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    What AR rifle in .308 ...

    DPMS AP4 LR-308 Panther I purchased a discontinued DPMS AP4 in 308 for $825. I have tried several handloads but the only one that gives me consistent 7/8" or less groups at 100 yards is: 168 grain Hornady SST with Federal 7.62 NATO brass, CCI large rifle primers and 42.2 grains (Lee dipper 3.1)...
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    6.8 SPC questions

    I've been experimenting with my new Rock River Coyote Carbine in 6.8 SPC Spec II, 1 in 10 rifling twist. Although I have had several failures (large groups) these work: Hornady 110 grain V-Max Factory Ammunition, average muzzle velocity chronographed at 2534 fps, consistent 1.25" groups at...
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    Camp Carbine

    Marlin Camp Carbine During the 1980's I bought a Marlin Camp Carbine in 9mm. It was part of my collection of like weapons that included the 9mm Sterling, and the Auto Ordinance model 1927 Thompson. I liked the Sterling... it was surprisingly comfortable, I was not crazy about the Thompson...
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    Camp Carbine

    Camp Carbine: A portable, lightweight, medium-power, short rifle with a folding stock. It represents an ideal weapon for camping trips; and it is a good backup for a hunting rifle or "survival" rifle. Mine is a slightly modified Kel Tec SU-16B. It shoots 5.56 62 grain ammunition...
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    Kel Tec SU-16B

    Kel Tec SU-16B with scope and laser This is likely the final form of my Kel Tec SU-16 B rifle project. Yesterday I received a low-profile laser sight I ordered from Midway (Sightmark Triple Duty CLR Red Laser Sight). It fits just ahead and under the scope (Leapers UTG Model 4/15). I need to...
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    Kel Tec SU-16B

    Kel Tec SU-16B and the Leapers UTG 4/15 4X20 Rifle Scope I received my mail-order Leapers UTG 4/15 4X20 Rifle Scope. It is designed to fit on the carry handle of an AR-15 but it comes with a Picatinny adapter. It fits my Kel Tec SU16B weaver rail precisely. It sits a little high, but it is not...
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    Kel-tec Sub-2000 .40 S&W

    I bought one a few months ago. It was the Glock magazine type. Here are my results at 25 yards: Winchester 165 FMJ, 1285fps (Chronographed) – 2.4” Hornady 155gr JHP - #9 5.6 grains HP-38, 1208 – 1.7” Nosler 135gr JHP – [1.0] 8.0 grains Unique, 1570 – 2.2” Nosler 135gr JHP – [0.7] 7.1 grains...
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    getting new rifle - 243 or 257 bob?

    A friend of mine once had a 257 Roberts Ackley Improved built for him. He loved it. I am thinking of trying the 6.5 Creedmoor.
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    Kel Tec SU-16B

    I think I will take a few photos of the rifle. That is a good idea!
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    Kel Tec SU-16B

    I purchased a Kel Tec SU-16B "Bravo" a month ago just for fun. After shooting it several times I am happy to report the following: The rifle is very lightweight, about 4.5 lbs. without magazines. It shoots both .223 and 5.56 NATO ammunition. The trigger is a little hard at 6 lbs. or so, but...
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    Kel-Tec sub 2000 .40 cal

    Kel Tec Sub 2000 40 S&W Glock Magazine Reloads Three weeks ago I picked up a Kel-Tec Sub 2000 40 S&W carbine at the Tulsa gun show. This particular model takes standard Glock model magazines. I have been experimenting with different factory loads and hand loads (together with my 40 S&W...
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    Taurus TCP Review and Range Report

    I purchased a used PT 738 TCP Friday. It has the stainless upper and the black lower. I took it home and cleaned it. Whoever owned it last apparently did not clean it much. It took a while to get all the crud out of it. I reassembled the TCP and took it to the range with steel-cased Russian...
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    Taurus 740 Slim

    I picked up a new Taurus 740 Slim semi-automatic handgun last Thursday. After cleaning it, I took it to the range with 50 rounds of 165 grain 40 S&W CCI brass-case Blazer ammunition. I shot all of my ammunition in about fifteen minutes at targets seven yards away. I observed the following...
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    .38 load question

    Using 357 Mag Cases for 38 Special Loads for Uberti P 4.75" So far, my most accurate jacketed bullet load consists of 3.6 grains (weighed) of HP-38 with a Hornady 158 grain JHP. I am using 357 mag brass for all of my 38 Special loads... no particular reason, just wanted to try it. I am...
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    Was the Second Amendment Sacrificed for the Tax Cuts?

    I was wondering about this. During the "lame duck" session, President Obama rather quickly capitulated to the Bush Tax Cut extension without excluding the $250K and above crowd. I began to wonder what the specifics of the deal were. Now I am not trying to cause trouble. However, rather...
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    Fun With Trail Boss

    I love the stuff. After about one hundred 45 Colt load experiments I still go back to Trail Boss as my most accurate powder. I recommend these pet loads: 200 grain "Cowboy Action" Flat-Nosed Cast Lead Bullet with 6.7 grains of Trail Boss (Lee Dipper 1.6ml), 860 fps, for sub-1" groups at...
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    45 colt vs 44 spcl

    I concur. It is the gun not the cartridge. I used to have a Ruger Super Blackhawk Silhouette (10.5" barrel) with a 1 in 20 rifling twist. Although I killed two whitetails with it using Speer 240 grain JHP bullets and 21.4 grains of 2400 (RCBS Li'l Dandy rotor #25), I preferred the flatter...
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    45 Colt Ruger Blackhawk Load Experimental Data

    Thank you Bula. I need to get another chronograph (I lost my old one). Then I could confirm the velocities.
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    45 Colt Ruger Blackhawk Load Experimental Data

    Thank you eldon519. I purchased two identical Stainless Ruger Blackhawks with 7.5" barrels because I thought that two would yield better statistical data. One revolver is of late manufacture and it suffers from a few faults. My gunsmithing friend noticed that the forcing cone is out a few...
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    45 Colt Ruger Blackhawk Load Experimental Data

    Here are my results for this year's Colt 45 experiments. Please note that many of these loads are +P and are therefore not suitable for original Colts or replicas. TESTED LOADS Revision: 1-6-11 Group Size – Best 4 out of 5 at 25 yards 185 GR SIERRA JHP – LEE DIPPER 1.3 FOR 11.2 GR...
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