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  1. hamstur

    Rifle Scopes Premier or not?

    Premier are heavy scopes with good glass. If it fits the bill ($ and desired need) is for each individual to choose. Since you're asking mass opinion, I'll say fuck no. But if you buy one at this point and it goes down, nobody wants to hear sob story driveling and crying.
  2. hamstur

    DT-SRS-CFFMCAR DT SRSA1 COVERT Rifle .308WIN 16" W/ Silencerco Omega

    Looks like standard 20MOA Badger riser.
  3. hamstur

    AI .223 bolt face

    Easy! The "best way" to "demand" this would be to first become Commander-in-Chief of the British Armed Forces and identify a clear need to downsize sniper caliber needs. Explain that the trend of going from the L118 in 308 to the L115 in 338LM for additional range, capability & impact a...
  4. hamstur

    Want to know more about my KAC

    Immediately noticed missing original parts as well. And the trigger guard is black. Might be worth seeing if KAC would be willing to do a SN check. While it's possible the original owner stripped & hawked off the accessories, it's also plausible the guy had his black SR15 koted and added the...
  5. hamstur

    Rifle Scopes Why such poor warranties on scope electronics?

    Consumer electronics are sensitive & pricey instruments prone to eventually need maintenance, fail or become obsolete. No brand of TV, computer, stereo, etc comes with a lifetime warranty. Consider Vortex the exception not the norm. The norm is in fact 1-5 years. If that's what you expect, then...
  6. hamstur

    Custom precision rifle build question

    first bit of advice is never plan events around a custom rifle order. 90% chance all you'll get is disappointment unless you're a preferred customer. If the builder ordered direct from manufacturer there is margin built into pricing. i.e. action might be 1100 from OTM, and your smith is...
  7. hamstur

    Looking to shed some weight. (shorty 6.5x47L build)

    You answered all the questions ... barrel aleady being a 20" chopped R700 5R RV contour, dropping 3.5" will not dent the 3-5 lb you seek. - Stock: switch to Manners Elite without Mini-Chassis ... use APA RTG instead - Barrel: drop it to a Bartlein #3 Sporter if unwilling/unable to use Proof...
  8. hamstur

    Help me spend some money.

    My old original Tikka CTR that I bought new for $792 back in 2011 is the only rifle I sold that I miss. That owned and sold list includes 2 Tac Ops and a dozen GAPs. Don't miss any of those. I remember my buddies teasing my going-cheap rifle ... but I was making 650-850 shots like cake that day...
  9. hamstur

    Rifle Scopes S&B Ultra Short 3-20 vs standard PM2 3-20

    Single turn model maxes to turret's 16.7mil capacity. 6.5x47 dope runs to 1425 yards but never needed more than 11 mil!
  10. hamstur

    Rifle Scopes 20 MOA Base vs. 20 MOA Scope Mount

    If not using a flat-top set up (e.g., AR, AIAX) then 95% of shooters on bolt guns achieve optimal cheek weld & eye relief with ~1 to 1-1/8" rings at the tallest, also assuming average/typical rail height. That Seekins 1.5" 20MOA is more designed for an AR and going to be really high.
  11. hamstur

    Rifle Scopes S&B Ultra Short 3-20 vs standard PM2 3-20

    If you're good with 1.35" mount height, the Spuhr 4036 is perfect. If it helps to see the difference, I had 2 pics on my phone that help visualize the mounting scenarios with the scope. First pic has (2) 520US on TemplarV2/Deviant actions. Even with APA 1.031" rings, I'll admit I wish I could...
  12. hamstur

    Rifle Scopes S&B Ultra Short 3-20 vs standard PM2 3-20

    I currently own (4) 520US, previously owned (2) 320 and (1) 320US. Also shot somebody else's 320US. Call that a sample size of 8. Re: eyebox, they are all the same. Don't over-analyze trivial differences, or get sucked into discussions around those matters. Being all equal "behind the scope" as...
  13. hamstur

    Rifle Scopes S&B Ultra Short 3-20 vs standard PM2 3-20

    Behind the scope they are fairly identical. Which means they are both great scopes. The 320US just always feels bigger than expected. Really feel the 520US is the winner.
  14. hamstur

    Rifle Scopes Help finding a scope with these parameters

    I'm so sorry but I can't resist ... one scope existence matches your description, down to worth $1000 ... a broken Premier!
  15. hamstur

    Remington Defense RACS M40A6 "USMC" Chassis - THE REAL DEAL - Finally available!

    Funny that a real deal mil-spec chassis comes up and people miss the concept of limited availability item for true clone builds. NO cadex being similar doesnt cut it. Then a $7K M40A1 with obsolete and inferior USO 10x comes up, or a beat up Colt USMC 1911 at $3K and people jerk off to how...
  16. hamstur

    Bolt knob modification help

    Eyeballing all your pics, my bet if you wont get the carbon knob to fit because the exposed unthreaded portion on the handle is clearly same/larger OD as threading. The Badger knob had internal relief. It's similar-ish to how an AIAE barrel won't work on AW/AT/AX. Personally would just stick...
  17. hamstur

    Rifle Scopes What do you want in a scope?? (Think outside the box!)

    I'll play. If you're talking the world of parallax-free... ...how about a modular scope? Say, interchangable objective bell that can take a very compact 3-15 and increase it to a 25x without giving up the 3x. Otherwise, the #1 thing is touting greatness and under-deliver, never deliver, or...
  18. hamstur

    GAP barrel shoulder question

    the sf brake is really just what was spec'ed between frank and gap, and considered a user preference item. that is, they will still mark it a gladius if you spec it with a different brake or no brake at all. its the same for minor things like multicam color, cerakote color, maybe +/-2" of...
  19. hamstur

    GAP barrel shoulder question

    it's the tundown spec for the sf brake install to ensure proper fit for the suppressor. look up the current sf brakes ans notice they addressed the issue by building the additional turndown onto the brake itself
  20. hamstur

    Rifle Scopes First Vortex PST GII failure report in SH (FIXED BY VORTEX)

    $1K for an FFP, mil/mil, ranging reticle, illuminated, etc featured scope is entry-level. The 'competition' guys spending $1K for glass are wanting to assess how serious they want to take the sport. Then if they decide to take it serious, it quickly gets sold and becomes a $2K+ scope. But if...
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