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September 25th, 2023

BargainFinder 418: AccurateShooter’s Deals of the Week

AccurateShooter Deals of the Week Weekly Bargain Finder Sale Discount Savings

At the request of our readers, we provide select “Deals of the Week”. Every Sunday afternoon or Monday morning we offer our Best Bargain selections. Here are some of the best deals on firearms, hardware, reloading components, optics, and shooting accessories. Be aware that sale prices are subject to change, and once clearance inventory is sold, it’s gone for good. You snooze you lose.

NOTE: All listed products are for sale to persons 18 years of age or older. No products are intended for use by minors.

1. Graf & Sons — Leupold Optics Rebates

Leupold scope sale
Get big $100 or $50 Rebate on quality Leupold optics

Need a riflescope, spotting scope, or binocs for your fall hunt or shooting match? If so check out the Leupold Optics Rebates over at Graf’s. You can save $50 on BX-2 Alpine HD Binoculars and $100 on SX-2 Alpine HD Spotting Scopes and VX-5HD scopes. The SX-2 spotting scope has earned very positive reviews and the VX-5HD is great for long range hunting. Here are links for qualifying products: BX-2 Binoculars; SX-2 Alpine HD Spotters; VX-5HD Scopes.

2. Powder Valley — Popular Hodgdon, VV, Alliant Powders on Sale

powder valley hodgdon varget h4350 n133 sale in stock
Most popular accuracy powders in stock now at good prices

PowderValley.com has a large selection of highly desirable powders IN STOCK and discounted now through Wednesday, 9/27/2023. Powder Valley has Varget, H4350, Reloder 16, N133, N320, N550, AR Comp and many more top-tier propellants in stock now. If you need premium powders at very competitive prices, head over to Powder Valley immediately.

3. Midsouth — Lock-N-Load AP Auto Progressive Press, $549.99

hornady press sale
Save $40 with sale and get 500 FREE Bullets

Progressive presses let you load ammo much more efficiently. The Lock-N-Load AP Loader Auto Progressive Press is on sale now for $549.99 ($40 off). This 5-station progressive features automatic indexing, priming, and ejection. The L-N-L AP Loader has a 5-station quick change bushing system that allows quick/easy cartridge type change-overs in less than 5 minutes. And right now, with this press purchase, Hornady provides 500 bullets for free.

4. Palmetto State Armory — 5.7×28 Rock Pistol Sale, $299.99

5.7x28 gun sale
Impressive new cartridge in good pistol priced under $300.00

The 5.7×28 cartridge is a high energy defense round with reduced recoil compared to cartridges with big, heavy bullets. The PSA 5.7 Rock Pistol is a full-size polymer frame pistol with excellent ergonomics and great accuracy. Right now it is on sale for just $299.99 — a great price. Made from quality 416 stainless steel and advanced polymers, this 5.7 Rock pistol is a good choice for defense and gun games. Chambered in 5.7x28mm, the PSA 5.7 Rock is fed from a 23-round magazine and has a smooth Glock-style trigger. This pistol will accept Glock-compatible sights.

5. Creedmoor Sports — Crosman Challenger Air Rifle, $649.95

crosman airgun sale
Accurate, match-proven, excellent starter competition air rifle

Airguns are more popular than ever for good reason. They’re inexpensive to shoot, can be used indoors, and you don’t need an FFL to acquire an air rifle. If you want an affordable, competition-grade air rifle, consider the Crosman Challenger 2021. This Sporter Class air rifle boasts an adjustable stock, swappable sidelever cocking handle, and competition sights. With good components and ergonomics, this Challenge rifle can compete with much more expensive rigs. This is a good choice for 3-position rifle training.

6. Amazon — Frankford Arsenal Case Prep Center, $120.30

frankford arsenal case prep sale
Very capable case prep center with handy design

Case prep is critical for proper reloading but it can be a long and arduous process. Speed up your case prep with the Frankford Arsenal Case Prep System. The machine’s HSS cutters stay sharp for thousands of rounds to make trimming quick and easy and the heavy-duty motor and drivetrain are optimized for durability and performance. This prep center includes inside chamfer tool, deburr tool, large and small primer pocket cleaning tools, plus a trimmer with 3 collets and 6 shoulder bushings.

7. Midsouth — Frankford Arsenal Perfect Primer Seater, $61.48


Excellent Primer Seating Tool with very positive user reviews

Amazon has the Frankford Perfect Primer Seater Tool for $61.48 (14% Off). This is a GREAT primer seating tool. It has good feel, plenty of leverage, and the primer tray works well. Importantly, it has a click-adjust wheel for precise primer seating depth control. Read our Frankford Primer Seating Tool Product Review. The tool comes complete with 12 precision shell holders. A quick thumb release system allows you to switch from small to large primers easily. Plus there is a hard stop so you won’t over-crush a primer.

