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300-600 yard optic?

Got invited to start shooting steel @ 300-600 yards at my buddies club. I didn't have anything capable (my mini 30 is a joke for accuracy) and I primarily shoot AR22's at 50-100 yards.

So I ended up un-dedicating one of my AR lowers and found and bought (I'm ready to get flamed for this) ...a BCA 223 Wylde, 20" heavy, unthreaded barrel. Being in NY, having the barrel unthreaded is one less thing to address for making it featureless... anyway, $235 delivered, it gets me into trying distance on the cheap.

Next up is an optic. For the meantime I'm going to use a Burris Fullfield E1, 4.5-14, but I want a dedicated scope, I will probably will buy something after the holidays. I do try to stay away from China stuff if I can, but it's not always avoidable.

Anyway, I'm going between the arken sh4 and the swfa 10x... leaning towards the swfa. I don't need, or honestly want all the bells and whistles. I like the idea of simple and durable. I understand the swfa is dated, but still pertinent, and I've heard good things about the sh4.

I realize they are 2 very different scopes, but in the price range I'm looking for, those 2 appeal to me most.

Just looking for opinions, or possibly other options to look at that I haven't discovered. My budget for this set-up is about $500 delivered, including a decent mount.

Thanks!
DW

5.56 accuracy

I have a psa with an 18” 1:7 ba barrel. I would like to make it shoot tighter with off the shelf ammo. If I got a 20” 1:8 would it be more forgiving with different types of ammo. It does ok with heavier stuff but is not consistently as accurate as some of my other rifles. It has a decent trigger and fits the lower tight. It’s pictured with my 20” 22-250 that shoots great

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Armalite AR10A TAC 18

I’ve never really been one to do reviews. If you’re expecting @bigjake83 , @LRRPF52 , or @sinister level info or details you’re gonna be disappointed. I don’t take a lot of pics, the ones I take are crappy, and I have poor grammer.

So any time people ask about large frames I usually recommend buying from a company with a track record of building accurate, reliable large frames. I’ve built a few good shooting 308’s and still have one home build. In the world of large frames I believe factory guns are better for most people since the good companies develope and test their systems. I like, own, and shoot LMT MWS’s, Seekins SP10’s, and Armalite AR10’s. I feel like the Armalites are better than 90% of the factory large frames on the market and recommend them a lot. I don’t know how but PSA has been blowing out both large and small frame Armalites for months now. I’ve had a B series for years and figured I’d pick up an A since they were so cheap.

Here’s the product description and specs on PSA’s site.
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After taxes, shipping and insurance
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Add a $25 transfer fee, $1474.25

I cleaned, lubed, removed the brake, added a Surefire 3 prong, attached my Atlas bipod, borrowed a scope and mount from another of my rifles, and headed to our property to see how it shot.
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I shot 4 different types of ammo. I didn’t have a ton of time so I didn’t take pics of all the groups. I tend to shoot my gas guns faster than most do while shooting groups. I break a shot, follow through, and as soon as the reticle settles back on target, break the next shot. I don’t usually wait for a cool down. I tend to find out fairly quickly if the gun strings shots or chokes when it heats up. Everything I shot today was at 100 yards prone. Atlas bipod and a rear squeeze bag.

I got a rough zero and just plinked a box of federal xm80 away. No malfunctions. The gun had a soft recoil impulse so I didn’t mess with the gas block. For those who care, 4:30 ejection. Brass piled up about 5’ away. Roughly 2.5-4 moa groups from 2.5-4 moa ammo. Cool

I had half a box of 168gr Black Hills Red box ammo. This ammo has always shot well in my LMT guns. It usually produces .8-1.2 moa groups from the chrome lined LMT barrels. 5 shot groups from the Armalite were about the same, one .75 and one 1 moa. No malfunctions. 4:00 ejection pattern. Didn’t adjust the gas.

Next up was Hornady 168ELDM Match. No joke, 3 moa 5 shot groups. I shot 2 groups and quit with this ammo. 4:00 ejection. No malfunctions.

Last ammo I shot was Hornady Black 168gr AMAX. I shot a 5 round group that was about .7 moa. I figured I’d give myself and the rifle a good challenge and loaded up a 20 round mag and shot 1 20 round group. 4:00 ejection. No malfunctions.

