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Spotting scope recommendation; Vortex or Kowa?

I can do the Vortex HD 20-60x85 at the $1000 price point or I can slightly overspend and put a Kowa TSN-66 @ $2200 on a credit card.. The TSN88 for ~$3600 is out of the question for me dollar wise.

Will be using in a 2 day 400 yard class where it is required to have one, and I do benchrest 50 and 100 yard frequently with a 22lr competitions at my local club. No 600+ yard usage, but I'd like to graduate to that in the next few years with a 6.5 build..

Skeetir-L Troubleshooting

Looking for anyone with expertise in troubleshooting/maintnance/diagnosing issues with the SkeetIR-L

I purchased my unit on Tacswap several months ago. No issued until about a week ago.

First I had an issue when powering on the device where everything would turn on, including all of the menu options, but it was a "blank" image in that it would not pick up any signiatures. After several times powering on and off it stopped having this issue.

Fast forward a few days, I pull it back out to mess around with it. This time, after powering on like normal, I went to calibrate it, and nothing happened.

The menu button will physically press, but no feedback is given on the screen for calibration or display of the menu options.

It will pick up thermal signiatures, however it is in an uncalibrated state.

If anyone can offer any advice or expertise please do so. I am getting sick thinking about being down several thousand with no hope. Thanks.

2025 Iowa Precision Rifle Match (IPRM) Schedule

Here is the 2025 Iowa Precision Rifle Match Schedule.
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Iowa Precision Rifle Match is a long range rifle match series at the beginners club level. We focus on inviting new and beginner shooters into long range positional rifles shooting matches on a local level (PRS Style). At our matches we encourage experienced shooters to coach and help entry level shooters similar to a Pro-Am type of match. The IPRM matches include a Basic and Advanced course of fire. The basic course of fire gives new shooters an easier stage design or target size to help them learn basic shooting and competition skills. The advanced course of fire has more difficulty for the experienced shooters and for the basic shooters to work up to shooting. The ultimate goal is to have these new shooters compete in their first precision rifle matches and help them get better and more confident. We hope they will eventually compete in higher level matches like the Regional 1 day Precision Rifle Series (PRS) matches and possibly the 2 day National PRS matches.

Here is a typical Course of Fire
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Accessories TYR Tactical Pico Plate Carrier

Brand new TYR Tactical Pico Plate Carrier with TXP3A soft armor. Size is medium in multicam. 9.3” x 12.3” Plate Pocket.

Carrier is in mint condition. Never used or worn, simply sat in my closet. Has 7 magazine slots.

Asking $475 shipped with tracking anywhere in CONUS, but will not ship to NY or CT.

PayPal. Priced to sell!

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SOLD Sig Sierra6BDX Rifle Scope, 2-12x40mm with Sig Kilo1600BDX Rangefinder

I am selling a Sig SOK16BDX61 combo that includes a Sierra 6BDX 2-12x40mm scope, a Kilo 1600BDX rangefinder and MKM Machine scope caps. I used this setup for a few years while hunting pigs. The BDX-R2 digital reticle is fantastic when paired with the rangefinder, featuring a LED light on the vertical axis that moves up or down based on the distance measured with the rangefinder. This provides the proper elevation holdover.

I am asking for $500 or best offer, shipped. I accept Zelle or PayPal Friends & Family. Feel free to PM me with any questions.

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Ruger American 450 Bushmaster conversion

BRAND NEW member here. I am usually an AR guy but I do want to get into Bolt Guns and some longer distant shooting (This build isn't for that)

I am looking to build a 458 SOCOM bolt gun. There's a company that makes a 458 bolt rifle but its $2k plus. For that price I can have an X Caliber barrel made and an MDT chassis, plus a trigger on a Ruger American for less. So that is the route I am attempting.
Casting and loading big 600gr projectiles and throwing them at a hog at 150-200 yards seems like a blast, its already fun shooting them suppressed through one of my ARs.

My question is, I'm aware that MDT makes the LSS-XL-GEN2 in a SA AR which utilizes AR magazines. But the Ruger American 450 Bushmaster comes standard as using the rotary magazines ( I believe). I know that with Preferred Barrels and X Caliber, they ask if the Ruger American used AR mags or not from the factory, can I use an action that had an rotary mag stock and swap it to feed out of AR mags? By buying the AR mag stock and opting for the longer tenon (AR mag option)

Thanks for any help. Just found this forum and there is entirely too much to read, but I do not mind sitting back and reading for a few weeks

SOLD US Optics BFX-10

For sale is a USO BFX-10 10x40 scope. In my ownership of this scope, it has been on a few rifles, and has served me extremely well. This went back to USO for a checkup, and came back all clear. The scope functions as intended, does not come in the standard box, but also comes with AAD scope caps. It features the Mil-GAP reticle and red illumination.

