SOLD New Latest Razor HD LHT 4.5-22x50 in MRAD with vortex Caps. Unopened box
- By MOUNTIC
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Today's Big Fix.
- By LRI
- The Armory
- 17 Replies
A friend/colleague once said, "You can't really ruin it. You just make more work for yourself."
Today that was put to the test. A phone call a week or two ago came in where one of our dealer accounts had run into an issue. He'd sent a job to another shop for a bolt release install on an M700. It didn't go well for that guy. Near as I can tell he either broke the drill or it wandered off location and made a mess. The "fix" was to slather up the goof with JB Weld and try again. While it worked, the owner just couldn't live with it.
So, we get the call.
Here is how we received it. Now, to the uneducated, this looks like a shit sammich. In reality, whoever did it handed me a big favor as the epoxy had already been gutted out and the channel makes for simple work with a TIG welder.
So, that's where we start. Lay some hate with the TIG torch. The filler is a little more "blue" than I'd of liked, but it filled in well with no voids or cancer.
Next is the handwork. I began with a double-cut bastard file, then moved to a single-cut mill file. Last was a few "swipes" across a square wheel grinder to blend.
Now we load the part in our fixture and run it through the paces on the 5 axis. We had to get a little creative with the probing just because the program is written with the assumption that a virgin part is being loaded. Not a big deal to navigate around, but one has to be careful. There is a great deal of macro variable work taking place during the setup portion of these programs. "Fat Fingering" offsets is something I desperately try to avoid as it rarely goes well.
Fortunately this time it worked. We were able to recreate the register for the pinhole and drill it without issue. What I did fail to consider though is the position of the bolt stop in relation to the rear flat portion of the rear bridge. Our programs are written/vetted/archived so that they can be retrieved and run in a fully automated format. The shop that originally did the work positioned the stop slightly behind where we do it. I failed to catch that little detail and it resulted in us machining a little further forward than I'd of liked. As a result the bolt stop had a big/fat gap in front of it. That's just not going to work. Back to the welding table...
When designing/making my work holding for blueprinting/bolt release installs I wanted to ensure the ability to remove/replace the fixturing with near-perfect repeatability. The lugged systems now being offered by tooling companies makes this a snap. It allows a person to remove/reinstall a fixture/vise, whatever with a great deal of confidence. Rather than remove the receiver body from the fixture, I just pulled the fixture from the riser block and went to the welding bench. Literally, 2 minutes later I had the front portion filled in and the whole setup was back in the machine. No need to chase down the offsets again. The system just repeats.
Very cool stuff and worth every penny.
The program portion that machines the pocket gets run again and we're done. A few more minutes with the file/sander and it's almost like it never happened. There were a couple of little "nibs" along the edges of the pocket that I felt were better left unmolested as I feared they wouldn't clean up tangent to the outer circumference of our bolt stop. In the grand scheme, I think it's a pretty small inclusion that will be well hidden once the whole assembly is coated.
In closing, It's easy to chastise whoever had a bad day with this job initially. Holding onto a rifle action in a manner that is traceable and repeatable isn't the easiest thing to do. The types of steel typically used for receivers machine beautifully so long as you have a very rigid setup and have good tooling. Overlook any one of these details and the wheels will fall off pretty quickly. It happens. . . My only criticism would be attempting to repair it with JB Weld. McGyver was a TV show meant to entertain. It was never intended as some sort of life quest.
Fortunately, I've attempted to kill my share of actions over the years. Being inherently stubborn lead me down the path of learning how to repair them. I have grown to kinda like jobs like this just because there aren't too many folks that'll even make the attempt.
-Always nice to keep an action out of the trash can.
C.
I forgot to include the vid clip yesterday.
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Today that was put to the test. A phone call a week or two ago came in where one of our dealer accounts had run into an issue. He'd sent a job to another shop for a bolt release install on an M700. It didn't go well for that guy. Near as I can tell he either broke the drill or it wandered off location and made a mess. The "fix" was to slather up the goof with JB Weld and try again. While it worked, the owner just couldn't live with it.
