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    Range Report 2 questions on 155 scenars

    How do the 155scenars do out of a short(20") 1-10 twist? Is 1-12 better? Also, don't the Scenars need to be pushed fast to outperform 175s at distance? I shoot em at 2940fps and almost made a first round hit by 2" at 1230 yards. I am building a 20" barrel, possibly a 1-10, may not be able to...
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    speaking of paint - need advice on scratch touchup

    Re: speaking of paint - need advice on scratch touchup What gun part is made of steel? If its an AR15.. its aluminum. Use the gun and give it some character......you can try cold blue for steel and they have one for aluminum.....but maynot work depending on type of metal. Or just use a sharpie
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    Blown Primers on M855 ammo

    Re: Blown Primers on M855 ammo what about long term storage of the the components and unloaded ammo like the powder?
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    Buffer spring effect on accuracy???

    Re: Buffer spring affect on accuracy??? Has anone slammed the bolt forward hard and measued the round...I sometimes get shoulder bumpbacks...if neck tension is weak then u get setback....is too hard a spring bad? A spring that is only 10% weaker gonna feed inconsistently? Or a new spring...
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    Iron Ridge Arms

    Re: Iron Ridge Arms Endorsements from the Hide helps marketing
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    Buffer spring effect on accuracy???

    Re: Buffer spring affect on accuracy??? you guys saying that the buffer spring makes that much of a difference. HOw old is old? you saying that an a fairly new Armalite spring that has 1000-2000 cycles thru it compared to a new Tubb spring or are we talking about at the more extreme end where...
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    Buffer spring effect on accuracy???

    Re: Buffer spring affect on accuracy??? need some more opinions before I go out and buy a Tubb spring...I may try to stretch out my spring first before I go buy a new one.
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    Magpul PRS causing FTF

    Re: Magpul PRS causing FTF they are the same stock except for the position of the cheekpad.
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    Suppressors Suppressing an N6

    Re: Suppressing an N6 a common malfunction is when the bolt extractor looses the round during extraction then loads another round from the mag and causes the jam with the spent round stovepiping...did anyone try adding a D-fender or double up the oring in the extractor so it wouldnt loose the...
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    Suppressors Suppressing an N6

    Re: Suppressing an N6 I got a N6 and ran it with a SWR can this weekend dirty ....ran 50 rounds thru with no problems...try it first with your can before you freak out.
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    Rifle Scopes splitting hairs - S&B vs USO

    Re: splitting hairs - S&B vs USO unless your blind...there is no "splitting hairs" about it.
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    NEW Armalite AR10-T Hanging up!

    Re: NEW Armalite AR10-T Hanging up! Based on what ur saying before u start taking things apart...because ur not gonna be able mess with gas port....it may be a mag feedlip angle problem. If the front of the lip is too high or too low the bolt will let go of the round too early as it is...
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    New Virginia Gun Smith- Old Lodge Armory

    Re: New Virginia Gun Smith- Old Lodge Armory might have to have you paint mine!
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    GAP-POF AR-10?

    Re: GAP-POF AR-10? gas blocked screwed or pinned?
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    Range Report 155 or 175 ?

    Re: 155 or 175 ? my. GAP m40a3 shoots the 155s at 1000yds with 8.3 mils vs. my 175smk at 10.8 mils.... I'd like to think the 155 are the way to go especially with ukd shots. but the lineage improvements are only a couple of clicks.better than the 175s...so it arguable which is better if u...
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    Rifle Scopes Got my first USO scope - is this normal? PICS

    Re: Got my first USO scope - is this normal? PICS Hate to say it because there are too many USO lovers here but welcome to the world of USO QC....of course if you call they will say send it in!....problem is it should not have left like it did to begin with...
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    Rifle Scopes NF zerostop how to..

    Re: NF zerostop how to.. So u don't really have to zero it with a screwdriver if alreafy zero it with turret?
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    Rifle Scopes NF zerostop how to..

    I thought there was a video somewhere on how to set the zero stop on the NF scope...anyone know or have a link? Thanks
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    21" Noveske barrel for an AR-10(Yes Armalite)

    Re: 21" Noveske barrel for an AR-10(Yes Armalite) 21 is nice but way too heavy with the contour he puts on it....the most popular barrel is his 18"....I had the 21 and sold it..my 18 is great! Which IS in stock
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    Rifle Scopes Premier Heritage 1.1-8x24 are on the way!

    Re: Premier Heritage 1.1-8x24 are on the way! How the hell you supposed to mount that? at 12" long its as long as a 4-14xMK4 Leupold...Gonna put 2 rings infront of the turret???