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Priming rifle cases…..how do you gauge when a primer pocket is getting too large?

I currently prime cases on a Forster Co-Ax reloading press. It seems to work very nicely.

Every once in a while i can feel when seating a primer that the force required is less than many of the other cases. The case still holds the primer and it looks well seated.

I understand that at some point the primer pocket can expand and that case should be discarded but i’m not sure how best to identify this threshold. Is there a commonly employed method to measure the dimensions of the primer pocket prior to seating a new primer?

Do you discard every primed case that is starting to feel less tight?

thank you
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More not snipery, but vintage

In today’s episode of not snipery but vintage.

Walked into Smokey Mountain Knife Works in Sevierville, TN yesterday afternoon. We were just passing through and did some sightseeing, also checked out Buds Guns.

Walking around the store, I always look for the “old”, or trade in section of the store. Most times I don’t find it, but SMKW had one on the back wall kinda tucked away. They had all kinds of old “pocket” style knives like Case, Old Timer, and such. Towards the end of the cabinet they’re were two little gems that caught my eye. One was a Randall #1, the other was this Colt Tuck Away.

So the basics of what I know and anyone can chime in.
Colt Tuck Away Hunter made by Barry Woods knives. This particular one is a 3rd variation, and they were all made between 1969-1973 iirc. They’re were around 2,500 of this variation made with approximately 15,300 of all variations made. This one has the original box, outer sleeve, and sheath. The sheath has never seen a belt through it, and appears as new like it shipped.
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SOLD PRICE DROP: Vortex Impact 4000 Laser Range Finder (Brand New In Box)

Up for sale is a Vortex Impact 4000 Weapon Mounted Laser Range Finder - Brand New In Box. I have several of these and they work great. I'm only selling this one to thin out my gun safe and raise funds for a new project. Check out my other listings and I will put together a package deal to save you some cash.

Price: $1350 Now $1150 shipped to your door.

PayPal Friends & Family and Venmo are preferred for payment to avoid fees on my end. If you want to use traditional PayPal, you'll have to cover all transaction fees (+3%). I’ll also accept cash during a face-to-face deal if you would like to meet near Raleigh, NC.

Feel free to PM me with any questions/requests for additional photos you might have.

Thanks for checking out my listing and have a good one! S/F!

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Looks like the "Swamp" is at it again!

Hadn't seen this discussed yet, and it is starting to bug me just a tad.

This whole business about "one big beautiful bill" for reconciliation (in the House) vs. Two smaller bills in the Senate. The Senate has quickly passed the first of the two smaller bills already, while we await the House "one big" bill. The concern being, the 1st of two smaller Senate bills does not include the provisions to make Trump's temporary tax cuts permanent. The continued fear being that the 2nd of the two bills won't come before the tax cuts expire later this year. It seems like the "Swamp" (i.e. Senate RINOs) want that tax money.

Is this really a big deal, though? Lots of things can happen. The first Senate bill could be "amended," or the conference committee can adopt the House Bill which does include the permanent tax cuts. And, should the tax cuts expire at year's end, how many $$$ are we talking about per tax payer? The media is giving me the impression that these other things (Border, Military, etc. etc.) are Trump's greater financial priorities... not making these tax cuts permanent. I'm not so sure. I can see the Border being a priority, but not all this immediate Military spending. I wonder it the "Military Industrial Complex" is at it again.

Thoughts? And, just out of curiosity, which would you prefer?

1) $5000.00 stimulus check from DOGE savings; or

2) Making the tax cuts permanent.

Elon Musk looking at buying MSNBC

Elon Musk has expressed interest in buying MSNBC as the liberal network is said to be struggling.

'How much does it cost? The SpaceX boss wrote on X on Friday, reacting to a post that falsely claimed that Comcast is selling the network.

Donald Trump Jr had tagged Musk on the false news, writing: 'Hey Elon Musk I have the funniest idea ever!!!'
As X users reacted to Musk's post, the X owner added: 'The most entertaining outcome, especially if ironic, is most likely.'

Back in 2017, Musk similarly asked what the price of Twitter was.

Four years later he purchased the platform for $44billion and rebranded it as X.