So, we get the call.
Here is how we received it. Now, to the uneducated, this looks like a shit sammich. In reality, whoever did it handed me a big favor as the epoxy had already been gutted out and the channel makes for simple work with a TIG welder.
So, that's where we start. Lay some hate with the TIG torch. The filler is a little more "blue" than I'd of liked, but it filled in well with no voids or cancer.
Next is the handwork. I began with a double-cut bastard file, then moved to a single-cut mill file. Last was a few "swipes" across a square wheel grinder to blend.
Now we load the part in our fixture and run it through the paces on the 5 axis. We had to get a little creative with the probing just because the program is written with the assumption that a virgin part is being loaded. Not a big deal to navigate around, but one has to be careful. There is a great deal of macro variable work taking place during the setup portion of these programs. "Fat Fingering" offsets is something I desperately try to avoid as it rarely goes well.
Fortunately this time it worked. We were able to recreate the register for the pinhole and drill it without issue. What I did fail to consider though is the position of the bolt stop in relation to the rear flat portion of the rear bridge. Our programs are written/vetted/archived so that they can be retrieved and run in a fully automated format. The shop that originally did the work positioned the stop slightly behind where we do it. I failed to catch that little detail and it resulted in us machining a little further forward than I'd of liked. As a result the bolt stop had a big/fat gap in front of it. That's just not going to work. Back to the welding table...
When designing/making my work holding for blueprinting/bolt release installs I wanted to ensure the ability to remove/replace the fixturing with near-perfect repeatability. The lugged systems now being offered by tooling companies makes this a snap. It allows a person to remove/reinstall a fixture/vise, whatever with a great deal of confidence. Rather than remove the receiver body from the fixture, I just pulled the fixture from the riser block and went to the welding bench. Literally, 2 minutes later I had the front portion filled in and the whole setup was back in the machine. No need to chase down the offsets again. The system just repeats.
Very cool stuff and worth every penny.
The program portion that machines the pocket gets run again and we're done. A few more minutes with the file/sander and it's almost like it never happened. There were a couple of little "nibs" along the edges of the pocket that I felt were better left unmolested as I feared they wouldn't clean up tangent to the outer circumference of our bolt stop. In the grand scheme, I think it's a pretty small inclusion that will be well hidden once the whole assembly is coated.
In closing, It's easy to chastise whoever had a bad day with this job initially. Holding onto a rifle action in a manner that is traceable and repeatable isn't the easiest thing to do. The types of steel typically used for receivers machine beautifully so long as you have a very rigid setup and have good tooling. Overlook any one of these details and the wheels will fall off pretty quickly. It happens. . . My only criticism would be attempting to repair it with JB Weld. McGyver was a TV show meant to entertain. It was never intended as some sort of life quest.
Fortunately, I've attempted to kill my share of actions over the years. Being inherently stubborn lead me down the path of learning how to repair them. I have grown to kinda like jobs like this just because there aren't too many folks that'll even make the attempt.
-Always nice to keep an action out of the trash can.
C.
I forgot to include the vid clip yesterday.
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SOLD Custom 6mm PRS Gun - Tuebor, Triggertech, Proof - PRICE DROP
- By Iamero
- Buy - Sell - Trade
- 3 Replies
I’m going to get out of the PRS game for a little bit and do more of the sniper challenges like mammoth and vortex. This beauty is ready to rock and roll and I’ve got ammo I can sell with it (not for sale separately).
6mm Creed built by Justin at Spinners Fit & Chamber:
- Spinners Hammer DLC coated action (Tuebor Legion)
- fluted HS precision 1:7 barrel. 22” threaded 5/8x24 with APA brake
- barrel cerakoted graphite black
- PDC LE chassis with all the fixings
- triggertech diamond two stage gold trigger
Extras included:
- (2) 12 round MDT mags
- Pelican case
- (2) brand new fit and chambered Proof M24 barrels finished at 24”. Both chambered and threaded by Justin for this action.
