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Prebanpaul · Aug 15, 2017

So I have been looking at purchasing a higher end 17 hmr. I was going to build a CZ 17 HMR and started looking at a lot of things.

I noticed that the all the higher end guns had 22-24 inch barrels. Anschutz and Sako . So I thought that is what I wanted to do.

I looked up the optimum barrel length and came across Bullberry arms test that was completed. From looking at the test there was only a 16 foot difference in speed between 21,22,18 inch barrels. 21 was the fastest and the 22 and 18 where with in one feet per second of each other. There was a huge difference in spread though. The longer barrels had a SD of over 80 FPS and the 18 inch Barrel had one in the 40's. From this research I would say that the 18 inch is the optimum barrel. I did not come across any other information in reference to this testing.

My question is this. Why would the higher end performing guns put this round in a longer barrel. I know that their a lot smarter than me, so what am I missing.

Thanks for any help I am about a week out from purchasing a higher end 17 and trying to figure out exactly what I want.

Paul

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M4.GA · May 20, 2024

Looking for one of the new/repro McMillan HTG M40A1 Smear stocks.

Last part I need to begin my A1 build. Shoot me a PM if you have one you're willing to sell.

Thanks!

nagantguy · May 18, 2024

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Twischy · May 13, 2024

Howdy,
KRG C4 chassis with two optic inlet shrouds, thumb shelf grip, over molded cheek piece. And two additional external weights, and the buttstock weight from krg. Shows a small amount of wear in/on the arca rail.
asking 1500 Shipped.

Thank you,
Tyler W

Nethero · Apr 20, 2024

Really Right Stuff TVC-34L gen 2 tripod. Asking $1000. SOLD.

Spuhr 34mm, 1.5” high scope mount. Asking $300. SOLD.

American Rifle Company M-Brace 30mm, 1.5” high. Asking $225. SOLD.

Eratac 34mm scope mount. Asking $200.

Accu Tac BR-4 arca clamp bipod. Asking $275. SOLD.

Mapgpul MBUS Pro offset irons. Asking $125. SOLD.

Hog Saddle gun mount. Asking $275.

RRS pic rail to arca adapter. Asking $80.

Prison Mike · May 14, 2024

Great little optic for its intended purpose. Ended up upgrading to a Nightforce so I’m going to offer this one up for anyone that may need it. Great condition other than some cosmetic ring marks on the tube. 30mm, 4-16x44 Vortex HST MRAD. Asking $320 shipped.

donno · May 7, 2024

6 ARC in a Lead Star chassis w/ 17” hg. 20” Ballistic Advantage barrel, JP recoil eliminator brake. Heavy buffer and standard BCG w/ bolt. Hiperfire 2 stage trigger. Atabal Stealth 5x30x56 FFP scope w/Leupold mount. Does not include rifle weights.- 1500. Will sell just rifle if you don't want/need scope -1000
I travel SC, NC and VA on a weekly basis if you are in that area and want to look or shoot it before purchase.

Gunfighter14e2 · Apr 20, 2024

Assuming you are,... Not a Gamer.

Do you always shoot in good/perfect weather, or do you train in the worst mother nature has to offer in your A/O? I ask this because thinking back, most of the locals who tell me they are not gamer's, never seem to be shooting when mother nature says hold my beer & watch this.
Here it seems to be if its, <45*F, windy, raining, snowing, or after sunset or sunrise, shooting is off their table.
How is it in your A/O?

CMP70306 · Jan 23, 2024

Looks like the new Revic scope has been announced, I own one of the PMR 428 for several years and it has worked flawlessly. This looks like it will save about 10 oz of weight plus pick up some FOV on the low end.

Radikl RS25b | Revic

www.revicoptics.com

DedicatedShooter · May 10, 2024

SOLD

Catch and release for me, 5.56 Upper for sale. Purchased from another Hide member and cleaned it thoroughly. Just decided to go a different route with my build plans.

- 12.5” BRT cold hammer forged barrel w/ exc length gas
- Centurion upper
- SLR gas block (non-adjustable)
- Hodge Defense P-Lock handguard

No BCG or CH

$455 net to me. Shipping on buyer (I get a very good rate through FedEx).

Offers via PM, No “I’ll take its”

rbutcher · Apr 1, 2024

I am listing a very good condition S&B 5-20x50 US with the T3 reticle. Currently mounted in a black badger c1 mount with offset RMR and diving board. This listing is for the scope only, but I would happily do a discounted package deal if a buyer wanted everything. I have tenebrex flip caps and killflash as well.

$3250 OBO to paypal FF with no comments, venmo, cashapp. cross-posted to Arfcom. Offers always welcome.

Only trades would be for a S&B short dot.

Pipefighter · May 17, 2024

Brand New in Box Leupold MK5 5-25 PR2

Gummymans · May 20, 2024

I ended up with two CPSs so selling this one. Unfortunatly I don’t have either of the primer tubes nor the SRP priming pin. Those items can be purchased from primalrights website for about $60. She’s got a few dings in her from shipping but works absolutely flawless.

