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VerSeven · Oct 12, 2024

So first a little context I grew up shooting a 22, 30 30, and 30 06. I am currently in my 40s and other than a deer hunt every year or two I haven't shot much since I was 18. I never really developed the full depth and breadth of skills I needed for proper use of a fire arm (my father basically always handled buying ammo, sighting in the rifles, cleaning, they were his guns, ect). I am looking to get a few bolt action rifles of my own and really work on getting my basic skills up to a level where I feel confident passing them down. I currently have a 22 and have been getting some volume target practice back in (not sure if I should try to modify it to take a scope, leave it as is, or pick up another and set it more like I want my heavier rifles to be). I am looking to buy (or have built, or assemble myself) two other bolt action rifles (one on the lighter end of the spectrum and one on the heavier end of the spectrum in terms of power). The lighter rifle is what I am looking at and asking about now.

So primary goals and reasoning
-Sufficient to ethically take a deer (White Tail or Axis (Chital)) out to 400 yards. I have almost always used a 30-06 when hunting in the past so that is sort of my baseline/reference point.
-Extremely Accurate (this is mostly personal / satisfaction requirement, I want that feeling when the shot goes exactly where you want it, so I probably want accuracy in excess of what I might need for my use case)
-Able to do long range (out to 1000 yards) target shooting. (I like the idea of real long range shooting have a pretty technical and math heavy background and I think it would be entertaining satisfying and fun and a good way to drive development of other skills)
-A bit lighter on recoil that a 30 06 (I know I will shoot it more and get more practice in if this is the case, I do plan on going through the process of getting a suppressor but that might be a little further down the road).
-I want it to be able to function as a general purpose gun (so nothing to ridiculous in terms of weight on either end of the spectrum)

Other notes
-I do plan on learning to hand load ASAP, have done some pretty heavy research and reading on the topic already. I have found a NRA basic Metallic Cartridge reloading course nearby and play to take it sometime in December, if anyone knows any other good resources I would love to hear (already have and read through the ABCs of reloading a few times). Having good factory ammo is nice but not a requirement I am confident in my ability to get it down.
-Hunting in my area (Southwest Texas, Hill Country and edge of the Chihuahuan desert) is normally White Tail or Axis deer, I have never hunted anywhere else and may not, it is normally done from a deer blind or if you know people or have property (I do and have) off someone's front or back porch or out their window, normally the range is pretty short (25-200 yards), there normally isn't a ton of hiking or spending all day in the woods so the super light weight hunting rifles that are lot of people seem to prioritize are not really what I am talking or thinking about when I think of a hunting rifle.
-Setting goals and benchmarks to work towards is sort of how I drive hobbies and development so if you can think of good things to aim for along the way it would be much appreciated. What do you consider the basic and indispensable for a marksman/hunter.
-I would like to be able to get a rifle by mid-may if going custom while still getting exactly what I want, lead times on some of the components are why I am asking now.

So now the specific questions
-What cartridge or cartridges do you think would best serve purposes (I have been looking things like the 6mm ARC, and 6mm BR at the low end with things like the 6.5 Creedmore and 6.5 PRC at the middle range, to even considering things like the 7 PRC and 300 WSM at the high end even though I know they kick more than a 30 06). I am a proponent of good shot placement but also it can't be too dead, what are honest thoughts on what cartridges are sufficient for this (with proper shot placement, proper bullet selection, and dialed in handloads). I have some varied goals and there is give and take with every option I am asking for advice because I am very much of the buy once cry once mentality but I know no once choice if perfect for everything I want.
-What does it take (beyond your own skill and practice) to get a a rifle that will shoot 1 MOA, 1/2 MOA, 1/4 MOA. Last time I did groups with the 30 06 I normally hunt with it did about a 3 inch group at 100 yards, that always seemed pretty good to me but I would really like to see how much better it can get, and know what it takes to get there (What will buying something like a Tikka 3x or Howa 1500 get you to with good handloading, how much of a difference would blueprinting a Howa make, Is assembling a Custom Rifle using a prefit barrel going to be inherently less accurate than having a good gunsmith chamber the same set up, ect).
-What sort of weight would you aim for with a specific chambering (not looking for precise but I would love a ballpark number).
-What specific trainings would you look for if you were in my position

Thanks in advance for any help I know repeated topics like this may get tiresome for some people but I do appreciate any time or thought you take to respond.

theke · Oct 12, 2024

SR-25EC

25 rounds fired to (properly) break in bbl and zero.

$8000 for rifle.
$9500 with optic.

Shipped & insured to your US based FFL.

