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  1. BobinNC

    What Vises Are You Using (Barrel or otherwise)

    I use an Columbian #4 Vice. I have rubber jaws inserts for gunsmithing work. I have a variety of vise jigs for AR work
  2. BobinNC

    Rifle Scopes Xtr pro… red vs black

    Yup, buy the red if you want one.......
  3. BobinNC

    Rifle Scopes Xtr pro… red vs black

    Where are you finding that price difference?? I'm not searching the web to find the best price on either, as I don't want one, but: The MSRP's of 202212 & 20222 are exactly the same from Burris, so it must be a supply and demand thingee. I guess nobody likes the Red. Go figure.... Burris XTR Pro
  4. BobinNC

    #3 rcbs matchmaster dispenser

    What a great way to spend $900. on something dispenses powder faster, but only works sometime, or never if your power goes out (in shtf times). Any quality manual powder dispenser like these will do you well: RCBS Competition Measure $170 ; Redding match Grade BR3 Measure $230.; Harrells...
  5. BobinNC

    Struggling with 5.56

    Temp stable and available direct from Hodgdon right now and all can produce similar velocities: H322 Benchmark H4895 Varget Hodgdon Powder I would think Benchmark might be the best for your application. Yes, the prices suck, but it is what it is....
  6. BobinNC

    Opinions on: Hawke Frontier Rifle Scope 34mm Tube 3-18x 50mm?

    I have no opinion on the Hawke Optics as I've never used any or know anyone who does. However, I have much experience with Athlon Optics, which brings many features at reasonable prices . If you want an Illuminated Reticle, locking turrets and a zero stop: Athlon Helos BTR GEN2 4-20x50mm...
  7. BobinNC

    Bullet jump on 5.56x45 when slammed into battery

    Have you considered a LEE Factory Crimp Die?? They are not expensive: Lee 90817 Factory Crimp Die 223 Remington 5.56x45 New In Box #90817 I use them for all 5.56x45 loads, because I'm looking for consistency and safety from my AR's and not chasing the smallest possible MOA. I use this die...
  8. BobinNC

    New Shooter - 6.5 Creedmoor Load Development

    If your happy with your load, then move on, hunt and compete. Groups around .5 MOA and low SD's are certainly good enough for your stated purpose, so why waste more component's to chase another .10" or .20" assuming you could get those groups that much better. Your not shooting benchrest comps...
  9. BobinNC

    go to scope mounts for flat top receivers(0 moa)

    I've been using Primary Arms PLx mounts (30mm ) on my AR15's very high quality . They also make a 34mm 20MOA one, as well as a zero MOA one.. Primary Arms 34mm PLx Cantilever Mount - 1.5" Height - 20 MOA Cant Primary Arms 34mm PLx Cantilever Mount - 1.5"
  10. BobinNC

    What caliber is it???

    This is the way 👆
  11. BobinNC

    Single stage reloading bench?

    I built 2 bench's like this for reloading. They are not fancy, but they are rugged and hold a ton of gear. L-Shaped Work Bench with Shelf Links®
  12. BobinNC

    SWFA 3-9x42 mil-quad

    What test?? And where is it?? I'm not saying your wrong but please provide the receipts. Also note I said "The SWFA is probably more rugged long term." So how many Helos BTR Gen2 2-12x42mm's have you broken??
  13. BobinNC

    SWFA 3-9x42 mil-quad

    Having had and used both the SWFA 3-9x42 and the Athlon Helos BTR Gen 2 2-12x42 extensively, the Athlon has the superior feature set. I should note that both scopes fit in the MVPO category making them ideal as DMR or Hunting type optics. They are perfect for 18" Barreled 5.56mm AR's, and short...
  14. BobinNC

    Why are basic bolt guns so hard to find?

    Here's some: Bergara B-14 Timber CZ 600 Range Savage 110 Classic Winchester XPR Varmint
  15. BobinNC

    Which Charge Weight would you pick based on these results?

    His Barrel length is 26" not 24", his COAL is 2.85" instead of 2.80, and his powder lot, chamber, barrel, case and primer maybe way different than that tested by Berger. Min and MAX charges are wise suggestions, but are not rules written on stone tablets. Also notice that Berger lists Starting...
  16. BobinNC

    Which Charge Weight would you pick based on these results?

    No Caliber listed: But I assume it's a 6.5 Creedmoor. No Barrel length listed, so it's hard to know if these velocities are good, bad or indifferent. No purpose or mission for the load listed so it's hard to just pick one load for an unknown purpose. PRC use, or Punching paper & Steel, or...
  17. BobinNC

    3.715 polymer 3 round mag?

    Perhaps this: https://mdttac.com/7prc-mdt-cip-la-polymer-magazine-3-rnd/ Or these: https://store.springfield-armory.com/3-round-long-action-model-2020-rifle-magazine-300-prc-and-7mm-prc/ https://hawkinsprecision.com/hawkins-precision-hunter-magazines/
  18. BobinNC

    H4831 vs H4831SC "Carolina Load" 6.5CM

    Without getting too preachy I see some flaws in your reloading approach: Never, ever use anybody's "recipe" without working up to it from below, for 'your' rifle with 'your' components. Number two, your initial coal should consider the following: The longest coal that will fit and feed from...
  19. BobinNC

    Looking for someone that makes steel Tikka bolt handles...

    I've used them before. Yes, they are in Australia but they are GTG. This is what I bought from them. It's threaded 5/16 UNF. I then fit my own bolt knob sourced in the USA from American Precision Arms. Atlasworxs Knob Bolt – Tikka T3/T3X
  20. BobinNC

    Rifle Scopes MK5 HD 2-10x new reticles coming?

    Such a scope already exists and can be had for less than $500. compared to the nearly $2500 for an illuminated Leupold MK5 2-10. HELOS BTR GEN2 2-12×42 AHMR2 FFP IR MIL Just look at the spec's between the two and then look at the reticles. Clearly the Leupold reticle is finer one for longer...
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