$550 OBO

Local pickup available in Alexandria, NJ.

Clavain · May 20, 2024

I picked up a Delta 5 in 6.5C from a buddy recently and have been *very* gradually getting into all of this, so I figured I'd better stop lurking.

If anyone else on here happens to be within an hour or so of Annapolis or anywhere on the Eastern Shore of MD, wouldn't mind having some buds to go shoot with at Delmarva.

I have essentially zero experience but am having fun with it. Lot to take in on this site, definitely drinking from the proverbial fire hose.

Currently running the following:
- Daniel Defense Delta 5 6.5 Creedmoor
- MDT ESS Chassis
- Leupold Mark 5HD 3.6-18x44
- Atlas CAL Gen 2 Tall (will likely switch out for the normal height, tough to find a bag that will stay level w my monster bipod)

tactserv · May 16, 2024

I am looking for a rimfire PRS course. I tried to get into a centerfire bourse, but no joy. I'm thinking a good course would flatten the learning curve significantly.

Anything out there?

Mark Coffey · May 20, 2024

For sale for $45.00 with shipping to conus.
SIG Alpha 1 30mm scope rings

shlouf · Apr 30, 2024

Couple surplus triggers. Complete with sear and spring. One only has the one slave pin.

$350 shipped each. ~~$630 shipped for both~~

Both sold

Badjujuu · Apr 30, 2024

For sale

Ambi MPA Matrix Pro with full weight kit. Used at matches but in great shape. REM700 SA - 1300 shipped

More pics upon request

Not looking for any trades. Zelle, PP F&F (or add fee %), Venmo.

army_eod · Sep 28, 2020

Just received the Chinese Athlon. Mounted on my Rem LTR 308 and boresighted.
First impressions. Nice solid scope with nice turret reset scheme.
Good eye relief. Whatever you call that characteristic that has to do with moving your head that causes the picture to be lost, it seems pretty sensitive to that.
But that all will be known better when I go to zero at 100 yards, etc. So more to follow.
Was not expecting perfection for this tier of optic. Glass seems pretty decent.
Looking forward to range time.

TF160 Guy · May 20, 2024

Type 4--308 Winchester and Creedmoor Based Cartridges.

Product ID: 4057.

SKU SAC-TSDT4

Comes with box and original paperwork.

shipped. PP +4%, PP F&F, USPS Money Order, Check. No trades

Georgedubya · Feb 21, 2024

FHF Gear sling and pack attachment (not sure I found every small piece, comes with what’s shown) — $50

TAB Gear pinnacle rifle sling (black, with hardware) — $70

Magpul MS1 convertible two point to single point sling (tan, with hardware) — $45

Armageddon gear precision rifle sling (multicam, with hardware; note green index line I drew with marker near buckle) — $75

Vtac padded sling (tan, no hardware) — $30

Warrior poet society sling (black, no hardware) — $50

Vtac standard sling (black, no hardware) — $25

PrimoLuvr · Sep 2, 2023

Not sure if this should go hear or the Reloading Depot...
I recently purchased an AR upper and lower from Compass Lake Engineering. I requested their CLE chamber and purchased the headspace gauge for this. What's nice about this gauge is it's cut from a section of barrel blank using the CLE reamer. So I was able to easily determine seating depths for the bullets I stock. The first 20 rounds through the gun were factory Sierra brand ammo using their 69gr MK. Out of curiosity I put the loaded rounds into my headspace guage and they were nearly .015" longer than the gauge-recommended length. The ammo chambered and shot OK but I don't understand how the headspace could be that much longer and still chamber. Does anyone else here use this gauge?

I'm teeing this up for the next part. I started putting together some light to mid range loads to use up a few bullets that I've had for awhile. The brass is new Starline that was purchased 4-5 years ago, it was all sized to meet the CLE headspace gauge recommendation. I shot 30 of these loads yesterday through a chronograph and out of curiosity used the gauge to measure headspace on the fired casings. Brass from most of the lightest loads grew .005" in headspace. Some of the loads that were running quicker grew to .015" greater than headspace. I even a few pieces from a load that grew over .030".

I'm trying to understand how brass could grow that much. Does the headspace gauge recommendation overly size the brass? Does it really need that much room to chamber? When the brass is starting to be extracted, as the bolt unlocks, will it continue to lengthen? The load that grew over .030" was starting to show signs of pressure, it needs to be backed down a little.

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WTB McMillan New/Repro HTG M40A1 Smear Stock

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SOLD Swarovski SLC 10x42

SOLD Used KRG C4 w/ weights

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Accessories RRS TVC-34L tripod, Spuhr, ARC M-Brace, Eratac, Accu Tac, Magpul, Hog Saddle

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Firearms WTS-6mm ARC

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Accessories SIG Alpha 1 30mm scope rings

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Rifle Scopes New Athlon Midas BTR 4.5-27x50

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Accessories Various Slings

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