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I think this is the 3rd time I've broached this subject within the past year but feel like I've somehow fucked up again.

My father recently celebrated a birthday (a celebration I wasn't invited to despite living "close enough") that entered him into a new decade. I completely blew it in that regard- I thought the milestone birthday was next year but... nope.

I'm the eldest of 3 siblings, everyone else lives across other states (and we couldn't have pulled off bringing everyone together at the point). That said- I feel somewhat obligated to direct these type of things and corral my brothers/sisters but frankly I don't know how old even I am at this point without asking my wife let alone how old my parents are. Not offering that as an excuse either- just an explanation of where I'm at.

As I mentioned, I can't help but feel like an unspoken expectation falls on me as the eldest child (far from the favorite child) to rally my siblings into having a later celebration for our father. But I'm not gaining much ground there (and before anyone asks he was as good a father as he could be-no issues there, if I would hazard a guess, it's just dang expensive to pull off a celebration is all and everyone is/has been struggling in their own ways.

So that all said (and yes I tend to be lengthy in my posts), one of the things that really bothers me is I don't recall this particular struggle ever being a 'thing' decades ago. Growing up- we always knew we'd go to my grandparents (about an hour or so away from my childhood house) for 'lesser' holidays like Father's Day/ Mother's Day/ Memorial Day/ Veterans Day/ etc and the more "important" holidays such as Easter & Christmas the grandparents would visit their children's houses (but you better believe everyone would visit their house around that time too).

I can't speak for anyone else- but I can't help but believe my own father has the same expectations but the "realities/differences" exist that their kids cast a much wider net than his own siblings did. A long trek home was a 2 hours drive but now it's a plane ticket for the children and their families (TL/DR: thousands of dollars to bring their own families back to "home base").

Anywho- I'm just venting and complaining that I feel that as the eldest child & closest living child I was supposed to make this particular birthday about 10 degrees better than it ended up being (and didn't) It just seemed a lot simpler even 30 years ago on what was expected and what was done but the rules seemed to change rather drastically and I'm still waiting on the updated playbook.

-LD

SOLD Vortex Defender XL 8 MOA

Good condition and came off a G34 with a couple thousand rounds through it, a few marks on the body from ejected brass and mounting, works great, clean glass with no scratches that I can see, and all screws/tools.
Asking $230 shipped to your door CONUS
First, I’ll take it get it

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Accessories First Lite and Stika Clean Closet Clean Out

First Lite apparel for sale

Please note that under the item description is a list of the color/colors and size of each item. The asking price is per piece. Not for all pieces under that description. All pieces are in like new condition. Most have only been worn once or twice. Because I got skinny, bought all this and then got fat. I’ll send any additional pictures the buyer ask for. ****Shipping is included in Continental USA. *** I except payment Zelle, Venmo PayPal Friends and Family No Message***

Base Layers

Wick short sleeve crew ultralight 150 aerowool Asking $45.00 per pc
Conifer Size Large
Dry Earth Size Large

Wicking Boot top bottoms ultralight 150 aerowool Asking $45.00 per pc
Black Size Large
Black Size Large

Fuse Crew long Sleeve Lightweight 200 Asking $60.00 per pc
Fusion Size Large
Cipher Size Large

Fuse Henley Long Sleeve Lightweight 200 Asking $70.00 per pc
Dry Earth Size Large
Conifer Size Large
Fusion Size Large
Cipher Size Large

Kiln Crew Midweight 250 Asking $60.00 *****SOLD****

Conifer Size Medium


Kiln Hoody Midweight 250 Asking $70.00 per pc
Dark Earth Size Medium

Kiln Boot Top Bottom Midweight 250 Asking $55.00 per pc
Dark Earth Size Large
Dark Earth Size Large

Klamath Long Sleeve Hoody Asking $75.00
Cipher Size large

Furnace Long Sleeve Henley 350 Asking $95.00
Dry Earth Size Large
Black Size Large
Cipher Size Large
Fusion Size Large

Furnace Long John Bottoms 350 Asking $65.00 per pc
Dry Earth Size Large
Conifer Size Large



Men’s Pant’s

****Please note that pants were professionally hemmed. I had the excess material turned under and sewn in. So, they can be let out to the factory original length.**** *** See pictures.***

Corrugate Men’s Guide pant’s Asking $95.00 per pc
Cipher Size Medium
Fusion Size Medium

Obsidian Merino Men’s Pants Asking $115.00 per pc
Dark Earth Size Medium
Conifer Size Medium
Cipher Size Medium
Fusion Size Medium

Catalyst Men’s Pants No side Zipper Asking $135.00 per pc
Dark Earth Size Large
Dark Earth Size Large
Cipher Size Large

Men’s Jacket’s

Cirrus Men’s Puffy Jacket Asking $150.00 per pc
Fusion Size Large
Dark Earth Size Large

Labrador Heavyweight Merino Asking $110.00
***This Jacket has a small hole at the bottom on the right side of the zipper. I will provide pictures if you’re interested in purchasing this jacket. ***
Fusion Size Large

Catalyst Mean’s Jacket Asking $120.00
Dark Earth Size Large
North Branch Men’s Jacket Asking $140.00
Cipher Size Large

