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Advice on .223 Tikka T3X and a KRG Bravo

Ok members, been sniffing around for info on these items and many threads are close but way off....I have mucho .223 components and was leaning towards the Tikka (Lite JRTXE312) and the Bravo stock. This is not a PRS rifle, (I looked at build parts and that is not in the financial folder 😞) but a fun bolt gun that I can shoot on the cheap, keep kids off my beautiful crabgrass lawn, and even let others try it as a starting point. As a certified service rifle slut, many nuances of the bolt gun realm escape me so I'll try to lay it out. Will there be any conflict running AICS mags with that particular stock? I plan to use mag length 77's and the 80's would be single load as needed. Looks like a simple task to drop the action into the stock but wanted to ask if there are any other pitfalls to consider?
The other varmint Tikkas are threaded but not the model I am considering. I'm sure John at Area 419 could thread it but wasn't sure if that would be out of
the question for this model. Wanted to run a can...Well shit....maybe I'll just call over there.... total budget including glass (Tasco scope from 1983 anyone..? :ROFLMAO:) $1400 - $1500 tops.

As always, thanks for any help and direction. Good luck and good shooting!

Doug

Piggy-back RDS Zero Range

When I mounted an RDS at 12 o'clock on my SPRecce my first instinct was to zero it at 50 yards the same as my other red dots but I ran the math and realized that probably wasn't ideal for what I wanted. 0-50 yards things looked fine but after that the increased height over bore meant I'd be holding pretty low for 100-200 yard targets, which could be small pepper poppers or gongs. Below is 50 yd zero with 4.6" HOB, red being the hold point and the green circle being the approximate impact area.
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Running the numbers for a 25 and 36 yard zero revealed they were pretty horrendous options:

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I ended up settling on a 100 yard zero which coincidentally works out close to the same holds as a 50 yard zero that I would typically use with offset sights and lower 1/3 RDS mounts. Below are my holds using the 100 yard zero with a 4.6" HOB, zeroed with pretty standard 55gr ball, however under 200 yards it works pretty much the same with IMI 77 Razor Core.

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Like most things it's going to come down to how you intend to use the RDS, if one doesn't perceive ever having the need to engage anything farther than the zero distance then go with God. I view the RDS as an alternate sighting system so I want it to be capable basically from 0-300 yards and why I went the way I did.

What distance are others zeroing their piggy back red dot?

Best left hand CRF action?

I'm interested in building a 7mm SS. I already have a great stock for the build but would like some feedback. I'm disappointed ARC discontinued the Mausingfield and am not interested in having to modify either the stock or the action for their CDP action. I've already talked with ARC about it.

Here's the specs I'm looking for:
CRF
Left hand
Short action

I know Bighorn makes one, is there a better option I can look/should look into?

Chinese KVC / RQE bridge?

"We did it, Zhao."

I was trying to track down a bridge for someone today when I came across this listing. As mentioned in another recent Hide thread by cschastain2, "Chinese have no knocks offs of the KVC Bridge for good reason." This was my understanding as well. At least, before today it was.

Anybody put their hands on one of these?



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Kestrel Factory Reset Mid Match

Hi all

I was in the middle of shooting the MPA match over the weekend when I noticed that my target direction was 000 and it would not capture without compass calibration. I had calibrated the compass that morning but thought it was possible that it had just lost calibration. I tried 4 times to calibrate but after consistant fails, decided to restart the Kestrel. I was then, upon restart, able to calibrate the compass. When I input my data, I noticed that my elevation looked off. When I checked my gun profile, it only read "USERGUN1" or something of the sort. From there I reconnected my phone to the Kestrel and appended my profiles. I thought I was good and took the data the Kestrel gave me. Had two complete botches of stages so I decided to go double check my zero. As I walked to the zero range, I started to go through my gun profile where I noticed my zero range at 91m instead of 100y. When the Kestrel had its freak out, it also changed my units to metric - so when putting in my data for yards, it was reading it as meters. It cost me quite a few spots at the finish. Is there any reason why this may have happened and any way that I can keep it from happening in the future? I already turn off bluetooth after the morning to avoid someone connecting and uploading their gun profile to my Kestrel.

Thanks in advance

30-06 build for long range!

Finally got around to assembling my first bolt gun. Plan is to shoot out to 1000 yards for fun and maybe do some deer hunting from box stands or my back porch. Gun ended up a little heavier that I thought close to 20lbs.

Remmington 700 LA
NSS criterion barrel 1-10 twist
NSS recoil lug and barrel nut
Greyboe ridgeback stock
Bedded stock
Greyboe bottom metal
Accu-Tac bipod
Sawtooth arca rail
leupold mark 5 5-25x56 in mils
Area 419 20 moa base
ARC M-Brace one piece mount
Trigger Tech special 2 stage


Haven’t got the chance to shoot it yet but already looking at building another one. Next investment will be some reloading equipment and go down that rabbit hole.

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Accessories NSS/Criterion Rem 700 300 Win Mag barrel

Northland Shooter Supply/Criterion Remage barrel Chambered in 300 win mag 1:10T 26". Barrel has been cerakoted "graphite black". Comes with recoil lug, nut, barrel, and headspace gauges. 440 documented rounds.

$650 shipped

All you need is a rem 700 LA, screw on the barrel to the go gauge, lock the nut down, and start shooting. You will need to buy a barrel nut wrench.

