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Optics SPF: NEW* Leica PRS 5-30X56i PRB scope.

*** SPF to BurrBea ***


For sale "new" Leica PRS scope. Scope was mounted on new rifle but never shot. No ring marks, scratches, dents, etc.

I do not have the box but comes with throw lever, and scope caps.

This one was made in Germany.


Price is $1700.00 plus shipping.

**No trades**.

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Suppressors SiCo Scythe review

This seemed like an interesting suppressor for the hunting and general purpose folks, so I thought id try one out for the good of the forum. This is not an exhaustive review, just some show and tell. I have no affiliation with SiCo, but I am a SOT and purchased this from Allen Arms at the dealer price.

I like light/short cans for hunting, and own a pair of Ultra 5’s for the purpose. Always been happy with them, and they do really well on medium length barrels(20”-22”). The Scythe should be a fair bit quieter, for only a small weight and length penalty.

The Scythe is a 100% titanium can which is 6.16” long, 1.76” in diameter, and weighs 7.3 oz (more on that). Its 300 Rum rated with no barrel restrictions. Thats pretty stout, and after a quick perusal of the web, there are other rum rated small ti cans, but none without barrel restrictions. It comes with a direct thread mount and a single baffle brake. It also includes the bravo tool, a spanner tool, and something they're calling the radial tool.

The Scythe looks very well made. All of the machined surfaces are perfectly finished, including the threads. The laser welds are perfect. There is a slight color variation across the can surface (see below). The advertised weight of 7.3 oz doesn’t include the DT mount. On my scale, the complete can weighed 8.3 oz, with the DT mount weighing 1 oz by itself. Definitely on the light end for Ti cans, but 7.3 oz with the mount would have been awesome. My firing tests used a Ti Area 419 suppressor adapter on their standard steel universal-adapter, which weighs 8.5 oz total.

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Weight with DT adapter and brake.
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Complete weight with the Ti Area 419 suppressor adapter and steel universal adapter.
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Ultra 5 Gen 2 6.5 with the 30 CB mount for comparison.
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I cut a muzzle thread in the lathe and took the opportunity to check the straightness with the included DT mount. Measuring from just inside the end cap bore(not the brake baffle), total indicated runout was just under .0035”. This is very good, and basically what you’ll find from Thunder Beast cans.

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I didn't go crazy with the the firing portion. I used a U7 Gen 2 30 as the baseline since its zeroed on my 6cm. Two three shot groups with each can on steel at 525 yards, dialed for elevation with no adjustment or holding for wind. Cans were swapped between each group. It was a calm day but the first two groups were affected by some left to right breeze. Very small test, but there doesn't appear to be any meaningful degradation of accuracy or shift as compared to the U7. If you're wondering, both cans shot one .5 moa group and one .3 moa group.

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First group fired, largest of the test, U7 30.
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There’s a downloadable manual on the website which makes mention of a radial tool. It doesnt show a picture, or talk about its use, but it must be this thing. This would allow for tightening the can onto your mount of choice. I like the idea of a soft vice insert for the purpose, but this works too and doesn't require a vice.
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Regarding sound, I cant tell the difference between the Scythe and the U7. There’s just nothing between them to my ear. I didn't shoot it next to the U5 gen 2, but no doubt the Scythe is quieter. I wasn't able to shoot it on a 30 cal magnum, but I seriously doubt its the quietest 300 wm can SiCo has tested. Seems like a weird claim that could only be possible if they've never tested any medium to large cans that are known to work well on magnums. The Scythe would be a good choice on a 30 cal or other magnum hunting gun though, that I have no doubt.

I hated the anchor brake that the omega 300 came with, and I removed them and replaced with the Hansohn bros flat and caps. The Scythe brake doesn’t seem to add noise, but as best I could tell, didn’t reduce recoil with a Creedmoor sized case either. Speaking of the Hansohn flat end caps, the Scythe accepts the Omega version. The Omega 300 gets quieter with these caps, but the Scythe didn’t seem to be affected.

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SiCo’s first attempt into the Ti can segment seems to be a good one. While I was playing with this one I kept thinking how expensive it was at $1174 MSRP. The configuration I was shooting it in using Area 419 Ti adapter adds about $180. I kept thinking the Diligent Enticer S, or Otter Creek Hydrogen S or K would be the better buys, with almost no tradeoffs. I just checked this morning though, and it appears that the MAP pricing for the Scythe is $996, so that makes it a little more reasonable. Still puts Otter Creek and Diligent one to two hundred bucks cheaper.

I bought this one through Allen Arms (dealer only distributor), and they had a bunch in stock. They're a big outfit so your dealer may have access to them. I’ve no affiliation with Allen Arms other than they’re my go-to for purchases. Captiol Armory has them in stock for MAP price at the moment. Silencershop shows them for the MAP price, but none in stock.

Im sure I missed something so fire away with any questions.

Reloading Equipment LE Wilson Stainless Case Trimmer Kit - with Micrometer Adjust Stop w/ 6.5 Creedmoor case holder

Hello,

I am selling my used Stainless Case Trimmer Kit - with Micrometer Adjust Stop for $200. It will come with the 6.5 Creedmoor case holder, Creedmoor base, and stand. I am shipping here in the US. Please message me if you're interested.

I am having trouble posting pictures of the case trimmer. Please message me to send them

Kind regards,

Dan

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Precision Rifle Gear tripod lock?

got the Leofoto SO-362CX inverted tripod with the help of a cert i picked up at a regional rimfire event. As i currently have an optics setup on another tripod and i bought this with the sole intention of learning & utilizing tripod rear when the stage calls for it.

are the MPA tripod locks worth it? is there maybe a 3d printed version people are using instead? or just try to move right - left and not screw it up lol

thoughts?

