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Trip to the "Desert" - OR - Oh That Insane Mirage

A friend and I took an epic trip to the desert this weekend. We left Friday late afternoon, stayed in a cabin near Truckee that night, then got up early and headed out to the "desert." Why the quotes around desert? See below

Waking up in the morning in Truckee - remember, we're 4 days til May here...
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You can't tell from the pic, but it was still snowing.

We drove out to the desert and found this amazing dry lake bed out in the middle of nowhere. What a great place to shoot, right?
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We set a 24" circular target at 1860, but...

Rain is coming.
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The rain clears and we get the 300 PRC and spotting scope set up.

What's wrong with this picture?
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The arrow is pointing at the target. Does that look like a 24" circle to you?

Here's the view through the spotting scope which is a little higher off the ground.
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You can clearly see the mirror image with two "targets" shown. You can also see the kaleidoscope pattern through the spotting scope below (not the target area, but close by).

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I'd never shot across a dry lake bed before, so this was a learning experience for me. What was amazing was how much mirage there was AND the mirror imaging taking place. The pictures look kind of bright, but in reality, at this point just after the rain, it was still cloudy. Mirage was just nasty. I tried a few shots at 1860, but we couldn't even see the misses. My assumption is that the atmospherics causing the mirror imaging also affected viewing the actual target location, so the POA and POI were significantly different.

We ended up moving the target to a closer (and higher) area to get it higher above the lake bed. Impacts were still about .3 mil under what I would have expected.

There will be a video forthcoming - regardless, it was a fun day.

Firearms 11.5 556 Geissele/BCM/Razor

$3,000 OBO

Parts list:

BCM BCG
11.5 Roscoe Bloodline Barrel
Colt upper receiver
10" Geissele Rail
Geissele gas block
Geissele lower receiver
Geissele charging handle
Cmmg lower parts kit
Geissele bolt lock
Geissele SSA-E trigger
Geissele buffer tube and spring
SB Tactical Brace
Vortex Razor 1-6 gen II E JM-1 BDC w/Geissele mount and vortex throw lever
Cloud Rein 3.0 with pressure plate
Some random grip and flash hider.

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Firearms 11.5" 556 Geissele/BCM/Colt

AR only. Parts list;

BCM BCG
Colt upper
10" geissele rail
Geissele gas block
Geissele lower
Geissele bolt lock and trigger gaurd
Geissele SSA-E trigger
Geissele buffer tube and spring
Sb brace.

VORTEX RAZOR/CLOUD REIN 3.0/MUZZLE DEVICE NOT INCLUDED.

$1,050 shipped.

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SOLD [WTS] Lone Peak Fuzion SA .308 Boltface with 6mm BR Bartlein Barrel and 6mm BR Reloading Equipment

***SOLD***

I'm selling my entire 6mm BR setup down to my AMP annealing pilot. This action and barrel both only have 478 rounds on them. I've shot mainly 105 Bergers and can even send over all my load data for this barrel if you so choose. Barrel is 26" long with a 1.250" straight taper and threaded 5/8x24. I would like to sell all of this together but will consider piece by piece and discounts for bundling. I need to sell the action first, as the buyer of the action has dibs on the rest of the items. Bundle and save, huh? I've attached pictures of everything, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. I'm happy to discuss anything over the phone, as well.

TOTAL PRICE: $2,395 ($2,250 if you buy everything)

Lone Peak Fuzion SA .308 Boltface : $1,300
Bartlein 26" barrel 1:8" (chambered by Southern Precision Rifles) threaded 5/8x24 : $500
Lone Peak Arms Action Wrench : $75
Lapua Brass (2x fired and annealed) : $75/box
Forster Full Length Sizing Die (non-bushing) : $50
Redding Competition Seater Die : $150
MDT 10-Round 6mm BR Magazine : $70
Copper Creek Modified Case for Hornady Comparator : free if buying anything else
AMP Annealing Pilot : free if buying anything else
PTG Headspace Gauges (No-Go and Go) : $100

(Edit: I forgot to photograph the action wrench initially, so that's why it's not in the picture with everything else. Not getting all that out again haha.)

This will ship from my FFL to yours. PayPal friends and family or PayPal and buyer pays fee.

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SOLD L3I CZ 457 (13 Round) Magazine - 8 Total

I have 8 L3I CZ 457 Magazines for sale. They are the 13 Round Capacity. Please know your local regulations and do not ask me to ship where prohibited. I'd like to sell all as a lot for $400.00 shipped.

If they do not sell after a week I will consider breaking them up.

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Firearms Vudoo V-22/JAE/Krieger/Triggertech

For sale is a top shelf Vudoo V-22 built by Apache Machine & Custom.

*Specs are as follows*

-Vudoo V-22 Gen 1.2 Action
-Krieger #17 1-16”T Heavy Varmint @ 26”
-J.Allen Gen 3 Chassis in Nightstalker Camo with integrated Arca rail (I have additional spacers & factory JAE tool kit)
-Triggertech Diamond Single Stage Pro Curve
-Vudoo 20moa factory rail

This rifle is beautiful and shoots better than it looks, with RWS R-50 it produced 3.5” groups at 400 yards (Just ask I have evidence on demand)

To replicate this build would cost $4300-$4500

I am asking $3500 (Pay-Pal F&F, G&S you pay fee, or Cash App)

Buyer pays shipping.

PM me on here or call/text @ 336-466-6113
No calls after 8pm EST

Thank you!!!

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SOLD Remington 700 Short Action Receiver, Stainless

This action has seen very few rounds. In excellent condition. It’s a stainless short action 700 and is a RR prefix action. Has some loc tite runoff on the top of the receiver from the scope base that will easily wipe off. Includes trigger pins. Price is shipped and insured to your FFL. $350.00

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Imported carbon fiber tripod (RT90C)

Before I get e-buttfvcked by you guys has anyone tried the Innorel RT90C tripod? It's carbon fiber with 40mm tubes. Max height is about 63" and low about 7" and can support 80+ pounds. They are going for $290 or so imported from China.
Yes I'm all about supporting vendors and keeping money state side but if any vendor can sell me a similarly spec'ed tripod for the same price I'm game. Two Vets sells a similar one (40 Mike Mike) and no offense but $200 difference can buy me a shit load of other stuff. Yes yes.. RRS buy once cry once. I honestly I think I'll be fine with a $300 tripod for now.

Accessories wts - 300WM MPA Barrel- Curtis Axiom.

Changing to a rimless cartridge and selling off the parts.

Curtis MPA Factory 300WM barrel from an axiom action. "marksman" contour, 1x10. 26" 475 rds. Primarily shot 215 bergers in FGMM/Berger factory load and reloads.

Threaded for Curtis Axiom pattern tenon.

buyer also gets -
~25 Rds Copper Creek Accubond Long Range heavy hunting ammo 210gr
~ 8 Rds Copper Creek 215 Berger ammo
~20 Rounds FGMM 215Berger factory ammo

Still hammers $300.


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9 boxes Red/Black box Black Hills 190GR heavy match loaded ammo. Single lot $50.00/box orView attachment 8627255

2 boxes 215 berger hybrids same lot. One is opened. Other still sealed. $115 or i'd swap for same in 7mm