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Spotters Spotting scope general picture thread

Looking to start a thread similar to all the rifle picture threads for people to share pics of their sporting scopes or other shot observation tools and their setups, and to discuss the various options and accessories that they find most useful. Institutional knowledge, experience, and experimentation welcome.

My humble first offering:

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Leupold MK4 spotter w/ H32 reticle
Badger S.L.I.C.K.
Two Vets ball head.
Two Vets Sporting Goods, No Name Jr
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1st Suppressor / 1st Day Out (HUXWRX FLOW Range 36 Ti)

I once shot a half dozen rounds from a buddy’s bolt gun with a popular can from 10 years ago. I think it was a Gen1 RPR. I was blown away with the amount of suppression and have been pining for one ever since. Beyond that I have zero experience firing suppressed. A few months ago, I put out an inquiry for suggestions, and thank you for the responses :

https://www.snipershide.com/shootin...k-pressure-30cal-can-so-many-choices.7244768/

I went with the new HUXWRX 36ti in the hopes of getting it my on M76 and M49, optimistic that the newer flow-through design would behave well on them as well as other semi milsurps. This was an interesting experience. I had three hosts to revolve through today. I shot five round groups before and after and observed peculiar (to me), inconsistent results between rifles:


RPR in .308
  • This is a sub MOA gun when I do my part with the ammo it likes (168gr FGM)
  • When suppressed it’s PoI shifted 3.5” down x 1.5” left
  • Report was a fairly sharp, loud snap but does not ring the ears

RAR in 7.62x39
  • This is a 1.25” gun with best performing ammo, so far being Rommy surplus :-/
  • PoI shift was 2.5” straight up with no drift in windage
  • Report was a pleasant sharp snap

LAR8 Elite Operator (basically Rock River’s AR10 pattern from 10 years ago)
  • I fired a string with it’s Vortex flash hider and got about 2+” group using XM80 Lake City, 150gr “ball”
  • I then fired a string, bare-muzzle (w/o the Smith Ent, “Vortex”) and got abou 1.5” group (THAT was a surprise)
  • Next, I fired five rounds with the 36ti and got the same 1.5” group with literally NO PoI shift (huh?)
  • Report was quite a loud crack+POW that would almost ring my ear.
  • Perhaps not hearing damaging loud BUT not nearly the amount of suppression as the .308 bolt gun. Is this to be expected?

All in all, I was pleased with the performance on the two bolt guns. From what I’ve read I believe a traditional baffled can would be even quieter on bolt guns. Yes?


Takeaway/questions:
  • Is it typical for such a PoI shift with vs. w/o the can.
    • Strange that the .308 RPR would shift down and to the left whereas the x39 RAR would shift straight up.
  • While I need to do further testing it’s also interesting/revealing that after all these years the Vortex flash hider unbeknownst to me, may have been hindering accuracy on the LAR8
    • Why no PoI shift on the AR10 ?
  • AND why I this semi-auto vs. the bolt guns so much louder. Typical? Moving parts and places for gasses/sound to escape?


Thank you for taking to time to review this and offer any contributive insights.

Gas Block Problem

Put together a new .308 gas gun a few weeks ago and I'm having a hell of a time getting the gas system running. Thought I'd see if anyone here has faced a similar issue. The components are as follows:

LaRue 16" Midlength Barrel
Superlative Arms Adjustable Gas Block
Melonited Mid-Length Gas Tube

I've assembled a lot of gas guns over the years and have never had this much trouble with a gas system. I installed everything and test fired only to seemingly get no gas to the bolt. So, I disassembled and the reassembled with the same result. I'm wondering if it is an issue with the gas block or gas tube. I have a new gas tube coming to see if that fixes things. I used the spaghetti trick to make sure the gas hole is lined up with the gas block.

This is the first time I've tried a SA adjustable block, so I'm not sure if there is a defect with the gas block. I set it up per the instructions, but I don't know if I might also be doing something wrong. I guess I can replace the gas block with a standard one as well to make sure it's not a barrel or bolt issue.

Anyone have suggestions or other obvious things I might be missing?