Sawtooth Vest Men’s Asking $85.00
Cipher Size Large

Uncompahgre Vest Men’s Asking $85.00
Cipher Size Medium

Rain Gear

Seak Men’s Rain Jacket Asking $175.00
Dark Earth Size Large

Seak Men’s Rain Pants Asking $175.00
Cipher Size Large

Winter Jackets and Bibs

North Branch Bibs Asking $175.00
Dark Earth Size Large

Solitude Bibs Asking $175.00
Cipher Size Large

Solitude Men’s Jacket Asking $175.00
Cipher Size Large

Sanctuary Bibs Asking $175.00
Cipher Size Medium

WoodBury Men’s Jacket Asking $175.00
Fusion Size Large



Backpack

Sitka Fanatic Pack Asking $130.00

Optifade Elevated 2 camo

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Remington MSR / PSR bolts

I wanted to let everyone know we are working to produce some of the missing MSR/PSR parts. These are awesome rifles, but it seems like there are more chassis’s and actions than bolt bodies and other small parts.

Currently we are working on the bolt stop, bolt body, and firing pin assembly.

If anyone has knowledge about the system,
experience or connections in producing a small run of parts like this please let me know.

Please comment with which parts you need as well as the quantity.

I will keep everyone updated with the progress here as well.

The parts will be marked to indicate that they are not factory original parts. But should function and appear like the factory parts.

When we get to production, Kace at Raider Outdoors will be handling distribution in a separate post. https://raideroutdoors.com/


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Firearms Savage striker 6.5 pistol

Kind of hate doing this but here goes. Savage striker in 6.5 creedmoor. Custom stock and custom paint( I know if you’re not a Tennessee fan you may not like it but it can be repainted. ). Barrel is 16” 1.25 Scope not for sale. $ 1250

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Reloading Equipment LE Wilson trimmer with power adapter and 13 case holders

L.E. Wilson micrometer case trimmer kit. Includes power adapter, DACM power pod, custom wood stand/organizer, and 13 case holders. Total cost on assembling this complete kit was $600. Will take $200 shipped.
243-308-358
243-308-358 new case
x47 Lapua
Creedmoor
Creedmoor new case
Grendel
Grendel new case
WSSM
WSSM new case
222 & 223
30-06, 270, 280
300 AAC
6mm Dasher

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Firearms Spartan Precision 300prc 20” bartlien CF, HNT26

RH Defiance Deviant GA Hunter, nitrided, Spartan Precision branded
20” bartlien CF M24 1-8x threaded 5/8-34 with a TBAC mb and thread protector for MB thrrads
MDT HNT26 ARCA with full custom red based snake skin Cerakote done by Primal Finish
OBI recoil pad
Trigger Tech primary
Hunting rifle with some truck wear but never abused, under 200 rounds fired
$4500 price drop 4/7 $3,999
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Firearms New TS Customs Rem 700/.243 Sporter Barreled Action

Bought this a few years back, but never finished the build.
Rem 700 RH SA Fully Trued and Blueprinted by TS Customs, Brux #3 8-Twist 24" barrel, Timney Trigger, finished in black Cerakote. Would make great hunting rifle for a youngster.

$1200 plus shipping to your FFL. Your dealer must take shipment direct from private party.

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SOLD Impact Titan titanium short action RH and Manner EH1 stock

Here is a unicorn

a Impact Titan titanium short action. RH. I have both std and mag bolts for it

Manners EH1 stock with bottom metal and bedded by none other than Joe Walls (so its perfect).

Action, BM, bolts, and the std (.308) bolt cerakoted in coyote brown.

NO TRADES

$3000 action/bolts/stock/bottom metal

$2200 action/bolts


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Tony Ben and his work on my M1A...

I feel like good work and good gunsmithing doesn't get enough attention... its a bit of a read....


Bottom line up front, get a hold of https://tonybenm14.com/ if you need work on your M1A!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would like to give a shout out to Tony Ben... Not only for his You tube channel but also his shop he just opened.
Years ago I started watching his channel. Part by part I ordered everything for a M1A. Started with a LRB M21 receiver. Lothar Walther barrel (Krieger was out of stock)... War Fighter gas system. NM trigger... etc.... I wanted the m21 stock from Springfield, but they were discontinued before I could order one. Then I wanted a J Allen.... no where to be found. I settled on a archangel stock.. put it in the mill, opened it up to fit the rear lug of the LRB arms.. Bedded it with devcon.... and it just wouldn't shoot accurately (3-4 inch groups no matter what I fed it).
I end up getting frustrated and let it sit a round for about a month and then I saw he opened up his shop. I called and picked his brain... I decided to order a McMillan and when it came in I would send it to him... A deployment later and the stock is at the house, I box it up and send it to him.
I asked him to bed the rifle and look it over to make sure I didn't mess anything up. After all this was the first chamber I have ever cut with a pul through. Sometime later he gets to it, step by step he's telling me what he finds, gets the bedding done. Test fires it and it shot well under 1 Inch at 100 yards .... He boxed it up and sent it home to me.
Yesterday I took it to the range to do load development on it... Everything was under 1 inch at 100 yards. The best group with 175 grain SMK was just over 0.6 inches at 100...
I cannot give enough compliments to him. A true professional and craftsman. I know I can be a bit particular, and some times tough to deal with. I am extremely inquisitive. He was beyond patient and professional.
10/10 would recommend to anyone wanting bolt gun accuracy out of a M1A.
(And yes I know I can go one step lower on rings, they are on the way)

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