We know we got plenty of them here on the Hide.

I just wanted to take a moment to gloat, and to say "Don't go away mad, just go away".

Maybe we'll see less of you now as you begin your four-year journey into hopelessness, misery and despair.

MAGA!

First off, huge thanks to everyone who has answered my questions over the past few months, you all have been a big help in getting me started. I think I’ve finally finished load development for this gun, and the results have really impressed me, so I wanted to share with you all what you’ve helped me create. 5 shot group at 100yds measured out to about 1/4”. Very impressed with this build!
Action- Zermatt Origin SA
Barrel- Osprey shouldered prefit in 6.5 creedmoor from PVA (Proof comp contour)
Chassis- MDT ACC Elite
Trigger- Trigger tech diamond
Brake- Area 419 Hellfire Match
Scope setup- Vortex viper PST gen2 on area 419 match scope rings
Bipod- atlas bipod with area 419 arcalok clamp

Hey everyone,

Extremely long-time lurker here, and I've been browsing this forum for a while now in my quest for my next precision rifle. I have been a bolt gun enjoyer for the past 15 or so years, mostly in 30 caliber rounds (308 and in the past couple of years, 300 PRC) and some built-out rimfire stuff.

And now, for my next purchase I'm looking for a long-range semi-automatic rifle. And yes, I know there are plenty of threads about this very topic and I've absorbed the more recent-ish ones (since the market is always changing and evolving and innovating, and new companies show up and certain manufacturers go in and out of favor).

But rather than approaching this as "which one is best" I want to do something a little different: I'm going to list out what my short list is, given my requirements, and basically ask the question: are any of these objectively BAD choices? And let's define bad as: unreliable, hard to service and/or keep clean, hard to properly suppress, or requires a lot of additional work out of the box to enjoy with my requirements or wishes.

So, about those requirements, here's the list of things that I consider to be "table stakes" for this purchase (in no particular order of importance):

• Being able to enjoy the rifle at ranges varying from 400 - 800 yards on steel; anything beyond that range would be a huge bonus since the friends I shoot with frequently go out to longer distances at ranges (or private land) with our bolt guns. And granted, I know we're talking about two very different platforms here, but I feel my current ARs in 5.56 or my National Match M1A on open sights can already handle the 100 - 400 ranges. Small groups at 100-200 yards nice, but I'm mostly just interested in consistent performance at raneg on 12- or 18-inch steel targets.
• Being able to suppress out of the box. I'll be completely honest, I'm not a gunsmith; the most work I've ever done to my current rifles is replacing a muzzle device or some of the easier to change furniture, like stocks, grips, and such. I've never work on a gas system or replaced a barrel, so I don't have the tooling to, say, put on adjustable gas block or re-barrell something. Or maybe I do, but mostly, I worry about damaging the rifle or reducing its accuracy or performance since I've never done it. And yes, I can absolutely enlist the services of an armorer or gunsmith, but I'm really striving for out-of-the-box as much as possible. Therefore, any rifle with an adjustable gas system that comes standard is what I'd like to try to buy.
• Longer barrels are preferred, if nothing else just to eke out as much velocity as possible for those longer ranges. I'm not a physicist but my understanding is that the difference between 16-, 18-, 20-, or 22-inch barrels can add several hundred feet per second of velocity (conditions permitting, of course). I don't have any illusions of carrying this rifle for anything up close (I have other rifles for that), but being able to shoot sitting, or from prone, is probably what this rifle is destined to do (or from props, if I decide to run it for something else). See above about replacing or upgrading a barrel.
• As for calibers, I'm thinking just your standard .308 since I'm already "in the lifestyle" thanks to one of my bolt guns, even though every time I get a new gun, I go on a quest to find the best performing ammunition for that platform. I'm not averse to also exploring something like 6.5 Creedmore.
• This isn't a race to the bottom on price; I know this is going to be an expensive endeavor, and I know there is probably money to be saved by building my own. But again, I'm looking to save some time and get something turn-key and provide light updates to fit the rifle more to me.
• It's also worth mentioning: I don't hand load. Again, it's mostly a question of time and money right now, and most of my trips to the range are on factory ammo. I know that, ultimately, I will probalby end up there but right now, I seem to have had good luck with match-grade ammo for my other guns, so I'd like to keep doing that here.

