what's new from SHOT show in the long range rifle genre? looking to up my long range game in 2025.

I see this bullet was marketed for the 224 Valk. However, I'm having a long throated 223 built in a 7 twist and hope to push this bullet to 2800-2850 with H4895 or Varget in a 26" barrel. Does anyone here have experience with this bullet in a 223? The BC of it puts it up there with a 105/108 class 6mm bullets. The ballistics should be similar to a 6BR with very little recoil, good barrel life, and throw away brass to ease reloading.

Would love to hear from people shooting their bullet and any concerns they would have with my proposed set-up. This will be used as a PRS training rifle and used at local matches to save barrel life and money and while still being a fairly competitive round out to 800-900.

The man who attacks the speaker is Kamal Woods. He is the mayor's boyfriend, and was just placed on suspension from his job as director of parks, or something to that effect.
Would this not be a perfect example of a 1st Ammendment violation?

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Inspiration for this retro Vietnam era M14 project was information written by then First Lieutenant Louis Garavaglia on the right, who wrote the following article for the January 1968 issue of American Rifleman magazine. Mr. Garavaglia is still around (long retired) and I contacted him via email a couple of years ago to ask him a few questions about his recollections. I based my project on his article, and what he told me about those improvised M14A1 sniper rifles circa 1967...




Here's the excerpt from the above article: “Snipers in Vietnam Also Need Firepower,” by Louis A. Garavaglia, American Rifleman, January 1968, pages 18-19:

“During my Vietnam tour of duty as a first lieutenant with the Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol Company of the 4th Division, U.S. Army, a sniper detachment was made an organic part of our unit. All who volunteered for this had firearms knowledge and experience before entering the Army.

The detachment was divided into 3-man teams which usually operated at considerable distances from conventional troop units. If spotted and attacked while moving to or from an objective, the team was on its own. Its survival dependent on being able to deliver ample firepower.

At first the sniper detachment had no standardized Table of Organization and Equipment and so we had plenty of latitude in our choice of weapons. This let us intensively range test the Winchester 70 and Remington Model 700, the scoped bolt actions used by Marine snipers, and compare them with the M14, M16A1, and 3 versions of the Russian AK-47 Assault Rifle. (My note: The author is pictured with a captured Czech Model 58 Assault rifle, so I suspect that may have been one of the three variants tested).

Our area of operations, the Central Highlands, ran the gamut from very dense to very sparse vegetation. The bolt actions would have been ideal for the 800-to 1000-meter shots the later areas afforded, but they couldn’t deliver the volume punch the 3-man teams needed to fight their way out of jungle ambushes.

The M16A1 functioned well when kept cleaned and lubricated properly, and had the added advantage of light-weight ammunition; the AK-47s scored high in ruggedness and the capacity to function even with deteriorated ammunition. But we finally settled on a modified version of the M14.

The M14s, all made by Harrington & Richardson, were modified as follows:

• Selector switches were installed, to provide volume firepower capability.
• Straight-line stocks designed for the M14E2 were mounted. With no drop at the comb and an almost vertical pistol grip, these were more comfortable for use with a scope than the standard stock and gave better control of fully-automatic fire.
• M84 2.2X scopes were attached by a single, heavy coin-slotted screw which engages the hole in the left side of the M14 receiver. The scope has a sliding sunshade and detachable rubber eyepiece. Its reticle is a tapering vertical post with horizontal crosshair. The scope showed a tendency to slip out of zero when first used, but we solved the problem by removing all lubricant from the contact points. Rust was preferable to inaccuracy.
• Light clamp-on bipods designed for the M16A1 were substituted for the bipods originally made for the M14 because we felt the latter were unnecessarily heavy. The clamp-on bipod snaps neatly onto the M14 gas cylinder just in front of the spindle valve.

With M14s thus modified, seasoned marksmen, firing from the prone position at 700 meters, had no trouble hitting the Army “E” type silhouette targets, which correspond roughly to a man in kneeling position. And this range was far greater than most of those at which hits were later made.

On missions, M14-armed snipers carried nine 20-round magazines loaded 18 rounds to the magazine: 2 (mags) of the match-grade ammunition; the remaining 7 (mags) were loaded with the 7.62mm “duplex” round. In a fire fight, snipers would eject the match-grade, switch to “duplex” and flip the selector switch to full-automatic for volume fire.”