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Shots marked 14-17, 4 of the first 5 fired in the group. They we’re from a different box of ammo. I checked and they were from different lots. To me, this explains the 2 distinct groups within the 20 shot string.

So, I’m happy with the gun for what it cost me. This was just an initial impression. It’s only 65 rounds at this point. If it’s like my other Armalite, it should maintain this level of accuracy and reliability. I’ll update the thread when I get more data and will get more pics along the way.

WTB Bowers Griptastic suppressor cover - 9.5" FDE

Hello. I'm desperately trying to track down a FDE version of this. Specifically, I need it to be at least 9" long. The 1.5" version came in a 9.5" so I either need the 9.5" uncut or one that's only been cut down to 9" minimum.

I am fairly desperate at finding one of these long enough for this build, so if you have one that you'd consider letting go, please let me make an offer that you can't refuse. I would be eternally grateful for the help!

Thank you!

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Thank you!

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Firearms Sig Sauer P226 Tacops TB, 4 mags, $850

For sale is a Sig Sauer P226 Tacops with threaded barrel and 4 20 rd mags. Comes in factory case with all paperwork it came with new.
$850
Shipping will be probably $30-$50 I guess.
I can do Venmo or check. The check will need to clear. About 7 business days my bank says.
It's located in East Idaho.

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Hornady Comparator Readings

I bought a new 223 Cal rifle and I am using my Hornady Bullet Comparator. As experienced before with other rifles, I am getting different readings repeating the same process.
Attached are the readings and a picture of the comparator with a bullet in it. I am inserting the comparator cartridge into the chamber, making sure the shell seats all the way. After I verify that with a flashlight, I move the bullet gently forward until it stops at the leads. After that I use a cleaning rod that is inserted in the barrel to move the bullet slightly back from the leads and then push the bullet forward against the leads to get the final reading.
All this is done with minimal force to avoid pushing the bullet past the beginning of the leads.
The starting point for the freebore is usually two thousands off the leads, but my readings from the bullet comparator vary by as much as sixteen thousands, making the whole process worthless.
Does anybody have any suggestions as to what I need to do differently in order to get a more acceptable outcome?

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Accessories 2 Larue PSR20 QD mounts 34mm price drop

I have 2 identical 20 MOA PSR QD mounts LT112-34 34mm ring size. They are basically new I mounted a scope in them with a few shots. I do not have the original packaging so these are the mount only. Asking $250 each or $450shipped for both. I also have a set of reducing rings to 30mm I will throw In to whoever buys the first one or both.

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Optics Burris Fastfire Mk3 3 MOA with Ruger MK dovetail mount

Changing a few things around in the safe...

Have a mint Burris Fastfire 3 with 3 MOA dot along with a Ruger MK dovetail mount. Bought everything new and it's been on my Ruger Mk3 Hunter for quite a few years now. Always worked great but recently decided to change things up and try a Vortex Defender XL. Dream Plastics rubber covers included.

Asking $170 shipped and insured. Payment via discreet Paypal F&F, USPS MO, Zelle, check (will ship when payment clears.)


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SOLD Vortex Razor LHT 4.5-22x50 XLR-2 MRAD

Lightly used Vortex Razor LHT, comes in Vortex pro high rings. Been to the range a few times, on a spot and stalk hunt once. Comes with sunshade, front flip up lens cap and original box. $1,100TYD

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SOLD Leupold vx5hd 3-15x44 windplex w/ larue mount

This has been a day scope for my night gun so it hasn’t been used a lot. Never used the cds from leupold. Clear glass and tracks well.

No box unfortunately and not looking to trade

$700 for the scope add 200 for the mount shipped

PayPal FF, Venmo

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Spotters Spotting scope chassis.

Been struggling with spotting targets with my 45 degree spotter.
I decided to design a little frame to stick a cheap little red dot on with a M-lok slot on top. 3D printed it out of PLA for ease of printing. Seems to work really well and have saved me a ton of time spotting targets.

I kinda want to see some other chassis systems for Spotting scopes. I know the Badger SLICK system is out there. What are some things that can improve spotting time?
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Pic of the 3D printed frame.
Super cheap. Vortex won't hold zero on a gun so might as well put it on something that doesn't recoil.
Thank you for your time.
-Austin