So, with that in mind, here is what I've narrowed my choices down to:

• Seekins Precision SP-10. I first ran across these rifles the last time I visited Euro Optic's warehouse out in Pennsylvania, and I see they get a fair amount of respect here. They tick all the boxes mentioned above, I think. I've been trying to find some posts or videos people suppressing them and how to adjust the gas block, since I've never had an adjustable gas block on an AR-pattern gas system.
• LWRC REPR MKII. I've always eyed LWRC's with an envious eye for a number of years, but they've always been just a touch out of reach due to timing in my life. But now that I'm older and a little more financially stable, I wanted to make sure I gave them a shake here. There's a lot to like here, with a easily adjustable gas system, good fit and finish with a lot of upgrades that I'd probably want to do after the fact (like the PRS stock, upgraded trigger system, etc). I don't see a lot of love for them here, at least recently, so I'm not really sure why. The other thing that makes me a little leery is that they don't seem to embrace things like MLOK; it looks like for things like Arca rails or bipods, you need to screw in some rails to the bottom.
• JP LRP-07. Wasn't originally on this list so it's a late add courtesy of people informing me about it. They look like a strong contender, with either some availability on sites like EuroOptic or it looks like I can have one custom built as well.
• GA Precision GAP-10 G2. Similar to the REPR above, there's a lot to like here out of the box, like the adjustable block, and I think the handguard is a better system. The biggest question is lead time since these are built to order, but I'm not really in a rush.
• American Defense UIC-10A. Similar to the Seekins, and I see that they get a lot of praise here too. They appear to be built to order as well and can provide things like from-the-factory muzzle devices to fit some of the more popular suppressors.

And for additional transparency, here are some others that were considered but I'm ruling out, and why:

• FN SCAR 20S: After putting a lot of time and effort and energy and money and research into suppressing my 16S, I really don't want to go through that again. I really like FN, don't get me wrong. But given the price and what else I'd have to do to get it to run comfortably suppressed without the whole "void your warranty" discussion/debate, I'm going to pass on it.
• HK 716: I just wish the barrel was longer! I think there's also some FUD out there around suppressing these and frankly, for the money these are going for right now, some of the other rifles on the above list (and this list) offer a heck of a lot more.
• LMT MARS-H DMR: I really wanted to put this on the short list, but from what I can tell it doesn't come with an adjustable gas block, and I'm unclear on how well it performs suppressed. They look like a phenomenal gun.
• KAC SR-25: Mostly just due to the current market and availability. I know I said this wasn't a race to the bottom on price, but I feel like I sit more in the "crazy not stupid" section when it comes to the investment I'm about to make.
• Armalite: I just don't know enough; there's a lot out there but nothing I've found that is "prescriptive" and it seems like to meet my requirements list, some work needs to get done. I'm interesting hearing more about them though.

So yeah, after weeks of agonizing research here and other places, this is where I've landed. So as stated originally: are any of those choices objectively bad? Are there other factors for those mentioned above I'm overlooking.

Thanks for reading!

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Have a day scope in a set of non QD rings. Wanting to use the rifle with a thermal (on a QD mount) but still have the option for the day scope without re-zeroing. Can you simply remove the rings/scope from the rail then remount in the same slots and call it good?

Looking for something other than the factory Leupold case for my lrf as frankly this thing sucks. Are there any nice padded cases or hard cases you guys prefer?

Couple things for sale here:

Hornady 4DOF Kestrel. Comes with new TYR carry case. Like new and unused $360 shipped.

Armageddon Gear Squishy Rear Bag. $SOLD shipped.

Armageddon Gear shooting Mat. Like new and unused $SOLD shipped.

One of my gun safes is a little Sentry 16 gun with a dial combination. A while back I went to open it, dialed in the combo, and cranked the latch a partial turn when everything seized up. The latch lever won't open or close. The combo dial won't turn in either direction. There's a lot of guns inside I can't get to.

I know I could solve this issue with an angle grinder and a prybar, but I would rather not do that.

I've tried, very gently, using a rubber mallet around the door to jar whatever's jammed into letting loose. This didn't help.