- RRS arca adapter included
Details:
- 320 rounds on the gun
- don't have weight but guessing around 14-15lbs as you see it below
- shoots 108 ELDM around 1/2-3/4 MOA, shoots Hornady Black around 3/4 MOA, haven't tried the Prime or Sig ammo I have here yet
PRICE:
- $4,500 for the gun and all the included extras.
- Add $900 if you want the CT 5-series 3-24 and rings left on there (others available if you look at my other ads)
- I’ll sell Hornady Black 105gr ammo with the gun for only $1/rd
Trades:
- always open to long range high end optics
Trades local to MI:
- I need electrical, insulation, cement, and drywall work done in a detached garage I'm finishing
- Rims and 35s for a 15 Wrangler JK
- Nice 7x10 or so utility trailer (doesn't need to be enclosed)
Atlas not included but can be added for extra. I also have various other optics I can swap out depending on your preference.
6mm Creed built by Justin at Spinners Fit & Chamber:
- Spinners Hammer DLC coated action (Tuebor Legion)
- fluted HS precision 1:7 barrel. 22” threaded 5/8x24 with APA brake
- barrel cerakoted graphite black
- PDC LE chassis with all the fixings
- triggertech diamond two stage gold trigger
Extras included:
- (2) 12 round MDT mags
- Pelican case
- (2) brand new fit and chambered Proof M24 barrels finished at 24”. Both chambered and threaded by Justin for this action.
- RRS arca adapter included
Details:
- 320 rounds on the gun
- don't have weight but guessing around 14-15lbs as you see it below
- shoots 108 ELDM around 1/2-3/4 MOA, shoots Hornady Black around 3/4 MOA, haven't tried the Prime or Sig ammo I have here yet
PRICE:
- $4,500 for the gun and all the included extras.
- Add $900 if you want the CT 5-series 3-24 and rings left on there (others available if you look at my other ads)
- I’ll sell Hornady Black 105gr ammo with the gun for only $1/rd
Trades:
- always open to long range high end optics
Trades local to MI:
- I need electrical, insulation, cement, and drywall work done in a detached garage I'm finishing
- Rims and 35s for a 15 Wrangler JK
- Nice 7x10 or so utility trailer (doesn't need to be enclosed)
Atlas not included but can be added for extra. I also have various other optics I can swap out depending on your preference.
What’s the Point?
- The Bear Pit
- 53 Replies
If you don’t have to prove that you can do math, read, write; what’s the point of going to school???
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Oregon scraps math, English high school graduation requirements
The state of Oregon has suspended its requirement that high school students demonstrate a proficiency in math, writing and reading in order to receive a diploma.
SOLD Manners TCS
- Buy - Sell - Trade
- 3 Replies
Manners TCS in excellent condition, with Sikes clutch, and a 5 round mag, thumb wheel not included as it’s on my other TCS stock.
Sold
Sold
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Accessories We have a bunch of Accessories for sale! MUST SEE! MPA, XLR, MDT, Gray Ops and more!!!!
- By Rsos2313
- Buy - Sell - Trade
- 19 Replies
Please see the photos below! They should match in order to the individual listings. For example 1. = Photo 1
We have a bunch of parts laying around that we need to move. Please DM on anything your after! Some items are used, some prices are MAP some are not. Some prices are shipped and some are not. So please DM on anything you may want.
1. SOLD XLR M-Lok Weights. 4 total. Spray painted but will come right off.
$100 for all 4. Normal price for 2 new pair is $89 so it’s pretty good saving.
