AR Thread!!

slimjim · Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2010 4:26 am Post subject: Re: AR Thread!!

slimjim wrote:

I'm getting some Berger 70gr VLDs. Since I had good performance from 69gr Sierra MatchKings, I thought I'd try a bullet that might work well outside of 300 yards.

Wow, my gun didn't like the VLDs. Hard to call anything I shot a group. Tried some 77 SierraMK but they shot about 2MOA. They are getting too long for a 1:9 twist. Started reloading 69 SMK but got no where near the accuracy that I did with the factory load from Fiocchi. So I bought some more!

shrpshtrjoe · Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2010 8:08 am Post subject: Re: AR Thread!!

Here's the best load so far for the Nosler 69 grain BTHP 26.3 grains of H4895 at a 100yds. Shot from the RRA Predator pursuit Very Happy

slimjim · Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2010 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: AR Thread!!

Looks like you let one slip out! You could have used a dime and it would of still looked great!

I'd post a picture of my last 5-shot group with Fiocchi but they weren't handloads.

Vince · Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2010 7:10 pm Post subject: Re: AR Thread!!

That is one helluva nice group Joe.

Place the rifle on the bench and step away from it...more importantly...DON"T ALTER THAT LOAD...its a definite keeper mate.

By the way...how big is that coin?

Cheers, Vince

slimjim · Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2010 7:48 pm Post subject: Re: AR Thread!!

Joe, have you recorded a velocity for that load? What was your barrel length again?

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2010 9:16 pm Post subject: Re: AR Thread!!

Vince, that's a US "quarter", = $0.25. Its about 0.955"/24mm in diameter.

shrpshtrjoe · Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:36 am Post subject: Re: AR Thread!!

slimjim wrote:

Joe, have you recorded a velocity for that load? What was your barrel length again?

I don't no the velocity the barrel is 20" . max load per there web site is 26 grains so i'm slightly over but have no signs of pressure.

Vince wrote:

Place the rifle on the bench and step away from it...more importantly...DON"T ALTER THAT LOAD...its a definite keeper mate.

Ya Buddy I think I'll keep this load Very Happy

Dawgdad · Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 11:26 am Post subject: Re: AR Thread!!

If you want an accurate load for poking paper with a short 1:9 try 26.5 gr W748 and a 52 BTHP match bullet by Sierra or Hornady. It will not set any lad speed records but it will shoot under MOA in any AR I have shot it in.

shrpshtrjoe · Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 1:35 pm Post subject: Re: AR Thread!!

I'm gonna try and pick up a pound of IMR 8208 XBR Saturday if my shop has any left. I want to try it with various bullets and see how it does in the AR Very Happy

Crackshot · Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 5:24 pm Post subject: Re: AR Thread!!

Sounds like Joe got bit HARD by the AR/223 bug. Very Happy

welcome to the.........asylum! Smile

shrpshtrjoe · Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 5:41 pm Post subject: Re: AR Thread!!

Crackshot wrote:

Sounds like Joe got bit HARD by the AR/223 bug. Very Happy

welcome to the.........asylum! Smile

Sure did

slimjim · Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 4:06 am Post subject: Re: AR Thread!!

Ok, had to post the group my AR is shooting. Granted its with factory ammo but surprizing for an M4 configuration. I gave up trying to match it with reloads and just bought some more Fiocchi.

shrpshtrjoe · Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 2:28 pm Post subject: Re: AR Thread!!

Thats a fine group Very Happy

slimjim · Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:09 pm Post subject: Re: AR Thread!!

shrpshtrjoe wrote:

Thats a fine group

Thanks! It would have been more satisfying if I achieved this accuracy with my reloads. But, I'll take what I can get!

shrpshtrjoe · Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2010 3:02 pm Post subject: Re: AR Thread!!

Went to the Gun Shop today and they held a pound of IMR 8208 XBR for me Very Happy

I'm glad they did they had sold out . So hopfully sunday mornin I can try some out. My shop had to send my trigger back to Timney as well it started double firing again wtf

. They said they will send me a new one Very Happy

they seem to have great customer service Very Happy

. I'll just use my Colt lower for now It's got a 4# Timney in it Wink