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  1. K

    The Ultimate Action?

    Didn’t see any threads too similar to this so I’ll ask away I am planning out one of my dream gun builds and have come across a harder than expected decision; choosing an action. I’ve heard great things about many action manufacturers, but the three that sounded the best to me were Defiance...
  2. K

    Cadex CDX 33 Tac chassis

    I haven’t seen anyone ask this specific question on the internet before, so I thought to ask the experts myself. Is there any way to purchase the Cadex CDX 33 Tac chassis, without needing to buy the entire gun itself? I absolutely love the style of the chassis. I would love to use it in a...
  3. B

    Question on Sizing: Bolt Face VS Case Rim

    Good day, this is my first thread as a SH member. I hope I am posting correctly and in the right section. I also can't find a thread that deals with my question, so hope some knowledgeable members can assist. My gunsmith sadly did a really CR*PPY job for me, but I only found this out after I...
  4. D

    Tikka t3 bedded crooked

    I picked up a used T3 in 300wsm. It is the hunter version with the wood stock. I disassembled it to give it a good full cleaning and noticed it was bedded. But when I reassembled everything I noticed that the entire action was slightly turned to the left. You can see that the previous owner...
  5. W

    Firearms Tikka T3x CTR 6.5 Creedmoor Package

    Selling as a package or for individual components. I originally built it as a hunting/PRS rig but unfortunately am looking to liquidate as I just got married and moved to Indiana and need the extra cash : ) Description: 18” Tikka T3x CTR threaded barrel Thunder Beast Arms Ultra 9 Gen 1 6.5 CM...
  6. W

    Firearms Tikka T3x CTR Package

    Selling as a package deal or for individual components. I originally built it as a hunting/PRS rig but unfortunately am looking to liquidate as I just got married and moved to Indiana and need the extra cash : ) Description: 18” Tikka T3x CTR threaded barrel Thunder Beast Arms Ultra 9 Gen 1...
  7. AquaRhombus77

    Custom Rifle Build

    Good afternoon guys. I’ve posted in a few other areas of the forum about an idea for my first precision rifle. I’m wanting to do a custom build. I’m to the point that I know what I want and my overall vision for the rifle. !!!EDITED FOR CHANGES!!! Stock: McMillan M40A1 HTG molded in Forest...
  8. H

    SOLD WTS The Fix by Q - 6.5 Creedmoor

    Selling a like new Q The Fix 16" 6.5 Creedmoor. Less than 500 rounds Rifle will come with the following: Q Big Buttpad ($150) Q Standard Buttpad Q extended bolt handle ($125) Q Sert Mount ($49) Q Sert Atlas Bipod ($280) All original packaging and documentation Scope, mount, suppressor not...
  9. D

    Chambering issue

    First time poster here looking for some input, Recently picked up a prefit for an American rifle company Nucleus. Chambered in 6.5 creedmoor. I bought it second hand with low round count. Spun it onto my action and torqued it down. Doesn’t close on a no go, closed on go gauge, little tight, but...
  10. AquaRhombus77

    First Bolt Action Rifle January 2023

    Hello, I’m wanting to purchase my first what I would call a higher quality bolt action rifle. My primary and previous experience is with a Ruger Gunsite Scout in 5.56/.223 rifle open sights. I have owned a Browning X Bolt in .243WIN didn’t really like it. I’ve also owned and shot a Savage 110...
  11. BgBmBoo

    Night Vision “Best” way to mount thermal sight to bolt gun

    So as the title says…what Is the “best” way to mount a thermal to a bolt action rifle? Most of the thermal units seem to be geared to AR platforms. Yes…I know Pulsar and iRay make “scope” style thermal sights, but I’m looking to mount a Nvision to my bolt gun. Thanks
  12. W

    Trying to get barrel measurements for an older Ruger

    Hey y’all, I’ve got a question regarding an older Ruger M77 mkii, if I remember correctly the rifle is a 1995 model. Before anyone needs to tell me to ditch the old Ruger and buy something else, I know exactly what this rifle is, I’m not trying to to get 1/2” groups or anything, but there’s a...
  13. Oakley1

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  14. Chasingpro

    Left Hand Sale Uintah precision upper 6CM LH

    Uintah Precision bolt action AR10 upper chambered in 6mm creedmoor. About 100 rounds on barrel. Comes with Harris bipod and Dead Air keymo muzzle brake. $1000 tyd.
  15. S

    Mosin-Nagant Extracting Issues

    I just bought a 1940 Finnish M91 and it's having some issues when it comes to extracting the spent casings. If I throw 5 bullets in and just rack through them they all eject, but when I shoot them it's hit or miss whether casings get extracted. I will pull the bolt all the way back and the...
  16. wyo_lrhs

    SOLD MDT TAC-21 LA Chassis, Rem 700

    Looking to sell an MDT TAC-21 LA chassis for Rem 700 actions. It has a few scratches around the mag well, otherwise in working order. It comes with the mdt skeletonized buttstock and a pic rail mounted on the front. Also has a “custom” made cheek riser made by MDT themselves to go a little...
  17. dcogan@360Precision

    SOLD Remington 700, McMillan, Proof Research 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt-Action - for sale

    360 Precision custom shop produced this rifle with the following: McMillan Carbon Ambush Stock ($795) REM 700 Stainless Short Action Standard .308 ($520) PTG Remington 700 Recoil Lug .300 Thick Stainless Steel ($55) Proof Research 26” Carbon Fiber Barrel .264 8 Twist 4 Groove Sendero ($729)...
  18. S

    Surefire 300 SPS First Round Velocity

    I have a new surefire socom 300 sps and did a load development ladder with my 26” 6GT. I was shooting 5 round groups, then letting the barrel cool for 5-10 min before repeating with the next load. I consistently noticed the first round fired in each series was about 80 fps slower than...
  19. R

    Firearms 16” .308 Tikka T3X Tac A1

    For sale, the discontinued 16” barrel .308 Tikka T3X Tac A1, 5/8X24 threads, less than 200 rounds through the gun. Comes with 1 mag. $1600 shipped to your FFL. If using PayPal G&S add 3.5%
  20. EvanNieters

    McMillan Model 70 (first build)👊🏽

    What’s up guys. I wanted to make this post so I can explain some of the Learning I had to do about my rifle to build it out the way it needed to be. I had a very hard time getting help with a lot of my issues I ran into along the way. This post is for guys getting into the bolt action game as...