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paul73 said:
so, i was concerned about getting a barrel from that armorally sale and it did not disappoint.
not sure now if i should just to return it right away or still give it a try. may be will give it a try.
dunno what they did to this faxon, it does not have some obvious marks to be used or shot before, like the gas port area has no scratches, but it is difficult to say, and it could have been refinished. but i think it was just stored in shitty conditions.
can't take a decent bore picture but it still has some shit inside that is most likely rust. lands seem to be intact, so, i`m torn really, did not expect something like this.
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Unless that is from the proofing load. I see no other way it could be that bad unless it was used already
 
paul73 said:
so, i was concerned about getting a barrel from that armorally sale and it did not disappoint.
not sure now if i should just to return it right away or still give it a try. may be will give it a try.
dunno what they did to this faxon, it does not have some obvious marks to be used or shot before, like the gas port area has no scratches, but it is difficult to say, and it could have been refinished. but i think it was just stored in shitty conditions.
can't take a decent bore picture but it still has some shit inside that is most likely rust. lands seem to be intact, so, i`m torn really, did not expect something like this.
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That's bore is just nasty, the machining on the barrel extension looks kind of crude also, I'd return it.
Is it a match series barrel that they claim "are Nitride treated inside and out, locking in the bore, improving barrel life, and keeping the elements at bay"?
What pre-emptively gave you cause for concern about buying from the sale?
 
wcorey said:
That's bore is just nasty, the machining on the barrel extension looks kind of crude also, I'd return it.
Is it a match series barrel that they claim "are Nitride treated inside and out, locking in the bore, improving barrel life, and keeping the elements at bay"?
What pre-emptively gave you cause for concern about buying from the sale?
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Dunno, a gut feeling. If they sell a $270 faxon for $200 - something gotta be up with it, and it was.

I cleaned it up, bore looks a bit better. I emailed them for RMA, will see.
May still try it up first. It looks more like new to me, just in shitty condition. it is a 16" 2lbs 6.5CM faxon, a good fit for a lightweight 6.5CM ar10.
kinda hate it now, though.
 

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paul73 said:
Dunno, a gut feeling. If they sell a $270 faxon for $200 - something gotta be up with it, and it was.

I cleaned it up, bore looks a bit better. I emailed them for RMA, will see.
May still try it up first. It looks more like new to me, just in shitty condition. it is a 16" 2lbs 6.5CM faxon, a good fit for a lightweight 6.5CM ar10.
kinda hate it now, though.
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So it's a 'big gunner' series I take it.
I have it's smaller sibling in .223 wylde and just looking in at the end of the extension can see it has much cleaner machining.
Those barrels are stainless, QPQ coated inside/out and with a nickel teflon coated extension.
What the hell is there to rust? Seems like it would have to be external contamination and made on a monday or something...
 
wcorey said:
So it's a 'big gunner' series I take it.
I have it's smaller sibling in .223 wylde and just looking in at the end of the extension can see it has much cleaner machining.
Those barrels are stainless, QPQ coated inside/out and with a nickel teflon coated extension.
What the hell is there to rust? Seems like it would have to be external contamination and made on a monday or something...
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dunno, i was quite surprised too, and it seems to be a legit big gunner faxon based on the markings, i checked it. odd stuff.

but speaking of rust - stainless steel rusts just fine, if conditions are set for it.
 
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paul73 said:
so, i was concerned about getting a barrel from that armorally sale and it did not disappoint.
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Dam that sucks.
The BA barrel I got was in a sealed bag, after reading that I took a good look at mine & it's fine.
It looks like yours was test fired with some cheap steel cased ammo & wasn't cleaned
 
paul73 said:
the absence of a removable toolhead design, well, at a price comparable to dillon - nope.
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$239 (plus powder measure and a set of dies - maybe $120?) versus the pistol-only SDB at $585? It quick-changes each station instead of the whole toolhead.

I will say I never liked teh SDB. It was just too small in the arbor. The 550 was the best press I ever used. Manual advancing was nice to have. Alas, I don't bother reloading anymore.
 
