Recent content by Wesson Smith

Over the past three years, I've gently recruited four family members on my sister's side into the shooting sports. There was much trepidation at first, but once they felt they were in a controlled, safe environment with experienced instruction, all bets were off. I get at least one request every...

Good stuff! I'm always pleased when I see stories of families passing down the knowledge. Every new responsible, respectful shooter that enters into our ranks is just another little bonus for all of us. Hope she has a blast, so to speak.

Same problem here. There a few listed in my area, but they always turn out to be mostly pistol smiths (no rifle work), and from what I've heard some have marginal skills. Seems to be a dying art. I can do some modifications myself, but when it comes time for overhaul or custom work, I'd sure...

I've reached the point at which I can fully expect to stay at around an inch for my entire range session with a couple of pattern rifles I have. My go-to for consistency is my Colt LE6920 with 75 gr TAP FPD. That combo shoots like it's on auto-pilot for me, even after thousands of rounds mixed...

My Colt LE6920 seems to like the Prvi match as much or more than any other (save TAP) heavier bullet ammo I've fed it. I'm certain that you are a better shot than I (doesn't take much :D) but I get pretty tight groupings at 100 yds., and that's good enough for me!

All but one of my ARs are 1:7, and for the money I've found that Prvi Match in 75 gr. BTHP is ideal. Accurate, cost-effective for target/plinking and quite suitable for a defensive round.

Some folks will go to great lengths to prove a point. ;)

Wow, thanks for the informative and detailed reply. Much appreciated. Now for a dumb question: How can I tell if I'm SPC spec II or not? Since a lot of LMT's manufacturing process is "proprietary" should I give them a ring and to see just exactly what I'm dealing with?

Man, I love this place, but it's threads like these that nearly sink me into a state of depression. Early last winter I ordered a 6.8 upper from LMT and put it together with a Rock River lower. I thought I had a pretty sweet package from a reputable (LMT) manufacturer, and now after reading this...

Colt LE6920, Aimpoint CompM3, Magpul CTR stock, GG&G tactical forearm with mounted Surefire M79/Defender, Specter 3-point sling.

You won't be sorry with a LMT rifle.

When I take mine to the range for some extended shooting, I always bring along a can of Ballistol. If I think it needs it, I'll do a quick field strip and give the bolt carrier group a quick blast and wipe. When I get home, a more detailed clean & lube and then back in the safe. Seems to have...

I'd also have to go with my Garand. Just pure joy to shoot. As for a modern conventional bolt action, my Browning X-Bolt in .25-06 gets the nod. MBR-wise, it's gotta be the SA58 FAL.

I've already got a LMT 6.8 upper on a Bushmaster lower, but thought the ACR looked intriguing. That is until I saw the price tag, and also that they currently only offer the 5.56 module in a 1 in 9 twist. That really kind of surprised me. I would think most potential buyers would have much...

This type of thread is my absolute favorite here at THR. I could read these for hours on end, when our military folk share their experience and insight on combat weaponry. Thanks!