I mean, you’re not wrong …but then again this is the territory of those who always seem to think that they are the exception to the rule.
I've seen this written myriad times, and I have no reason to believe that it is not true. But, below is the first 5 shot group I ever fired from a semi auto rifle that was not a 10/22. While the rifle hasn't had a scope mounted in a few years, it always put down similar groups with Hornady Match and FGMM 168. That 0.843" is an edge to edge measurement.I mean, you’re not wrong …but then again this is the territory of those who always seem to think that they are the exception to the rule.
He said he wants to get into long range shooting so wtf does 500 and in have to do with anything?
I had a DD5 V5 (20" in 6.5 CM). Never had a single problem with it. I shot sub 1 MOA with factory ammo. Daniel Defense makes quality stuff as does JP, Seekins, and others. Some DD stuff I noticed, they make their own barrels and hammer forged and chromed lined with sub 1 MOA is pretty sweet. Their bolt is a little different as well, two extractors and a buffer weight in the BCG in addition to the normal buffer.
Perfect example here. I can lay down 6 shots 0.65” but then 4 more are scattered. I doubt it’s the gun because I’ve kept all 10 at about an inch. My bolt .308 is 0.8” all day. That’s probably me too.
I currently only have my MK18, I have put pressure on the rails on barricades and things like that but never noticed any shift. On the DD5, I guess the pressure from a charged bipod wasn't enough for me to pick up a difference.
Long range shooting is a lot of fun, you are going to love it. It's also highly addictive, so be careful
. I recently got into long range myself, and have been running a .308 gas gun in PRS matches for almost a year now. I have been building and loading for gas guns for many years, and love the platform. That being said, I am currently in the process of building my first custom bolt gun around the 6GT cartridge. I don't want to dissuade you from your gas gun build, but if long range shooting starts to consume you (highly likely), you are probably going to want to graduate to a bolt gun at some point. I would definitely advise going the custom route for your gas gun. The platform can be finnicky, and it might prove useful for you to choose and assemble the components yourself to better allow you to diagnose and address any issues that may come up. Below are some specs on my .308 which runs smooth with no issues. I load Lapua brass with 41.5gr IMR 4064 and 175gr SMK:
Did you have the builders kit backordered? Or were you just waiting for it to be instock?
It was back ordered when I ordered. I spoke to them at that time and they estimated 90 days. I understood that was an estimate, Covid, supply chain issues, etc. I was patient for 6 months and then called. I was told the same thing about the parts going to full builds. I was told 2-3 months more so I waited. At that point I asked to speak to someone higher up in management. I expressed feeling like the red headed step child and my feelings on selling something they didn’t have any intention of shipping. I was then told BCGs are the part they can’t make enough of. (Someone else on here said they were told the same thing).
And yet, someone recently posted that the only ARs worth a premium are those doing something, wait for it… Different.