8. Midsouth — Aguila Rimfire Ammo Sale, from $3.19/50 rds

aguila ammo sale
Incredibly low prices on Aguila .22 LR rimfire ammo

Shooting rimfire rifles and pistols is fun and affordable. Right now Midsouth is running an Aguila Rimfire Ammo Sale with great deals. Get reliable Aguila .22 LR ammo for as little as six cents per round (with $3.19 50rd box). There are many Aguila .22 LR rimfire ammo types on sale. Choose subsonic and supersonic, with a wide choice of bullet types.

9. Amazon — Digital Micrometer, $39.99

micrometer sale
Good deal on precision inch + metric digital micrometer

A good micrometer is a key tool for accurately measuring cartridge components and gun parts. We found a good Digital Display Micrometer for just $39.99 on Amazon. This tool boasts a 0.0-1.0″ (0 to 25mm) range with with 0.00005″/0.001mm resolution and +/- 0.0001″ accuracy. This micrometer offers two measuring modes and is easy to operate.

10. Amazon — Wheeler P-Handle Tool Set, $48.71

wheeler tool sale
Big discount on very complete set of drivers

If there’s one thing everyone needs in the workroom it’s a good set of hex and torq drivers. You can grab the Wheeler 30 Piece SAE/Metric Hex and Torx P-Handle Set for only $48.71 and have everything you need to work on guns and gear. This kit has SAE and Metric hex-type driver, plus Torx drivers, offering the full range of drivers you might need.

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September 25th, 2023

How to Rebate Case Rims to Shoot Bigger Brass in PPC Actions

30BR 6 PPC rim rebated Butch Lambert

Many short-range Benchresters have thought about converting their 6 PPC to shoot a 30BR for score matches, or a Dasher for mid-range (or even 1000-yard) games. That way you have a rifle that does double duty, giving you the most bang for your buck. Though an action with a PPC bolt won’t normally work with 30BR/6BR/Dasher cases with their larger .308-class rim (0.4728″ diameter), there is a pretty easy solution that allows you to cycle these bigger cartridges with a 6PPC-style bolt (designed to fit .220 Russian rims).

“Rebating case rims … lets you shoot a 30BR in score matches using your PPC action. All you need is a new barrel. This saves buying another bolt, receiver, or rifle.” — Butch Lambert

Butch Lambert of ShadeTree Engineering provided this tip. Butch notes that many 6 PPC benchrest group shooters also enjoy shooting in score matches. But to be really competitive in the BR for score game, that means shooting a 30BR, which has a wider, .308-class rim (0.4728″ diameter). Likewise, if you want to compete in 600-yard registered BR events or in varmint matches, you probably want to run a bigger case, such as the 6BR, 6mm Dasher, or 6-6.5×47. Those cartridges also have the larger 0.4728″ rims.

30Br Butch Lambers 6 PPC

Rebate Your 30 BR Rims
To convert a PPC-boltface action to shoot bigger cases you can spend a ton of money to buy a new bolt. That can cost hundreds of dollars. The simpler solution is to turn down the diameter of the larger cases on a lathe. Butch explains: “We’ve seen plenty of interest in rebating case rims. This lets you shoot a 30BR in score matches using your PPC action. All you need is a new barrel. This saves buying another bolt, receiver, or rifle if you have a PPC boltface. Anyone who has access to a lathe can do this job pretty easily. Yesterday I turned 150 case in about an hour.”

At right is the lathe form tool Butch uses to rebate the case rims.

Cutting Head for Rebating Rims
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September 25th, 2023

Measure Trigger Pull Weights with Lyman Trigger Pull Gauge

lyman digital electronic adjustable trigger pull weight gauge

We like Lyman’s Electronic Digital Trigger Pull Gauge, which is faster and more precise than the previous model. The latest Lyman Pull Gauge measures trigger pull weights from 1 ounce to 12 pounds with resolution of 0.1 ounces (2.8 grams). It features an adjustable, 4-position rod which retracts into the gauge body. We think that anyone running match triggers below 2.5 pounds pull weight should have a gauge like this. Among the pull gauges on the market, we think the Lyman unit offers great performance for the price. This gauge has a $69.95 MSRP, but it’s now $54.99 at Midsouth and $56.06 on Amazon.

Features: More Precise Strain Gauge | Improved Grip Shape | Adjustable Rod Lengths

Lyman’s Electronic Digital Trigger Pull Gauge is designed to be the fastest and most accurate trigger pull gauge available. State-of-the-art strain gauge technology allows for repeatable accuracy of 1/10 ounce (2.8 grams). The gauge features a large, easy-to-read LCD display and you can switch from ounces to grams with the push of a button. The gauge can also deliver a pull weight average of the last 10 readings. That’s very helpful, particularly when working with factory triggers that may not be very consistent.

The Lyman Trigger Pull Gauge features a solid, collapsible rod with four locking positions. Being able to adjust length makes it easier to use the gauge with a wide variety of firearms — pistols, rifles, and shotguns. The locking feature prevents the rod from flexing when applying pressure to the trigger. When not in use, the rod conveniently collapses into the gauge body, making the whole unit more compact. The new Trigger Pull Gauge comes in an internally-padded plastic case that can be easily stored in a drawer or on your work bench.

lyman digital electronic adjustable trigger pull weight gauge

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