Question for the amp crowd, or any anyone else who anneals every loading-

We go through great process to minimize overworking brass- removing expanders, bushing dies, honing dies out, collet + body die (my current setup), etc

We minimize overworking brass to prevent hardening and extend case life.

If brass is properly annealed after every firing, does is really matter of it's a bit overworked?

Stated differently, could a guy anneal everytime and use a standard off the shelf Forster or Redding FL sizer without detrimental overworking effects?

Wondering if an AMP would negate the need for minimum-brass-working-hoop-jumping (this could help justify a purchase, but I don't need to justify anything).

I have a 550 but still want minimize unnecessary steps as much as possible.

Please refrain from "amp is BS" type answers- I'd like to hear from folks that anneal every firing only, please

Just got my hands on a very nice looking Winchester Model 70. It's a "super grade" .308 so the barrel is really tapered. It's .6xx at the muzzle. As someone who mostly deals with "shooters" and more utilitarian guns, I'm happy to have a pretty and classically styled gun. It might get some hunting use and occasional target shooting use, but I'm looking to keep it nice for future generations as well. Keeping in mind these principles:

• Looks matter - I want to retain the classic styling with something like a glossy black finish that would match gloss bluing.
• Performance - it's a nice, light rifle that's easy to get behind. I want to maintain that with clear glass that's easy to get behind. I.e. good clarity and good eyebox.
• Range - I'm thinking tweener (2-10, 3-12, etc) but 4-16 could be good.
• Turrets - can't imagine that I'll ever need to dial on this. Capped seems good.
• Parallax - side focus might be good, but I'd rather not need to use it. I.e., good DOF through mag range
• Reticle - don't think this matters too much.
• Focal plane - don't think this matters too much.

What optic would you go with and why?

Hi everyone.

I've got some cash to buy some land on which I would like to slowly start building a homestead. My area is high desert of Arizona (about 5000 feet elevation). Lots of Junipers and other shrubs/ground plants (not much in the way of tall trees, though there are some).

I'm looking at different pieces of land with varying degrees of slope. Obviously, I can grade the land to some extent. Some of my options are more or less flat.

The goal is to grow a few fruits and vegetable, and raise some small animals (chickens, goats, and/or pigs, etc).

What is the minimum parcel size I should look for, and what "terrain features" are most useful or should be avoided?

Thanks for the replies.

MK 2 annealer

I bought back in February. I used it for 200 brass pieces. I don’t need it anymore since I’m selling my rifle. Condition is like new, it comes with extra caliber adapter

For sale $1,250. Buyer pays shipping fees with insurance.

I will accept the following payments. PayPal, US postal Money orders, or cashiers check.
Any question or more pictures send me a pm.

I dont remember the exact date of his graduation to the higher realm, but it was around a year ago and I'm wondering if this was a message from the other side...or just coincidence? Regardless I thought Id share it.

sealed 4 boxes of 6.5 PRC Lapua.
$700 shipped (one lot)

Shoot 13 rounds over the chronograph can't find a flat spot to do an ocw. Plan was to find a spot then go .1 on either side and see how they group

.308
FGMM 175 SMKs
22" Barrel.

Will I make it out to a grand before it goes transonic? I was going to be working with a custom ammo company to work up a load with 185 jugs which would have easily gotten me out to a grand, but with all the component shortages, that plan fell through. I know FGMM 168s will go transonic before we even get to 900. How will the 175s fare?

Taken out the package yesterday and test fitted to stock. I’ve decided to go a different route. $250 shipped

“I’ll take it” posted here trumps PMs

PayPal FF

Taliban display bodies of 4 alleged kidnappers to put other criminals on notice...




Can we file this under the "play stupid games, win stupid prizes" category?

-BAT Machine TR action, Wolf Precision
-6.5 CM: 26” Rock Creek, M24, 1:8 twist, w/ Little Bastard muzzle break
-308: 20” Bartlein, M24, w/ Silencerco ASR muzzle break
-Manners T4A
-Timney Single Stage Trigger
-Surgeon DBM
-Area 419 12” Universal Arcalock Rail. Comes with original sling studs for front and back.
-Rifle bedding, stock inletting, 308 barrel chambering, and action/stock custom cerekote done by SAC.

