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    Gunsmithing Budget sandblaster and spray gun for cerakote

    If it's a hobby, do the first few things the super simple way. Harbor freight refillable handheld sandblaster and then buy the Preval Sprayers to use with C series cerakote. Those two items will work well and you'll be started for well under $100. Do a few parts and then determine where you...
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    New reloader - list of components

    Having gone through this earlier this year, I can say don't overthink it. I started reloading my bolt 223 over the last month and the learning curve wasn't very steep. Just spent some time learning the setup, ruined 10 or so pieces of brass, and eventually loaded 950 rounds over about two...
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    The new Athlon Ares BTR G3 2.5-15x50, initials, and ongoing thoughts.

    Just makes me mad I didn't buy another used Cronus for sure. And of course you can't return a mounted scope so I'm stuck with it. I'll take it out a few more times and do a few more comparisons.
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    WTB Proof 6 Arc or 22 ARC

    Assuming AR, this is bit longer at 22", I was looking for the same 18" 6 ARC last week and decided on this, even if I have it cut I'd be in the ballpark of a new barrel price. Rolling as is for now...
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    What did you do in the reloading room today?

    It's the Harbor Freight Apache 2800. I made a custom insert from some HDPE from Amazon. Clamped two half inch pieces together and drilled the holes in it. It went a lost faster than you would think. I would say about a 30 minute project. All the inserts I found only hold 100 rounds, I...
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    The new Athlon Ares BTR G3 2.5-15x50, initials, and ongoing thoughts.

    Not quite the same scope, but I just added a Gen 3 Ares in 4.5-27x from Cameraland and I'm really disappointed in the glass. I put it on my Tikka 22lr thinking it would be a step up from my Helos BTR Gen 2 4-20 but less cost than a used Cronus. It's almost as if the focus on it isn't quite...
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    What did you do in the reloading room today?

    Filled my 223 container with 298 rounds with the 75gr ELD-M and CFE. The two groups were my final tests before I started batch reloading.
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    SOLD Vortex Venom 3-15x44 MRAD FFP

    Sold to @NarMan
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    SOLD Vortex Venom 3-15x44 MRAD FFP

    Bump, lowered to $375
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    SOLD Vortex Venom 3-15x44 MRAD FFP

    Vortex Venom 3-15 MRAD FFP scope with rings and MK Machining scope caps. In perfect shape, was on my Tikka 22LR and I’m moving to something with more magnification. Comes with EGW Rings, held zero perfect. $400 $375 Shipped to you. Locally, I live North of Austin.
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    Strongest bore cleaner available

    I am, I just don't see a benefit for me. Rifle shoots 3/4 moa to 1 moa 10 round groups, so I just live my life and don't worry about cleaning. I don't know enough to guess which magic solution to run through X times per X rounds for X caliber, so I just have always skipped it and it seems just...
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    Strongest bore cleaner available

    I'm at 2200 on my proof/Tikka. No plans to ever clean it. Just shoot it.
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    .223 - 5.56

    I was shooting for 2.468”
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    .223 - 5.56

    First try at reloading, all seems to have gone well! Tikka .223 with a 20" Proof CF Prefit New Norma Brass 25.5gr CFE223 75gr ELD-M Avg Velocity was 2740.8 FPS ES 31.7 SD 8.8 Primers looked great at this charge, at 26.0 they flattened out.
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    Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph

    Definitely don't update to 3.30. There is for sure an issue. Just got back from the range and it missed about 30% of all shots from my .223's. I also had my 22lr with me and it picked up every one of those without issue. This thing missed about 5 shots total in its lifetime, but today alone...
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    T1X Walnut Stock

    I put one together for my dad, this is the T1X hunter factory walnut stock. I think it looks really nice and he is very happy with it as well. I would agree with @Nethero though, I'm not sure the wood is walnut, but rather the stain color is walnut.
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    Tikka T3 Thread

    I have mine set up as a switch barrel, using a husky strap wrench and a spare bolt I go from 6.5 creed to a 7PRC while at the range. It’s very repeatable, but after some time, I’m gathering parts to just have a second matching rifle.
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    Remove PVD off Solus Action?

    Here's a better question, why do you care that he doesn't like your opinion. Who gives two fucks about the value of the action? It's his action, politely fuck off.
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    Suppressors Want another 30 Cal Suppressor, considering Jolene S

    There will be no real difference between the two. 7 baffles in the scythe vs 8 baffles in the Jolene, clipping will be the same or similar so overall they are as similar as two could be built, but the Jolene is $350 less, so for me it was an easy choice.
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    Suppressors Want another 30 Cal Suppressor, considering Jolene S

    Just added a Jolene S a few weeks ago and took it out on one range trip thus far. I love how light it is and the price is great. Anymore, the titanium standard cans should be priced closer to the Jolene S. The Scythe is essentially the same suppressor for twice the money. Both are standard...
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