I've watched various UTube videos, and from those I get the sense that gravity plays a role in how the combination/tumbler mechanism works. This makes me wonder if inverting the safe (Again, very gently. There one hell of a lot of investments inside.) might let me get things freed up.

Obviously, once I get it open all guns are getting removed until after I've had a Locksmith make sure the lock mechanisms properly fixed. Failing that, I'll get a new safe.

Has anyone else had this sort of thing happen? If so, how did you resolve it.
Thanks

I believe this is the micro mini. Used just a few times to try it out. Spotlight fill weighs 1lb 1.6oz. Rubber arched
Asking $65 shipped PayPal F&F
Need a few days to ship due to work schedule

GEN II PST 1-6 MRAD

PayPal FF or Zelle

*mount no longer for sale

Thanks,

$1100 takes all. Or:

Trijicon RMR HRS Type 2 Reflex Red Dot Sight Adjustable LED 3.25 MOA Red Dot Hard Anodized Coyote Brown
Excellent+ condition
Retail $549
Sale price $450



Geissele 14.5 in Super Modular Rail M-Loc DDC
Excellent condition
Current discounted retail $341
Sale price $250



Geissele Super Charging Handle DDC
Excellent condition
Current discounted retail $92
Sale price $50



HK 416, MR556 & MR762 Battle Grip With Storage - Tan
Excellent+ condition
Retail $130
Sale price $75



H&K RAL 8000 Vertical Foregrip
Excellent+ condition
Retail $65
Sale price $35



HK German Vertical Grip - Black
Excellent+ condition
Retail $100
Sale price $50



H&K HK MR556/416 Slim Line Stock - RAL 8K
Excellent+ condition
Retail $250
Sale price $150



(4) HK MR556-A1 10rd Magazine 235642S
Excellent condition
Retail $272 ($69ea)
Sale price $175

(5) Lancer Systems L5 AWM 10/20 Advanced Warfighter Magazine AR-15 223 Remington, 5.56x45mm, 300 AAC Blackout 10-Round Polymer FDE
Excellent+ condition
Retail $138 ($23ea)
Sale price $70

Looking to sell my Bartlein Mod400 6mm blank. 27" long, modified MTU (1" muzzle at 26"), 5R, RH twist. 1:8 to 1:7 gain twist. I've shot over a dozen of this exact same spec barrel and they have all been fantastic. Changing contour is my only reason for letting go.
$500 tyd

NO TRADES OR OFFERS PLEASE. Zelle or USPS MO only.

Have 2-new in packaging. 175 shipped, 2 for 340 shipped.

No trades or offers please. Both new, can’t find an actual blem on either..M4-loaded, enhanced-$125 shipped. M5, stripped-$110 shipped. Zelle/USPS MO

Hi guys and gals,

Over the next month I will be putting together my .45 Raptor bolt action hunting rifle. I have some reloading supplies on hand and some on the way presently. I am looking for any tips, recommendations, and cool load info that anyone might be willing to share.

Let's see those recipes!!

I very much appreciate any help that is given.

Im splitting case heads and im about at my end as I cannot figure out why.

• Headspace is set correctly with PTG go/no-go guages - im very confident this is not the issue
• Measurements taken .5000" above rim
  • Sized brass: .4715"
  • Fired case: .4815"
  • PTG Gauge is .4760"
• Variety of bullets: hornady 250gr FTX, Parker 275gr Black Max, 250gr CEB Maximus all jumped .007-.025" (ie. not jammed causing a pressure spike)
• Powders used: Lil Gun, H110, VV N110
  • Only tested near the min charges (Min varies by book, but figure about 41gr of h110 for a 265gr bullet, 32gr of VV110)
• Dies: Hornady 460 S&W
• minimal taper crimp - just enough to remove the bell (Case mouth diameter = .4760 post crimp)
• Primer: Fed 215M
• Platform: Bolt gun

I spoke with several different gunsmiths, and the consensus was the chamber was oversized based on the cases not growing in length and the amount the diameter grew, so I sent the barrel back to the MFG and they said its within their spec. So Starline offered to take a look at the brass and they said brass was good, but it may be getting oversized and thought maybe trying a 45 Colt sizer would be better. Since its all sized and splitting with even a minimum charge, I cant really test that right now (not to mention H110 is and VV110 is still out).

