True.Weird. Never seen 55gr 308. You must know a lot more than me.
That was in reference to AR15s.
I'll say the same thing for AR10s also.
We're both in AZ..... Let's go shooting!
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True.Weird. Never seen 55gr 308. You must know a lot more than me.
makes it a pain to make sure it isn't touching the handgaurd.
I changed the handgaurd to have a bit more clearance and it's still difficult to center the gap. I'll put the factory 15" back on with the new gas block. As many as I have on other rifles I think there should be plenty of room for the SA. Went with the clamping version (which may bite me clearance wise) for the theory the clamping ones don't affect accuracy as much as the set screw ones.Yes, insanely minimal clearance for no perceptible purpose whatsoever. I replaced mine, we'll see if I have to "customize" the hand guard to prevent contact.
True.
That was in reference to AR15s.
I'll say the same thing for AR10s also.
We're both in AZ..... Let's go shooting!
Well, I can bring the SFAR, and couple of PA-10's, a BCA and an Aero...Ok, deal. I'll go buy an SR-25, you buy a PA-10, and we'll compare them!
But sure, I get the SFAR back tomorrow. I've got an Aero on the way. I have the PA-10. I'm assuming none of them will shoot, but the Aero will look cool and the SFAR will be terrifying.
Let’s do this!I'm in AZ as well. I can spot, record the results and hold the money. For a small percentage of course!
AR 10 ...16" SS fluted barrel, 7 lbs 12 oz field ready, sighted in for 100 with Leupold Mark 4 M3, note 30-06 elevation turrent on scope, 20 moa scope base. Good for 1200 yds. 208 ELDM at 2437 Ave fps, or 168 Berger at 2721 fps, and various 155 gr match 2850 to 2900 fps. Using Lake City brass.
AR 10 ...16" SS fluted barrel 155 gr match 2850 to 2900 fps. Using Lake City brass.
Roam magnesium upper reciever, titanium bolt carrier, Jacob Grey carbon fiber handguard, SA adjustable gas block, 1 oz titanium muzzle brake machined by me for free.What's your parts list for that rig, aside from the WC barrel?
I shoot a copper 50 gr bullet in 358 win AR 10 16" barrel at almost 3800 fps. A short range affair, with velocity like a 22-250, out of the 358 Win and accurate at 50 yds for varmints...don't know about hogs, with respect to penetration but copper stays together better than lead.Weird. Never seen 55gr 308. You must know a lot more than me.
Looking forward to hearing how this works for you, I like the SA gas blocks I have on various AR-15s. I put one on my POF Rogue briefly and it didn't seem like it bled off enough to get that rifle optimized suppressed. Did you reuse the gas tube from the SFAR, or did a mid length tube fit? I reached out to BRT about getting a restricted mid-length to use with the SFAR gas block, and they responded that the SFAR gas tube was proprietary... Pretty sure it's just a mid length tube though.Just finished installing a Superlative gas block on my 16".
There's plenty of room around it in the factory handguard, even with the clamping setup. I went with the clamp style in case the dimples were misaligned, as some people's have been, as well as to attempt to get a better seal. Not sure if the gas journal is slightly undersized from the nominal .750 (forgot to measure while I had it off) or if the factory block is just poorly designed/machined, as I had a bunch of escaped residue showing it was not making a good seal. Either way, hopefully the SA will help. I'm looking forward to getting back out to the range this weekend to see how much being able to dial in the gas more finely and not having the GB touch the handguard helps.
It's in the Speer manual, under 150 gr..take out half gr for the 155 gr. bullets. Ran 155 Palma, 155 tipped MK, & 155 Lapua as part of the days test, of 125 gr to 208 grs. Have some 169 and 177 SMK on the way, along with 168 & 178 eldm, for better BC.What is your load data.
Ok.Meeting some randos you “know” from a gun forum in the desert- knowing full well that it has been infiltrated by the alphabeti? The worst thing that could happen is NOT that you make a few IRL shooting friends. That’s a plausible outcome, but not the worst possible outcome.
I already had an aero melonited mid-length, so I didn't bother trying to re-use the original. I believe another user has stated that the Ruger tube is just slightly shorter, thoughLooking forward to hearing how this works for you, I like the SA gas blocks I have on various AR-15s. I put one on my POF Rogue briefly and it didn't seem like it bled off enough to get that rifle optimized suppressed. Did you reuse the gas tube from the SFAR, or did a mid length tube fit? I reached out to BRT about getting a restricted mid-length to use with the SFAR gas block, and they responded that the SFAR gas tube was proprietary... Pretty sure it's just a mid length tube though.
I already had an aero melonited mid-length, so I didn't bother trying to re-use the original. I believe another user has stated that the Ruger tube is just slightly shorter, though
It's in the Speer manual, under 150 gr..take out half gr for the 155 gr. bullets. Ran 155 Palma, 155 tipped MK, & 155 Lapua as part of the days test, of 125 gr to 208 grs. Have some 169 and 177 SMK on the way, along with 168 & 178 eldm, for better BC.
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The last time I was shooting to 1000 in Northern AZ - it was 30 mph and gusting.What part of Arizona? Up in the north part its windy as fuck and in the south part I think it's still hot as fuck.