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I found the details of that 1968 article interesting as it was written by an informed solider who clearly knew all the operational details and specific configuration of the improvised M14A1 sniper rifles that were used by the Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol Company of the 4th Division. (And when he wrote it, he wasn’t relying on distant memories from decades prior – it was near real time – early 1968.) Anyhow, here’s my retro tribute project that I have pieced together:


I used vintage H&R parts for this replica to the extent possible. (The "T" marked Torrington/H&R gas cylinder had been unitized on an old SAI Supermatch rifle, so that modification is not quite correct, but it's the only H&R/ Torrington gas cylinder that I own). Barrel is 1961 dated H&R barrel. Not shown here but the trigger group and rear sight base are also an H&R parts.


The walnut SA stock is well used, and probably made in 1964. The only thing I did to it was add a coat of Pure Tung Oil. Upper right is a 1968 dated M14A1 cleaning kit, as these ‘E2’ stocks did have not any provision for storage in the buttstock, so a separate cleaning kit was developed.


Ammo on top center with green tip is 1965 dated D198 Duplex ammo and it's pretty rare, but that's what the LRRP used on patrols. The ammo on bottom right is 1966 dated M118 match ammo, which they also carried with their improvised M14A1 sniper rifles back in 1967.



There were two types of knobs on the 1967 era AWC scope mounts, a large diameter thumb knob, and a smaller diameter knob with a screw-driver style slotted head. The 1968 article mentioned the use of "coin slotted" knob, which is what is seen here with my vintage mount. Mr. Garavaglia did not recall if ventilated handguards were used on their M14A1 sniper rifles, but I am using one on this project for aesthetic reasons. The walnut SA M14A1 stock has lot of patina/character/wood patch repair from it's previous service life. It took a while, but I was able to put all USGI stock hardware on it, aside from the repo rubber buttpad.



I thought it was sort-of interesting that Mr. Garavaglia wrote that they used the flimsy XM3 aluminum bipods designed for the M16A1, but then again, they are definitely lighter than the M2 bipod. He also told me that he didn't recall seeing any of the M14A1 muzzle stabilizer devices on their rifles, so I didn't put one on this replica either. As a period correct accessory, an Imperial M6 bayonet is also shown.


Final project pics, as configured and used back in 1967 on US Army Long Range Reconnaissance Patrols (LLRP) in the central highlands of Vietnam. The final touch I found is a 1962 dated leather cheek pad with appropriate patina. Just need to replace the back leather rawhide tie-down straps with dark brown leather.

The Army Weapons Command (AWC) mount + M84 scope set is off-set slightly to the left (.i.e, the optic is not mounted directly over the bore), so the cheek pad was often used on these 'improvised M14 sniper rifles’ to improve the ergonomics of the check-weld.



Part of me wants to use this replica in the CMP's new ‘Category B’ vintage sniper match that allows rifles in service circa 1954-1976. I know my scores would get spanked by guys with nice M40 replicas and XM21 rifles with 3-9x scopes - but maybe I'll try it at some point...maybe.

Quick note about the above rifle vs the later XM21 sniper rifles. The M14s with the AWC mount and little 2.2x M84 scopes were always a 'stop-gap' measure, as Big Army was developing and testing a more formal M14-based sniper rifle in the 1967-69 era. That rifle became known as the XM21 circa September 1969, and it was largely based on the National Match (NM) M14 rifle, but also equipped with a special 3-9X AR-TEL (Adjustable-Range telescope). Below is my replica of the original 1962 NM M14 (top), and the 1969 era XM21 (bottom). I added this last paragraph w/ picture to provide additional context on the history of the early M14 sniper rifles, which ranged from rack grade M14s or M14A1s with the antiquated M84 scope + AWC mount, to the fully-accurized XM21 fitted with a modern 3-9x scope optimized for M118 match ammo.


Apologizes for the verbosity, and Happy New Year.

New never used and not building on an XRS anymore. Asking $110 shipped conus PayPal F&F only.

