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  1. longshot2000

    Re-anodizing?

    I would not say that is an obstacle, but the real question is what you want to do and why. We send out uppers and lowers for anodizing, and sometimes have to strip the existing anodizing. It is as simple as applying gentle media hits and keeping the grit to a very fine level. If you are going...
  2. longshot2000

    Barrel Question

    I once spent some time talking to Boots Obermeyer, who you might now from developing the 5R rifling barrel, and he made tight barrels at .298-.308 for sniper rifles. His barrels were used in the Mk11 and early M110 gas guns and used 168 grain 7.72 NATO rounds. His logic was that the tight...
  3. longshot2000

    Precision Rifle Gear $600 Tripods

    My personal favorite is the Cadex tripod, but is a little north of your price range. Leupold is spot-on in that price range. There are a lot of choices, and assuming you have a good foundation, the head makes all the difference in the world, and you can go from basic to fantastic.
  4. longshot2000

    SureFire FA762-SS cloning?

    This has been a conundrum for some time. We have some research going on now. Yes, we have the muzzle device, but no suppressor options. Yes, we have the Warden conversions, but that ONLY for the SOCOM series. The FA762-SS requires an over the barrel fit, in addition to the locking device. I...
  5. longshot2000

    FBI Sniper Rifles

    Bumping an old thread. We have been researching and are building FBI HRT rifles. We have had the 11.5" Carbing in a folding configuration for a few years. We are just releasing our "near-clone" HRT Sniper Rifle, which has all the FBI contract specs, but a swap of barrel and receiver (and thus...
  6. longshot2000

    Barrett M82a1 Optic

    That rifle is known for quite a punch. There is a reason that military riflescopes are recommended. Nightforce ATACR, Schmidt & Bender, Leupold Mark 5HD, Steiner, et. al. Same with mount: extra secure.
  7. longshot2000

    Suppressors Barrett AML-338 Question

    We have a number of customers with the Mk22 rifle and suppressor, and have not had any complaints. That is not to say it is the best suppressor, but it works, and the US Army uses it with up to .338, so its no slouch. I have no personal experience with the suppressor.
  8. longshot2000

    Scope for a HK SL8-6 under 600$

    The tactical nature of the rifle would lead me to a true tactical scope, but at the price point you mentioned, the only scope that I can recommmend for long distances is the Arken EP5 or the lighter weight EPL-4. These are scopes that compete with others that are 2x to 3x the price. Another to...
  9. longshot2000

    Optic advice for 22” 6.5 Creedmoor build

    My thoughts might be in the minority, but if you are doing such a great job on the barrel, you need a scope that matches the rifle. Burris, Athlon and other brands mentioned will leaving wishing for more. There are so many good scopes and so many opinions. I like to use what I refer to as the...
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    Oversized Barrel Extension Preventing Installation Of Barrel on Thermo Fitted Upper Receiver

    Yeah, I would change receivers. BCM is good enough for a chrome-lined barrel, but if you are working on a $500 barrel, I would get the right receiver to work, and I might mill out the receiver by .001. I would probably move to a Vltor upper. Take it to a gunsmith. This type of fit is normal...
  11. longshot2000

    Craddock Precision Signature Series

    FWIW, Paul has one of the better barrel shops in the business. Personally, I have been called a barrel snob. After several approaches to becoming a less snobbish barrel guy, I have failed at accepting "good enough for the price," and have come to terms with the fact that I am a snob. This...
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    Suppressors for .300 Blackout

    So, I think you answered your question. Full disclosure, we are a corporate sponsor for Pew Science, so we believe that Jay does the best work in the business to present the data objectively. Who else has objective numbers? I am not aware of anyone else. Some manufacturers publish numbers...
  13. longshot2000

    Suppressors Surefire SOCOM338-TI

    As a dealer, we have a relatively large concentration of Surefire sales in our suppressor line, but that is due to the fact that we specialize in military sniper rifles. The Surefire SOCOM series does a very good job at suppression reductions. Over the years, there have been other cans that...
  14. longshot2000

    Paging Bushnell - Are we ever going to see an Elite Tactical LPVO?

    sort of a crowded field. A number of good scopes and some that are good enough.
  15. longshot2000

    Suppressors Surefire FDE Cerakote Issue....Or Not??

    the color will change the more you use rapid fire.
  16. longshot2000

    Do they make the Knight’s Armament SR-25 14.5” ACC in FDE?

    You are asking the wrong question, grasshopper. Rifle find, first, you must. Cerakote then before the rust.
  17. longshot2000

    Milled ops inc collar?

    More than that. You need the step on the collar to be a certain distance from the muzzle. The best answer is a custom-made barrel from Compass Lake. You can choose Bartlein, Douglas or Criterion blanks. They contour our Mk12 barrels, so they will know what an SPR profile is. The second...
  18. longshot2000

    Replacement bolt and firing pin for LaRue large frame

    I think the JP BCG will fit the LaRue. Now, what does my "think" matter to you? I have done some interchangeability experimenting and LaRue is an SR25 pattern, and mostly interchangeable with LMT and KAC. And, I have heard of some people using JP BCG in their KAC rifles, so, if A=C and B=A...
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    Suppressor Advice Needed

    Generally speaking, for hunting, weight is critical, and rapid-fire is unnecessary. The military-style cans are stainless and built for battle and heavy. So, you will want Titanium, as it is very lightweight and durable enough. Keep in mind that some sort of easy release means a common muzzle...
  20. longshot2000

    Leupold Military Discount questions????

    The Mark 4 spotting scopes are all heading overseas. As a direct Leupold dealer (we order from Leupold), we have orders that are over a year old that have not been filled. The military and professional discount programs are on a space-available, end-of-the-line basis for pretty much every...
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