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More importantly the volume of the can is what makes it effective. A can designed for a 45 cal pistol won't be as effective as one designed for a 45-70. A 5.56 through a can designed for a 300 mag is more effective than my caliber specific can.

I used to borescope jet engines for work, and although the equipment was different some things just apply. Perception is generally shocking to a first time user. Without knowing how to gauge size everything looks catastrophic. If you know depth of grooves, width of lands, or chamber dimensions...

I have a BA Hanson on a 11.3" 1:7 pistol that flat out stacks holes. On another I used a Faxon 16" also 1:7 and it shoots just as well if not better. Both of these get 69gr or 77gr ammo. Just for plinking around I'd stay 1:8

I like 7828 with 120s. Might have to get a new tube that's faster twist and look at the 135ish.

I'd try h4831sc and work my way up to 56.7 or so depending on the gun.

Mixed headstones correct?

I found a table you might find useful.

I was briefly all about doing a 20" AR15 upper in .257 and was going to go with a Bobcat. Until I started to honestly evaluate need/want vs time. Here's a link:

One bullet that I don't understand why it gets so little attention is the Woodliegh weld core. They don't have a high BC, but neither do TBBC or Partitions. Yet they do stay together, penetrate deep if not through most game.

Which 100gr c&c? Are you choosing or your cuz? They're not all created equal, and with the velocity you can get up to, you may actually be better off with a mild load that bug holes.

I have used several 25 cal and still do. My first was/is a .257 Roberts shooting 75gr Hornady hp over IMR4064. Mostly coyotes, but a couple bobcat as well. I also tried the 60gr for the .25-20 out of it, as well as heavier ballistic tips. The 75gr Hornady was the go to for me. Shot Rockchucks...

I've used IMR 4350 & 4064 quite a bit, as well as RL19, 4064 gave excellent groups. H4831sc has also been excellent, but using slightly heavier bullets. My 25-06 seems to favor 120gr bullets , so I've been using slower powders, RL22/23 have been my favorite. I have not tried them all, but...

I've only built two large frame ARs so not a lot of knowledge, but I didn't have any issues either. If ithe interference is minimal I'd clearance it being careful not to create to much heat, and March on.

If you start bending the Z bend to gain height be very gradual. Changing the Z bend changes length at the same time.

Those 64gr BSB will stabilize in a much slower twist as they are short for the weight. But yeah, they certainly work well. I have them loaded for a 1:12 .22-250 also.