Bargain Finder 334: AccurateShooter’s Deals of the Week

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.

1. Krieger Barrels — Overstock Barrels in Inventory Now

⏺ Great Krieger barrels with no waiting — overstock inventory

Since Krieger barrels are so highly sought-after, there can be a long lead time to get a made-to-order Krieger barrel. Here’a little known secret, Krieger Barrels has an overstock barrels section on its website. There you’ll find a wide selection of calibers, contours, and lengths, with inventory updated approximately once per week. In stock are many of the most popular barrel types for PRS, F-Class, Benchrest, High Power, Service Rifle and Hunting, centerfire and rimfire. Call Krieger at (262) 628-8558 for price and availability. There just may be a barrel you need, and you’ll have your barrel in days, not months.

2. Stocky’s — LRC Vertical, M50, Thumbhole, Sporter, $199.99

⏺ Great Replacement for factory stocks at amazing price.

Here are four great, very affordable Accublock stocks for Rem 700 (and Rem clone) actions. For just $199.99 choose the straight-comb Long Range Composite (LRC) Vertical Grip, LRC M50, LRC Sporter, or LRC Thumbhole. These feature modern fiberglass composite construction that is light yet strong. For all four stock types, many colors/finishes are available, including multiple camo style finishes. These all feature built-in aluminum Accublocks for easy action installation. This is a great deal, and the LRC is a great choice for a varmint rifle, while the M50 has a nice raised comb, with good ergonomics for a field hunting rifle.

3. Amazon — Teslong Rod-Type Digital Borescope, $79.99

⏺ Handy Rod Borescope with Sharp Digital Images and Video

Teslong digital borescopes have been a huge success and earned high praise from our Forum members. First there was the cable-type plug-in model, then a Wifi Teslong that works with all types of mobile devices. The latest Teslong features a metal shaft, with length markings. This makes it easier to inspect your bore with precision. This compact, electro-optical, Rod-type Borescope ($79.99) outputs sharp, high-rez images and VIDEO to desktop computers, laptops, as well as Android tablets and smartphones.

4. Midsouth — Rimfire Ammunition in Stock, All Types

⏺ Quality 17-Cal and 22-Cal Rimfire Ammunition in stock now at Midsouth

Good news for rimfire fans. Midsouth now has substantial supplies of rimfire ammunition in stock and ready to ship. There is plenty of .22 LR at all price levels starting at $4.99 for 50 rounds of Aguila. You’ll also find .22 WMR, along with .17 HMR. If you can’t find what you need, Creedmoor Sports also has good selections of Lapua, ELEY, RWS, and SK .22 LR match ammunition, starting at just $6.95/box.

5. EuroOptic — Vortex Venom 5-25x56mm FFP scope, $499.99

⏺ Great starting choice for tactical and PRS/NRL disciplines

Interested in PRS/NRL and other tactical disciplines, but don’t want to spend a fortune on optics? The Vortex Venom 5-25x56mm FFP (First Focal Plane) optic is a smart choice. Offered in both MOA and MIL versions, the Vortex Venom ($699.99 MSRP) can be purchased right now for $499.99 from EuroOptic.com. Choose either the MOA model or MRAD version. Vortex claims the new Venom allows new tactical shooters to “get into the game at an affordable price without compromising optical quality”. The Venom boasts a 34mm main tube with 85 MOA elevation for the MOA version, or 25 MRAD elevation for the MIL version.

6. Amazon — Frankford Universal Bullet Seating Die, $49.99

⏺ Smart new Die System simplifies loading multiple cartridge types

Are you tired of buying another expensive seating die every time you try a new cartridge type? With the unique Frankford Arsenal Universal Bullet Seating Die you can have one die that loads multiple cartridge types. This clever bullet seating system includes 3 different stems and 9 sleeves allowing you to seat .224 to .338-caliber bullets with this one multi-caliber tool. Forum members using this system have praised it. NOTE: the universal seating die comes with the .308-caliber sleeve pre-installed. The other 8 sleeves are provided in the box.

7. Amazon — The Wind Book for Rifle Shooters, $17.95

⏺ Best Wind-Reading Book — NEW Edition, Released May 2020

Readers often ask: “Is there a good, easy-to-comprehend book that can help my wind-reading?” Many of our Forum members have recommended The Wind Book for Rifle Shooters by Linda Miller and Keith Cunningham. Other books cover wind reading in a broader discussion of ballistics or long-range shooting. But the Miller & Cunningham book is ALL about wind reading from cover to cover, and that is its strength. The book focuses on real world skills that can help you accurately gauge wind angle, wind velocity, and wind cycles. Get the hardcover version for $17.95 or Kindle eBook for $14.99. This helpful video review explains what makes this book so good.

8. Midsouth — Lyman Brass Smith Powder Funnel Kit, $30.20

⏺ Slick design prevents powder spillage — 6 inserts

Would you like the functionality of caliber-specific powder funnels, but don’t want to spend big money on multiple units? Then try the Lyman Pro Powder Funnel for $30.20. Six caliber-specific inserts effectively give the funnel a custom fit for your case neck sizes. This kit features a convenient carry case that holds the funnel plus six (6) inserts for 22, .243/6mm, .25/6.5mm, .270/7mm, .308 and .338 caliber rifle cartridges. User reviews have been very positive on this versatile funnel kit.

9. Amazon — H&B Ultrasonic Heated Cleaning Machine, $90.98

⏺ Quality ultrasonic heated cleaning machine at very good price

Looking to clean your brass and/or gun parts? The H&B Ultrasonic Cleaning Machine is a bargain at just $89.98 on Amazon. This unit features a heated tank for cleaning of cartridge barss and metal parts. The ultrasonic cavitation lifts and dissolves carbon, dirt, and any residue left on fired cases. Chose cycles from 90 to 480 seconds. Not only can you clean brass, but this unit can clean pistol slides, magazines, jewelry, and silverware. Note: This unit, an “Amazon Choice” with 87% 4- or 5-star reviews, is nearly identical to the unit Lyman has sold for $120+.

10. MidwayUSA — Real Avid AR-15 Cleaning Kit with Mat, $34.99

⏺ Great accessory for AR15s, cleaning kit and mat with diagrams

We can recommend the Real Avid AR-15 Cleaning Kit/Smart Mat for all AR owners. This includes a large, padded, oil-resistant mat with printed AR parts diagrams and a built-in parts tray. The tool kit, in zippered pouch, has key tools needed to disassemble and clean your AR. The kit also includes the Real Avid Field Guide. At $34.99, this combo set costs less than the Real Avid Cleaning Kit by itself.