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AR15/10 Rifles
Reloading for Gas Guns?
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 799844" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>I really like the AR platform. After firing several thousand reloads through four different rifles(Bushmaster/Remington, DPMS,Colt), for target competition and hunting, here are some of my experiences:</p><p>-I have never had a slam fire with standard CCI primers, including BR4's. CCI military primers can be too hard with some light spring after market triggers.</p><p>-I'm partial to the RCBS standard 223 FL X-Dye. I get 10+ reloads/case without trimming or annealing. I have tried several brands of brass, but settled on Lapua.</p><p>-For hunting where rounds may be kept in the magazine for extended firing of the rifle because one or two bullets may be added, recoil can push bullets deeper into the case if there is insufficient neck tension, or plastic tipped bullet can have the tip knocked out while in the mag due to being subjected to extended recoil. No problems when firing plastic tipped bullets directly.</p><p>-Most of my shooting is 500 yards max. For my 1:9 twist rifles I use Varget with 69grSMK's and 55gr SST's, BR4's, and Lapua brass. Very accurate, easy cleaning, and maintains accuracy and reliable function in all my rifles for 200+ rounds without cleaning.</p><p>-For precision shooting keep an eye on the play between the upper and lower. I have found that modified plastic wedges available from Broenells work best. Since they will eventually deform, I will drill a 1/8" hole in the base of the wedge and place a "cut to length" rebound spring from a Smith and Wesson revolver to apply additional tension. Any similiar sized 1/8" quality spring will work. They will work permanently when I make this mod.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 799844, member: 10291"] I really like the AR platform. After firing several thousand reloads through four different rifles(Bushmaster/Remington, DPMS,Colt), for target competition and hunting, here are some of my experiences: -I have never had a slam fire with standard CCI primers, including BR4's. CCI military primers can be too hard with some light spring after market triggers. -I'm partial to the RCBS standard 223 FL X-Dye. I get 10+ reloads/case without trimming or annealing. I have tried several brands of brass, but settled on Lapua. -For hunting where rounds may be kept in the magazine for extended firing of the rifle because one or two bullets may be added, recoil can push bullets deeper into the case if there is insufficient neck tension, or plastic tipped bullet can have the tip knocked out while in the mag due to being subjected to extended recoil. No problems when firing plastic tipped bullets directly. -Most of my shooting is 500 yards max. For my 1:9 twist rifles I use Varget with 69grSMK's and 55gr SST's, BR4's, and Lapua brass. Very accurate, easy cleaning, and maintains accuracy and reliable function in all my rifles for 200+ rounds without cleaning. -For precision shooting keep an eye on the play between the upper and lower. I have found that modified plastic wedges available from Broenells work best. Since they will eventually deform, I will drill a 1/8" hole in the base of the wedge and place a "cut to length" rebound spring from a Smith and Wesson revolver to apply additional tension. Any similiar sized 1/8" quality spring will work. They will work permanently when I make this mod. [/QUOTE]
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