Firearms Premium AR-15 – CLE Krieger 20” .223 + 18” Proof 6mm ARC Upper

Guys, this is a pretty special, seriously badass AR-15 setup. Built for precision and performance, it features top-tier components that make it an absolute tack driver. Here’s what you’re getting:



The Rifle


• V7 Enlightened Upper & Lower Receiver – Lightweight and high-quality.


• .223 Upper


• Compass Lake 1:7 Krieger Heavy Barrel – Insanely accurate.


• AR-419 Sidewinder Brake – Keeps recoil minimal and shots on target.


• Full-Length Geissele ARCA Rail – Rigid, stable, and ready for precision shooting.


• JP Low Mass Bolt Carrier Group – Matched with a Compass Lake match bolt for ultimate reliability.


• V7 Upper (No Forward Assist) – Sleek, lightweight, and purpose-built for precision.





The Lower


• V7 Lower Receiver – Lightweight and durable.


• A5 Vltor System – Enhanced recoil management.


• PRS Lite Stock – Adjustable and ergonomic for long-range precision.


• Geissele Single-Stage Trigger – Clean, crisp break for precision shooting.


• Forward Controls Parts Throughout – High-quality components for an ultra-refined build.





Bonus Upper (Brand New, Never Fired)


• Proof Research 18” Stainless Steel 6mm ARC Barrel – Lightweight, accurate, and designed for high-performance.


• Geissele ARCA Rail – Full-length for rock-solid stability.


• Hodge Bolt Carrier Group – Exceptional reliability and durability.


• JP High-Performance Bolt – Built for precision and longevity.


• Ambi Charging Handle – Smooth and ergonomic for easy manipulation.


I will include Dura and or Giessle 6mm ARC Mags to the Buyer


Price: $3,250





This is a complete high-end AR-15 + an additional upper, ready to dominate at the range or in competition. You’re getting an incredible deal on a turnkey precision rifle built with some of the best components.

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Accessories Arca Mounted Barricade Stops

New Arca Mounted Barricade Stop - $35+Shipping​



Our barricade stop is ideal for any rifle with an exposed magazine. This provides a perfect impact point to limit impact on your mag and feeding issues.​



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Website - Thin Barricade Stop

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Accessories Ultralight Arca Rail - MLOK, Keymod, Manners

New Ultralight Arca Rail - MLOK, Keymod, Manners and Custom Available​


The Modular Arca Rail System (M.A.R.S.) is manufactured from a chopped carbon fiber fill nylon composite. These arca rails provide a very good balance of strength and weight, and adhere to the RRS Dovetail Standard. This modular system allows you to combine any of our arca rail sizes. (see below) All rails will ship with stainless steel hardware for corrosion resistance.

Website - Arca Rails



Also available:​

Manners:​

Long Range Hunter (LRH) Long Action and Short Action - $75 + Shipping​

TF2A Short Action - $75 + Shipping​

PR1 Short Action - $75 + Shipping​

T6A Long Action - $75 + Shipping​

JP Rifles:​

Long Range Precision (LRP) - $75 + Shipping​


See below for sizing for both MLOK and Keymod.​

MLOK and Keymod Pricing​

3" MLOK or Keymod - $30 + Shipping​

6" MLOK or Keymod - $45 + Shipping​

9" MLOK or Keymod - $60 + Shipping​

12" MLOK or Keymod - $75 + Shipping​


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Optics WTS: Vortex Gen III 6-36, Gen III 1-10 - Free Shipping

Both scopes in excellent condition. No trades or breaking up mounts.

Vortex Razor HD Gen III - 6-36x56 - EBR-7D MOA Reticle - FFP
Excellent condition. Comes with original box and optional 1 pc Steiner scope mount with level
$2200 $2100 Shipped
$2300 $2200 Shipped with Mount and Level
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Vortex Razor HD Gen III - 1-10x24 - EBR-9 BDC MOA Reticle - FFP
Pristine condition with 1 pc Athlon 20 MOA scope mount. Comes with original box.

$1900 $1800 shipped.

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Firearms Savage 12 LRP - 6.5CM with XRS Scope

Savage Model 12 Long Range Precision - 6.5CM
Bushnell XRS Scope
Harris Bipod
Cheek Piece Installed

I helped put this together for my brother-in-law to go shooting with me. He no longer lives near me and it's going up for sale.

