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Will nickel plated bullets (not brass) increase rifling wear?

I loading for 7 PRC now and only used 175 ELDX. They shoot real well for me. Federal is making a Terminal Ascent bullet (170 grain) that looks intriguing as a bonded high BC bullet, but is nickel plated. I’m interested in this as a hunting bullet for large Whitetail deer and the bonded feature should work well for weight retention. Is there anything negative about the nickel plating on these bullets? More erosion of rifling or more difficult to clean the barrel, as compared to copper clad bullets? Thanks

Reloading Equipment SuperTrickler Accessories

This kit helps eliminate the stray powder kernels during hopper loading of the SuperTrickler and clearing out the hopper without having to shake the unit and try and open the trap door with one hand while holding over a container.
The funnel is a very light press fit into the top of the SuperTrickler by way of having a 3 deg. taper on the mating diameter.

Form fit and function tests were completed by another SH board member, I have several units printed up and ready.
Complete kit- 75.00 shipped Priority mail ( includes the baffle assembly)
Funnel and lid -20.00 shipped USPS
Powder Tube catch -18.00 shipped
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SOLD Trijicon MRO with 3X Magnifier and Unity Mounts

Please PM for contact. PayPal Gift or cover fees ONLY.

Make a reasonable offer.

I
have a Trijicon MRO (RED Dot) with a Trijicon 3X Magnifier. The MRO has a One Hundred Concepts ARD on it. Both have FDE Unity Mounts with the ADM QD levers and a FDE Ranger Wrap on them. The Wrap come off easily. Just added it to prevent scratches. It was a back u set that stayed in the safe. Like new - SOLD

Dakota 76 issues

I’ve got a Dakota 76 actioned rifle that used to be a 22-250 but been rebarreled to 6.5 creedmoor.
It’s a floor plate mag. Hornady ELDX 143gr shoot lovely but jam nose to tail in the mag.
I’ve now moved to Hornady 129gr SST which don’t jam but when you stack 4 in the mag the rounds sit slack at the rear and tight on the shoulder.
This means the bolt can miss the round and not feed it into the chamber, just push it back under.

Can this be fixed somehow.
Also can you get a DBM for the Dakota 76?

Cheers!
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HKU5-CoV-2: Here we go again

Trump didn’t even make it 100 days and here comes SARS COVID part deux




“Leading doctors have reacted to the emergence of a new coronavirus, calling its spread to humans an 'eventuality.'

In scenes eerily reminiscent of the beginnings of Covid, researchers at the infamous Wuhan Institute of Virology in China recently detected the modified strain living within bats.

HKU5-CoV-2 is strikingly similar to the pandemic virus, sparking fears that history could repeat itself just two years after the worst was declared over.”

Optics Leupold Mark 4HD 2.5-10 Illuminated TMR FFP

For Sale: Leupold Mark 4HD 2.5-10x42
- Illuminated model with TMR reticle (mrad)
- BNIB, never mounted, opened it to check it out because I was curious.
Pretty impressive scope for the money, just don't have a rifle to mount it on at the moment.

$900 shipped OBO
Zelle or Venmo preferred.

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Gangster Guns: Dillinger's 1911

This is a copy of John Dillinger's modified 1911. The work was done by Hyman Lebman, a San Antonio gunsmith who modified many firearms for the Motorized Bandits. Texas gunsmith Hyman Lebman was infamous for modifying 1911s. He would attach a compensator, a foregrip from the Thompson 1921, and an 18 round extended magazine. Models were made in .38 Super and .45 ACP. Some of these guns had rifle stocks attached to them. Lebman 1911,s in both .38 Super and .45 ACP were found in the possession of Baby Face Nelson and John Dillinger.
John Dillinger's 1911
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My Lebman/Dillinger 1911 in .45 ACP. Extended and ported barrel, Thompson SMG foregrip, Extended magazine, and detachable buttstock. NFA Registered
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1930's era bulletproof vest using Cold Rolled A36 steel. 1/8" thick, total weight for one 8x10plate and 6 2x10 plates is 9 pounds. Plates can be added or reduced as needed. Effective against 230g FMJ .45 ACP but not the new .38 super.

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SOLD Nightforce ATACR 5-25x56 F1 C546

I have for sale a Nightforce ATACR 5-25x56 F1 Mil-R (C546) scope for sale. I purchased this a couple years ago and used it a couple times at the range. Other than that, the scope has been a safe queen. Unfortunately, I had to recently retire from law enforcement due to medical reasons and I could use the money more than the scope at this point in my life.

There are no scratches, dings, marks, etc. on the scope itself. The glass is clear and crisp. The only blemish is that the removable rear lens cover is cracked (picture below).

The scope is mounted in a Badger Ordnance unimount. Additionally, comes with box and sunshade. Feel free to message with any other questions.

Price dropped to $2000 shipped. Thank you!

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Precision rimfire state of the Union for 2025, help get me up to speed please…

I was really into the precision rimfire game my whole life but the last 3 ish years my life has gone a little sideways (all in good ways) & left little to no time for this lifelong passion. But I am back! I want to build something new and get back into the mix.

I am curious who are the major players in the “custom” or high end precision rimfire game these days. I know of the tried and true such as Anschutz, Feinwerkbau, Walther, etc for single shot Olympic style guns, but how about the R700 footprint based stuff? It looks like there have been some big changes at VGW since Mike Bush left, are they only currently offering the 360? It looks like the RimX is still going strong. It seems the Ultimatum Duce kinda dropped out of the mainstream. I either forgot what happened or am not aware, did they ever really get that off the ground?

I will be keeping and eye on what comes out at Shot this year. Is there anyone else that has come to market with anything cool? I see Tikka is still doing the T1X and Bergara is holding their own as I am sure CZ is. Who else?

How about the top shelf custom rimfire gunsmiths out there? My go to was always Mark Penrod and I probably will still use him, but who has really made a name for themselves the last few years, especially in the repeater game?

Firearms WTS VUDOO 360

Looking to sell my Vudoo 360. Shoots great but it ultimately just sits. Less then 200 rounds of match ammo through it.

30 moa base
Bartlein 1.2 straight 22 inch
Trigger tech diamond 2 stage (green)
Manners tcs stock

3300$ delivered to the ffl of your choice. Ffl must accept from individuals.

PayPal f&f or uspsmo

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Reloading Equipment 33XC brass and Wilson bushing die

Letting go of some extra 33XC brass and sizing die. 178 total pieces of Tubb stamped Peterson brass and an LE Wilson FL bushing die.

-73 pcs of 1x fired, cleaned, annealed, sized, chamfered and de burred
-105 pcs of 2x fired un-processed (I can wet tumble if desired) $225 shipped for all 174 pcs.

-LE Wilson FL bushing die w/367 neck bushing
Asking $75 shipped

Would like to sell the brass and die together, $275 shipped for all of it.

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