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SOLD WTS: Volquartsen Summit 22LR

For sale is a pristine condition Volquartsen Summit.

Admittedly, I haven't been able to get it to shoot consistently and 50yd grps are over 1". I haven't tried adjusting the headspace, but I do know VQ will help you to get this rifle to shoot accurately... I just don't have the time or patience right now to go that route. I do have the barrel shims for your tinkering pleasure if that is the ticket.

All VQ components except the action.
VQ Summit action
VQ carbon fiber lightweight barrel
VQ trigger group
VQ compensator
Ruger target lite stock
2x Ruger 10rd mags

Only a couple hundred rounds fired

Asking $950

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Arken 4-16 vs Athlon 4-14

I want to hear y'alls thoughts comparing the Arken EPL-4 4-16X44 and the Athlon TALOS BTR GEN2 4-14×44.

Currently I'm running the Primary Arms SLX 4-14x44 with the R-Grid 2 reticle. For $200 shipped I don't think that I could have found a better optic. However, holding wind with the R-Grid 2 sucks. There are no good horizontal reference points until 2 mil. Between the chevron and outer horse shoe is 1 mil, and there is no horizontal line. You're kinda just holding out in space until 2 mil, which is not ideal.

My main reason for wanting to upgrade is reticle. I am very happy with my $200 PA scope otherwise as far as durability, clarity, function. I use it to great effect out to 600 yards no problem whatsoever, except if its windy. I'm very open to suggestions of other optics but before you suggest please know that this is going on a m12 type AR. I do not need any magnification higher than 16x and and want mag down to 3x or 4x at a minimum. Must be MIL-RAD reticle and must have horizontal stadia for wind holds. I'd like to use my 30mm QD rings. Illuminated is highly desirable but possibly not a deal breaker. $500 shipped is my upper limit in budget. I don't like nice or fancy things, I like good things that work good enough for my purposes, which will not be shooting past 600 yards.

I don't need "alpha glass". Happy for dudes who have the time/money for such things but that will never be me. Anyways...

Arken Pros
Capped windage turret
reported longer eye relief than Athlon
Zero stop
Illuminated reticle

Arken Cons
Some poor impressions of the optic are abundant and people dislike their marketing scheme.

Athlon Pros
Shorter/smaller than Arken and Primary Arms
Whole reticle is illuminated
Zero stop

Athlon cons
windage turret is open

Let's hear the opinions! Also FYI if this turns in to a bash Arken thread I'll delete your post. There are enough of those out there. If you had a bad experience with Arken let me hear it, but I'm not here for your vitriol. I'm looking from objective experiences from people who have USED these optics on their rifles for medium range shooting. Thank you.

-Sam

SOLD Kahles K18i 1-8x24 3GR Reticle

Kahles K18i 1-8x24 with 3GR reticle. In excellent condition and an excellent scope. The glass is amazing and is a better executed 1-8 scope than any others I have used. The 3GR reticle is nice in that it has both daylight bright illumination but also has a simple Christmas tree stile reticle for wind holds when using it for hold overs. It has enough info but is still simple and not too busy.

$1700 shipped

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Accessories Calypso Ultrasonic Windmeter/ Complete Package

I have a like new complete setup including the Calypso Solar ($549) Garmin Watch 245 ($300) and Arca Bridge. It also includes a 3d printed watch stand and carbon extendable mounting pole. The Calypso is 2 weeks old and been to 1 match. Everything works as it should. I am going a different route.
$550 shipped for the setup.

For those who dont know this feeds a live wind reading and direction to the watch. It can be connected to a phone via app and will also do averages.

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Strongest bore cleaner available

Hello everybody just want peoples opinion on my issue. So was cleaning my tikka after shooting 40 rounds for the first time. I used wipe out and soaked and also g96 and also clp 2000 foam. Many many patches and also bronze bore brush with bronze core. It made the whole barrel spotless and immaculate. However i noticed there is a circle of crud where bullets comes out the neck of case the carbon ring I believe see pic. I tried scrubbing so much other than spinning the brush on a drill which I do for my cheap rimfire. What chemicals are there that is strong enough to remove this ring.

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Greetings from the Panhandle of Texas

Hello!

I am from the Panhandle region of Texas and have recently gotten into longer distance shooting. I've been very into shooting for several years now but only recently have I started trying to make shots beyond 300 yards or so. Until now, it has mostly been plinking at the range or night shoots under night vision with friends.

With my new job, I now have access to a range that goes all the way out to 1600 yards so I can finally get into some real long distance shooting! A couple of my coworkers are also very into PRS style shooting and I have the itch now.

For now I'm making do with my 5.56 AR build as I continue to learn and refine my skills. I plan on purchasing my first true long range setup soon, though! I'm really just deciding on an optic at this point - 5-25 Mk5 HD, 4-32 NX8, or go all out and get the 7-35 ATACR. I've been very, very happy with my 1-8 NX8 so I'm currently leaning toward the 4-32 NX8 most but might spring for a Mk5 if I find a solid deal.

Here are some pics from my most recent range trip. Nothin like shooting off the caprock of Texas!

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SOLD Sold

Bushnell dmr3 elite tactical
G4p reticle ffp
3.5x21x50

In perfect condition used for 30
Rounds

No marks on body or glass 100% clean

Sold shipped conus, original box and everything in it
No trades

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SOLD Bone bipod with picatinny adapter

Bought this at SCI to try out. Great bipod but I like standardized rifles so I’m letting it go. It has rubber feet that remove with spike under them. Quick deploy legs with 8 positions for length and 5 for angle. One rubber cup I got too aggressive with and broke the rubber strap holding it to the leg. Doesn’t hurt performance.
These are an Austrian setup that retail around $550 with the adapter. I gave $400 for a show special. Will sell for $200 shipped.
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New from NW OHIO Hi

Hi john up in the Corner near Michigan and Indiana lines, by the Ohio Turnpike been doing shooing and Guns-and-Guns shows since the '70s when I got out of the Army. use the Fort Wayne IN VA. I Use Sturmgewehr a bunch, but never gotten around to signing up here to now! Thanks have a Nice day john ps Picture taken at last Pioneer Ohio GS, 1928 Lend Lease

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About me

I am a 75 year old individualists and live in the fasious state by Pacific. I have never been a crowd follower and never cared what was in style, always wore what was comfy,(drove my first wife nuts) I don't do white vehicles or ARs because everyone else has one, nothing wrong with them they're just not me. Look forward to talking to you all and thanks for having me.