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Optics Aimpoint Comp M5 with Reptilia 1.93" Mount: Update Price drop

Aimpoint Comp M5 in a Reptilia 1.93" mount with Forward Control Designs Adjustable Turret Cap, Micro.

900 shipped, not looking for trades, will entertain reasonable offers.

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Does stock torsional stiffness matter?

So I was curious on people's thoughts about stock torsional stiffness and accuracy/repeatability?

For example, say you have your rifle on a bipod, and you exert a lateral or rotational force against the stock (say pushing against the cheek piece) if the forearm/stock deflects is that bad, or does it even matter? Seems like it might be a bigger issue (if it's even an issue) on a bipod than bags, as the rifle is allowed to twist on a bag that probably minimizes the torsion force but a locked down bipod isn't going to allow the mount point to move, so the stock twists.

One thing I've noticed is many stocks/chassis are pretty stiff vertically when you try and press the forearm to the barrel, which is the common test everyone seems to try, but some will twist quite easily, especially in stocks that do not have a full aluminum spine and just use a bedding block etc. I noticed this recently when I was setting up a new MDT Field Stock. It's quite stiff vertically when you try and compress it toward the barrel, but put it in a bipod and put just a couple pounds of pressure to either side of the cheek rest and was shocked how much twist there was. Obviously it's an extreme budget priced option, sacrifices have to be made at the price point, and it does not have a full aluminum spine. So for giggles I put a few other stocks/chassis I had into a bipod and the variation was pretty huge. Not surprising the higher price/weight/mass was usually more resistant to this force, but not always. I'd imagine a lot of factory plastic stocks would do horribly in this test as well.

AI AT: not surprisingly rock solid
TRG: again the only movement I could feel/see was bipod "slop"
CZ 457 bedded in a factory varmint precision chassis: I was surprised how much twist this one had, but it's also not very stiff vertically
10/22 in a bravo: I'd say middle of the pack
r700 in MDT field stock: by far the most flex, not even close
r700 bedded in HSS precision stock: pretty stiff, almost no movement
Sako s20: pretty solid middle of the pack.

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For my use, the low price of the MDT Field stock was not the main motivating factor, I wanted something under 4lbs, that had a "skin" not bare metal, was setup for detachable mags, had a vertical grip, and was not super bulky, but the amount of flex in the forearm seems concerning.

Vector X rangefinder mapping capability

The Vector X bino/rangefinder has an app from Vectronix: VECSS. Oddly the Google Play store said it wasn't compatible with my Android phone or tablet, although it only requires Android version 9. I was able to download the app as an APK file and sideload it onto both devices. The device is remarkably capable and sophisticated, although as engineers are wont to do, the documentation does not begin to explain or explore these capabilities. The device has an internal compass and displays the target azimuth. Happily, in the Settings you can adjust for your magnetic declination (not mentioned in the PDF manual). The app makes it easier to set up and utilize rifle/ammo profiles but also has a mapping capability.

The mapping capability is remarkable, although I haven't quite figured out what I'll use this for! I paired the Vector X with a Lenovo tablet that I use for shooting apps (bigger screen and easier to read in the field without my #*&^$ reading glasses). You open the VECSS app, pair the Vector X with the device, and open Mapping. The app reads the rangefinding info, likely uses its internal GPS chip to find your location, then shows the location of your ranged target using the distance and compass azimuth.

Although my location should require 12.9 East, I had to fiddle with this a bit. There is a water storage tank for my neighborhood about 1200 yards distant. I set up the Vector X on a tripod and ranged this several times and found that using 7.3 East put me on the center of the tank. Maybe the magnetic pole is wandering, might be some metallic interference from the tripod, who knows? The Vector X displays a "chicken" in the display when it wants the internal compass recalibrated, and that seems to happen fairly often. Not important unless you need the azimuth for something like this.

The VECSS app works like most smartphone apps, so you can zoom in and out on the display and also rotate it to fit your shooting location and the target into a landscape display. You can do this with multiple different targets and it will mark each on the map display and show the ranging information in the table below. Being an old guy who grew up with paper maps, this is amazing technology.
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SOLD KRG Bravo chassis 700SA - $240

FS: KRG Bravo in Black
Rem 700 SA inlet
Includes Arca Rail, and two additional lop spacers not pictured (one weighted, one plastic)

*I installed a nutsert to run the KRG trigger finger rest. If you don't like it you can just unscrew it and remove it, but there will be a small hole there.

$240 shipped SOLD

Venmo or Zelle preferred

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Savage 110 - 6.5 Creedmore

First time post.

Been thinking of a bolt action in 6.5 Creedmore. Looking for something to have fun with and not take super precision too serious. I Have hog hunted with my AR-10 a few times and it works okay, been thinking of selling my AR-10 for a bolt action 6.5 Creedmore to use for hunting as well. I also have membership to a range with a 1000 yards.

Any insight with the Savage 110's? Also been thinking of a Aero Solus , but I'm a little hesitant given there is not much feed back on these rifles.

Thanks

SOLD Sold

Right hand vudoo gen 2, very clean well taking care of

22" bartlien mtu barrel 16 twist threaded muzzle , 1100 rounds on it, currently mounted on the action

18" ace mtu barrel 16 twist threaded muzzle 3500 rounds on it Comes with the ba, not separating it

Trigger tech Diamond single stage flat shoe

3 vudoo mags

Mdt gen1 acc 3 internal and 4 external wieghts ,short lop buttstock with dampners,
Thumbrest on both sides,bag rider ,obi grip
Seen some use, but not bad
22" barrel balances perfectly in this configuration

Almost 4 bricks of r50 available to buyer lot tested for the 22" barrel (additional cost)
See pic 100 yard group with r50

Scope available also but will be listed separately

Sold shipped conus to your ffl From me
Action, both barrels and mags
$2100

From me to your ffl


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SOLD Bushnell DMR3 3-21 EQL - $900

FS: Bushnell DMR3 3-21x50
EQL Mil reticle
Excellent condition, will also come with a scope chap in Multicam black.

$900 shipped

Zelle or Venmo preferred

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Wyatt’s/Hawkins m5 Obendorf In Manners LRH?

Anyone know if the Wyatt’s Cbe-4 kit and the Hawkins m5 Obendorf bottom metal work with a manners m5 mini chassis in an LRH? Trying to identify what I’d need to run a 300wsm in my SA with the most room.

Also open to other suggestions for a BDL setup if anyone has one. May need to swap over to the micro chassis if the mini chassis doesn’t allow it

Which White Oak Upper

Have done my research and it has come down to either:
-20" Varmint upper 1:8 Twist
-20" SPR upper 1:8 Twist

Going with the MLOK handguard and will be threaded but can't decide between the Varmint or the SPR. Will be used as a bench gun from 100-600 yards shooting factory ammo (between 55-77grain to see what it likes) and ARCA mounted on a tripod for coyotes. Thoughts?

Accessories Triggertech Diamond Curved

FS: Triggertech Diamond
Single Stage
Black curved shoe
976 rounds logged, part of a rifle I'm parting out.


$215 shipped

Zelle or Venmo preferred

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