Athlon Cronus Gen 2 - 7-42 Tactical Spotter with mil reticle. Brand new and honesty great little spotter, just decided spotting scopes aren’t for me.

Fantastic with night vision and thermal use because of the low base. I’ve included a couple of pics at 15 power at 125 yards.

Pride drop to $600, no trades please

Good morning everyone,

I have a lightly used Atlas Bipod with a GRAYOPS arca clamp. Everything works great on it, it’s just an extra one that I don’t need. It’s the normal BT65-NC Atlas bipod.

280 Shipped

During our recent Precision Rifle Class with MHSA, we had a ton of wind and even more sand. The sand was so bad in fact it crippled my MacBook Pro.

So my rifle was out in the sand the entire time with the bolt open. By the end of the weekend the trigger was not working 100% about every 3rd bolt lift the firing pin would drop. So I had to clean out the trigger to clear the sand from it.

Here is a video from the class

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I am looking for this mount in particular.

Hello Hide,

I am selling a new MDT LRA MV3 S90 Bracket for the Send it level or Crush it timer. This mount allows you to direct attach a Send it level to your Spuhr mount and a few other mounts and be super cool. I was hoping to use this on a PRS rig, but found out that it just won't work for me given how things are set up, so I had to go a different route. Never used, comes in the plastic baggie with screws and instructions.

I am asking $50 shipped. I accept payment via Paypal FtF, Venmo, and Zelle.

PM me with any questions.

Vivacious

Hello Hide,

Up for sale is a pair of AI/Wintac factory AT-X Keyslot Brass Internal weights. These were briefly mounted inside of my AT-X 6gt build, however I overestimated the amount of front weight I needed to balance this rig. They were used during load development, but never saw match conditions, so they are as they came new. Comes with the Keyslot fasteners installed. They were bought from Mile High sometime last fall. SKU: 009-1005.

I am asking $85 shipped for the two weights. I accept payment via Paypal FtF, Venmo, and Zelle.

PM me with any questions.

Vivacious

Hello Hide,

I am selling a Dead Air E-Brake for the Sandman line of suppressors. I was using this with my Sandman S on my .308 MWS to reduce backpressure and some recoil. However, I sold that rifle and have not used this item since. I believe that it has roughly 250 rounds of use on it. Small amounts of carbon exists on the inside of the brake, however the exterior of the brake is as new and shows no scrapes or blemishes.

I am asking $80 shipped. I accept payment via Paypal FtF, Venmo, and Zelle.

PM me with any questions.

Vivacious

Excellent Condition Leupold VX5HD 2-10x42
Part #171386
Duplex Reticle
Aluma Caps Included

675 Shipped

Call/Text Anytime eight three two 4013630

Guys and Gals I have a 25-384 Seeker in inventory at my office that was an extra ordered by mistake. Love to move this thing before the end of the year. Can ship immediately for Christmas. As low a price as it can be but you have to pm me for the price unfortunately. Still factory sealed tape is in tact.

Looking at selling my fleet of CZ p10 pistols in 9mm. A lot of value here, just looking to mix it up. $850

Two frames, three slides. Both frames are C frames.

Slide 1: c slide, K optic cut, cerakote black, holosun 407k.

Slide 2: F slide, optics ready with cover plate, threaded barrel.

Slide 3: F slide, optics ready, bushnell rxm300(large rmr pattern), rmr plate, jagerworks front serrations and window. Cerakote burnt bronze

Accessories: additional optics ready rmr plate, optics ready 509t plate, factory backstraps, extra striker/spring, extra magazine release. One magazine but can negotiate on that. Includes tlr1hl OWB trex ragnarok holster(no hardware) and tlr7 iwb/appendix JM custom kydex holster.

800ish rounds on both frames/slides. Burnt bronze slide has 2500-3000 rounds.

Open to offers and trades, just let me know. vp9 w/threaded barrel, pdp, sp01, p226, etc. Willing to mix/match frames and slides as well.

