All, I could really use some help here. I'm relatively new to fine tuning loads to get consistently small groups. For the first time ever I have a rifle that I believe I can tune a load to shoot small groups. After my ladder testing, the image below outlines the loads I decided to test. I know it's a lot of loads but I have some new Lapua brass that I wanted to fire form so I figured what the heck. Would anyone be willing to take a look and advise on where to go next? Load 1 seems obvious to test further, butI would really like a little higher velocity if possible. However at Load 7 I can't tell what is happening with that group. Is it possible that the higher 2900 fps velocity is where the load starts to come apart? If I overlay all these groups while taking exception to one flyer on the right on load 3 and one flyer on the left on load 7 (if indeed those are flyers) that leaves me with a roughly 1.170" 35 shot group. That leads me to believe that this powder, primer, and bullet combination are promising. But again I am relatively new to the fine tuning of a load and am not very sure what I am looking for at times. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time in advance.

Warne Skyline Precision 35mm mount in MSR height. Mount is in good shape. Has some minor blemishes on the top caps from my bit rubbing up against it.
Asking $140 shipped
Please feel free to ask for more pictures

I've got a Solus action coated by PVD and a stainless barrel to go on it. Up till now I've always tried to stick with stainless machine finish and just be done with it. Didn't have that option w/the Solus action...so I'm wondering if anyone has ever removed the black PVD off the outside of an action like that? I don't want to mess with the inside or the bolt because of tolerances. Was thinking I could tape all of that off real good and maybe just blast it with baking soda or walnut shell to stay on the less abrasive end of the blasting spectrum. Then again the rail might end up a bit loose if I blast a few thousands of coating off the outside.

Hoping someone has experience with this sort of thing OR has already done it & either screwed it up and can tell me "NO SAVE YOURSELF" or the such?

IF YOU WANT TO SAVE YOURSELF SOME TIME (and not read JR1200W3 & I pissing in each other's Cheerios for what I hope is just fun)...

• kl3309 wrote: The proper way to do this would be to disassemble, blast, machine/polish/lap, and re-assemble. If you're not willing to do that then pass it on to a pro refinisher.
• I had some bad information on how PVD worked
• 308Pirate wrote:
  how PVD coatings work. The workpiece being coated is not transformed in any way.
  
  The material to be deposited as a coating onto the workpiece is vaporized in a plasma stream/flame. Said plasma stream deposits the coating onto the object being coated.
  
  Removing the coating will need mechanical/abrasive action as you correctly guessed. The problem lies in that you don't know the thickness of the coating that you're removing and so you don't know if you've removed any of the base metal under the coating.
  
  You're correct to not want to remove the coating from parts where fit is important but not for the reason you think. The fit between two parts is not necessarily affected by the dimensional tolerance of each part. Tolerances are allowed variations from a nominal dimension, are fixed by the design engineer, and are not known by you unless you have the manufacturing drawings for the parts in question. Besides nobody can change or alter tolerances. What you can do is change the actual dimensions of the mating parts which will affect how they fit together. Your actions may remove enough material to render one or more parts out of tolerance or the part may still be in tolerance because you didn't remove too much material. You will never know by feeling how the parts fit together.
  
  
• Final outcome: "it's a dumb idea" but not for the reasons I was originally thinking. It's a lot of work and cost to remove such a coating. Most importantly because the coating is engineered into the product specifications it would be nearly impossible wo/the engineer drawings to know exactly what problems I could be introducing. Seems it would be far ahead to spend extra money to get a stainless Zermatt Arms TL3, SR3, or even Defiance Outcast (all give the remington 700 footprint w/savage barrel threads)

I am new to Precision shooting so take it easy.

I am thinking about acquiring a Sig Kilo 3K handheld LRF and a Samsung Table to install the Ballistic software of choice.

My question is: can the software get the weather data from the LRF?

I know most people just use their smart phone, but I don't wish to use a smart phone.

The Kilo 3K advertises that it has the data sensor to do real time calculations.

I understand that most people use a Kestral for getting their weather data, but I am not sure that I am at that point to spend that kind of money.

By starting with just a LRF and a tablet, it would get me started and if need I can get a Kestral later if needed.