2. SOLD Gray Ops Harris Bipod Q.D Adaptor. Allows you to put spiked feet on etc.
$65
3. SOLD Gray Ops Elite Amp
$260
4. SOLD Nightforce 56mm sunshade. Fits ATACR,BEAST, NXS, and SHV
$20
5. Gray Ops full weight kit for the MPA Matrix chassis. These are compatible with internal weights. 6 weights total.
$190
6. Gray Ops BA Chassis external weight set. 6 weights total. Compatible with internal weights.
$190
7. SOLD MDT Elite Vertical Grip.
$89
8. SOLD MPA Quick Change Cheek Rest
$75
9. XLR Side Folding buffer tube adapter
$100
10. EC Barrel tuner
$110
11. BOTH SOLD Send it Levels.
XSL $189
SOLD MV3 $230
12. SOLD XLR Envy Night Vision Bridge
$85
13 .SOLD MPA Rat Base for Harris
$90
14. SOLD MPA EVG Grip
$40
We have a bunch of parts laying around that we need to move. Please DM on anything your after! Some items are used, some prices are MAP some are not. Some prices are shipped and some are not. So please DM on anything you may want.
1. SOLD XLR M-Lok Weights. 4 total. Spray painted but will come right off.
$100 for all 4. Normal price for 2 new pair is $89 so it’s pretty good saving.
2. SOLD Gray Ops Harris Bipod Q.D Adaptor. Allows you to put spiked feet on etc.
$65
3. SOLD Gray Ops Elite Amp
$260
4. SOLD Nightforce 56mm sunshade. Fits ATACR,BEAST, NXS, and SHV
$20
5. Gray Ops full weight kit for the MPA Matrix chassis. These are compatible with internal weights. 6 weights total.
$190
6. Gray Ops BA Chassis external weight set. 6 weights total. Compatible with internal weights.
$190
7. SOLD MDT Elite Vertical Grip.
$89
8. SOLD MPA Quick Change Cheek Rest
$75
9. XLR Side Folding buffer tube adapter
$100
10. EC Barrel tuner
$110
11. BOTH SOLD Send it Levels.
XSL $189
SOLD MV3 $230
12. SOLD XLR Envy Night Vision Bridge
$85
13 .SOLD MPA Rat Base for Harris
$90
14. SOLD MPA EVG Grip
$40
Here is Lauren at the Texas Hunters Extravaganza Expo last Sunday
- Bolt Action Rifles
- 21 Replies
Here is Lauren at the Texas Hunters Extravaganza Expo last Sunday
Keep an eye out for her at the 2021 NRA ANNUAL MEETINGS & EXHIBITS in Houston at our Cadex Booth with Robert Pettorsson!
Keep an eye out for her at the 2021 NRA ANNUAL MEETINGS & EXHIBITS in Houston at our Cadex Booth with Robert Pettorsson!
Austin 911
- By tomcatmv
- The Bear Pit
- 29 Replies
So now our embarrassment of a State capitol has declared a covid emergency, hospitals running out of space and equipment.
Well thank you very much Biden potato head admin for opening our Texas border and letting in thousands, that's right, thousands of infected illegals and not just with covid but TB and other shit. Not to mention all the human vermin MS 13 thugs and other potential terrorists from all over the fucking planet.
Oh, and Gov. Abbott where are you with some action other than to complain about it. Put the fucking National Guard on the border with loose ROE (if you know what I mean).
Well thank you very much Biden potato head admin for opening our Texas border and letting in thousands, that's right, thousands of infected illegals and not just with covid but TB and other shit. Not to mention all the human vermin MS 13 thugs and other potential terrorists from all over the fucking planet.
Oh, and Gov. Abbott where are you with some action other than to complain about it. Put the fucking National Guard on the border with loose ROE (if you know what I mean).
cuomo (the disease will be gone in 2wks)
- By TurboTrout
- The Bear Pit
- 13 Replies
Disease being his greasy anti American ass
www.beaumontenterprise.com
Talk about privilege though, he simply resigns from his job after sexually assaulting many women, and even a some animals are more equal woman, a NYSP trooper, had you or I done that I’d wager it would be anything from getting executed with a drop gun and drugs planted, to the very least a full perp walk and no possibility of a deal and a forgone verdict before we ever even stepped foot in the court.
But he just resigns and hangs out in his cronie paid for mansion
Also funny how he get tons of old people killed, shits all over the bill of rights making MANY MANY people criminals and destroying their lives (see SAFE act), and grabbing ass is what makes for his quasi demise
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment
NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned over a barrage of sexual harassment...