I think we put about 100-150 rounds through it. Everything is flawless

Tossing in a Midway bag, and rear bag. All you need is ammo.

Asking $1,800

I'm located in DFW Metroplex. We can meet near Texas Motor Speedway. Shipping at your expense.

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Weirdness with Lot-Tested Center-X

Summary:
  • Had my 1st-gen Vudoo tested at Lapua's AZ test center early 2020. Bought 2 cases Center-X. I'm down to three (3) bricks of it.
  • Over thousands of rounds, this ammo has averaged ~1080fps with an SD ~7-9, depending on temperature.
  • Accuracy is a consistent 1.0 - 1.1 MOA @100, with plenty of 1/2-3/4" groups to be had.
  • Then, last month at a monthly gallery-style match, I missed four 100-yard targets. Perspective: to that point, over the last three seasons and 18 matches, I missed a total of 7 100-yard targets.
  • I thought my scope (ZCO 527) had crapped the bed... Yesterday I learned otherwise: Every round chronographed in one box of this ammo was 50-70fps slower than the historical average. JUST THE ONE BOX.
  • Ammo has been stored in benign HVAC-controlled environment, temp 65-75 F. / humidity 45-55%. Definitely no solvents, WD-40, etc. stored in the same room or even in the same wing of the building.
So today I took the remaining 20 rounds from that "bad" box to the range along with the remaining seven boxes in the brick (two boxes fired at the disastrous match). I tested 5-10 rounds out of each box. None of the rounds tested from the "unknown" seven boxes chrono'ed low; in fact, four box's samples tested about 10-15fps high. After each "unknown" sample, I fired a couple of rounds from the "bad" box - all of which were 50-60fps slower than historical average.

Lessons learned:
  • Before using the remainder of this lot-tested Center-X in competition, I will test five random rounds from each box.
  • In fact, from now on, I'll sample a few rounds from every box from every lot I ever buy again before competing with them.
  • I'll only buy one case after the next test session. Given the "profile" of how these weird rounds presented, I doubt that the ammo's age is the cause of these two boxes (from the same brick) having such low velocity. (Note: I shoot a lot of SK ammo to save the lot-tested stuff.)
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Anybody else ever experience anything like this? I've seen some puzzling things in six decades of shooting, and this one is brand-new!
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Optics FDE NightForce 7-35 ATACR

Like new flawless 7-35 ATACR in Mil-XT
With Spuhr SP-4002 and I think it’s a Tango flip out level??. Box and everything that comes with it included.

Smoking deal $3000 + shipping

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Accessories Gen2 Garmin Xero Mount, arca/ picatinny compatible, NV bridge mount.

The Gen2 arca/picatinny mount for the Garmin Xero chrono is compact, durable and affordable. compatible with both arca and picatinny, its a great addition to an excellent chronograph. $30 shipped available in black, od green and orange. We also have the NV bridge mount for the Garmin Xero, $25shipped available in black.

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Accessories Lightweight bolt knobs

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The Bolt Knob is lightweight, durable and affordable. perfect for shedding weight on an NRL hunter rifle. Made from a durable nylon cf material that is fully supported by a steel bolt for superior durability.
1/4-28 threads: lonepeak, zermatt,
5/16-24 threads: defiance
terminus/curtis
M6x1: Bergara, CZ, Ai
Knurled .5oz
Cone .9oz
Ball .7oz
do not torque more than 25inch pounds
$25 shipped
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Accessories pen caddy v1

The pen caddy is a great way to keep your pens organized. The caddy utilizes shock cord to mount to your tripod or anything you’d need some pens for. it has spots for two pens and was built around the lumocolor wet erase pens but will fit a variety of others. the caddy also features a loop to hook your lens cloth onto. $10 plus shipping
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Reloading Equipment Powder Sale.

I have,
10lb of BL-C2 powder for sale.
All new unopened.
Also 1lb of CFE223.
Selling as one lot $475 shipped via FFL.

8lb of 2000 MR unopened.
$450 shipped via FFL.

8lb IMR 4064.SOLD

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