The last time I was shooting to 1000 in Northern AZ - it was 30 mph and gusting.
It was a good exercise for attempting to read conditions.... that I failed at.
"One shot - one kill" was nowhere close to reality for me that day.
Last weekend it was still hot in central AZ - but rumor has it that it might maybe possibly begin to start to commence to cool down supposedly.
I'll have to experience it to believe it.
Do you normally go around implying members are part of the ATF or FBI without any justification? Fk you.Meeting some randos you “know” from a gun forum in the desert- knowing full well that it has been infiltrated by the alphabeti? The worst thing that could happen is NOT that you make a few IRL shooting friends. That’s a plausible outcome, but not the worst possible outcome.
Tucson. Yea its still pretty hot. At this rate, we will need to wait until Mid-October, early November to enjoy some nice weather.What part of Arizona? Up in the north part its windy as fuck and in the south part I think it's still hot as fuck.
Not sure if the gas journal is slightly undersized from the nominal .750 (
Meeting some randos you “know” from a gun forum in the desert
I got a friend with connections for explosives.
Do you normally go around implying members are part of the ATF or FBI without any justification? Fk you.
Go read the Speer manual for 150 gr bullets they are over 3000 fps in a 24"...I run 155 gr Lapua 3100 fps on a 22" Bartlein 9 twist, with that load and 3200 fps in a 30" 308 8 twist and 2900 fps ave in a 16" AR 10 with softer LC brass. I was not using Varget...but it depends on the lot number and the barrel, I ran 3033 fps with Varget and in a 26" barrel for 8000 rds and a new 27" Shilen barrel which was 2980 fps in bolt guns with Lapua brass. Do some research there are powders other than Varget for the 308, and see how it's done...or not.My 28" douglas 308 was 2950 with 47grains of varget and a sierra 2156, I wanna see how you are getting almost the same velocity with a barrel that is a foot shorter.
So, no fun shoot in the desert? I’m a dissapoint.Got a 20" SFAR back from Ruger yesterday. The chamber is rough all around. They said in the notes they test fired it 20 times.
I just shot it with the gas off. Pressure signs on 4 kinds of ammo. They all stuck in the chamber and two stuck to the bolt and had to be snapped off it with the bolt back. LC stuck in the chamber pretty good, required me to pogo it, then snap it off the bolt face.
Turned the gas on for giggles. Fired 4, found 3, all rims bent.
I didn't bother putting a silencer on it because it's obvious none of these SFARs work. I'm also not interested in a 20" rifle. Good luck waiting for Ruger to redesign this one.
I'm gonna zip another email to Ruger to let them know they're garbage, then pawn this rifle off on some guy that read online these rifles are capable of functioning. He'll never shoot it anyway.
It's really sad to see, all these former reputable gun companies not standing behind their work, and allowing quality to suffer, and poor design to continue. Accountants and bureaucrats run /own the businesses, mostly just looking for profits, and bonuses. Few are firearms enthusiasts...and of coarse it's not just the Ruger company. So many times sending the firearm in for repair and or evaluation leads to a return letter that states, "the firearm falls within factory specifications, for accuracy and functionality."Got a 20" SFAR back from Ruger yesterday. The chamber is rough all around. They said in the notes they test fired it 20 times.
I just shot it with the gas off. Pressure signs on 4 kinds of ammo. They all stuck in the chamber and two stuck to the bolt and had to be snapped off it with the bolt back. LC stuck in the chamber pretty good, required me to pogo it, then snap it off the bolt face.
Turned the gas on for giggles. Fired 4, found 3, all rims bent.
I didn't bother putting a silencer on it because it's obvious none of these SFARs work. I'm also not interested in a 20" rifle. Good luck waiting for Ruger to redesign this one.
I'm gonna zip another email to Ruger to let them know they're garbage, then pawn this rifle off on some guy that read online these rifles are capable of functioning. He'll never shoot it anyway.
Go read the Speer manual for 150 gr bullets they are over 3000 fps in a 24"...I run 155 gr Lapua 3100 fps on a 22" Bartlein 9 twist, with that load and 3200 fps in a 30" 308 8 twist and 2900 fps ave in a 16" AR 10 with softer LC brass. I was not using Varget...but it depends on the lot number and the barrel, I ran 3033 fps with Varget and in a 26" barrel for 8000 rds and a new 27" Shilen barrel which was 2980 fps in bolt guns with Lapua brass. Do some research there are powders other than Varget for the 308, and see how it's done...or not.
Well looks like it was not meant to be. Its Lash and Ruger's fault!
I bought a 1985 Remlin guide gun (before Ruger) in stainless. It shoots great, it came with some dings ... the trigger had burrs on it, the barrel was scratched and the foreend was splintered under the forend tip. I wrote a note to Remington and they sent me all the parts to fix it right except a new barrel which will get dinged with use anyway so no biggie.It is really sad. No one should have to deal with this situation and have no recourse. I bought a new 1895 Ruger Marlin in 45-70 last year and it was perfect. Go figure.
I just shot it with the gas off.