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Firearms Christiansen Mesa 6.5 PRC

Christiansen Mesa FFT 6.5 PRC.

Not sure exact round count but what’s in the bags is what’s been through it. Will update

Scope and rings not included.
$875

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Night Vision Helmets! Helmets everywhere! Which is best for NODs?

Welp... like many of you, I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect (ballistic) helmet setup for use with NODs. I have a small stable of virtually every make, model, and type of ballistic helmet ever made. I’ve progressed through the Jurassic period with PASGT and MICH2000, tried the Chinesium options that will certainly kill you with toxins leeching into your melon, all the way through the latest Ops Core, 3M, Gentex, Mtek, Revision, and Crye. I have yet to try anything from HHV. My recent acquisition of a sweet Mtek Flux ballistic has me feeling like they are at the apex of brain bucket development. The problem is, all of the truly world-class, quality protective and fully featured gear will set you back a bare minimum of $1500 just for the bucket alone. Add in a quality padding and retention system, comms/earpro, mount, etc and it’s not difficult to have a solid $5K invested by the time you have everything just perfect.

The conundrum is, can you get a great base unit at a real cost savings that doesn’t sacrifice ballistic protection, quality fit/finish/feel, features, etc?

In my experience, the answer has been a resounding — NO! You simply have to give up something. There is no free lunch.

Until now...

I proudly present to you, dear fellow NODiots, fresh from the quirky country of Demark, from the aptly named company Protection Group Denmark, their spectacular new ARCH IIIa super high-cut ballistic helmet!

Have a good look/read/watch here. It’s pretty impressive and should put any questions of quality or capability to bed:

This damn thing took four (4) damn months to get here, but supposedly that was because I ordered right when PGD was redesigning their helmet line — and it was a worthwhile delay, if my unit is any indication.

For the grand total of $373.50 (delivered) I received a helmet every bit the equal of my TW Ballistic and 90% as good any of my Crye, Ops Core, Revision and 85% as good as the Mtek Flux, and that’s high praise.

First, a few faux toes:

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First, it arrived straight from the factory in Denmark. Well packaged with an accessory kit that should be the standard for every helmet manufacturer... period. Not only did it come with a matching set of pre-installed Multicam ARC rails and shroud, but they include a full spare set of Desert Earth colored ones as well (pictured)! The BOA system is VERY well executed, and has the most comfortable retention system of any helmet I own. Then, the creme de la creme, is their included padding system. Basically, it’s a full Deluxe 4D Pad System. The PGD helmet is THE ABSOLUTE MOST COMFORTABLE helmet out-of-the-box of any manufacturer on the face of the planet. It is every bit as comfortable as my TW with 4D aftermarket pads, but its Boa retention system is even more comfortable. The helmet sits high and accommodates ear pro better than my TW or Ops Core and is about equal with the Mtek and Revision.

So, ballistic protection that seems equal to any of the $2K model, more comfortable out-of-the-box than any helmet ever made, fits like it was custom molded to my head, and all for $373.50!

What gives? Where does it let down or fall short of the Big Boy Pedigree models?

Well, first it’s a good 8-10 ounces heavier than the newest OC/MTek models. That’s a non-trivial weight difference, but it’s also not a deal-killer, especially considering how comfortable the system is. Seriously, it’s so comfy you almost forget you’re wearing it. I can run it for many hours without ever “feeling” it.

Second, the shroud is polymer, not metal. That said, both the Wilcox G24 and Norotos INVG lock-up absolutely solid with ZERO play, flex or give. MUCH better than the poor fitting shrouds Ops Core is shipping with their brand new $1800 SF unit.

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I have a fair bit more to say about it, but I’m posting this from my damn iPhone, and I suck at texting, so I’ll revisit this in a day or two with additional info. It’s sealed against weather and humidity/moisture intrusion, drop-proof, comfortable as can be, well designed and constructed, top-tier ballistic protection, legit licensed Multicam, and less than $400 delivered. Frankly, it’s a minor manufacturing miracle for that little coin.

And, in the event there are skeptics out there, no one asked me to say anything about this and I don’t get a plum nickel for raving about this helmet. This is the first I’ve said anything to anyone about this thing.

It’s plum awesome.

Describe your perfect scope

Doing a little market research on the current state of riflescopes...what does your perfect scope spec look like? Length, weight, mag range, features, glass quality vs other features at a given price point, etc. per use case? What are some thing that currently available scopes are lacking for a given price point or use case?

Any and all feedback is welcome. Many thanks.

Murphy Precision scope mount for Anschutz 54.18MS question

Trying to verify if the Murphy Precision picatinny rail adapter will work on an early 1980's Anschutz 54.18MS. This is the original silhouette rifle, NOT a repeater, and has a drilled/tapped receiver currently wearing Weaver #91 bases on top of the 11 degree dovetail.

I would much rather go with a screwed-down scope base, over a dovetail clamp style 1913 rail, so the primary question is will the screw holes line up on the early 54 action with the new style rail?

Alternately, if anyone is aware of 30mm or 34mm rings that have 20 to 40 MOA built in AND fit Weaver bases, please sound off. I want to update the glass on my old school rifle and it's throwing me some challenges. Thanks!

SOLD Nightforce 5-25x ATACR F1 Mil-xt

Want to sell a 5-25x ATACR F1 with Mil-XT reticle.

It has been very lightly used and there are a couple minor scuff marks. The optic has not been banged around.

$2200 shipped zelle or paypal friends and family. I don't have any rep here but I have lots of rep on the AKFiles and can get a lot of vouches on facebook or other social media. Not looking to do any trades at this time.

