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Can't decide which scope/rifle combo I have makes the most sense

Yet another question...I'm going down the rabbit hole as of late and would appreciate your perspectives.

I have two rifles and two scopes...and I'm weighing which scope makes the most sense for the rifles in question. Neither will be used for hunting. Both for shooting paper and steel. So here goes...

Rifle #1: LMT MWS, SSR-E trigger, 20" Stainless 6.5CM
-Gets 2592 fps with 147 ELD-M. Subsonic at about 1400 yards
-Historically a 1 MOA gun with the .308 barrel. Don't have enough time behind the 6.5CM to say, but certainly no worse.
-Used to wear an early USO 1.8-10x42 FFP Mil illuminated. Heavy, but low profile. Now mounted on a 20" M40ish .308 build but could always slap it back on and put the NXS on the M40 thing.

Rifle #2: Tikka T3X TACT A1, 24" Stainless .308
-No velocities recorded yet, but probably 2650 fps with 175 SMK. Subsonic at about 1025 yards.
-Printed a 5 shot .57" group with 168 SMK, but first and only time behind the rifle.
-First outing it wore a NXS 3.5-15x50.

Scope #1: Nightforce NXS 3.5-15x50, MOAR, SFP

Scope #2: Nightforce ATACR 5-25x56, MOAR, SFP


Given the effective ranges of the particular cartridges, the physical size/weight of the two platforms and the two scopes (to include height over rail), magnification range and any other variables I'm not considering...which scope would you mount to which rifle and why?
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SOLD Dan Wesson Specialist (Duty Finish) 9mm - LNIB - $1450 Shipped FFL-FFL

***Sale Post rescinded for now***

I’m looking to sell my LNIB 9mm Dan Wesson Specialist (Duty Finish). Purchased new in 2019, has 1 range trip and <150 rounds down the tube. Comes with box, docs, and the (1) Dan Wesson Mag it was shipped with. It’s a great mid-tier 1911 shoots/cycles like a dream; not shooting pistols as much as I used and have decided to rehome it.

Dan Wesson Specialist – 9mm - $1450 Shipped from my FFL to yours. CONUS only.

Cleaning out the current safe to fund a bigger and badder safe.

Will consider trades for optics such as Nightforce ATACR 4-16 (non-christmas tree reticles) and equivalent optics.

SPECS:
  • Manufacturer: Dan Wesson
  • Model: Specialist
  • Width:1.45"
  • Height:5.5"
  • Accessories:Manual, Lock
  • Action:Single
  • Barrel Length:5"
  • Caliber: 9mm
  • Capacity:8
  • Frame Color:Stainless
  • Frame Material:Forged Stainless
  • Front Sight:Night
  • Grip:G10
  • Includes:Rail
  • Manual Safety:Yes
  • Overall Length:8.75"
  • Rear Sight:Tactical
  • Sight Front Material:Tritium
  • Sight Rear Material:Tritium
  • Slide Color:Black
  • Slide Finish:Duty Finish
  • Weight Unloaded:42.3 oz
Payments Accepted: Certified Check, Venmo, PP F&F, or Zelle. Open to using 3rd party escrow such as GunTab if buyer is willing to pay fees.

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SOLD HS Precision Bottom Metal and Mags for sale

I have a used HS Precision Bottom Metal (short action) with 3 magazines for sale (2 of the 4 round ones and 1 of the 10 round mags). There are still some remnants of krylon, tried to remove most of it for the sale, and there are areas in the trigger guard area that were filed to allow use of various triggers without contact (see photos). All is in awesome working order. Asking $400 for it all. I accept PayPal and Venmo. If it’s easier you can also reach out via text for further questions or picture needs 570-951-6092.

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SOLD Leupold LCO - LNIB - $400 shipped

Selling my like new in box Leupold LCO. Bought it for a project a while back, decided to go another direction. The optic has been mounted on a rifle, removed, and sitting in the safe since.

$400 shipped to you -- CONUS only.

Payments Accepted:
PP F&F, Venmo, or Zelle

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Single Purpose Container and the 4A

This popped up in YT. I am not sure I fully agree that it is surrendering of the 4th Amendment, per se.

The 4th Amendment is protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. But it is not a shield against all searches and seizures. For example, a warrant with cause or evidence is seen as lawful search. For example, a pedo is suspected of having materials and others have testified or stated that he has such things. So, the cops apply for and secure a warrant. They serve the warrant and find incriminating evidence and are able to arrest the suspect on charges based on the evidence found in the search and was seized by the police.

So, of you a case that is obviously to most a gun case, especially with stickers on it from your favorite suppliers and brands, it is easy to infer that it is a firearm. People put guns in guitar cases but not often the converse.

Police may seize and search a container that seems to very much be a gun case, if looking for a certain firearm. Why they are looking for the gun us not explained here.

And one case he quotes tells of a guy who has a sawed off shot gun but it was in a container that was not readily seen as a gun case. The cop said it was and the cop was wrong and the search was thrown out.

So, reasonable and unreasonable would be the point of the debate. I included the example of the pedo because we want those guys caught and you have to do it be seizing evidence.

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Ar 15 Issue-Help Requested

AR 15 Reloading
Shooting factory ammo no problem.
Wanted to try handloads
Tried 69 gr Sierra reloads and all fired and fed well. Approx 20 rounds
(been reloading > 20 years, rifle bench rest, and pistol)
Used reloaded PMC cases
FL resizing. Measured shoulder diameter and base. Diameters of resized brass match unfired brass. Shoulder set back is 2 Thou. Cases trimmed and annealed.
Use Small base Bushing RL die
OAL as per reloading manual for given bullets
Tried Hornady E tips and another bullet, and they fed into the chamber, BCG in battery, and none of the primers had even a dent. The trigger fired each time....Click
Came home and before I cleaned and lubed the rifle and BCG.
Tried 3 empty cases with primers , no bullet , or powder!, and all fired .
Thus the rifle feeds, firing pin is OK, Trigger group works, BCG is in battery....
What could have been my problem?

Thank you in advance for the assistance

SOLD Sig Romeo X Pro red dot - now $190

Like new without box Sig Romeo X Pro, non enclosed. This is the circle dot, dot, or just circle reticle version. Comes with screws to mount to a P320 and mounts to similar pistol with DPP footprint. Comes with tools to mount and zero the optic.

Price is $250 $220 $190 shipped. PayPal F&F (no comments!) or Cashapp accepted.

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Anschutz 2013 BR manners

I acquired this rifle earlier this spring knowing it was only a good price at the time but not really exactly what I have a use for and I had a Manners LRH non-minichassis that I was kicking around selling so once I looked at the logistics of milling the stock and bedding it for the Anschutz, I held my breath and started cutting. Took me about 45min on the mill to get it real close, and got the pillars ready. Now I have to drill for the pillars and epoxy them and begin the wait

As far as the barrel, I wanted to try something new and with a little planning, I had my gunsmith cone the breach on a Kidd stainless barrel and with 50 rounds thru it, I found it really really likes SK and once the weather gets better, I have some center X to try.

Fun tinkering project, I don't have any reason to no think this will be a great plinker even if it is only a single shot

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SOLD WTS: Spuhr aimpoint mount and magnifier yoke RDF-20225 SOLD

I have a lightly used spuhr RDF-20225 aimpoint mount with magnifier yoke and picatinny rail for sale.

SOLD
Discreet PayPal friends and family

The magnifier, t2, cap, and rifle pictured are NOT INCLUDED and NOT FOR SALE

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