Does anyone load for this cartridge and offer any advice?

I am going to ask a question which I presume is probably impossible to answer online but heck here it goes anyway.

How did you become adept at using the Hornady / Stoney Point seating depth tool? I have been told by a few folks it's a matter of developing a feel for it - ok fair enough I accept that but how did you go about doing that?

I periodically break out the tool and try to figure out where the lands are in a barrel and if I do it 5 times I get 5 different measurements, if I do it 10 I get 10, 20 I get 20 so on and so on. At some point I stop due to frustration and irritation, and I go back to just loading book length or mag length until time passes and I think well I should try to do this again and see what the results are if I change the seating depth.

TIA

24 Inch Carbon Fiber (looks like a proof blank but I can not say for sure) Cut for Zermatt Big Horn TL3 chambered in 260 Remington... 1 in 8 Twist ......I bought online and wanted the action so I don't know a lot about this tube other than the action it was on looked virtually new with few to maybe no rounds fired. It is of coarse not a prefit from proof but I have no idea who did the work. I have shot this barrel about 50-60 rounds and it has performed great shooting 130 ELDM (under moa easily) and 105 Sierra Blitz Kings (Under Half MOA at 3050fps) I have Fired this barrel from a TL3 as well as a Origin with the Hunts lug and all is good to go on the Chamber and headspace Looks to be Sendero Contour and weighs 2lb 13oz .........I really dont need the barrel as I have a 260AI barrel for hunting so offering this up as a pretty good deal for a great shooting carbon barrel....sold

Vudoo Gen 2 action
- Right Hand
- 30 MOA Rail
- Large Three Ring Knob
Ace 22'' MTU barrel - threaded and capped
- cerokoted in Cobalt
BA has a TT Diamond flat shoe

MPA ESR Chassis
- Enhanced NV Bridge
- Cerokoted in Sniper Green

4 10rd plastic mags
Bore Guide
Misc Items that were sent with it from the VGW factoring for the BA, Chassis, and trigger

Will ship with a plano case inside a cardboard box

Less than 50 rounds down the pipe. Ordered the rifle for matches. Moved for a job while it was being built and we dont have any prs or 22 matches out here. Shoot my 16'' kukri and krg when I want 22 time.

$2750 Shipped for the rifle, mags and accessories. For another $250.00 I'll Ship 2k rounds of SK STD Plus. Venmo or PP F&F only.

Got a different toy on my radar for the winter sports. Want to get this moved quick, so if you're interested send an offer.

No Trades, Not seperating ammo from rifle.

Hello All,

I'm getting ready to pick up an ASXR next week, and I've seen reports of the 300 Win Mag magazines not feeding well. I talked to the fine folks at MH, and they said they could adjust the mags if they didn't feed. Is there a high-quality and reliable alternative to AI mags? I need to pick up a couple, and I'd rather buy something that works without having to mail it back to be fixed.

I really appreciate any help you can provide.

Used Curtis axiom WTO switch lug short action. Action is stamped MPA. Action has 3200 rounds on it.

Optional 26 inch MPA barrel with 3200 rounds on the barrel. Barrel shoots great and still has plenty of life.



Action: 700 shipped
Barreled action with break: 850 shipped

The last stock I bought from McMillan lasted until I sold the rifle (8 years).

Why should I buy Manners over McMillan, or is it just preference?

I have a Pulsar Trail XQ50 that I currently use as my primary scope. I am the second owner and it is out of warranty. It has some striations or vertical lines that show in the scope and don’t go away until I nuc it. The scope is still usable, holds zero and can provide a nice picture. Though the lines can be annoying. They are easily fixed, but come back after a few minutes. I called pulsar about sending it in to possibly fix, but won’t know price or if it’s even fixable until they get the device in hand.

Should I send it in? I’m worried since the trail is no longer produced, that I am SOL. I’d hate to ship it to them on my dime, just for them to say it’s not fixable.

26” 1:10 twist, new never fired with brake

$775 shipped

Been wanting to try one of these out.
Looking to buy one if priced right.

Not for sure how many of variations there are of this scope, (if any) but I want FFP, Mil, illuminated reticle.

Thanks.