This rifle is well above average to excellent condition. It has been fired, see above.
Optic is Leupold Mark 8 CQBSS 1.1 8x24 mm with Leupold Mark 8 IMS 34mm mount. TMR illuminated reticle- see picture.
ITAR policy and procedures apply if optic is included in purchase.
Bolt is early sand cutter bolt.

Only selling to fund another project…

Please PM with questions.

References available on request.

I believe this to be a very fair price for this rare rifle and/or package, shoot me an offer…

Regards,

CLW

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Mike173 · Oct 12, 2024

Brand new, never mounted.(obviously)

Mark 5
Tremor 3
5-25
FDE

$1600 shipped and insured

No trades

Thanks

DM confirmation for buyers. There are a lot of scammers here now.

PatMiles · Oct 12, 2024

https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2024/10/12/co-gov-harris-surrogate-people-say-migrant-surge-lowered-crime-but-we-need-to-fix-border-crisis/

On Friday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Source,” Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D), who is also a Harris-Walz Surrogate, stated that “Some people say that, because immigrants are less likely to commit crimes, that the fact that there [are] more immigrants is one of the reasons that crime went down” in Aurora, but the influx of migrants to the state “is one of the reasons I’m so excited about Kamala Harris” because she has a plan to fix the crisis on the border.

Polis said, “I have, of course, met with ICE and the FBI, both of them have field offices in our state, Aurora, the mayor, really everybody has the same interest in getting rid of any criminal activity that occurs. And I think what Aurora faced was absentee landlords that let their buildings become dilapidated. They actually closed one that had garbage piled up in the alley, again, unrelated to any of this crazy stuff they’re talking about. But there were people living in unsanitary conditions, and it’s my understanding that the building was closed. So, again, the city that Donald Trump’s talking about is not the city any of us know here. I was in Aurora this morning. I’m there all the time. It’s a great city, a great town, and, as I said, crime has been down a lot over the last two years, and there could be a number of factors to that. Some people say that, because immigrants are less likely to commit crimes, that the fact that there [are] more immigrants is one of the reasons that crime went down. I don’t know if that’s the reason. We’ve also invested in law enforcement and we’ve been prosecuting auto theft, and that’s one of the main categories of crime.”

Later, host Kaitlan Collins asked, “Governor, beyond what Trump has been saying and his lies — because that’s what they are — there are real issues. And when you look into the numbers, there are about 40,000 Venezuelans that have migrated to Colorado in just the last two years alone. And when you look at the Census data, it shows 5% of the population in the sixth congressional district there, which includes Aurora — as you know — immigrated in just the last year, has that put a strain on local resources?”

Polis answered, “Well, look, this is one of the reasons I’m so excited about Kamala Harris. She’s a candidate that has a plan to solve the border crisis, wants to have border security, wants to create a way to make sure that people are able to work legally rather, than illegally. Donald Trump has stood in the way of fixing our border every step of the way.”

gr8fuldoug · Oct 12, 2024

It was just brought to my attention that someone hacked my PM's and has been soliciting sales of product we do not handle. If in doubt call me 516-217-1000

I have changed my password and am contacting Frank

Im2bent · Oct 12, 2024

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Sun627 · Oct 12, 2024

2 sets of Autotrickler V3 with Area 419 upgrade for sale, $450 each shipped.

~~Set #1 SOLD~~

~~Set #2 SOLD~~

951Hunter · Oct 11, 2024

I have 2 of the new L3i billet mags
1 was opened to test fit, but they've never been loaded or used

I'd just like to get what I paid for the pair- 300 shipped via venmo, zelle or PPFF

JM4590 · Oct 12, 2024

Arkansas dad shoots, kills man found with his missing 14-year-old daughter, authorities say — USA TODAY

An Arkansas dad is facing a preliminary murder charge after police say he shot and killed a man who was found with his missing daughter.

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Big ole slice of justice pie served up!

wvfarrier · Oct 12, 2024

I have always enjoyed Ed O'neill....this bums me out.

'Married With Children' Star Teams With Lincoln Project to Make Pro-Kamala Ad Sure to Repel Male Voters

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markl323 · Oct 12, 2024

I bought this rifle new from Eurooptics about 1.5 years ago. The barrel is the original Bartlein barrel and it has 1000 rounds in it but still shoots 0.2 - 0.3 MOA (I'm including target for the last seating depth tests).

The Ace brake is included. With this brake, no blast or recoil is really felt.

Bipod, scope and mount are not included.

$3600 shipped.