It comes as Comcast is spinning off into a new company many of the cable television networks that were once at the entertainment giant’s heart as consumers increasingly swap out their cable TV subscriptions for streaming platforms.

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Comcast's move to spin off its NBCUniversal networks would have been a staggering move years ago, with its fleet of channels previously among the company's most profitable assets.

Accessories SKB 3R6218-10b-ew case local pickup North Florida 62x18x10 BIG

This is 62x18x10 Case with no foam (they come empty) and is new in the factory box. I thought this is what i wanted-needed but I found it actually too big with the 18" part.

I'm possibly going to try to make this work if there is no interest, as it does fit my RV and since its water rated i can strap it down in my truck.

Id return it but the return shipping was not very optimistic for cost which is why i wont ship this. Nearby cities are Gainesville, Jax, Ocala Florida

Foamed out this could possibly hold 2 heavy rifles, multiple rifles in soft bags, some combination of gear, or one phoenix bipod and a rifle lol.

600$

SOLD DPMS Ar Barrel

Hey guys, looking to sell this DPMS 24” AR barrel. Nothings wrong with it, I just decided to go a different direction with this build. It’s info is as follows;
.223 Remington
24”
Bull barrel
Fluted
1:9” Twist
1/2-28 Threaded muzzle
Never fired
Never installed on an upper

I’m asking $225 shipped. Not super firm on the price so make me an offer if you’re interested. Thanks!

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Accessories ***SOLD***DSD Turkey Decoys

Dave Smith Decoy Breeding Pair: Spring turkey season is right around the corner and everyone is eager to bust out their scatter guns. I bought this set of decoys new and used them for a few successful sets. They have been stored in a climate controlled closet, and are in like new condition. I just don't hunt Turkey anymore I'm lucky to get out during deer season each year. These are some of the most realistic decoys with iridescent feather coloring, and posturing that brings angry Tom's in sprinting to whoop this jakes butt.

SOLD

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SOLD Nightforce F1 3.5-15x50 Zero Stop MLR 2.0 Riflescope C359

Nightforce F1 3.5-15x50 Zero Stop MLR 2.0 Riflescope C359 MLR2 Reticle - High Speed .1 MRAD Turrets - First Focal Plane​

Comes with everything from new, illumination works, excellent condition. I've also got a NIP NF NXS rotating ocular cap I'll include.

No trades, pick up in DFW TX available. $SOLD shipped ground lower 48. Zelle preferred.

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SOLD WTS: Nightforce NX8 4-32 F1 MOA

Was mounted and used for ~5 range trips then I sold the rifle it was on. No issues at all other than two very small scuffs on main body where rings were. Includes scope & covers & throw lever as shown in pictures, nothing more included. I do not have original box but will ship carefully wrapped.

$1750 shipped to your door. Payment via USPS Money Order, Bank Check (up to 10 days to clear), Zelle, Venmo, or discrete Paypal F&F (no mention of what is being sold).

Happy to do cash in person sale in Seattle area meeting up in Bellevue or Woodinville.

If interested, please PM me directly through this post. Be aware that if you post "I'll take it", there is a good chance a scammer will contact you using a username like mine but with some added punctuation.

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TRG42 M995 Aftermarket Bolt

Recently I broke the bolt on my Sako M995 and as many have noticed they are not longer avaliable via Sako or a 3rd party. I have sent cad off to a Machine Shot to have one custom made because I dont want to through my rifle in the recycle bin due to the money I have invested into it. Is there anyone in the same boat as I am? Potentally making some for people that are in the same boat as I am. Just curious if I am the only one that is in this boat.

thanks
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SOLD MDT pistol grip carbon fiber brand new

I have a second grip. Gun take off and brand new. Mounts to AR15 and MDT chassis rifles. New $140 asking $70 shipped.


Thanks J

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Rifle Zero Target

The other day I realized that I have a target for this and a target for that so I came up with one in an effort to whittle my zero targets down to just one for all my rifles, be in magnified optic, red dot, or iron sights and share it with you all. The torso is mainly used to zero the piggyback red dot at 100 yards but it is sized to replicate a 300 yard c-zone at 100 yards so I can also use it for practice for sling shooting, tripod shooting, and the like.

UPDATE: Updated target below.

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