TL;DR - New shooter, have the opportunity to buy a new Burris XTR III 3.3-18x50 for nearly 50% off MSRP ($800, vs $1500), from a reputable retailer. I'm quite new to this sport so I wanted to check with those wiser than me before I go for it in case I'm missing anything important.

New shooter looking to set up my first rifle, I've recently been going with a friend who lets me use his gear, a 5.56 AR15 Mk12 mod-H, nightforce optic, don't know the exact model but it's a 4-16x & he said it was about $2k. I can hit a 12" steel target at 600 yards pretty reliably with that setup, haven't tried to go beyond that yet. I enjoyed it so much that I'm getting prepared to set up my own rifle, trying to get a part list established in advance of some of the bigger sales of the year. With a total budget of $2500 (with a bit of wiggle room if there's a significant step up in capabilities closer to $3k), I'm pretty heavily leaning toward the Bergara B14 HMR in 6.5 CM, for about $1100. For the optic, I had been much less certain, but today I was offered a new Burris XTR III 3.3-18x50 for $800, whereas everywhere else I look has it going for $1200 minimum. I'm very much in the camp of buy-once, cry-once, and would much rather spend a couple hundred dollars extra if it means getting significantly better performance, but this seems like an absolute steal for $800. Is there's a significantly better optic to be found in the ballpark of $1200? Or should I go for this one and get a few extra cases of ammo with the savings?

This build would be purely for recreational distance shooting up to 1000 yds, don't have much desire (nor the skill, yet) for competition shooting or hunting. Consensus on this site seems to be that 18x is sufficient for 1000 yds, if the glass is good quality. The reviews I've seen for this scope are generally quite positive, I've not seen any complaints beyond concerns with the rigidity of some of the controls, and some minor aberration at max magnification, neither of which seem bad enough to hold off on this. Burris's warranty/CS also seems to be decently well-regarded.

Does anyone have any serious issues with this scope? Or my plan in general? If so, what would you set up with $2500?

Looking for a ridgeline LPR

Hello from Iowa, specifically the Pella area. I joined Sniper's Hide a while back but due to a few additions to the family, I haven't been very involved in shooting for quite a while. Finally starting to make some more time for it! In the meantime I've picked up thermal hunting, but as my free time expands into daylight hours I'm hoping to do more shooting and learn from the group!

Rebarreled a Savage 110 action with the subject barrel, interested if anyone has a recommendation for a factory load, through experience, with this particular barrel. Thanks.

500 Sealed Box.

$160 Shipped.

Anybody know of any reputable companies that reprofile hunting knives? Have a few fixed blade knives that are 40-45° bevel and want to get them to 18-20° bevel.

Wanting to sell my Aluminum Long Action Element 4.0 chassis to get into a heavier/longer one. Comes with folder, TR2 bag rider and stock weight… 725 TYD OBO…

I have a like new Seekins PH3 NRL. This is in 6mm Creed, which is almost impossible to find.
Love the rifle and it shoots awesome. Due to other plans, I am going to let this go.
About 150 rounds fired. I shot an NRL match with 105 Hybrids and it did awesome, but I also tested factory 108's and they were amazing as well.

I need SOLD PENDING FUNDS for it and I will include the Seekins Mlok rail.

The only trade I would entertain is a Lite hunting chassis.....like an XLR Magnesium with Folder.

Hornady factory 7 PRC ammo 1x fired brass

100ct

$65 shipped
PP

Purchased (by me) New from EuroOptic. Took it to the range twice, mounted in a Spuhr Mount. Excellent condition - no issues. Very close to "as new".

$2400 $2350 Shipped CoNUS. (No trades, thanks)

I had an unexpected home repair today so I am selling my NightForce ATACR at a Fire Sale price to help out with the repair funds. This is a Gen-2 model NightForce ATACR with the Digital Illumination, 5-25x56mm with F2 MOAR-T (Thin) Reticle, Model C555. It is in Excellent Condition with Factory Box, Sunshade and Covers. Glass is Flawless and it Tracks Perfectly.

Only $1600 Shipped. (Insurance is on the buyer)

Factory Norma 300NM ammo 1x fired

160ct

$95 shipped
PP

Prices include shipping. Paypal F&F preferred.

1. Griffin SPRM. Brand new. 30mm. 15MOA. 1.425" Height. $75
2. Nightforce Unimount. 30mm. 1.375". 20MOA. Used, some rattlecan fde on it. $100

very little used, like new, MPA 34mm 0MOA 1 piece scope mount, 1.125" height, for sale

$190 shipped in lower 48 states. PayPal F&F (discreet, no comments), Zelle, Venmo and Cash App are accepted.