As it is currently set up, with the 6.5 CM barrel, the rifle is excellent for PRS. With the 308 barrel installed, it is a great tactical rifle. I own several BAT actions, and this is one of the smoothest I’ve felt. Both Barrels are extremely accurate, see attached pictures. Rifle has some wear and tear marks, but is in great condition overall.

$3000 shipped to FFL

If interested, please call or message me.
715-966-6138

Payment via Paypal FF, Zelle, or GunTab.

I rebarrelled my 300prc and I have around 100 rounds I’m disassembling. Normally I’d just throw the primers away and start over but with them being so difficult to find right now I’m considering re using them. Anyone have any experience with this? Worth doing or just throw them out and bite the bullet.
Thanks in advance.

I'm trying to red loctite a bolt knob onto a nitrided bolt handle.

I cleaned both male and female threads with alcohol before applying the loctite. After waiting two days, I can still unscrew the bolt knob by hand.

Does red loctite have problems curing on a nitrided piece of steel? I'm able to scrape the loctite off of he threads pretty easily. Some of it didn't dry either.

Should I try something like rocksett or let it cure for a week before testing it again?

It is nearly new, been in 2 or 3 matches. Recieved in late July 2021. No ring marks. Comes with MKM scope covers and ARD. Also comes with the box and all the stuff that comes from the factory.

$3500 shipped OBO

Paypal F&F or add required fee for G&S.

Let me know if you have any questions.

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Selling a used RCBS Chargemaster 1500. Works flawlessly. Only selling cause I upgraded. Comes with original packaging and a 3D printed reducer insert. $225 shipped.

Does it seem like NRL22 as an organization is on the decline in anyone else's region? From the New England prospective it looks like most of the places hosting the monthly COF stopped and you have to travel 1,000mi+ for most NRL22X matches. The one big NE NRL22X match cancelled due to low interest. I see that rimfire precision is a hot commodity, but is there a format war? Has NRL turned into "it's NRL22X or nothing" or has PRS Rimfire taken the wind out of NRL's sails?

I got this scope this summer put rings on it and was going to use it on a hunting rig but decided to go a different route. Never been in the field
Scope and rings 1900 shipped will consider trades
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Glock 17 long slide for sale. Less than a 1000 rounds. Original case/paperwork/extras. No magazines. Comptac holster that also fits G24. Stippled. Dawson hi-vis fiber optic sights.

$675 shipped to your FFL.

So, I really prefer the hand primer method vs my press. I can do it anywhere, and whe watching something with the kids or for myself. That's a big deal to me, as I have very limited time.

I have a few of the hand primers that probably everyone has (Lee and hornady) and I'm just tired of how much I have to fiddle with them, or let a primer out because it's sideways or something, or struggle to get the shell out of the holder (the Lee is booger for that)

Surely there is a hand primer that just works???? If it's expensive, so be it. I'm tired of this crazy and I will sell my other 2 to help off set it.

Help me out here please fellas.

Cert for free suppressor. $1000 OBO.

77gr IMI OTMs. $25 a box. Located western PA

I will be moving down south and thinking of taking multiple rifle scopes in my carry on. Scopes are explicitly permitted by the TSA. However, I am wondering if anyone flew with a good number (4-6) of scopes at once? How did TSA take it?
Also, if someone flew that way, did you keep the mount on? I am thinking of taking my mount off, as the website says "scope only".

TSA Reference

Looking for opinions on 308 suppressors for a 14.5 or 16" 308 "battle" rifle. Durability, repeatability and minimal back pressure are my goals for this can.

I was looking at the TBAC and CGS offerings but I'm not sure how titanium would hold up for that use.

And now it won't hold zero.

I mistakingly put my rifle case on its side when stowing it in the backseat of my truck on the way to the range. I usually only carry it muzzle up. And now it won't hold zero.

Any suggestions?