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Keltec KSG410 1x

What red dot would you put on it? I am actually thinking about a primary arms 1x prism.

I like circle dots or larger reticles.

Waiting for the flat top picatinny to arrive so I can drop the stupid carry handle fiber optic, and get it looking more like a traditional KSG.

Never fired a 410 before, thing just looked like fun.

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SOLD Manners Pro Hunter/Mini Chassis & MDT BM

All components are brand new, adjustable mag latch on this bottom metal is a game changer, get any mag to run flawlessly. Something else has caught my eye so I need to move this…

Prices are shipped:

Manners PH/mini chassis & MDT BM $1100

Zelle or certified bank check for payment

*** No trades ***

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Bino harnesses and Kestrels - do the magnets interfere?

I’m looking to get a bino harness for my Sig Kilo 6k binos and a kestrel 5700elite.

I’m looking at the marsupial gear and the eberlestock as the ones I like the most so far. I’m open to other options as well. Maybe even the new one from KUIU.

Primary purpose will be bow hunting (wont need the kestrel clearly), rifle hunting, and long range shooting in general.

Will the magnets in lid affect the kestrels internal compass? I want to make sure that I protect its ability to set target and wind captures accurately. Marsupial does have a non-magnetic version, but it’s sold out in green and only available in brown right now. I also kind of like the beefier accessory pouch design of the eberlestock, but it’s only available in magnetic.

Copper Creek Cartridge Co load pack

I recently purchased and shot a load pack from Copper Creek and wanted to post my results for others to come across when researching them.

Intro

  • Ammo
    • Load pack 1 which compares the same bullet at the same seating depth, but with incremental charge increases (unknown %)
    • $119 shipped for 25 rounds that come in a hard 50 round ammo box
    • 140 Berger Elite Hunter in LRP Lapua brass
  • I went this route since I am out of state and away from my reloading gear, and just got the rifle together

Items Used
  • Rifle
    • Custom 18" 6.5 creedmoor Patriot Valley Osprey
    • Origin action
    • Manners pro hunter
    • Zeiss LRP S3
    • Omega 300 suppressor
  • Garmin Xero C1 Pro

Results

Color (charge)# of RoundsGroup size (MOA)SDESAVG
Red51.0085.916.82499.8
Blue51.0418.952.92507
Green50.86818.543.32564.4
Purple40.7925.814.92597.4
Black50.47313.240.92631.5


The first thing to call out is that I had one of the purple rounds not go off. The primer strike looks fine but no dice. The rest of the results were okay, but the point of getting a load pack like this is to test each color and see what your rifle likes. Based on the results, black is by far the best for my rifle both with group and speed. Brass and primers did not show signs of pressure except 1-2 rounds in the blue group had a noticeably heavier bolt lift, but nothing crazy.


Conclusion

At $119 shipped to my door, its expensive. That being said I think it fits my use case. It's very disappointing that 1 round failed to fire (almost $5 wasted), I will contact copper creek to see how they handle that issue. I will likely get more ammo from them, either new brass with the load data from the black groups, or send in my ~60 once fired Lapua brass for the same black load. I do not think I will do the second load pack that plays with seating depth as I don't have my calipers or comparator tools and do not feel like buying another set.

I will add in pictures of the groups that have the color in the overlay and what the rounds look like.

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Help Me Pick Rangefinding Binos (2024/2025)

I have an older set of Leica HD-Bs, and I've been looking to find something worth replacing them with. Like a lot of people here, I use them for hunting and general glassing, but I also want a solid laser that can reliably hit small steel targets at distance with an integrated ballistics solver (that does not need to BT to another device). I'd prefer AB, but it's not a deal killer. I was set on picking up a pair of the Vector X's when they became available, and my hope was that the Vectors would bridge the gap between the gamer options and the hunting options, but I'm re-evaluating. Potential options that I'm considering are (not necessarily on this order):

I saw some conflicting info on some of these units regarding beam divergence, so maybe this table is not completely accurate
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Vectronix Vector X ($2,799 + $600 enhancers)
Not a ton of info out yet regarding general production units. Pre-production and influencer type reviews indicate that the laser is great, I like the display readout, and it sounds like glass is good (probably not on par with alpha bino RF?).

Currently they are unobtanium. Previous comments related to civilian sales support is poor. I don't care that much about the etched reticle - it will get occasional use, but I'll glass more than I use the reticle so I'd probably prefer clean optics. Some of the comments in the Vector X threads so far have me second guessing quality of these units (but that's probably not a fair assessment at this point). I like the prospect of throwing the enhancers in my backpack to use while tripod mounted.