Trades:
Spuhr SP-4001 or SP-4002
177 or 175 SMK
110 SMK
115 Dtac
6mm Dasher-Alpha
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Firearms Wilson Combat 18" 556 rifle for sale

Wilson Combat 18" rifle for sale
Green OD, upper and lower (forged)
3lb TTU single stage (custom order)
18" fluted stainless midlength fluted lightweight barrel with adjustable gas block in Wylde Chamber
Rifle length handguard
NP3 coated BCG
Ambi saftey
Magpul BAD lever
Magpul CTR stock
BCM Gunfighter charging handle
Vltor A5 buffer system

Less than 500 rounds through barrel.

$1500 shipped
Located in Austin

Can help with a good deal on an optic as well if needed
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SOLD SOLD: 26" 6BR TL3/Origin Barrel

Just finished testing this Green Mountain 26" 416SS turned on centers and lapped 1.2" straight barrel on my TL3.

Can be used on an TL3 or Origin with Hunts Long Range Lug.

Got a bunch of these GM 416 SS barrels in various calibers to test and see how they shoot. So far, every single one has shot lights out and this 6BR was no exception.

I shot 175rd through it with the standard 30gr Varget under 105 Hybrids that shot consistently in the 0.2s and 0.3s with zero load development or seating depth tweaking.

I then decided to do my final test in this barrel by doing a American Reloading components budget load. I used 16x fired Lapua 6BR brass, CCI450, American Reloading 108 ELD pulls, and 29.1gr American Reloading MP540 Powder (similar to AR Comp, n135, 8208)


26" Green Mountain 416SS 7.5t
TL3/Origin 6BR
1.2" straight chambered by PVA
6BR Eachus Chamber (.272 neck, .105fb)
No turn Lapua chamber
Muzzle Threaded 5/8-24
225rd down barrel

SOLD

29.1gr MP540 is Stupid accurate and amazing consistency with a ES 7.5 and SD 2.9 as shown in this 5 shot group!!

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Opinions on the F.A.S.T chassis

I am new to ELR. I am shooting a 300PRC with a Defiance RUCKUS LA, Bartlein 30" barrel sitting on a Foundation Genesis II Stock. In my most recent match, I saw a number of ELR shooters with a stock integrated with a carbon fiber bipod extender. While I love my Foundation stock (I have two), I am considering switching to a chassis for my ELR gun (for ELR Light). In my research, I see the F.A.S.T chassis by Accuracy Solutions is one option to consider.

I am wondering if anyone has feedback on the F.A.S.T chassis and if there are any other chassis to consider that have the integrated carbon fiber bipod extender.

Sniper's Hide training review

Last week, I took Frank and Marc's 2 day, Precision Rifle class at the FFP range in Ashtabula OH. I wanted to take a few days to really digest everything that was learned and I feel pretty good about posting this video to go over what the class did for me as a shooter.

I will mention one thing here that is not in the video. When Frank did a quick tripod clinic, he used my rifle and didn't hit anything at 600 yards. That wasn't his fault and I feel bad that I let him do that. The rifle is a Sig Cross that I had just installed a new Proof barrel on. That barrel is considerably larger in profile than the factory barrel and one of the screws from the M-Lok that was holding the ARCA rail near the chamber was protruding and hitting the bottom of the barrel. It didn't affect the rifle when shooting from a bipod because that is attached at the front. When setting it on the tripod however, all hell broke loose and it couldn't shoot for crap. I diagnosed it after the class and it is now fixed and is shooting quite well from the tripod. That made Frank's tripod demo a little less than ideal but we still got the point.

Here's the review I posted to Hide TV:

Triggered Massachusetts Town Officials Lose It and Vow to Punish Resident For Projecting Epic Trump Sign on Water Tower.




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A pro-Trump resident has been projecting an image showing his support for President Trump from his property onto a municipal water tower.
Credit: Boston 25 News
Officials in a small Massachusetts town are in an uproar over a creative pro-Trump fan displaying his support for the 45th President.
As Fox News reported, a man living in Hanson, Massachusetts, has been ordered to stop projecting an epic “Trump 2024” sign from his residence onto the town’s municipal water tower. If he refuses to abide, he will face daily fines.
Hanson Town Administrator Lisa Green released a statement after becoming aware the resident’s creative display.
She claimed the resident was “misleading” the public into believing the town of Hanson condones his actions and supports Trump.
“On Friday, Oct. 11, the Town of Hanson became aware that a resident was projecting the image of a political sign from their property onto the Town of Hanson municipal water tower at 228 High St. This misleads the public into believing that this activity is sanctioned by or condoned by the Town,” Green wrote.
Fox News also notes that Hanson town officials are attempting to counter the visibility of the “Trump 2024” logo by installing a floodlight. However, as of Friday evening, it was still visible to the public.
They are also preparing a Cease and Desist order for the resident and will impose a $100 per day fine until he stops displaying the sign.
“This individual’s actions have the potential to cost a significant amount of taxpayer dollars, including attorney fees, overtime to pay Highway Department workers to turn the spotlight on and off each day, and the potential for having to rent or purchase stronger lighting equipment,” Green stated.
At this point, there is no sign of the resident intending to yield to the officials’ threats. Should he bravely stand his ground, he could find himself in debt from the town’s tyrannical actions.