Hola!
Well this is a MUCH needed update. I got a lot of stuff to talk about and a good amount is gun related :P
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Reloading Area:
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Well the reloading area is starting to come around. I have successfully loaded .308 loads that have been able to shoot .372" groups @ 100yds! It's not the best I can do, at least I don't think it is. I have tons of room to play with the OAL, case size to play with, charges, powders, projectiles, etc. The best group so far with Sierra MatchKing 190gr HPBTs, Hornady Match brass, CCI Benchrest Primers, and 39grs of Accurate 2520 powder. This was a light load according to the Chronograph, so I got lot's to do with this. I tried some 155gr Berger Match bullets and didn't do to well. I need to find the right powder & charge to sort out this projectile.
Another reloading bit of news MidWayUSA.com pissed me off. I ordered 2 8lb jugs of Accurate 2520 online and 2 weeks later they call me and claim it is out of stock. The also stated I would get a full refund, but that has yet to be seen. I am following this closely, as I will make heads roll if this isn't right. As far as I am concerned they should have filled my order with 16 1lb jugs which would have been fine by me, but don't even get me started.
I plan to snap some pics of the reloading area soon after I clean the place up. My bench is clean, but the lack of shelves and other storage space makes it look terrible with shit piled every where.
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New Additions:
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I finally took the plunge and scored one the uppers for a 1911 which converts a standard 1911 5" into a nice 16" plinker. I plan to take some pics of it this week. It shot really well, but I did have an issue with it. Due to the ammo I was shooting (*Winchester White Box (Target)*) it didn't have enough punch to proper cycle the action reliably. With that said, I plan to test it out with some more hotter charged loads to see how it reacts. I have a feeling that will be all that's needed to make that puppy run like a raped ape. Anyways, check back this week for pics in the photo gallery.
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Rifle News:
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16" FAL;
Well I finally narrowed down the drill bit I need to bore out the gas port hole! I am going to start with a #32 bit and see how it goes. If this works the shorty should be running strong.
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M1A 18" Scout;
I am currently working on a possible deal for a SAGE Int. stock system for it. Even though I have fallen in love with the wood stock and everything as it sits, my EBR urge is saying convert the damn thing to the dark side. I am not hell bent at making this happen, so my efforts in scoring this deal are about 50%. As many of you know, if I was hell bent on getting one, this update would be discussing how the install went. Regardless I am made a good offer and I am waiting to see how it is received.
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There are tons of other things as well such as the addition of some new steel popper targets made out of AR500, a new club membership (W/ 500yd range), .223 reloading, 45 ACP component hunt, even one of my rifles going up for sale (Cetme), so email me or check back for updates as I get time. My work schedule has been kinda all over the place, but I am off Friday the 10th to Monday the 13th so I can't wait for that. We are also scheduling a range trip to Jonestown Fish and Game Saturday the 11th. Hope to see you guys there.
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