum.





As you can see, there is a savings of 0.84lbs. Which you can really feel when you hold the rifle offhand.



A side by side comparison of the two. You notice the for end is a bit shorter along with the length of pull, but *they are similar in overall dimensions.



Taking the complete chassis apart shows all the pieces. The buttstock is in two pieces, but I could not get them apart. I'm sure KSG does not recommend this. This is everything that is included in the box along with the accessory rails.

Most of the chassis is polymer while the trigger guard and backbone are aluminum. *The trigger guard has a generous amount of room for aftermarket triggers as well. You can see in the photos below how much room there really is.







Here's a closeup of the backbone for reference as well.

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Badger Ordinance Dead Level not level?

Anyone here use the dead level before and have it show as level, but when you check it with a level on the rail, it shows as off?

I checked with 3 difference small levels on the rail, and they all showed as off. When I adjusted it so the levels on the rail said it was level , the level on the unit itself reads as off.

Anyone have issues before?

Pic below as well

Gas vs mass tuning?

I was thinking a well tuned AR15 should cycle 100% with the minimum amount of gas needed (from adjustable gas block) right? So shouldn’t you always pick a low weight buffer and then turn down the gas on gas block? How’s that effect the cycling compared to a heavier buffer with more gas? How’s recoil impulse change or does it? The only difference I see is with lighter buffer and less gas it would run cleaner…… are the principles the same when suppressed?

Light buffer + lower gas = ?
Heavier buffer + more gas = ?

Are they equal??

New press announcement from Area 419

on their site:


making a live announcement at 11EST on FB

Un-SBR a rifle I plan on selling

I currently have a bolt gun that I am considering selling but it is SBR’d. It currently has a 16” barrel installed but the 9” barrel I plan on selling as well, likely separate.

According to the ATF’s website, “It is not a requirement to remove your SBR from the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record (NFRTR); however, ATF highly recommends you notify the Government Services Branch (GSB) of the National Firearms Act Division to remove the firearm from the NFRTR registry. All NFRTR updates should be emailed to [email protected]

Based on this, I don’t really HAVE to do anything if I want to sell this SBR’d rifle with a 16” barrel installed? Then just sell the 9” barrel separate?

The Cartridge Conundrum

New Year approaching, new shooters asking question about "getting into PRS"

So I see these questions all the time, and in the beginning they are always gear questions, what to buy. This time however it was a cartridge questions, which caliber, cartridge etc to start out with ?

The answers are crazy and I feel most people have fallen into a confirmation bias trap. If everything has been a variation of monkey see, monkey do, and the masses just repeating the same thing over and over again, how do you actually answer this questions. Let me explain deeper... with some examples of what I mean.

Everyone reads, 6mm, so you want some form of 6mm. And the Mainstream will say, 6 Dasher, 6BR* and so on, but in this case the question was about 6mm ARC and the answer was a resounding NO... the mainstream shoots, 6Dasher, 6GT, 6BR, 6XC, nobody has been successful with the ARC so don't do it.... Really, a 6mm pushing the same bullet is a no go ...

Take a 243 loaded with a 109, a 6XC loaded with a 109, a 6CM loaded with a 109, who win.... everything else is the same.

The small frame AR cartridges are designed to work in a short barreled rifle. So they are working to push efficiency, it would make sense that a bolt gun being the most efficient platform that it would work better... the Valkyrie while dead, is a good example, at 2750fps it's shit, at 3025fps it's awesome, now compare that number to a 22GT and a 22CM, if I can easily move the Valkyrie from 2750 to 2950 without extra effort, I can save a bunch of time and energy and resources.

Consider the brass chasers, why do they chase the brass, hard to find, hard to work it, don't want to lose one. Think about that, they are coveting brass... when brass the expendable part of the equation has that much value you missed the objective.

The Light is Right argument was correct, we have show with the 100gr 6.5CM it's results can pass the 156gr, which is a better bullet on paper, this equation can be made cheaper and easier especially with hand loading

What happens if you take the 100gr 6.5CM and instead of it going 3200fps like it currently does, you downloaded it to 2950, 3000fps, vs a 1, O Something in a 6mm. Samething, if the 105 is going 2850, is that really worse than the 109 going 2850 ? If so, what happens if the 105 goes to 2875 ?

None of the current cartridges started out smooth, they all went through trial and errors, mainly speed, but we have gone weight too, but speed is our biggest manipulator, so that is easy.

I think moving forward a new shooter with a 6ARC can blend in nicely

SOLD Leupold MK6 1-6 *Price Drop*

Leupold Mark 6 1-6x20 with 7.62 CMR-W reticle. Includes a Leupold throw lever. $1400 $1150 shipped.

Payment: PayPal F&F, Venmo F&F, Zelle, CashApp, or Apple Pay.

Trades (+/- Cash):
-Unity Hot Button (SF Plug)
-Area 419 Cantilever Mount (30mm/1.54”)
-Malkoff E1HTV2 Head
-Surefire Scout QD Mount (Larue LT272/LT752)
-PRI Gasbuster Ambi FDE
-Manners Stock (LRH, PH, NS, CS2)
-PRI Round Handguard (Rifle, FDE)
-16” Centurion Recce/MK12 Barrel

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So whats the new variant on the SUURG setup? Can I buy a 13" tavor barrel?

In the interest of single stamp as short as possible 556 guns I previously considered getting a SUURG as far as I can tell you can't buy them anymore not to mention its heavy. Currently contemplating what the shortest single stamp for a sar95 would be. So can I buy a 13" piston setup for one or will they only sell me an SBR?

Then whats the current go to for suppressor/brake combo where the brake is over 3" long? A lot I've used over the years don't seem to be produced anymore. I'd probably get 2 brakes and put one on an ar as well and have 1 suppressor between the two with both being pinned and welded to over 16"

Scope Mount for SG Pulse Level?

I just finished up with my build and recieved the SG Pulse Level yesterday. My scope is set all the way back on the action rail, so there is no room for the SG Pulse. Tried mounting to the exccess rail in front of the scope mount, but it's adds extra effort to see it as I used the BoBro Scar scope mount and the QD mechanisme sticks out just enought to block most of the light. I'm searching for a ring style adaptor with a small pic rail that I can mount to the 34mm tube on my NF ATACR. Anyone know of such an accessory??? Can't find it anywhere.