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Recent content by newgunguy3

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    US suppressor cleaning question

    Quick question about ultra sonic suppressor cleaning. If the US cleaner uses a mesh basket, will it scratch up the surface of the can? Do I need to wrap the can in a piece of old t-shirt before I drop it in? Thanks
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    Firearms WTB: Primary Weapons Systems .300 BO Upper

    Mike is number 1 in the PWS market: https://shop.fortresstactical.com/Upper-Receiver-AR15-LR308-Primary-Weapons-PWS-s/233.htm
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    I need a good radio

    Be aware that the business and ham (aka amateur) radios require individual licenses from the FCC. ;) The amateur / ham licenses aren't hard to get but you do have to study for them and take the exams when offered.
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    Suppressors *** NEW *** Dead Air Sandman-S vs. Nomad-LT on .300 BLK w/ 220 Subs

    Thank you! You tested one with a suppressor wrap on and one without. have you tested with and without the wrap to see if tone changes? You probably can’t tell with just ears, but with a meter it would be interesting to see if the wrap affects sound pressure at all — if the can flexs slightly...
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    Can suppressor mirage effect your dope?

    The heat from the suppressor can create mirage interference for the optic. Is it enough optical interference to shift the sight picture from what it should be? That I don’t know. what I do know is I’ve had times shooting in the desert late in the afternoon when the sun went behind a mountain...
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    OTTO NoizeBarrier earpro same as new Etymotic Elites....

    I started using Ottos with these longer models but found they stuck too far out of my ear. As a result they became dislodged more easily either due to active movement (barricade work) or just being heavier and falling out while hanging over my gun for long periods (LR shooting). FYI - I was...
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    OTTO NoizeBarrier earpro same as new Etymotic Elites....

    I'm not sure that is exactly correct. I had a warranty issue last year and Otto was very kind to take care of it for me. When I received the full replacement, on the bottom of the case was the following model # information: Model No. V4 - 11029. My guess is that last year the then current...
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    Reloading Equipment SOLD! WTS 6.5 brass, once fired

    Sorry, I saw other posts without a price so I did the same. I have found a buyer. Thanks.
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    Reloading Equipment SOLD! WTS 6.5 brass, once fired

    I just finished a class and have 163 pieces of Hornady 6.5 C brass. All once fired, originally held 147 gr ELD match pills. NOT cleaned, deburred, deprimed, resized or anything else. Just box, gun, boom, ground, bag, to you. :) I know there is a value to these but I don't know how much. I don't...
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    two Kestrel questions, 5700 E/AB +Link

    Thank you for the information you posted. I’ll digest it. I understand and agree the DA changes are more pronounced at greater distances. But shouldn’t the Kestrel know “where” a gun was zero’ed (DA)? For an outlandish example, you zero at sea level at distance X then climb half way up Mt...
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    two Kestrel questions, 5700 E/AB +Link

    Thanks for the reply. Interesting that you say conditions don't matter for 100 yards 0's. In my real life example, I zero'd at 4000 DA. This morning it was close to 2000DA. I didn't consult the kestel before shooting and all my shows were .1 Mil+ high. I was puzzled since I had confirmed 0...
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    two Kestrel questions, 5700 E/AB +Link

    #1 - when you turn on the Kestrel, during the splash screens you start to get a battery capacity reading. It disappears once the splash screens are finished. I know it's not 100% accurate because I've put a new battery in and gotten readings below 100%. How can you see what the battery...
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    Cost benefit Atacr vs Razor?

    I have a 7-35 ATACR with the mil-xt reticle. I also have the Burris XTR-3 with the SCR-2 reticle. For the round count and conditions you describe, the Burris no questions asked. Any day of the week and twice on Sunday. Under these conditions the Burris is easier and more pleasant to use. Get...
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    Rifle Scopes 4 / 6 screw rings vs mounts, when and why?

    I did a search and didn't see a thread on this but apologies if it's been covered before. On my 308 and 6.5 I used NF 4 screw Ultralite rings for the optics (Burris XTRIII and ATACR). When does it make sense to go to the 6 screw rings? When does it make sense to move to a mount like the...