SOLD Steiner C35 $1850

Excellent condition and functions perfectly! Includes 2 batteries, charger ordered and will be included when it arrives. Selling only because I never use it.

Price is 1850 shipped. Buyer covers PayPal fees

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How does my reloading method look?

I’m still new to reloading but trying to get a method down that’s solid. My goal is sub 1/2 moa at 100 yards with good SD and ES. This is what I’m planning to do with once fired brass.

1. Anneal
2. Tumble in corn cob media
3. Deprime
4. Lube, remove expander ball from FL sizing die and bump shoulder back .002
5. Use 21st century turning arbor for .002 neck tension.
6. Trim if needed, chamfer, debur and clean primer pockets.
7. Prime, charge and seat bullets.

Anything you would change? Expander mandrel and annealer are on the way haven’t started this whole process just yet.

Budget 308 build

Decided to do my first bolt rifle build since I had some parts available. I had a 308 shelin barrel and the stock from my bergara HMR lying around. Bought the solus action and a Triggertech trigger. I had to do some shaving of the stock in two areas. One for the bolt release and one on the inside for clearance because of the trigger hanger.

Unfortunately the solus barrel nut is either messed up or they have a major design flaw that won't allow me to screw the nut down the barrel far enough to mount. Hopefully this new nut will work. If not, looks like I'm going to be delayed a little bit more.

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Does group size really matter or, is Mean Radius what we should be aiming for?

To be honest, I'm over seeing bullshit 3 or 5 shot groups that mean little more than bragging rights.
If you guys really want to do something meaningful about making your practice rounds count more than anything you've heard of &, something way better than your bullshit group size, C'mon in & learn what we all should be shooting for unless, we are Bench Rest shooters &, don't really count in the normal world.
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SOLD WTS MPA Matrix Pro 2

I have for sale a like new matrix pro 2 for short action rem 700/clones. This chassis is ambidextrous so can be used with a right or left handed receiver.

I have used it for less than 100 rounds and it has no wear at all. It has an anodized coating and it is very unique. No one will accidentally grab this from the shooting line thinking it's theirs!

Comes with grey ops internal weight kit that adds 30oz and also it has (2) of the grey ops aluminum rails. Not included in the picture. Also will come with action screws.

Please ask if you have any questions about the chassis.

Selling for $1600 shipped

Thanks!
Ben

636-297-5055 for fastest response

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Rifle Scopes scope application question

my little brother (12) says he wants to learn how to shoot in precision comps. he is not new to shooting. he has been hunting with a 7mm-08 since he was 9. he wants to start out and learn with his 22lr. its a cz 452 lux model. it currently has a bushnell 1x4 on it. i was thinking that he should get something like a falcon menace 4.5-18 so that he can learn with it and move it to a different gun later. do you guys think this would be a good idea?

Rifle Scopes Zeiss or Leopold??

I purchasd a Remington vpss Tactical in 308 and I opted to have a zeiss conquest 3x9 mounted on it. Its a nice scope but I was wondering if you could give me some advice. I have a VX3 in 6.5x 20 and was wondering if maybe I should have that on the 308 instead of the zeiss..
Does anyone have a similiar setup and if so are you happy? I like both scopes but the zeiss has a heavy retical.
Im just looking to optimize my setup and want everything to be the best it can be.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks
Jimmy

SOLD SOLD : Foundation Centurion, Black, LP Fuzion SA RH inlet, with Arca and MDT DBM

I’ve got the following up for sale (no scope, mounts, tripod, etc shown in the pictures are included):

-Foundation centurion, black micarta, inlet for SA RH lone peak fusion action in perfect condition, see pictures below. Comes with a section of brass arca rail (see pictures) and an MDT m5 DBM with screws. Priced to sell at 1075 shipped, or 950 if you don’t want the DBM.

UPDATE: I found an anschutz rail in a drawer with a 6” foundation arca section… your choice, if you want the anschutz rail and 6” arca or the brass half section of arca rail, just let me know and that’s what the stock ships with.

NOTE: the rubber hexagons help at having a better grip, but if you don’t like them I’ll remove and ensure there’s no residue/marks before I ship it out.

Acceptable payment methods are discreet PPFF, Venmo and CashApp. Price includes shipping but NO insurance, if insurance is wanted then 25 bucks must be added to the price.

ACCEPTABLE TRADES:
-Impact 737 RH SA

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Firearms 22 ARC upper

BA 20" Fluted Barrel - 315
Geissele Super Duty Upper - 160
Geissele 15" SMR MK16 - 350
SA adjustable Gas Block - 90
BOG 12" ARCA Rail - 22
PRI M83 Gas Buster Big Latch Ambi - 100
Odin Works 6.5 Grendel Type II BCG - 150
2x Duramag 10rd - 25
40ct 62gr ELD-VT - 60
40ct 75gr ELD-M - 50
60ct 88gr ELD-M - 90

Grand total = 1412
Selling for $1000

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SOLD BA 22 ARC Barrel w/ Gas Block, BCG, ammo, CH and mags

WTS BA 20" fluted 22 ARC barrel with SA adjustible gas block, Odin Works 6.5 G/6 ARC/22 ARC BCG, 62gr ELD-VT, 75gr ELDM and 80gr ELDM, 10rd mags and a PRI M83 Gasbuster big latch charging handle.

Selling as a whole, discounts listed below

Barrel and gas block - $200
BCG - 130
All ammo 25 62gr, 25 75gr 80 80gr - 130
10rd mags - 30
CH - 80
Total - 570
Price drop 400

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