Revic BLR10b ($2,425.50)
A little more info on these than the Vectors, but still not a ton. Sounds like laser is good, I'm okay with display, and glass sounds like it's okay (but not competing with the top 3). I don't want to rely on a BT connection for the ballistics, and my understanding is that these can function independently, is that right? I'm luke warm on this option, but can't actually say why. I haven't used a set myself, but part of me thinks if I were to go this route, I should just grab the vortex AB option for almost half the price and wait for a future option with better optics.

Leica 3200.com OR PRO ($2,000 - ~$2500 + AB upgrade)
I've been really happy with the optics in my older HD-B's, so I'm inclined to grab another set of Leica's. The .Coms have better beam divergence than the Pros, but I'd prefer the AB solver in the Pros as well as the ability to receive a solution beyond 1,000 yards (I'd upgrade the Pros to AB Elite). The Leica solver I use in the HD-Bs is workable, but honestly it's kinda shit. I believe the Pros have the largest beam divergence of any option I'm considering. I also don't like how long you have to wait for the range display to cycle to the ballistic solution display (why wouldn't they display both on the initial screen?!). My understanding is that these Leica's will be optically superior to the Vector & Revics, which is appealing.

If Leica would upgrade their laser and provide additional display options, I'd happily pay more to have high level optics with a high performing laser/ballistics solver.

Swaro EL Range TA ($3,150)
I haven't looked into this option too much. Previously, Swaro's lasers seemed to be lacking and their in-house ballistic app was shit. Optics should be among the best of the group. I'm most leary of the ballistics solver and display at this point. I've looked at some of the specs, and I don't see anything that would steer me towards Swaro over Leica, but maybe I'm missing something.

Zeiss Victory RF ($3,099)
Similar to the Leica & Swaro, I think the pro with these will be the optics, and the potential con is going to be the ballistic solver, readout, and the laser is not as good as other options.

Vortex Fury 5000 AB ($1,350)
These would be a place holder until 'something better' came along. You could probably substitute these Vortex units with a host of other options. There's a pretty low probability that I'd go this route especially since I haven't heard of anything concrete on the horizon.



I've watched a handful of YouTube videos, I've read some reviews, and I've had hands on with only a couple of these units, but nothing really jumps out as THE choice. It's kinda crazy that Sig or Vortex (or some other company) doesn't offer a high quality optics choice or that Swaro/Leica/Zeiss doesn't offer a better laser/readout option.

Anyone have any great insights?? I know a lot of people are in the same boat, what did you pick and why?
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Accessories WTS - MDT-ESS Chassis/SRS-X Fixed Buttstock (Tikka T3 short action with right hand inlet)

Like new MDT ESS chassis for Tikka T3 short action with right hand inlet.
MDT SRS-X Fixed Buttstock
Includes MDT fully adjustable Vertical Grip
Takes AICS mags. (None Included)
Comes with the appropriate action screws.
Comes as shown in pictures
Purchased but never used.
Come to find out unfortunately I will not be able to hunt any more due vehicle accident.
More pictures will be loaded.
$850 OBO PP/VENMO/ZELLE
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SOLD Seekins SP3R -- Arca Rail -- Sawtooth -- M-Lok -- SOLD -- Free ship -- Like new

Arca rail
Made by Sawtooth Rifles
M-LOK
14.625"
With fasteners

Fits Seekins SP3R forend

Anodized in a dark bronze/fde color

The rail is like new -- It was briefly mounted on a rifle that was barely used

PRICE: SOLD

Free ship in the 48 states

I cannot post photos -- too big -- but I can provide photos to those interested

I prefer PayPal ... Friends & Family ... The one without any fees

Reloading Equipment 300 & 338 Norma once fired Brass for sale

Up for sale is 300 & 338 Norma once fired Brass. (Factory Loaded) This is not cleaned so you can perform your method of brass prep!

300 Norma $70 shipped tyd per bag 50 pieces
13 Bags (each bag has 51-52 pieces)

388 Norma $70 tyd per bag 50 pieces
6 bags (3 of the bags have 51 pieces)

Zelle or Usps Money order is Accepted for payment.
Thank you for looking!

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SOLD Two Vets Tripod: Kit v2 (price drop)

Selling a Kit v2 tripod.

Please see two vets site for specs

This is the original model before he added leg stoppers and rubber grips on the locking knobs.

I have it configured without the center column. But it is reconfigurable if you desire. I do have the spikes for the feet - just not pictured.


SOLD

Venmo or PayPal preferred

(No ball head included)

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mpvo for bad weather

Most of my events are from Oct-March and it’s not uncommon to get wet, grey, low contrast days and even some fog.

When I was shooting PRS, I went through a fair amount of glass before buying a March that really felt like I could pick out targets in bad weather.

That said, that is the only tier 1 scope I can swing.

In the sub 1k mpvo market, is there any good performer for low contrast days? I’ve been looking a lot at the helos 2-12, gpo 4-16, and uso ts12.