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richkrt99:
After firing those 16.0 rounds...I tuned it back to 15.6gr of W296 ;D
I read a bunch of forums yesterday and consensus was light crimp on light loads, but heavy crimp/roll crimp on heavy magnum loads especially with slow burning powder - so you don't get any loosening or gas leakage. Makes sense. I haven't seen any issues but I've only fired a few and only loaded 100. It would be easy enough to get the die and just go back an heavy roll crimp them all.
I am using SPM primers as well.
Really wanting a chronograph now.
alta:
a chrono has always been low on my list, it would be easier if I had my own back yard range
richkrt99:
'bout time for another episode in "As Rich's Reloading World Turns"...
So...not reloading, but my latest hobby build...came across a super deal on a new Upper for my AR. I have an older Bushmaster AR-15 (223/5.56) A2 which is the original classic Colt copy with the carry handle.
I wanted something I could play with a variety of optics and maybe grips on a railed (M-lok) type gun.
Very happy with this on a budget. I have less than $638 in this completed gun with sites, (plus a $90 scope I already had.)
$179 for complete lower (on sale from $379). $459 complete upper with Bolt carrier, charging handle AND MBUS pop up sites (on sale from $759). $90 scope (purchased year ago at gun show for 1/3 price due to a scratch (which I can barely see) The upper and lower are PSA which I have read lots of positives about and my local gun shop swears by them. (Note this is a low-mid level gun, not a high end gun) I can't afford a high end gun and If I can effectively hit my target at 300yds I am happy and a gun 2x-3x the price wouldn't help my aim any :snicker:
So I ended up with a $1407 "retail" gun for $728 including the scope. :uh-huh:
I wasn't planning to get the lower - only the upper and swap it in and out on my existing gun, but for the extra $179 (plus tax stamp) for the new lower, I couldn't resist. Ordered on Monday and had all in my hands Friday. Couldn't believe it.
PIC attached of the good ole original and the new kid. I really like the feel of the new kid. Can tell already I need a different scope. The eye relief when fully magnified gets me too close to the gun - have to move my head forward.....but I don't really need 12x magnification anyway. I want a red dot with clear field of view for quick targeting. But ....I want a lot of things.
REALLY thought about going to a .300 BO or 6.5 Creedmoor, but decided to stay with a caliber I have for simple economics of ammo and loading. Maybe someday (soon) I can just get a new upper in another caliber. Nice thing about the .300 BO is I can use my existing mags as well as legally shoot bambi (if I were a mind to) I do have the Henry .357 good for that should the need arise, and I do also have an AR-10 in .308. It is a bit beefier with a stainless barrel and a few other upgrades.
NEXT TIME - I am going to build the whole thing from scratch. Buy all the parts separately and really build the thing. Already thinking I need at least 3: the classic A2 with open sights, plus the new kid with A) red dot sites and grab handles for quick target, and B) optics version and bipod for serious range targeting. (well it's nice to have dreams)
Now if I could just find a reasonable outdoor range with 300+ yd range somewhat nearby.
Man, I'm really starting to sound like a gun nut.
Mickstix:
Nice! But does it go "bang" every time you pull the trigger? I've shot an AR-15 (.223) and it was butter sweet! But never really trusted all the tinkering you can do with them? I replaced the spring/trigger assembly in a SW 9mm once and it turned it from a confident CCW gun to something that'd fire -almost- all the time. :snicker: Trigger felt better tho! :) :rofl: Anyway, I've been skeptical on home builds ever since..
alta:
That's the good thing about ARs, to put in a quality trigger all you gotta do is pop three pins. Ain't no bubba tinkering needed. :snicker:
I've changed a few triggers. ARs damn neer can be done blindfolded. I was told 1911s are a pain to work on by lots of people. So I sent one out to smith to have an ambi safety fit. Took him three weeks of actual tinkering and it still wasn't right. I bought another safety and did it my self. It's much better now. I've put triggers in those too. Not a problem. Revolvers are a touch trickier, but not difficult in my opinion.
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