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  1. strat81

    Optics FS: Sig Tango6 3-18x44mm, 30mm tube, FFP, Illuminated MRAD Milling $725 or trade for KRG Bravo *REDUCED 11/8*

    $850 $825 $800 $775 $750 $725 OBO or trade for KRG Bravo for Tikka CTR w/ CTR mag compatibility. For sale is a tenderly loved Sig Tango6 3-18x44mm Gen1 scope. This features a 30mm tube, FFP, Illuminated MRAD Milling reticle, and is MIL/MIL. Model # is SOT63002 and is made in Japan by LOW...
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    SOLD: IWI Tavor X95 5.56 FDE - $1,450

    IWI Tavor X95 5.56x45mm in Flat Dark Earth (FDE). Rifle is in excellent condition with less than 3,000 rounds through it. Only modification is a Geissele Lightning Bow. Original manual and original, unused cleaning kit, packaged 30-rd PMAG, lock, and OEM trigger are included. $1,450. If...
  3. strat81

    Building a rifle for quasi-benchrest/F-class

    My club shoots 600 yards off the bench at 600 yard F-class targets. Most of the winners shoot real F-class and use their F-class rifles with are typically single-shot bolt actions, no magazines, with straight cylinder contour barrels (~1.25" at the muzzle), and weights around 15-20 pounds...
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    Preferred target shape for shooting groups?

    What is your preferred target shape for shooting groups on paper? Square? Diamond? Circle? Trapezoid? Rhombus? Decagon? I like diamonds and will bisect the diamond with my reticle, but I'm curious if there's something better.
  5. strat81

    Ultimate Reloader's 14 Single Stage Press Shootout

    Did we discuss this yet? Single Stage Press Shootout - Full Article Data Summaries & Conclusion Some things that I took away: -The Frankford Arsenal M-Press might look like a Co-Ax, but it doesn't have that oh-so-easy sizing force the Forster Co-Ax has. Other numbers are middling at...
  6. strat81

    150gr .308 FMJBT bullets (500 ct) plus .30-06 Lee Crimp Die FCD - $80 PRICE LOWERED 10/13

    Five, 100-count boxes of 150gr FMJBT bullets (500 total). These were sold by Midway as blems. I have not opened them so I do not know the nature of the blem. Also included is a brand new, never used Lee Factory Crimp Die for .30-06. As packaged, it includes the die, a shellholder, and a lock...
  7. strat81

    SOLD - Hornady Deluxe Control Panel for Lock n Load AP - $150 LOWER PRICE 10/21

    **SOLD** Hornady Deluxe Control Panel for Lock n Load AP $170 $160 $150 shipped. Discreet Paypal +4% or USPS Money Order. **WILL TRADE FOR 139gr Lapua Scenar 6.5/.264"** This is brand new, in the box, never opened. Promo video from Hornady:
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    Hornady Handheld Priming Tool - $30 PRICE LOWERED 10/13

    Hornady Handheld Priming Tool $35 $30 shipped. Discreet Paypal +4% or USPS Money order. **WILL TRADE FOR 139gr Lapua Scenar 6.5/.264"** Used once to load 50 rounds. Arthritis in my hands precludes future use. Like new - includes two primer trays, one for Hornady shell holders, one for RCBS...
  9. strat81

    Anyone track reloading data in Excel or Google Sheets?

    Rather than have scraps of paper on my desk, in my range bag, on my reloading bench, in my car, etc., I was pondering having reloading data in a spreadsheet. Columns I'm thinking would be: Cartridge Rifle Date Bullet Powder Type Powder Charge Primer Case # of shots in group Group size Max...
  10. strat81

    Primer pockets and seating... WTH!?!?

    I will preface this by saying I am not a novice reloader. I have tens of thousands of rounds handloaded with 9mm, .38 Special, .44 Mag, .45 ACP, .223 Rem, and 7.62x39. I am new to precision reloading, however. 6.5 Creedmoor Hornady brass is making me lose my mind. This is 1x brass from...
  11. strat81

    ***SPF*** Tavor X95 Parts EXTRAVAGANZA!!11! Manticore, IWI, Geissele, MI Midwest

    ***SOLD PENDING FUNDS TO REDBULLITT*** I'm selling my X95 and am parting out all the accessories I added to it. I had less than 2,500 rounds through the rifle, so most of these parts have less use than that. Some are new. LOT A, $140: -IWI Black Pistol Grip w/ traditional trigger guard...
  12. strat81

    Critique my 6.5 CM handloading process-UPDATE 9/30

    After getting out of reloading and swearing to never handload for 6.5 CM, here I am. Some background... Rifle: Tikka T3x CTR in 6.5 CM, 1:8" twist, mag fed with OEM mags, Silencerco flash hider, Silencerco Omega 300, OEM stock w/ a Sinclair benchrest adapter on it. The rifle shoots great at...
  13. strat81

    Rifle Scopes How do you set your zero stop?

    How do you set your zero stop? I.e., do you allow a few extra clicks below zero? Why or why not?
  14. strat81

    Rifle Scopes Pull to unlock, Push to lock

    I really like how the turrets operate on my two Sig Tango6 scopes. Pull to unlock, push to lock, and they remain unlocked while pulled out. There's no spring tension to overcome and once they're unlocked, they stay that way until pushed down. What other scopes in the $700-$2,000 price range...
  15. strat81

    Euro Optic is good people!

    I ordered some CTR mags and the box was apparently opened and resealed during it's journey from PA to NE. Somewhere along the way the mags were removed and hair growth product was put in its place. A quick call and Ari & Dave got me taken care of. I didn't have to fill out Form 87 in...
  16. strat81

    Preferred target shape for shooting groups?

    I'm working on some load development and shot with a few different targets today. I noticed that even with the same load, I did not shoot as well with squares as I did with other shapes. Also, a square with a very small center dot did not work well for me either. What is your preferred target...
  17. strat81

    Spotter: Konus or Bushnell Legend?

    I asked this over on ARF and didn't hear much back, so I'll try here. I'm considering these two spotting scopes: Konus Konuspot 20-60x80 and Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 20-60x80 I'd appreciate some feedback and guidance. The most demanding use I realistically foresee in the near-future...
  18. strat81

    Does anyone make a heavy barreled .30-06?

    I've been thinking about picking up a bolt action for "general use." I do not have one right now. I don't hunt (but I might in the future), so this would be used mostly for fun off the bench, mostly from 100-200 yards. There's a 600 yard range nearby, but it would be a while before I challenged...