Ultralight Ultralight Rifles

[Thegman]

Anyone cut their own BCG down?
Cutting wheel, tungsten carbide hacksaw, something else?

@StupidLightweight has, years ago, maybe he can chime in.

 

[StupidLightweight]

I’ve only chopped aluminum carriers. Easy with a hacksaw. A nitrided steel carrier would be a pain in the grass manually. A chop saw with tough blade could do it though. Once chopped, file it smooth and you’re done.

 

[Taudisio]

WTS - Leupold VX-3 2.5-8x36 Duplex

Up for sale is a Leupold 2.5-8x36 scope with standard duplex reticle. It has a few scuffs as shown in the photos, and the rubber eye ring has degraded a little, but is otherwise in great shape. Glass appears to be flawless. One of the great do-it-all gold ring scopes. $325 shipped.

rokslide.com

I just saw this was posted for anyone shopping for a scope. It doesn’t have the bdc reticle though.

 

[KyleR1985]

.223 Lake City Processed Brass Standard Grade (250CT)

sagesreloadingsupply.com

Looks like he’s got 7 packs of 250 in stock.

I bought 500, and after shipping they were 16 cents a piece.

I’m very happy with the purchase. I’ve had maybe 5 out of 200 not want to take a primer. Threw them to side and cleaned them up later back in rotation.


If anyone’s wondering, every time I’ve checked water capacity with this brass, it’s +31g.

Could have something to do with why I’m getting 2900 out of the mini 16” with 77tmk and lever haha.

 

[4090Sharps]

.223 Lake City Processed Brass Standard Grade (250CT)

sagesreloadingsupply.com

Looks like he’s got 7 packs of 250 in stock.

I bought 500, and after shipping they were 16 cents a piece.

I’m very happy with the purchase. I’ve had maybe 5 out of 200 not want to take a primer. Threw them to side and cleaned them up later back in rotation.


If anyone’s wondering, every time I’ve checked water capacity with this brass, it’s +31g.

Could have something to do with why I’m getting 2900 out of the mini 16” with 77tmk and lever haha.

This is where I tend to get prepped brass as well. Occasionally the primer pockets are a little too tight still from the crimps, but otherwise, no complaints. Not usually an issue if I prime by hand, but can be on my progressive.