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Did MDT drop the ball?

In October I began building a Tikka 7PRC. I was back and forth between chassis as this was my first custom build. Building my 7PRC for hunting, looked at the HNT26 and saw that @MDT_OFFICIAL does not make a polymer magazine in 7PRC for their hunting chassis. I reached out via phone and talked with a couple guys, told them exactly what I was doing and what I was thinking. They told my that a 3rd Polymer magazine was in the works, so I pulled the trigger on the HNT26. I knew I would have to shoot with the 5rd AICS for a while. Finally have my build dialed in. As a hunting rifle (scope mounted) minus my AICS mag I'm ay 7lbs 14oz. Right were I wanted to be.

Today I got the email the magazine was finally available. MDT 7PRC 3rd Polymer mag. $50...does NOT work with the Tikka LA. WTF...

I'm going to have to hunt it this year, but end of the season I'll have to go to another company. I just cant fathom how MDT left the Tikka shooters out on this one. Maybe I'm naive.

7PRC problem. Brand new prefit barrel, reputable smith, bolt wont close on freshly sized new brass

Just received a long awaited 7PRC prefit from a reputable vendor here.

Prefit for a Curtis Axiom LA previously wearing a 300WM tube from MPA

Forster FL bushing die

New Nosler brass.

I DONT have a go gauge yet, they are all on backorder. its on the way.
I DONT have factory ammo in hand yet, but will try that tonight.

After mounting up the new barrel with a quality torque wrench and appropriate high-presure synthetic grease, I've got an issue.

Dropping fresh brass into the raceway, bolt will close with reasonable pressure.

After running same brass through the FL die to uniform them prior to loading, bolt will only close with a hard push. Enough of a push that to roll the rifle over on a bipod. Enough of a push you can't run the bolt. All the resistance comes in the last 1/8" of bolt throw and requires force to close lugs into the stops.

Dykem on neck and shoulder shows no contact.

Bolt face shows significant brass transfer.

Will be mic'ing everything tonight when i get back from work, but google-fu has uncovered numerous threads about Forster dies inadequately sizing for minimum spec chambers.

is it possible that the die doesn't adequately size case head/web area with my (redding) shell holder ?

i'm a competent, but unsophisticated reloader and could use some guidance on troubleshooting.

thanks

Help with a AR scatter gun

Not an AR guy… snagged sopmod clone upper DD upper with the smaller diameter port I think, threw it on a JP lower, rise trigger, vltor carbine length buffer (A5 I think?) whatever…only cause folks always ask for details.

It’s 10.5” with an RC2 in 5.56 in it…rifle is an absolute scatter gun ever at 50 yards off a bipod. Given, it’s just got a 3x magnifier and a exps on it, but shouldn’t it be a bit tighter than that? Talking 2” at 50 yards with about anything I can find to feed it.

I’m probably going to pull the barrel, but what are some obvious things to check for? Proper torque, nothing loose or touching the handguard, brake/mount is tight…anything else? Not sure how to trouble shoot an AR

Optic is fine, same results after I pulled the eotech and threw it on a riser as well, but everything is shrugged up.

Don’t need it to drive tacks, it’s a truck gun mainly, but anytime I let someone shoot it, they say the same, a DD should be more accurate than that. I shot a 10.5” colt in a class about a decade ago and we were on steel at 400…no way I could do that with this rifle. No Rise trigger in the photo…JP trigger there, but no change for the better when swapped.

Any suggestions appreciated.

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TTG Sniper Challenge

My buddy and I are signed up to run the lite division at TTG Sniper Challenge in October. I know it’ll be here before I even realize it. Anyone have any tips for this event? He’s running his 700 AAC SD 308 and I’ll be running my 20” AR10 308 or my 16” recce (planning the AR10, but Murphy’s Law is always in effect). The recce has some good glass (PLXC) and can print moa or less with 77gr stuff. Currently planning the Federal GMM 175smk for the 308 as it’s done the best groups so far out to 200 yards, but I haven’t had the chance to stretch it out past that yet since I finished putting it together last year. I also still need a bipod and a bag for it.

Accessories SOLD: Bore Guide for Vudoo v1

Up for sale, Bore Guide for Vudoo v1. I've tested it and it does not work in v2 vudoo actions, hence just be sure you have the correct action before purchasing.

Price: 50 USD, shipped to your door.

Acceptable Payment method: PPFF, Venmo, CashApp, all of them discreet (absolutely no comments), or add the 4% fee on top of the listing price.

Items ship next business day.

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Cabelas Covenant 7 vs Arken Ep5

Hey there!

I've got a cabelas covenant 7 currently living on my 308 and I'm thinking about possibly upgrading to an Arken EP-5....


HOWEVER, the more I read about the Arken, the more I second guess this move.


Has anyone on here compared the two? I don't really have any complaint with the Cabela's scope, especially being that I got it for a steal (I work PT behind the fun counter).


Anyone care to chime in on this? I could always wait and get something like a vortex pst or a razor next year - just dont want this to be a waste.


Thanks!
-Chomps
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MPA matrix pro-II possible in Tikka action later on?

I am curious if MPA will ever make a Matrix Pro 2 for the Tikka action? I know they have the Matrix Pro 1 series for the Tikka, however, I cannot find them for sale on your Euro optics nor a lot of places. I see that they still have the regular matrix chassis for sale.

Should I just wait or search for a pro 1? I am in immediate rush or even trying to compete. I am a newbie that is just trying to have a nice chassis to learn on.

Firearms 33xc

Looking to sell my 33xc I have 90 pieces of brass 40 2x fired and 50 1x fired barrel has around 550rds on it.
Will come with Wilson bushing die ,arbor bullet seating die.
Defiance deviant single shot action
Manners stock
K@p barrel 34in 1:8 twist
Trigger tech special trigger
No bipod or scope
$4000
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