I have an FDE 1.3" badger C1 MAX mount I can include with the optic for an additional $200.

It is currently mounted on a rifle at this time, but I would be happy to provide pictures for serious inquiries.


*I have the box, sunshade, and scope covers. The optic will be coming with the black short factory throw lever and not the FDE one pictured.

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SOLD Leupold Mark 4 Rings 30mm Medium-Like New

SOLD

I have two pairs of like new Leupold Mark 4 rings for sale, size 30mm/Medium height (.84"). These are the aluminum version, Leupold part no. 57398.

These were test fitted on a couple of rifles, but never used. Never been outside my house.

$80 per pair or $150 for both, shipped. Payment via PayPal FF or USPS MO. I ship fast with tracking info provided-check my feedback. Message me if interested.

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SOLD ARC M-Brace rings 30mm / 1.26" high

Edit 2/1: both sets sold.

Recently swapped stocks on 2 rifles and these rings, while great on the old stock, were a bit too high on the new stock and weren't totally comfortable and the stock ran out of cheekrest adjustment so I swapped to lower rings.

Rings are 30mm, 1.26 high. Both sets of rings are mint and were mounted for about 4 months and only saw a couple of range sessions. I'm still trying to find the original boxes... I found the boxes for every other set of ARC rings and mounts I have but the boxes for these rings were not in the usual "boxes for gun stuff" spot in the shop.

Asking $145 per set, or $280 for both sets, price includes shipping and insurance. Payment via paypal F&F, zelle, USPS MO, or check (will ship when payment clears.)

1 set sold 1/27


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SOLD SAC Tikka T3X 6.5CM

Barrelled action for sale built by Short action Customs in 6.5 CM. Never fired or put in a chassis or stock since coming back from SAC. Before sending to Sac, bought from an old man that used it one season for hunting and only sited it in. I was going to use it for PRS before I decided to go a different route. Looking to get what I paid for to SAC plus barrel blank from Bartlein. $1500 zellpay or postal MO
Included as follows:
Tikka T3X action sn Y76422

LRI bolt with M16 extractor.

Stock trigger

Bartlein MTU 5R 1:8 twist chambered with SAC 6.5cm tactical reamer throated for Hornady 143 ELD-M

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Firearms Multiple handguns

This is all stuff I was excited about owning at one point in time and now either don’t use or don’t see myself using.
1. Smith and Wesson 34-1 4” .22, in good condition especially for its age, Harriet grips, pinned and recessed, tight lockup, hasn’t been shot a lot. No I do not have the original grips. $800

2. Smith 460 NRA edition, 8 3/8 compensated barrel, $1100

3. Ruger Alaskan 2.5” 44 mag, looks like it’s only been test fired at the factory, 3 cylinders look unfired $1050

4. Sold

5 sold

6. sold

Things I’m looking for and can use
Smith and Wesson 29 or 629 with 4” or shorter barrel
Colt Python
Colt Anaconda
Cz shadow 2 optics ready
Staccato p, c, cs,
2011 style 9mm
Browning over and under
10mm
Custom 6br barreled action or rifle
223 fast twist bolt gun
Quality glass
Can and will add boot if needed.

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Scope vs. Rifle Choice

I just went through the process of building out 3 custom rifles, all with XLR Element 4 chassis, Zermatt Origin actions, and Proof Research barrels. The 6.5CM (black camo) has a magnesium chassis. The .308 Winchester (blue camo) and .300 Winchester Magnum (tan camo) have aluminum chassis. I have each of these scopes and I'd like your input on what scope to put on what rifle. The 6.5CM is going to be my primary hunting rifle for big game. The .308 is my training rifle, is currently sitting @ 15.4 lbs. before I add weights, bipod, magazine, or bipod. I plan to use this for PRS/NRL Hunter events.. The .300WM will also be used for hunting, but not very much.
https://www.nightforceoptics.com/riflescopes/shv/shv-4-14x50-f1
https://www.nightforceoptics.com/riflescopes/nx8/nx8-25-20x50-f1
https://www.nightforceoptics.com/riflescopes/nx8/nx8-4-32x50-f1

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SOLD Trijicon MRO Mount

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

Make a reasonable offer. Trade? What do you have?




1. BCM Lower 1/3 Cowitness A/T Optic Mount for TRIJICON MRO - Like New - SOLD
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2. EOTech 558, new never used. Has a FDE Ranger wrap on it, Unity Riser with ranger wrap, and a One Hundred Concepts ARD on it, Box and all of the accessories included. $OLD

SOLD For Sale Nightforce NX8 2.5-20 fde Mil-XT f1

Scope glass in perfect shape, one scratch on parallax turret other than that perfect shape.
$1650 shipped. PPFF or Zelle

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SOLD Garmin Foretrex 901 ballistic edition

Up for sale is a basically new Foretrex 901. I opened it up, updated the firmware, and paired it with my Terrapin X. It has never seen field use, just my backyard where I discovered that my Terrapin X only communicates the range and not the direction of fire so my plans with it have changed. That is why it is for sale.

SOLD

I prefer PayPal F&F or buyer covers the fees, venmo, or certified checks


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KRG Bravo + Area419 ARCA Rail?

I've started to shoot some NRL22 with my Bergara B-14r. I have it in a KRG Bravo chassis. I'm currently running an 8" Area419 ARCALOK rail with a bipod mounted to the Front Stud. I'm looking to go to the 12" ARCALOK Rail ( https://www.area419.com/product/alk-mlok12/ ). Does anyone have this combination to confirm it works before I make the purchase?

My concern is the M-Lok on the bottom not working with the Bravo and/or the extension past the forearm not being strong enough since this version is more skeletonized.

Thanks for your time.