The price is $800
Located in lower NY
If you have any questions, just reach out.
Shoot me price and trade offers.

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sig cross sawtooth vs. bergara HMR pro

Hi all,

first time poster, long time fan of the site.

I'm Looking for opinions on the new sig cross sawtooth w/ proof barrel vs bergara premier hmr pro. both in 300 prc

Both have a sub MOA guarantee from factory. Sawtooth is about 1k more.

sawtooth is 8.1lb, bergara 9.8 before attachments. and 24 vs 26in barrel

I know the sawtooth is relatively new and tough to find hands on data, while the bergara seems much more proven from what ive read. And I'm torn between the two for long range hobby shooting out to a mile. with an occasional hunt tossed in maybe once a year (mountain hunting in CA)

Which co. has better CS and such
pros & cons of either platform
which may be more accurate at ELR
Is caliber changing just a barrel swap on the bargara like it is the sawtooth?
Any user experiences to draw from with the new sawtooth?

i already have glass, Razor HD gen 2 4.5-27x56


TIA!

SOLD SPF: Vortex Impact 4000 Ballistic Rail-Mounted Laser Rangefinder - New in Box

Sold Pending Funds

$1,499, shipped in USA. No International Shipping.

New in Box, never used (battery still in original packaging). Vortex Impact 4000 Ballistic Rail-Mounted Laser Rangefinder.

I've opened the box and looked at the components, but that's it. Never used, never mounted.

First posted "I'll take it" in this thread trumps any PMs. This is also posted over on AccurateShooter, so I'll take the first posted "I'll take it" here or there. Venmo or PayPal (if you pay the fees) accepted. Otherwise, I'll also take a certified bank check or USPS Money Order.

Thanks for looking and please let me know if you have any questions.

/Steve

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Reloading Equipment Bullet sale

7mm 143 Hammer hunter 65 ct. SOLD

30 165 partition 50 ct. SOLD

6mm 70 BT 200 ct. $70

6.5 140 vld 100 ct. $50

6.5 140 eldm 100 ct. SOLD

6.5 142 ablr. 100 ct. $75

All prices are shipped.

Buy it all $300

Will trade for ar parts.

M lok 15” handguard
Uppers in 7.62x39 or 6 arc
Lights
plan b muzzle devices
LPVO
Lower parts kits
Quality barrels

Thanks
Pat
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PBS Frontline "Breakdown in Maine."

So I almost deleted this recent episode based on the recent track record of Frontline (which used to be really excellent... but has spent the last years doing nothing but attacking Trump and Republicans.) The episode "Breakdown in Maine" focuses on the Lewiston shooting a couple of years ago.

I was somewhat surprised that they did a pretty good job detailing the 'breakdown' in the mental health system that led to the shooting. It was not an anti-gun screed which I expected. But it really focused on the total failure of everyone who could have addressed the shooter's mental health issues (including some TBI issues) and prevented the shooting that left 15+ people dead.

Every time this happens, the SH community says "Mental health..." Again and again. With good reason. And sure enough, this documentary showed in great detail how the shooter's Army reserve unit, hospitals, courts, LE, etc. missed, ignored or said "We Can't" or "Not our job" throughout a months-long escalation of a guy who was clearly signalling his intentions... and whose family and friends made clear, detailed and supportable calls to 'head him off.'

It's worth watching. Yes, there was some typical PBS BS in there. But not much. I thought it was a pretty balanced and honest look at the 'real' problem.

I thought it was interesting that it Included body cam footage and some detailed communications showing clearly that there were indicators in the months leading up to the shooting.

Also shows how hard Maine (even some of its lefties) have been trying to balance civil liberties and the 2A with potential threats. Not sure it offers any prescriptions for stopping these events. But it did a good job of showing how if just one or two entities or people (including family members) had acted, things could have turned out different.

One of the first times I have seen a 'real' focus on mental health from the media. Instead of just screaming 'bad guns.' It's worth a watch.

Sirhr