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What vacuum sealer do you use?

I bought a few Prime Ribs while they were on sale for Christmas with the intent of vacuum sealing and freezing them (well, all but one). I borrowed a FoodSaver V2440 from my sister and bought the expandable bags, but holy shit was this a frustrating experience. The machine would constantly fail to pull enough vacuum to empty the bag of oxygen and then seal. Sometimes the bag seemed empty but it refused to seal.

One prime rib I sealed I just took out of the fridge and it had a pocket of air in it. The meat has a faint sour odor but feels fine (not slimey) and doesn't otherwise seem obviously bad. I'm going to freeze it for use anyway and I just won't serve it to guests. But, I'm pissed off and frustrated by the entire experience with the FoodSaver's reluctance to do its job.

I know there has to be vacuum sealer users here. What do you guys use? Anyone have experience with VacMaster? Should I give FoodSaver another shot with a new machine?

Scope / Mount Combo - NX8 2.5-20x50 or ??

Hey all,

I haven’t posted in a min. Hope everyone had a great Christmas. Over the holidays, I’ve been working on a new build. Just finished getting this .308 Aero build put together. I’m getting ready to put some glass on it. While I haven’t made the purchase quite yet, I’m pretty set on an NX8 2.5-20. I considered the Leupold mark5 3.5-18 but have pretty well settled on the nx8. I have a question about the nx8 and scope rings. I'm worried about the short tube area at the front of the NX8 that everyone talks about... but first, here’s the stick.


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By the way, I completely underestimated what this pig would weigh. I don't know what naked weight is, but with a fully loaded 20 rnd mag, this thing weighs in at 12.2 lbs before the scope and mount get added. Sheesh.

Ok, back to my reason for the post: the NX8 obviously has an usually small tube area toward the front of the scope. I've seen that this could possibly be an issue for some rings/mounts. I would like to mount it in a single-body QD mount if I can. I plan to add another thermal to the fleet soon and I'd like to change between the nx8 and thermal relatively easy on this rifle if possible. This is the main reason for wanting a quick detach scope mount. With all that said, I'm just hoping someone who's familiar with the NX8 2.5-20 could chime in and comment on some quick-release scope mounts that have worked well on the NX8 or even mention some that definitely DONT work on the NX8. Maybe it's a non-issue, but I don't want to do a trial by error if the crew at the hide could help me beforehand. If not I'll end up finding out myself and I'll report back here.

Asside from that any input or opinion on this setup is more than welcome. This is my first AR10 build so I'm learning as I go. Here's some details if anyone cares. Aero M5 upper and lower. Armaspec LPK. 18" Aero Barrel. Aero .308 BCG. Dead Air Nomad 30 can. Headed to a field in Texas soon for hog control.

Thanks in advance. God Bless.

Firearms WTS Savage 110FP in 300wm

Have a used low round count Savage 110fp in 300WM.
Barrel is 24" 1-10, stock is Choate Machine and tool in an A5 pattern, Badger steel 20moa rail. Preffered payment PayPal f&f shipped the CONUS.
Was primarily used as a hunting so didnt get shot much especially the last five years it hasn'tl l1eft the house. Trigger is set at a little over 1 pound.
Barreled action, stock, and Badger rail $500, scope is a Bushnell Elite Tac 6-24x50 Illuminated rings are TPS precision $500 for the scope and rings.
Will add some components when i
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Left Hand Sale Tikka LH Stainless action unfired

PLEASE NO TRADES OR OFFERS, I WILL DROP THE PRICE OR KEEP THE ACTION IF IT HAS NOT SOLD WITHIN A FEW WEEKS.

unfired, may have marks from handling/storage. 308 bolt face and creedmoor length bolt stop. $650 shipped usps insured from private party to your FFL.

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Seekins DMR in .223

Does anyone own this rifle? Im looking at buying this off the shelf for the quantified performance matches. Would like some feedback.

Side note, I called GA precision to see if they would build me their GAP-15 in .223 for the matches and they said they arnt stocking 223 bolts or barrels. I'd consider the GAP-15 in 6 arc but ive been told its a dying round and the bolts are breaking. Im not very interested in building my own gun or much tuning. Id prefer getting something off the shelf that works.

Accessories TAC PANTS- Cyre & ChiTac

For Sale:
Excellent Shape
Crye Field Pant LAC 38R - Dark Navy $125 Shipped

NWT
China Tac Pant XXL -Tan $40 Shipped
*Bought off instagram add. Actually pretty nice.

Venmo or PP F&F

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Precision Rifle Gear Organization for rifle matches

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Hey all. Idk which section this really belongs in- but here goes.

