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Night Vision Burris BTS50 Eyepiece Falling Off

Not sure if any of you need one of these but I thought I would post it since I just got done making it.

I was having issues with the eyepiece falling off of my thermal. Made a small ring to go around the edge and put pressure on the eyepiece to hold it in place.

Happy printing.


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Firearms Staccato c2

c2 for trade. Looking for a 2024 staccato CS or sr30 upper. RAL8k slide, full size grip module from Dark Side Precision, fitted barrel, trigger, and ignition job from DSC(EGW ignition upgrade kit, Red Dirt Trigger, and trigger job) Acro P1, Parker Mountain Machine compensator, (factory barrel and trigger included) surefire x300, and 3 mags included, 1 17rd and 2x 21rd mags. TV $3500

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Duplicating MK 262 Mod 1 Ammo

Ive been trying my hand at reloading 5.56 rounds in an attempt to duplicate the Black Hills MK262 Mod 1 ammunition that supplied to the US Military for use in the 18" SBR. Im using LC brass, CCI 41 primers and SMK 77 gr with the cannelure. My understanding is the military load develops a velocity of around 2,750 fps. Just for note, I measured the volume of the case with a seated bullet set to 2.260 COAL so I would not overfill the case and have a compressed powder issue. In working up my powder charges, the cases reached the point where they were filled with powder. I first used RE15 powder but was not getting velocities above 2610 fps. CFE223 powder reached a max velocity of 2630 fps. IMR 8208XBR powder reached a velocity of 2720 fps. I now have some TAC powder that i will try next. Im not an expert in reloading but Im giving it the ole college try.

I was wondering if anyone else is trying their hand at duplicating the MK 262 ammo and if you would be willing to share your thoughts and receipts.

Thanks!
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Accessories CHAD - DLC brakes are in stock

We got a few in stock. All 6.5mm some with tuner some without.

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LMT Barrel conversion review and accuracy report, before conversion vs. after D Wilson conversion

I'm going to post a quick review, as I was unable to find much information relating to LMT barrel conversion accuracy, specifically relating to how a barrel performed before sending it to D Wilson for conversion versus post conversion results.

I'm happy to say accuracy seems unchanged following the barrel conversion, which is to say it is very good.

I used the exact same ammunition, loaded on the same day with the same lots of components. This is hand loaded 77 grain Sierra match king, but other ammunition from AAC produced repeatable results as well. All groups were 10 rounds fired at 100 yards.

The barrel I'm focusing on today is a 16" Bartlein 223 from Craddock Precision. Prior to sending it off, I fired this group from a mocked up traditional AR upper:


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I just came back inside from firing this group post D Wilson conversion:
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That high shot was my first round, some of that might have been me, dealing with 20-30 mph wind and I'm not necessarily a precision shooter. That said, I'm very pleased with the results. I wanted to document my very unscientific findings, just in case anyone was curious.

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МЦ-55 Zenit rifle by Yevgeny Dragunov

Not a sniper rifle, but definitely vintage ( late 50s ) for Olympic competition 300m – I’m looking for information about this weapon.

I came across an advertisement of sale of such a rifle and started to browse the internet. Unfortunately, there is very little information about it. It was developed in 1955 by a team with the participation of Yevgeny Dragunov ( later the creator of the SVD rifle ).

Only 10 “Zenit” rifles were supposed to be produced for the leading sports shooters of the USSR, in the first period of manufacture ( 1956 – 1961 ).
Based on experience from use in the years 1963-73, 110 rifles were produced, but already in the improved version "Zenit-3".

The rifle that is advertised for sale does not have an original stock butt plate, a diopter sight and original Soviet documents are missing and it also has a modern Picatinny rail mounted on the receiver. It looks like it has only flaws.

So why did I get interested in it? Because it has the name "Zenit" engraved on the receiver - without an additional number and the year of production 1957. It would seem that this is a rifle from the first series of only 10 produced. But it also has serial number No. 66 and the theory that it is one of those first ten can unfortunately be questioned. There is a problem with the Soviet numbering system of sports weapons. I already have a Typhoon-3 rifle, of which only 130 were supposed to be produced and mine has serial number M247 and I have also seen a rifle with the number P1321.