Talk about privilege though, he simply resigns from his job after sexually assaulting many women, and even a some animals are more equal woman, a NYSP trooper, had you or I done that I’d wager it would be anything from getting executed with a drop gun and drugs planted, to the very least a full perp walk and no possibility of a deal and a forgone verdict before we ever even stepped foot in the court.
But he just resigns and hangs out in his cronie paid for mansion
Also funny how he get tons of old people killed, shits all over the bill of rights making MANY MANY people criminals and destroying their lives (see SAFE act), and grabbing ass is what makes for his quasi demise
SOLD WTS TacOps Alpha 51
- By hk401
- Buy - Sell - Trade
- 10 Replies
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What's with all the shotguns in the independent media lately???
- By Naaman
- The Bear Pit
- 47 Replies
Anyone notice that all the major guntubers are doing shotgun videos in the last couple of weeks?
Haven't heard much from them about shotguns in years, and now they're all over it in the last couple of months.
IV8888 (Benelli M4)
TFB (best shotgun for the money, how to set up, poverty tier)
Garand Thumb (how deadly is a shotgun)
MrGunsngear (M4 vs 1301... a few months ago)
etc....
Maybe I'm just reading too much into it...
Haven't heard much from them about shotguns in years, and now they're all over it in the last couple of months.
IV8888 (Benelli M4)
TFB (best shotgun for the money, how to set up, poverty tier)
Garand Thumb (how deadly is a shotgun)
MrGunsngear (M4 vs 1301... a few months ago)
etc....
Maybe I'm just reading too much into it...
Photos Smells like Jane Fonda....
- By pmclaine
- The Bear Pit
- 29 Replies
Squam Lakes Region NH......On Golden Pond....
Little Squam Lake...
Lots of vintage boating...
Absolutely love this one....
While son fished......
Dad hydrated....
and watched the boat traffic. from Walter's Basin.....
Little Squam Lake...
Lots of vintage boating...
Absolutely love this one....
While son fished......
Dad hydrated....
and watched the boat traffic. from Walter's Basin.....
Optics Razor 3-18 EBR7c mrad with spuhr mount
- By Brav04Logan
- Buy - Sell - Trade
- 0 Replies
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Is this a good deal on this press?
- By stello1001
- Reloading Depot
- 24 Replies
Hello all,
I have never reloaded but I do have all components to reload that I have bought over time. I know prices have skyrocketed since China virus. That being said, I have so much loaded that I don't need to buy reloading stuff if it's too expensive. This would be my first press and I have no idea what they would go for before as I have never shopped around.
I don't need a press because I have loaded ammo. However, if this isn't price gouged, I may as well pick it up.
What does the hide say? The options are below...
Option #1
I can choose this with 223 or 308 set since 223 & 308 are cartridges I shoot.
Option #2
The press by itself (this is cheaper) and I'll have to buy dies little by little whenever I find great deals on them.
www.midsouthshooterssupply.com
I have never reloaded but I do have all components to reload that I have bought over time. I know prices have skyrocketed since China virus. That being said, I have so much loaded that I don't need to buy reloading stuff if it's too expensive. This would be my first press and I have no idea what they would go for before as I have never shopped around.
I don't need a press because I have loaded ammo. However, if this isn't price gouged, I may as well pick it up.
What does the hide say? The options are below...
Option #1
I can choose this with 223 or 308 set since 223 & 308 are cartridges I shoot.
Option #2
The press by itself (this is cheaper) and I'll have to buy dies little by little whenever I find great deals on them.
Redding Reloading T-7 Turret Press 67000 with Primer Arm
The Redding Reloading T-7 Turret Press accepts standard 7/8-14 threaded dies & universal shell holders. Start loading accurate rounds with the Redding T-7!
www.midsouthshooterssupply.com
Photos Angry fires
- By DIBBS
- The Bear Pit
- 29 Replies
The West is blanketed with angry hard to control wildfires. Here's a few photos from a recent fire assignment, and another fire close to home. CRAZY