HOLDS 25 BULLET PROFILES AND 8 BALLISTIC GROUPS - Environmental sensors provide real-time calculations for ballistics; applied Ballistics Ultralite has a complete bullet database with 25 profiles and 8 onboard groups, ensuring you get accurate data

like new Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x56 scope. Model number 171390. It has the Duplex reticle with firedot. $1300 buys it

I'm wanting this chassis for a Tikka action but have read that the rear stock is in the way of properly running a cleaning rod through straight. I also swap scopes too much and am also concerned about bore sighting down the barrel with the stock in the way.

My question is, can the rear of the stock be removed easily for cleaning or would I need to remove the action from the chassis?

Safariland 87v 36 Belt Basket Weave finish

Size 36 x 2.25”

(1) Mace holder (STX finish)

(1) 90h-4 Cuff case (basket weave)

(1) 306 flashlight holder, stinger or similar (High gloss)

(1) 17/22 Double Mag Holster (plain)

All in unused condition

$65 shipped

Thread closed, no longer need

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I have a used but in good condition Whidden 6GT Micrometer Seating die for sale. It's in good shape with only a fee scuffs on the die locking ring. Asking $100 shipped. PayPal preferred.

Does anyone on the forum own both the HUXWRX FLOW 556K and the FLOW 6K cans? I'm looking for a comparative opinion between the two.

I don't see a direct comparison online yet, and I'm hoping Jay at Pew Pew Science will complete a review of the FLOW 6K Soon.

Safariland Holster for HKVP9

ALS/SLS level 3 retention

Black color & set up for belt

Like new condition

Sold shipped

I am wondering what the different results or advantages are when using lighter spring with heavier buffer vs heavy spring and lighter buffer.
18” mid length 6arc. I will be adding a suppressor.

Scope Chaps is very excited to let everyone here know that we have completed some much needed updates on our website. Hopefully products and color options are easier to find for everyone. We've added some new product pictures as well.

This just went online this morning, so there'll probably be a few things to fix. Please let us know if you see something odd.

We'll be adding more products in the coming days but I'll be gone at SHOT, so we'll be a bit delayed until after the show.

Check us out at www.scopechaps.com

BNIB Vortex Fury HD 5000 AB 10x42

These are brand new, never been opened with Applied Ballistics software built in.
$1100

Two boxes of 25 creedmoor brass. 200 pieces in total. Unopened

Decided to go to PRC

$230 shipped

Lightly used.
Zeiss V4 3-12x44 #20 reticle. 30mm tube size. This model was just released last fall. It has MOA dial elevation turret with a Zero stop. It has a capped windage. Great for a carrying hunting rifle. I put this on my kids rifle and I now have a couple V4 4-16x50's so we have the excact same scope.
Scope in great condition. Original box, papers and scope cover included.

$675 delivered

any new products in the pipeline?

or are they shutting down?

Lightly used Cal with the RRS pic/arca clamp. Used in a handful of matches. Original feet have a little wear but you can tell it’s very very light.

Always open to offers— I thought this seemed like a reasonable price but I am not in the loop on what these go for.

Price includes shipping.

Venmo or Zelle friend to friend only.

MH 25 v2 640 for sale. Got it in August 2023 and it’s a cool little unit. I scan in the truck then throw it on a helmet. My schedule for the next bit won’t give me time to hunt… need to find another freakin job so gonna post up my thermal set up and maybe in 5 years I’ll have the time again

$2700 shipped Tyd
Comes with 2 keep power batteries Nd everything that came with it originally

I have a brand new in box Signature Series Microtech Makora D/E Tactical Standard. This version is murdered out with no markings on the black blade. Never cut/carried and comes with everything as new. Smooth action with Nickel Boron internals.

Asking $325 shipped OBO

$115 shipped

Selling/trading my AXSA in 308W. 2017, small firing pin. Will come with:

-Sawtooth arca grip replacement
-Original grip
-Sawtooth arca rail for the forend
-Competition trigger
-3 sage green AX mags
-One green pic rail attachment, one green QD cup attachment

Barrel is a 26” Krieger 1.25” straight taper, chambered by Keystone Precision. I think about 2000 rounds on it. Threaded 3/4x24, will include Hellfire adapter.

Rifle shows some use, it’s been through about 5 PRS matches and a field match.

$5500 with barrel, $5000 without. Open to trades for other AI bolt guns, specifically looking for an AT but would be open to an ATX/ATXC.

Pm with any questions.