So this Zenit with the number "66" may be one of the first 10 rifles produced in this version and the numbering does not reflect the scale of production but there is no evidence for this.

That's why I'm asking if anyone on the forum knows anything more about Zenit rifles?

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SOLD CLEAN OUT SALE - AICS Mags(SOLD), Extensions(SOLD), Bag Stop(SOLD), Garmin Cover(SOLD)

Selling more pieces of from my first PRS setup. None have been out the house. Some test fitted.
I changed to a full MDT setup. So this stuff has been sitting in the safe.

FOR SALE:
  • TWO (2) New Magpul 7.62/308 10 Round AICS Polymer Magazines - all new never taken out the house. 1 will ship in OEM pouch. The other will not ship in OEM packaging. Never fired - SOLD

  • THREE (3) New Warne +4 Round Metal extensions for Magpul AICS 7.62/308 Magazines. Opened, test fitted and stored. Any salt is from install and removal. Never fired. - SOLD

  • GRAY OPS Brand Garmin Xero Bump Cover - Like New. No Salt. Taken out to indoor long range session. Opted to take off because I am lazy and didn't want to take the time to open and close it! - SOLD

  • Gray OPS Brand Arca Mount Bag Stop(long curved version) - A few ZERO DAY range trips while mounted on an an Arca-Lok Rail. Minimal salt from safe bumps and on and off mounting location changes. - SOLD


PM me first to avoid scammers. I will not PM you.

Accepting PayPal FF, Zelle only.

Will ship out first thing next biz day when possible.
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Loads for 6.5 SAUM 4S

Since the GAP 6.5 SAUM 4S has taken off, the http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...185807-new-gap-extreme-hunter-6-5-saum-3.html thread in the bolt action rifles section has become cluttered with many posts making it extremely time consuming to locate data within the thread. If you have a rifle chambered in this caliber and would like to share your load, please post the following:

1. Details of rifle ie. builder, action, barrel, twist, barrel length, chamber finishing reamer used etc.
2. Powder & charge weight
3. Primer
4. Brass (Brand & purchased processed or processed yourself - trim length)
5. Bullet (please post lot#)
6. Seating depth COAL or base to ogive (please specify)
7. Velocity (list type of chronograph used)
8. Best and worst group attained with said load (3 shot groups are more than adequate)
9. List any game you harvested with this rifle and please included distance of shot.
10. This thread is extremely photo friendly!! Please include photos of your rifle, shot groups, brass preparation, loaded 6.5 SAUM 4S ammo, spent casings, harvested game.
11. If you can think of anything pertinent that would add useful / helpful information to the thread feel free to add it in your post..

Photos are 100% optional but are appreciated.

Please do not post in this thread unless you can provide the aforementioned data request. Lets keep the clutter of "Hey nice group, Nice rifle, have you seen ......? etc.." down to a minimum.

Yes I have seen the thread http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/snipers-hide-reloading/195161-care-feeding-gap-6-5-saum.html and Pat posted EXCELLENT and EDUCATIONAL information. Unfortunately it has quickly become cluttered with meaningless posts creating obstacles while trying to extract pertinent information.

Thank you!

145 gr barns match burner bullets in 6.5 prc

Has anyone here had any luck with the new 145 gr match burner in 6.5 prc I have some pretty good loads for this but would like to see Who else has tried this bullet and what kind of success they’re having with it maby some load data so I might make mine shoot better where the nodes are and how much you jump it

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8208xbr thoughts

Looking for advice on 8208 xbr from veterans who load with it. Loading only for gas guns 2 of which i am pushing for accuracy 223 and 308. I read many people having success with it. Loading 69gr and 77gr in 223. 168gr and 175gr in 308. Have TAC for 223 and TAC, IMR 4895 and Ar comp as well. Would I be stupid not to try 8208 xbr. I read its very versatile across both calibers. It is a clean or dirty burning powder.
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Firearms Hodge/SOLGW/DD 11.5 Upper

I have an unfired 11.5 upper with a Daniel Defense Barrel with pinned gas block, SOLGW upper, SOLGW BCG, A2 flash hider, Radian Charging Handle, Hodge 10.65" S Lock Rail and surefire 3 Prong. Complete upper only no attachments. $700 shipped.
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