Ok, I got a swept back handle and a new knob for thus from Area 419 and I cannot figure out how to remove the bolt handle. I tried tape and pliers but probably scratched the thing. Sucker is on there. Help please! Thank you
Nice rifle otherwise

Like new.... was on a rimfire for about 200 rounds $150 shipped

300 Win Mag conversion


26" DT Barrel less than 500 rds


6mm Creedmoor conversion


26" ES Tactical less than 200 rds


4 mags, 2 for each conversion Bolt stop for 6mm conversion 2 stock spacers


Muzzle brake and shims for 300 wm


2 short accessory rails


Desert Tech branded SKB Hard case

Price is $4200 plus shipping to FFL or local pickup Greensboro, NC

SOLD

Selling a pair of like new Vortex Precision Matched Rings, size 34mm/1.00" high. I test fitted these on my rifle, then immediately removed them. Decided to use a one-piece mount instead. Never been outside my house and not a mark on them.

$90 shipped. PayPal FF or USPS MO. I ship fast with tracking-check my feedback. Message me if interested.

Selling 5 NIB Nitecore UI2 chargers. $40 shipped

No longer FS

lot 2220435 800 rounds $510 shipped

SOLD lot 2210717 600 rounds 1 of the little plastic cartons is open and the bullets for that carton are in the hornady bag $380 shipped SOLD
payment via zelle, cash app, usps mo, cert check only

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Civilian Marksmanship Program has announced that they are resuming sales of US Army surplus M1911A1s. The warhorse that has carried the USA through the entirety of the 20th century and have become the symbol of the Greatest Generation's servicemembers.

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Key Details:

• Pistol Availability: The CMP currently holds a substantial inventory of a variety of Pistol Grades, many ready to ship to consumers, and expects to fulfill a significant quantity of orders.
• Free Shipping: Those purchasing a CMP M1911 pistol will receive free shipping and handling (a $25 value).
• Updated Process: Given the quantity of on-hand pistols, we reorganized our sales fulfillment structure and our staff is ready to process orders in a timely manner without the use of the Random Generated Number (RGN) process, as in past M1911 sales. Additional detail on fulfillment information and sequencing follows below.

Fulfillment Information:

• Round Four Orders Fulfilled First: The CMP will prioritize fulfilling existing orders from Round Four and will honor the pricing of those orders. Starting this week (Jan. 27, 2025), the CMP M1911 customer service representatives will contact Round Four individuals to confirm order details.
• New Orders Now Accepted: Effective immediately, the CMP is accepting new applications on a first-come, first-served basis. Again, we do not anticipate having more “rounds” or using RGN numbers as in the past.

Purchasing Guidelines:

• Limitations: A lifetime limit of two pistols per customer remains in effect. Customers who have not previously purchased a pistol may now submit an order for up to two pistols.
• Upgrades for Round Four Customers: Existing Round Four applicants making their first purchase may also upgrade their order to include two pistols.

CMP 1911 staff will reach out to customers when their order is ready to process. At that time, customers will indicate the pistol grade and quantity with CMP 1911 staff.

The CMP encourages all interested individuals to submit their applications promptly. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of history!

Learn More:

To view M1911 Pistol Grades as well as additional info on eligibility requirements, ordering and other specifics, please visit the CMP’s website at https://thecmp.org/sales-and-service/1911-information/.

Our staff is also available to directly answer any questions on the CMP M1911 Program. Please reach out to [email protected] with inquiries.

About the CMP:
The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a national organization dedicated to promoting firearms safety, training and marksmanship. The CMP supports its mission through the sale of firearms and ammunition to qualified individuals.

Our Mission: Promote excellence in marksmanship and firearms safety through nationwide youth programs, competitions, and partnerships with funding from the restoration and sale of historic American firearms in a secure and accountable process.

Our Vision: To lead the nation in marksmanship excellence providing safe, high quality and innovative programs with a focus on youth.
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I recently decided to try out AW mags, as I’ve always used standard "long" mags in the past.

These mags are brand new, with no tuning done yet.

The issue I’m encountering is that about every 10 rounds or so, the bolt skips over a round.

When I look through the rear of the rifle, the round sits too low in the action compared to my experience with single-feed mags.

MDT does offer different length mag catches for the HNT 26, but there’s not much room to push the AW mag further into the action.

I’m thinking the solution might be to remove some material from the mags and install a latch that will allow the mag to sit deeper in the action.

Does anyone have any other suggestions before I go back to using standard AI mags?