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    .223 rem vs 6.5 cr for first mid range rifle

    .223 is more than sufficient for your use. Just keep in mind that a majority of factory ammo is geared towards ARs, and you’re essentially cutting the nuts off of it when you’re shooting anything below 75-77 grainers loaded to PMAG length. So my recommendation would be to stick to FGMM 77SMK or...
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    Why are Foundation stocks popular?

    Oh yeah 100%. Not saying it can’t be done, but certainly not an insignificant added cost. Just context for the adjustability aspect people might like about chassis systems that you don’t get (at least from the factory) with a Foundation.
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    Why are Foundation stocks popular?

    I’d imagine he’s mainly referring to LOP. Personally I’ve also come to appreciate buttpad height and angle adjustment… when setup properly with LOP it gives a more natural/comfortable fit in my experience. To a lesser degree, being able to slide the cheek rest side to side/front to back is...
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    Building my first bolt gun. Requesting Advice.

    Tikka is fine. Optic is preference, but fine. Personally I’d skip the W3 for now. I can’t stand Bravos but I think it’s the better buy in your case. Shoot that for a while, figure out what you like or don’t like, and then decide your best path forward. Much easier to get your money out of that...
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    Ole School Tikka M695 Upgrades?

    I think the Waters are listed in AUS $$. I remember the ones that I bought were listed at $165 or $185 on the website but actually ended up being around $125 USD each. Either way, I’ve had similarly excellent experiences with the Waters mags I’ve used. They’re excellent.
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    Ole School Tikka M695 Upgrades?

    Can’t help in terms of true chassis options - I’d imagine they would be pretty limited if any - but it looks like Boyd’s offers M695 inlets. In terms of mags, Waters Rifleman offers legacy Tikka mags that would your rifle based on the description. Never used the M695 mags specifically but...
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    AT-X questions

    Would have to go back through the linked AT-X thread… AI’s words, not mine. But the gist was “superior machines and manufacturing processes.” Fwiw I don’t really think there’s an appreciable difference in accuracy, but definitely so in terms of maintenance, durability, and the fact that you can...
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    .223 - 5.56

    LeverRev is a non-starter for me because of the temp sensitivity. I’ll take a lower velocity with better consistency any day. I think I’ll find it with one of the 85.5 or 90SMK. I have some 88s to try too, but they’re about the same length as the VLDs and I have a feeling will be on the slower...
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    Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph

    It reset the secondary market, sure, but realistically all it did was lower barriers to entry on Doppler based systems. If LR refuses to innovate or drop their prices line with the alternatives then it will slowly die out because no one will be buying new units, but until then they will still...
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    .223 - 5.56

    Thanks for the info. I shoot a ton of 75s and 80 ELDs in my Tikka. Both are great. But they definitely run out of steam past 8-900 yards, regardless of what the ballistic calculators say. Not to mention, they’re really dainty impacts especially on big plates and splash is much harder to see. I...
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    .223 - 5.56

    Has anyone had good luck shooting mag-fed 90VLDs? What speeds are you seeing and from what load/barrel length/freebore? An ISSF chamber with .169 freebore puts a 90VLD with .020” jump around 2.620-2.630” COL. Most modified .223 mags will accompany around 2.580” COL. My experience is that most...
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    Accuracy International AT-X

    Can confirm. Mine was blue, had it painted black. Went to bed with a Curtis and a 50lb bolt lift, woke up with an Impact and a 6oz bolt lift. Crazy shit.
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    Tikka durability question

    I've had a shit ton of customs and a shit ton of Tikkas. They've all run the gambit from training/range type guns to matches with varying degrees of treachery. I've had issues with both, but for every ejector spring I've had to replace in a Tikka, I've broke a trigger or firing pin in a custom...
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    T3X CTR barrel, medium contour good for matches?

    It won’t be optimized for any type of competition but who cares? Go see what you/it can do. The heat sink/dissipation will really depend on the type of match it is, how many people are shooting it, and match flow. If you have 5+ guys rotating through each squad you’re going to have downtime...
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    Accuracy International AT-X

    Mine is as smooth as any AI I’ve felt. And I don’t do shit to it other than clean, oil the bolt, and wipe it dry. I dry cycled it probably 1k times when I first got it. There’s definitely no perceptible zipper noise. I’ll clean it every couple hundred rounds or as needed. I’ve never cleaned my...
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    Suppressors Suppressor Warranty Experience?

    SilencerCo will take care of you. They are fantastic and will generally cover anything and everything, including stupidity, at least once. Not implying you’re in the wrong here, just saying they will take care of it no questions asked.
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    PRS oriented stock design

    Mine is very much the same on a TCS and an MG2, both of which people often complain about being too long. On the contrary I would almost say that my AT-X is a little too close depending on the grip I use. It took some trial and error to get it where I wanted. All that said I wear XL-XXL...
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    He’s just a little Guy! Let’s see the little 223 trainers!

    338 Ultra on 223 <3
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    PRS oriented stock design

    Nice looking stock. Interested to see its development. Some recommendations: - Definitely agree with the above sentiment. Do what you want first and foremost. Consider the feedback, make changes you see as benefitting the overall design, but above all else make sure it’s what you envision it to...
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    Area 419 ARCA adapter slipping under recoil

    Take out those god forsaken arcalock pins. It will tighten right up. It’s a stupid design with their rails… even worse without the teeth.
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