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Craddock Precision Bartlein SR25?

I got my hands on one of the Troy Industries upper receivers they created for the M110 replacement solicitation. It fits my SR25 lower perfectly. I also randomly have a SR25 URX4 15" rail sitting around. I have been pondering ordering a 16" Bartlein 6.5 Creedmoor barrel from Craddock Precision. I have a Bartlein on a 6.5 bolt gun that shoots lights out. I have no experience with Craddock Precision.

I am looking for the Hide's thoughts on Craddock Precision and if we think the juice is worth the squeeze on Bartlein gas gun barrels.

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SOLD seekins DMR 6 arc

Seekins DMR 6arc 22” with 900 rounds on it. Consistent .5-.75 moa with multiple projectiles.

Parts that aren’t factory are jp bolt head (plus factory bolt as well) radian ambi charging handle, xlr grip, PVA muzzle break.

Comes with 2 26 round and 3 20 round Duramags, hornady dies, and 250+ peices of brass (maybe more if I find them). $1600 plus ride.

And I can include a krg arca rail and burris xtr3 3-18 for additional to make it turn key if you want.
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Accessories Manners TCS Rem 700 SA RH

Manners TCS (Rem700 Short action) in like new condition. Never ran in a match. Put on my BA and fired 20 rounds from barricade in my backyard. Really wanted to run this but couldn't get comfortable after using my current setup for the last 4 years. $1450 shipped to lower 48, can quote other states/territories. This is for the Manners TCS stock (with mini chassis and integrated rail) only. Nothing else in photo included.

My other listings:

500 115gr DTAC Blems

Bix'N Andy TacSport Single Stage Trigger with Flat Shoe

Hawkins Tank 6mm Brake

Minox MD 80 ZR with Reticle


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The MDT LSS GEN3–the most adaptable and customizable rifle chassis ever built.

Whether you're building a competition-ready precision rifle, dialing in a lightweight hunting setup, or putting together a tactical beast, this system lets you customize every detail without ever pulling your barrelled action. Swap parts, tweak your setup, and make it exactly what you need, when you need it.
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What upper receivers are you guys using to get a good thermal fit?

Until recently, my goto stripped upper receiver was the BCM blems. A while back, I ordered half a dozen of them. They all worked fine for various rigs and provided a good thermal fit. When I ran out, I ordered 3 more.

Of those 3, two were unusable. One was so tight that I couldn't even get the lapping jig in, much less the barrel, even with liberal use of a torch. Once I got things together, it shot like crap. Gotta imagine there was a whole lot of stress.

On the other, the charging handle, no matter which I used, kept reciprocating.

So, what else is being used to get a good thermal fit?

Suppressors TBAC Magnus

Looking for real world input/experience. I am going to buy 2 suppressors from TBAC. I am going to run the SR brake on 5 bolt rifles and swap the 2 suppressors between the 5.

I am torn between a combination of Magnus S, Magnus S RR, Magnus, and Magnus RR.

Looking for experience regarding whether the RR is worth the length and cost in terms of recoil reduction vs the non RR and if the noise increase on the RR negates the suppression

Optics PRICE DROP: Spuhr 35mm mount SP-5002 w/ ACI

99% Condition without box. Small blem on top front ring but fully functional. Spuhr SP-5002 1.5" Height 0 MOA Scope mount w/ optional ACI & mount. Originally cost $710 plus shipping new.

$355 Scope mount only.

$155 ACI+ACI mount only.

Package: $455


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Likely the Earliest Marine Sniper Rifle that still exists, from 1909

I thought you guys might like this one. This rifle has a lot of historical value to the Marine Sniper program. This is likely the earliest Marine Sniper rifle that still exists.

If you are not aware, the first "official" US sniper rifle was the M1908 Warner Swasey. It was adopted in 1908 by Army Ordnance and was made by Springfield Armory starting later that year. The first production run of rifles, past a couple test rifles, were in the 352xxx and 353xxx serial range.

Basically, the whole premise of the Marine Sniper program started when the Marines decided to buy a handful of these first Army sniper rifles in 1909. This is the first time the Marines had tested an "official Sniper rifle" and from this ground work, it lead to the official Sniper program in 1917.

A neat point about this rifle. This is likely not only the earliest Marine Sniper rifle known, but it's also from the very first block of official Army sniper rifles produced. So it really served as the beginning of the sniper program for both branches.

Originally, the mounts for the Warner Swasey sights were staked on the inside of the receiver by Springfield Armory. Once the Warner Swasey sights became outdated, it was common in the era to remove the mounts and make the Snipers into a standard service rifle. Reading Ordnance docs of the time, they stated the staked screws were hard to remove and it was easier to just cut the mount off the receiver and leave the staked screw heads in place.

Even though I have never found the serial list of the 1909 shipment to the Marines, everything I have ever found leads me to firmly believe this was one of them. They would have for sure been in this serial range. I did find this rifle's serial number on a Marine Document from 1929 but it does not detail on the document if the serial is a SA or RIA number. But the odds are highly in favor that it is my rifle after the mount had been removed and it became a standard service rifle.

Looking at the rifle it has likely been rebuilt several times by the Marines, with the last time during WWII. It is a pretty stereotypical early WWII rebuild with a 1942 Sedgley USMC barrel.

Even though all that still exists of the original 1909 Sniper rifle, is the receiver, it's pretty likely the entire Marine Sniper program started here.

So far, this is the only known Marine Model of 1908 Warner Swasey that exists. There is one in the private collection of the Marine museum, but the receiver isn't original so I imagine it was put together for a display.

I feel very honored to be the caretaker of this rifle, and the legacy it left behind. I just wish this one could talk.

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Beam Torque Wrench for Scopes?

Back when I was taught how to mount scopes, I had to have a way to torque screws correctly. I saw ads for the Wheeler torque screwdriver, but I also saw unfavorable reviews. I was afraid a torque screwdriver that cheap would fall apart. Torque screwdrivers from industrial-tool companies can cost over $300, so I figured there might be a reason.

I got myself a beam torque wrench instead, and I used a 1/4" magnetic socket to hold bits. Has anyone else tried this? It seems to work just fine, it was cheap, it never has to be adjusted, and it should last forever.

The other day I found a used Sturtevant-Richmont driver for $43, so I grabbed it. Easier to stow than the beam job.

Dandy trickler controller for TRX-925 scale

So for those of you that have purchased or thought about purchasing the Creedmoor TRX-925 scale and wanted to add a powder trickler here is what I found. I was on Accurate Shooter website and found someone was building a controller for the Dandy power trickler that would work with the TRX-925. I took the plunge and ended up buying the 2 speed Dandy and the controller. The price for both was well below other scale/trickler combinations. Combining the two was a simple matter drilling a small hole the the Dandy control box and soldering two wires. The controller has many settings that allow you to create different powder profiles.

It may not be as slick or fast as the higher priced combinations but it does offer an alternative for those of us with smaller budgets. It's my understanding that "itchyTF" who built the controller has three more available if this interests you.
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