When I go to rifle matches, I keep most of my stuff that isn’t permanently in my shooting pack in a couple of medium to large plastic. Totes. Everything is just kinda floating around in there and I have to dig around for all my stuff. This is everything from spray lube to spotting scope, shooting bags, match book savers, tool pouches etc.

I’m not good at coking up with an organization plan, but I’m good at following one! Just looking for your ideas. Or maybe products you use.

Photo of one of my totes 😂

Night Vision N Vision Halo XRF vs IRay RH50R

Looking for some opinions based in real world experience with these two thermals. I currently own an N Vision Halo X35 and love it but want something with built in LRF. Being a happy N Vision owner, the natural progression would be the XRF but I’ve had the IRay RH50R recommended by several people. For the price, if it does what the XRF does and offers the same reliability and resolution, I’ll jump on it.

Anyone had the chance to compare or own both of these that can give an opinion?

Thanks in advance.

SOLD Origin proof 6cm cerakote acc

Origin action, proof 6cm prefit comp contour, tt trigger, apa brake. Custom cerakote on the whole rifle. I think the barrel and action have 400ish rounds through it. Shoots as expected with 108 eldms. $2400 trade towards nice scopes, etc. (Scope, that mag, tripod not inc)

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SOLD Lefty Manners stocks EH1/EH5

Left hand Manners short action EH1 with gen 1 mini chassis takes aics and Hawkins mags. Sendero channel. Action screws included. Drop in your barreled action and go. Ejection port is defiance length so should work with many. Swamp color $SOLD SOLD SOLD

Manners EH5 short action with M5 and sendero inlet. Bedded for stiller but I've had quite a few in it and only thing didn't line up was ejection port. Could be trimmed easy. $425 shipped

PP FF/Venmo/check til clears

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Newbie from Indiana

Good evening, all!

New guys from NE Indiana here. I hope everyone had a great Christmas. I smoked a brisket and 9 racks of rubs for the fam, so we had some good company and good food over here.

I've lurked a bit over the years and decided to join after purchasing my first rifles last year. I'm helping my dad get his reloading bench set back up after a 20 yr break, and am hoping to get into some precision shooting over the next year or so. Hoping to learn what I can and, of course, hit up the classifieds.

Cheers,
J

SmokeMedic

SOLD WTT/WTS: NEW Proof carbon prefit for Lone Peak, 26in Sendero, Preece Precision

Don't think I'll ever realistically get into the whole NRL Hunter craze.

Brand new, unfired Proof Research carbon fiber barrel chambered in 6.5 Creed for a Lone Peak. It's 26 inch and the Sendero contour with 5/8-24 thread on the muzzle.

This was chambered by Preece Precision.

Asking $625 shipped PP FF or Venmo

Trades:
- Stainless barrel in 6.5cm of similar life for Impact or Fuzion
- Berger 109s


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SOLD TS Customs 6BRA 26” barrel for Impact SA

WTS: TS Customs 6BRA 26” barrel for Impact SA or LP Fuzion SA, specs below:

-7.5 twist
-26", contour is 1.25" at the shank, .85" right before the muzzle threads)
-Muzzle Threaded 5/8-24 3A
-.274 Neck Dia. and .135 Freebore
-Cerakoted black
-Threaded for Impact 737 or Lone Peak Fuzion Actions
-Threaded and Chambered by TS Customs!

This one barrel has only 50 rounds, it shoots 1/3MOA with handloads, only reason its up for sale is I'm putting PRS on pause for next year, I have a crazy project at work coming up and I'll be traveling a lot, hence letting some of the consumables go as I don't want them to decay, rust or anything like that.

NOTE: The only cosmetic issue with it is on the bottom of the shank, the cerakote has a couple of marks from my barrel press, when I was installing this barrel I didn't tight the press screws all the way and the barrel slipped, hence the marks... anyways, they are on the bottom, once you attach it to the action and set the action in your chassis/stock those marks are not visible, but wanted to let you know (the barrel is not marred in any way, but the cerakote has those visible marks).

Given the cosmetic issue, I can let it go for 550 bucks shipped (new from TS Customs they go for 900+, save yourself 300+ Dollars and buy this one instead), the cosmetic issue does not interfere with the barrel fit and function in any way. Pictures below. Acceptable payment methods are PPFF, Venmo, Cash App.

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SOLD WTS: Daniel Defense DDM4V7S URG-LNIB

Up for sale is a Daniel Defense DDM4V7S 11.5" complete upper. I bought this new. I have too many short uppers , so thinning the herd. 60 rounds fired, all suppressed. Includes factory BCG, CH, vertical grip. $SOLD shipped USPS Priority Insured. PayPal F&F or Venmo.
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For pistol or SBR only. Message me with questions.
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