Basic user · Oct 11, 2024

Decided on a collapsible (carbine) stock for this new Aero 6.5 gas gun build and the bolt won't go all the way back to lock open; it's about a quarter inch short. The buffer springs bottoming out and I can not figure out why. I know the whole "there's no single spec for ar308s/ar10s" thing, but finding out what's compatible and what's not seems to be pretty challenging. I keep seeing that the buffer tubes and buffer springs are compatible, but buffers are not. So, then how does this carrier tail bottom out? The tube's Strike Industries, the buffer's an adjustable Expo Arms, and the springs a no name AR15.
So during my research, the only thing I found was that on Aero's website, their 308 carbine spring has a different part number than their AR15 carbine spring... but when shopping on all the ar parts websites, they all list (except for aero) all the same springs for the 308s and 556s...
Called Brownells and they list the OAL's for the springs in their notes, and the 308 springs thicker and longer lol. Would Im imagining would exacerbate my issue (if those measurements are correct) or does the 308 spring have so fewer coils that it maintains a shorter compressed OAL...

Has anyone built one from the ground up on an Aero set and run into this same problem?

sf180a · Oct 11, 2024

If I recall there was a discussion about the TBA rifles vs those built by GAP. It was stated that, while fine rifle, thr TBA rifles were not as “clone correct” as the GAP rifles. So my question is, what exactly is not as “clone correct” on the TBA rifles as compared to the GAP rifles?

StraightJacketArmory · Oct 11, 2024

Our Pre-Fit barrel deal is on for a few more days and we just launched a Barrel Action sale going to the end of the month. click this link to shop for the new upgrade for your rifle or your new build. Click Here

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Big Shooter · Oct 11, 2024

Selling 1 free Impact steel prefit barrel by Stuteville cert. Not looking for trades.

$500

wvfarrier · Oct 11, 2024

Here is a short one with them running a 308 Win at 1150 but they do a lot of 2000-3000 yards videos as well.

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Euro.Connor · Oct 11, 2024

Hey all,

For a limited time, our Schmidt Bender line of optics has a super aggressive price reduction. Shop the link below to to get your S&B up to $2700 off.

Schmidt Bender

Browse Schmidt Bender Riflescopes at EuroOptic.com!

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Kahrhart63 · Oct 11, 2024

Have a Rimx from Fred at Bison Tactical. Has 24 inch barlein heavy palma barrel spun up by Jonathon at Modacam Custom Rifles. I have had this couple years and never ahoot it much. I have way to many of these. Shoots lights out like any of jonathons barrels! Has less than a thousand rounds. Extention on mag as well as the original base plate. 1600 shipped.

kthomas · Oct 11, 2024

I have a Falkor Caitlyn that I won at an SHC event many years ago. Some of you here have probably shot this exact rifle.

To mix things up from bolt guns, I decided to make this rifle an "SPR". Today at the range I shot some IMI Razorcore 77 and Blackhills 75 match HP ammo. I shot a lot more IMI than the Blackhills, but both ammo produced groups in the 1.25-1.50 MOA range. One group with the IMI was just barely sub 1 MOA. This rifle has a carbon fiber Proof 16" barrel for those curious.

While I understand these are not bad groups for an AR-15, I was hoping for it to be closer to 0.75-1 MOA. This seems to be wishful thinking at this point. However the barrel is likely way over due for a cleaning, so this may be a factor as well.

But while at the range, I ejected a few rounds that were chambered but unfired, and noticed some pretty deep gouges on the ogive of the bullets. My understanding is that this is caused by the feed lips in the barrel extension. I emailed Falkor, they didn't seem too concerned with it. I know that this is a somewhat normal thing with AR-15's, however I can't help but think that these gouges wouldn't have a fairly dramatic effect on precision. Maybe not as much at 100 yards, but I'm sure further out it would produce pretty noticeable results.

What does the accurized ar-15 crowd do to avoid this issue? Or is this just the reality with AR-15's that we have to live with? @MSTN

snowplow · Oct 11, 2024

Hey guys, first post and not a very technical question.

I'm a brush hunter and am wanting to setup a light and handy .308 with a 16" barrel for my can. I'll run a lightweight 2-7. This would be 300y max but more like inside 100 realistically.

Major players l've found so far are Tikka t3x, Howa 1500 super lite short, and Ruger American Gen 2. Or starting a build with the Howa barrelled action.

Nice guns are always nicer of course, but would you guys spend more than 600 for a Gen 2 Ruger American?

mrmarr · Oct 11, 2024

Brand new in the box Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph. Includes the tripod and charging cable.

$500 shipped
PayPal (F&F/Gift) or Venmo only.

Rocketmandb · Oct 11, 2024

I've spent the better part of six months gathering data and putting together a video about why the small things matter. It included two small things I do in my reloading process that have tangible results, and also included data on the nearly 200 rounds worth of testing I did to support. However, it was way too freaking long, so I split it in two. I just published the first part of the video, and augmented it with some additional content. Sorry, the two small things will have to wait for the second "half" to get edited and augmented

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