Recent content by Fred @ Bison Tactical

  1. Fred @ Bison Tactical

    Bare Minimum Gear for First PRS Match?

    You don't really need a lot of gear to have fun at a PRS match. Show up with a good attitude and try to use what you have. What you already have sounds good - maybe some bag that is mid size is going to be good for both rear/front rest. Try to attend a 1 day club PRS match since it will be...
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    Powder humidity changes inside loaded cartridges

    Right now (Spring) in the Denver CO area we have 24% humidity (according to my Kestrel). I think we range somewhere from 15% - 60%. I think I am going to change from the normalizing method of decreasing the humidity content of the powder, to stabilizing it at 49%. The goal for me is more...
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    Powder humidity changes inside loaded cartridges

    Ahh, yes that is what I was talking about. After talking with some folks, I was doing a different process, of trying to normalize the powder to my local humidity levels. 1. mix all my powder into a large bin 2. leave the powder out to dry for several weeks in the winter 3. re-pack the powder...
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    Powder humidity changes inside loaded cartridges

    Are you doing this only after opening, or are you going through some process of homogenization?
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    SOLD $8900 APO .375 Cheytac Rifle with S&B 5-25 Mildot - very low round count

    yes, sold. I edited the listing, marking it sold to be totally clear now.
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    What Action For a .308

    TL3 : https://www.bisontactical.com/bighorn-tl3-tactical-rifle-action/ Origin : https://www.bisontactical.com/bighorn-arms-origin-short-action/ Impact : https://www.bisontactical.com/impact-737r-308bf-action/ Mausingfield Archimedes Nucleus Lone Peak Fuzion Defiance Rukus Basically I think any...
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    SOLD $1250 Used Tikka 6 Dasher Competition Rifle

    I updated the post with the load data for the groups shot. Velocity is 2900 fps
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    SOLD $1250 Used Tikka 6 Dasher Competition Rifle

    Thanks, I agree - great entry level rifle without breaking the bank. The person selling it purchased an Impact barrelled action and is putting it in a Manners stock, just upgrading their system, and they can't afford to keep 2 :-).
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    .224 Valkyrie

    Gone to @boomer196
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    .224 Valkyrie

    Hey everyone... I no longer shoot .224 Valkyrie and I have some left over once fired brass I will give to someone if they want it. You pay for shipping. I think its mostly Starline (maybe 100 pieces) with a handful FC and Horandy - already separated. PM me if you want it.
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    SOLD $1250 Used Tikka 6 Dasher Competition Rifle

    Thanks, I updated the information in the main post - but its a 27" Varmint 900 contour
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    WTB 6.5 Barrel Blank 1-7.5

    oops, sorry, missed the 29" part...
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    WTB 6.5 Barrel Blank 1-7.5

    I think I have one for you, however its 400MODBB https://www.bisontactical.com/bartlein-barrel-blanks/ If your not stuck on the faster twist, I have some 1:8 Kriegers as an option as well: https://www.bisontactical.com/krieger-barrel-blank/
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    SOLD $1250 Used Tikka 6 Dasher Competition Rifle

    nice starter build for someone to test the competition waters without a huge investment