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budperm
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Posted: November/25/2010 at 16:32 |
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Well it pains me that it rained all day here in PA. When I got home from work wednesday my AR lit from Model 1 sales was waiting for me. I put her together last night and tuned the trigger to a very short stroke 3 lb crisp pull! I'll be taking her to the range tomorrow weather permitting!!!!
The Details
EX Hvy E.R. Shaw SS Varmint Bbl 20" 1 in 8.
standard length gas system w/ 1913 Milspec steel gas block
standard length fluted & knurled free floating tube handguard
milspec teflon coated boltcarrier group
Tactical release charging handle
A3 Flattop w M4 ramps, forward assist and ejection port cover
Spikes Tactical lower Receiver
Jard adjustable single stage trigger (3lbs)
Ergo Ambi Suregrip handle
ARFX Skeleton A2 stock
Pmag 20rd mag
Mounted a BSA Sweet 223 using a SSALT Gen II mount!
AIN'T SHE PRETTY!?!!?!?
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Very nice Bud!
What time should I meet you at the range?
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You'd better leave the house now Craig. LOL
I hope I can sleep tonight!
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What ammo are you gonna feed her, Bud?
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Damn nice !!... Looking good
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Sweet, I like it!!!
Nice rig Budster!! (gotta get back to TG dinner) |
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Congrats Bud! I know you had been itching to get that thing completed. Very nice rig indeed.
Now we expect some pics of what she can do at the range. |
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Wow, I wouldn't even know where to start with one of those. But it sure looks nice.
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Reaction time is a factor...
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Very Nice Rig Bud!!
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Very nice, Bud!
I will be very interested in knowing the groups you get from that upper . Been thinking of trying one out from Model 1 sales myself, but wanted to hear from someone who had 1st.
Derek
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Lynn (beltfed) turned me on to Model 1 Sales. Said it was his goto for parts.
Thanks guys, I appreciate it!!! Got my fingers crossed about her accuracy! I was impressed by the accuracy of Graham upper that he loaned me. You could shoot 0.5" 3shot groups with a 16" bbl.
I am going to try everything from 50grs to 77grs using different amounts of Varget and RL15. So I got some loaning to do!!! What do you think will work in it guys???
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I'd start with 55gr. rounds and go up.
I'd wager 68gr. SMK's will shoot real nice in that stick, Bud.
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I don't know of a handload , but would love to know what it'll do with Federal Gold Medal Match ammo.
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The only factory loads I have are Fiocchi 50gr Amax.
The rest are handloads. I can't afford that stuff. Reloading usually beats factory accuracy wise if the reloader knows what he is doing and is LOTS cheaper!!!
I'd be happy to shoot anything you want to send me!!!!
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http://www.whiteoakprecision.com/info-reloading. I run 24.5 gr RL15 with a 69 gr SMK and I dont shoot the 80 gr cause you have to single shot load them but I have loaded some 77 SMK and I like to stay just a tad under max and I have used both RL15 and Varget and lately its been mostly the RL15 which I like a lot. There is a huge amount of energy difference at long distance so for long range the 77 would be a better choice but for 200 to 300 yds the 69 gr is very nice. With a 1 in 8 twist I see no reason to go below the 69 gr unless you need a specialty bullet like the Barnes TSX 60 or and I dont think the light bullets will work well for that twist.
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