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Recent content by ThePretzel

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    SOLD Selling out in SW MO: powder, bullets, primers, AutoTrickler V3, Dillon progressive

    I’ll take the trickler and scale (pick it up with cash) if prior posts fall through.
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    Reloading Equipment SPF - 105 Hybrids

    I've actually ended up moving cross-country 3 different times back and forth since we last met up so face to face would end up having to wait until I'd be back around in July, but you're next in line if one of the 500ct boxes falls through.
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    Reloading Equipment SPF - 105 Hybrids

    All sold now pending funds, assuming @handfull would still be interested in only one of the 500ct boxes instead of both.
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    Reloading Equipment SPF - 105 Hybrids

    Just moving out the 105's I have left since I'm switching to DTACs. 500ct boxes still sealed in the original plastic wrap, 100ct boxes taken out of the plastic wrap but still unopened/sealed. 1x 500ct - Lot PR0022 1x 500ct - Lot P03239 3x 100ct - Lot PR001343 $310 shipped per 500ct, $60/100 +...
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    Rifle Scopes What the pros use confusion

    So what I'm hearing, since you're a liar, is that I should expect to see them on shelves before the end of 2023, gotcha. Looking forwards to it!
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    Rifle Scopes What the pros use confusion

    Once you get a best price quote from a dealer the price difference does usually end up being in that 10-15% range as you say there. The thing is, when you're dropping $4,000+ on a scope you're still talking a $500 difference or more between the two options in most cases without one of them...
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    Rifle Scopes What the pros use confusion

    I own a Tangent and have done numerous side by side comparisons in all different conditions, and honestly ZCO vs TT is no different than the endless Schmidt vs NF debates everybody was having before these newer companies came out with better products. Neither is "better", it's legitimately...
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    Coup De Grâce, New Action from American Rifle Company, $899 WOW!

    FWIW in my MG2 with Hawkins DBM I run the standard length magazine catch for both AICS (Accurate Mag and ARC branded ones) and AW magazines without any issues. Didn't even realize they made an AW-specific mag catch because I never had any problems with them that would cause me to look into...
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    Why are actions+bolt so expensive

    That is the generally idea of how companies try to price their products which have an elastic demand, at the optimum balance of price and consumer demand. I believe Defiance specifically may have found out the hard way that consumer demand for custom actions is, in fact, highly elastic. I seem...
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    Why are actions+bolt so expensive

    You might want to find a new insurance provider then if you were being quoted at $2,000/year for $30,000 in coverage. A USAA Valuable Personal Property policy (which includes loss, theft, and even accidental damage that occurs during normal use) for ~$12,000 MSRP of rifle + scope + suppressor...
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    Why are actions+bolt so expensive

    If only insurance didn't require you to list replacement values on anything fun you want coverage for, that would make the 2nd part there much easier.
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    What is happening at McGowan

    I mean you can't make the barrel any worse than it already is, I'd make sure the threads are at least smooth and in-spec though before screwing it onto any action you care about to avoid damaging the action itself.
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    Consensus on ARC mags?

    Only issues I've had with ARC mags were if they got dirty, such as if I dropped them or if it was a particularly dusty day with lots of wind. As a result I usually toss mine in an ultrasonic cleaner whenever I get home from the range or a match, keeps them cleaned up nicely, and then if one of...
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    AutoTrickler V4

    Greg has actively pushed false or misleading information on multiple occasions specifically regarding the accuracy or consistency of electronic scales and powder dispensing systems. I'd take somebody who adds nothing to the community over a guy whose contributions are a net negative.