Brand new. 1/2x28 threaded. $215 shipped. Paypal F&F

Think he is telling the Tallies “Either you give it to us and we pay for it, or we just take it. Your choice. “??

I think it’s a good idea. It would be such a stark contrast from how Biden screwed us over. We’d get at least a sliver of dignity back.

built by RWS and he did an amazing job. have around 2-250 rounds on it. I love it, and don't really want to sell it, just throwing this out there to see if anyone wants to spend the extra to save the ton of time it takes building one of these.

It shoots fgmm great. Slinging 178 eldx over varget @ 2590 currently.

very close to clone correct. the only things not "correct" are:

unmarked NV rail. repro from before LRI made them
the FH is marked with the surefire logo, not sterile like the issued rifles
the recoil lug isnt Ti
the scope base isnt Ti and is marked "xm-3" on the right and has the rifle S/N on the left. I know it's not clone correct, but I liked the idea of more SN marked parts.
the trigger is a tuned rem700, but not sure if the exact walker style as the issued rifles
the last 4 of the S/N on the bolt handle and bottom metal are laser engraved, not hand stamped
cerakote finish not whatever the originals were


everything else is correct:
SS receiver with a S/N in the range of the issued rifles
hard to find FH muzzle device for the FA762SS
XM-3 spec stock, lop spacers included
hart xm-3 barrel
NF logo low rings
turner sling
bipod
barrel hand stampings
box mag tac welded to receiver

smith work included:
chamber, receiver blueprint, clip slotting, barrel thread and profile for MD, markings, bedding action and NV rail, cerakote, bolt knob

scope is a f1 hollow mildot, mrad, zerostop, non-highspeed turret model. Not the correct milspec model. Not included, but could be negotiated

**I will include a HUB mount for the muzzle device. It was a conversion I had done for a form1 suppressor. It fits the md perfectly, as can be seen by the fouling pattern on the md. All shots have been suppressed with no issues.


$8k shipped and insured. Price is negotiable, but I'm in no hurry to sell it. "i know wut i got dammit!!"

will be editing the op with photos over the next few hours

Before rattlecan


The hub mount

Nice Nightforce NXS, Model C237. 5.5-22x56, SFP, MLR reticle, Mil turrets and Zerostop. Glass is excellent , scope body shows very minor wear. Comes with Tenebraex lens covers.

$1100 Shipped SOLD
Payment via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, USPS MO.

A friend of mine is looking to parts ways with his HK P7. If you have any questions or you are interested, pm me!
$6,500.00 OBO

Looking for a Terminus Zeus long action wrench RH. Dm me
Thanks
Shawn

Any recommendations I should be considering besides Vortex and Leupold?

This will be for a new shooter learning the basics. Mounted on an R700 PSS .308. Possibly swapping it onto a .308 AR-10 from time to time. Distances under 1k and mostly under 600.

Would like FFP MIL/MIL. No need for illumination. Minimum mag around 4x and maximum 15-20x.

Budget $1k +/- $100 or so

Current recommendations are:
Viper PST Gen II 3-15x44 First Focal Plane Riflescope - EBR-2C Reticle (MRAD) and Leupold Mark 4HD 4.5-18x52 (34mm) M5C3 , though the Leupold is probably pushing his budget a bit.

Anything else I should be considering?

Looking to buy a long action 110 savage stock/chassis

I'm posting this here in Reloading because it comes up now and again in load development. A lot of information and misinformation is out there. Yes it matters. The attached link to a Paper by FN covering a redesign of a SAW barrel is probably one of the best that is available that demonstrates the impact.

https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/tr/pdf/ADA434693.pdf

Saw this rifle on the Simpson Ltd. website. Not sure if it has an appropriate price, just putting it out there for anyone who might be in the market.

I have a couple items up for sale.
First is a like new Scar 16 NRCH. I purchased this rifle new. Rifle has 40-60 rounds down the tube. Geissele super scar trigger installed, Trijicon ACOG 4x32 (TA31H-G). 1 black magazine and 3 FDE mags. F
$4000 shipped in factory box w/ insurance from my FFL to yours.

FN SCAR 17S RCH BELGIUM. Rifle is in excellent condition. Geissele super scar trigger installed, Vortex Strike Eagle LVPO 1x8-24 in a Warne 1pc mount. 1 black mag. I do not have the factory box for this one.
$4000 shipped w/ insurance from my FFL to yours.

More pics available upon request.
Thanks for looking.