FancyGunz said:
Is their 1-4x worth it for 200 bucks? It's a pretty old design and LPVO's get upgraded pretty often with higher ranges, lower distortion, better illumination.
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If you comparing it to other $200 older 1-4x, it was a good choice from that pile of scopes. Today, I'd buy another Primary 1-6x. I've been beating one of those up on a 375 H&H, and it's been fine. Not great, but good glass. I still have a SWFA 1-6x30HD, who's biggest drawback is weight. It's a good scope, but there's been a lot of development on LVPOs since that came out, too.
 
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NH_Realtor said:
Gotta repost this when it starts cause I’m gonna forget. Please and thank you.
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Cabela's will be having their usual Savage Axis Black Friday sale next week. This sale ususally includes the Axis XP and a rebate, but this year it includes the Axis II (with adjustable Accutrigger and better scope) and no rebate to worry about. I've picked up two of these over the years, and both are sub MOA with good ammo. Not bad for a $300 rifle!

Calibers carried by Cabela's: 6.5C, .350 Legend, 7mm-08, .25-06, .270, .30-06, .308, and .223.
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FancyGunz said:
Is their 1-4x worth it for 200 bucks? It's a pretty old design and LPVO's get upgraded pretty often with higher ranges, lower distortion, better illumination.
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I have one and it’s an excellent optic. I like the ability to dial elevation and windage. For $200 it is a phenomenal 1-4x24 optic. i would take it over a viper PST 1-6x any day and it’s less than half the price. The SWFA illumination is not daylight bright but that isn’t an issue for my purposes.

regarding LPVO in general, the trend over past 5 years has been for unnecessary BS disguised as an upgrade. The outcome has been retarded heavy scopes w absurd FFP reticles that are invisible on 1x and thick at 6x. An LPVO should be lightweight, second focal plane and have minimal distortion on 1x setting. Beyond this is just doodads. a good example is the viper PST 1-4x24. Other than the razor line, That was vortex’s last decent LPVO. There’s a reason the old viper PST is still desirable. Same with the Steiner P4Xi. Simple, lightweight, good glass…a recipe that always works for LPVO.
 
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FancyGunz said:
Is their 1-4x worth it for 200 bucks? It's a pretty old design and LPVO's get upgraded pretty often with higher ranges, lower distortion, better illumination.
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For $200 it’s better than some, but mine had major fish eye under 1.5x so I sold it.

I love the SWFA fixed 10x scopes for range rifles. I might try a 6x this sale. Nevermind, the MRAD version isn’t available in 6x.
 
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paulleve said:
Cabela's will be having their usual Savage Axis Black Friday sale next week. This sale ususally includes the Axis XP and a rebate, but this year it includes the Axis II (with adjustable Accutrigger and better scope) and no rebate to worry about. I've picked up two of these over the years, and both are sub MOA with good ammo. Not bad for a $300 rifle!

Calibers carried by Cabela's: 6.5C, .350 Legend, 7mm-08, .25-06, .270, .30-06, .308, and .223.
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Wow so it comes with the scope and gun for $349?
 
Broc said:
$300 if you have their CC. I hate Cabelas so much ... but I might grab one.
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from that review sounds like a 3MOA bolt action, for a $300 - may be ok.
blog.cheaperthandirt.com

Range Report: Savage Axis II XP Rifle - The Shooter's Log

The Savage Axis II XP is an incredibly accuray and dependable bolt-action rifle that comes in a number of calibers and won't break the bank.
blog.cheaperthandirt.com blog.cheaperthandirt.com
this review shows a bit better groups.
www.snipercountry.com

[Review] Savage Axis II XP (vs. Mossberg Predator) - Sniper Country

What is the difference between the Savage Axis II XP and Mossberg Predator? Read our extensive expert review to find out. These budget rifles...
www.snipercountry.com www.snipercountry.com
 
paul73 said:
from that review sounds like a 3MOA bolt action, for a $300 - may be ok.
blog.cheaperthandirt.com

Range Report: Savage Axis II XP Rifle - The Shooter's Log

The Savage Axis II XP is an incredibly accuray and dependable bolt-action rifle that comes in a number of calibers and won't break the bank.
blog.cheaperthandirt.com blog.cheaperthandirt.com
this review shows a bit better groups.
www.snipercountry.com

[Review] Savage Axis II XP (vs. Mossberg Predator) - Sniper Country

What is the difference between the Savage Axis II XP and Mossberg Predator? Read our extensive expert review to find out. These budget rifles...
www.snipercountry.com www.snipercountry.com
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3 MOA? [puke]
 

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