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FN SCAR 17 Load help
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<blockquote data-quote="benchracer" data-source="post: 1072039" data-attributes="member: 22069"><p>In a magazine fed, self-loading rifle, such as yours, it is not uncommon to see two distinct groups form as rounds are fed from alternate sides of a double column magazine. I have experienced this myself.</p><p> </p><p>As a first step, I would recommend that you shoot some 168 grain match ammo through your SCAR to establish its baseline behavior with ammo of known quality. That will give you a basis for comparison with your handloads, along with an idea of the potential available in your rifle. You may also wish to test match ammo with other bullet weights, such as 175 or 155, to see if your rifle shows a distinct preference for a certain bullet weight.</p><p> </p><p>Try shooting some groups by turning the gas off and single feeding your rounds by hand (without using the magazine). If the fliers go away, that will tell you the issue is not ammo related. You may be able to tune your groups to a limited extent by playing with your gas settings. </p><p> </p><p>Most likely, though, you are going to find that your accuracy limitations will be defined by the inherent mechanical limitations of a magazine fed, self-loading rifle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="benchracer, post: 1072039, member: 22069"] In a magazine fed, self-loading rifle, such as yours, it is not uncommon to see two distinct groups form as rounds are fed from alternate sides of a double column magazine. I have experienced this myself. As a first step, I would recommend that you shoot some 168 grain match ammo through your SCAR to establish its baseline behavior with ammo of known quality. That will give you a basis for comparison with your handloads, along with an idea of the potential available in your rifle. You may also wish to test match ammo with other bullet weights, such as 175 or 155, to see if your rifle shows a distinct preference for a certain bullet weight. Try shooting some groups by turning the gas off and single feeding your rounds by hand (without using the magazine). If the fliers go away, that will tell you the issue is not ammo related. You may be able to tune your groups to a limited extent by playing with your gas settings. Most likely, though, you are going to find that your accuracy limitations will be defined by the inherent mechanical limitations of a magazine fed, self-loading rifle. [/QUOTE]
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