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Your kindly list operator here... The list now has 43 subscribers, and no traffic? The list was started with the thought of giving and receiving information...
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MRB6992@xxx.xxx
Oct 11, 1999 12:54 pm
Yep, still here. No JP creation, but got a DPMS. Just wondering what accuracy load everyone is using? Like the light or heavy bullets? Anyone seen the...
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Paul Schwenke
pcschwenke@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Oct 11, 1999 3:27 pm
I'm still here also. Haven't seen the DPMS race handguard yet but is it similiar to Armalites free-floating handguard made from aluminium or carbon fiber. I...
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MRB6992@xxx.xxx
Oct 11, 1999 8:37 pm
In a message dated 10/11/1999 10:28:20 AM Central Daylight Time, pcschwenke@... writes: << My problem is that with a short barrel I need a faster ...
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TheHamster
thehamster454@xxxxx.x...
Oct 12, 1999 4:03 am
Hawkeye, Yup, I've saw it in their latest catalog. It is very "different" to say the least. One of my concerns would be about the ability to attach a bipod...
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Michael Mahaffey
mikeace@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Oct 12, 1999 4:04 am
I would like to post some information on reloading supplies. I have found that tomhaskins@... is one of the best. Has molly coated bullets,...
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Richard Beels
beels@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Oct 12, 1999 5:50 am
OK, what do y'all use and recommend? Cheers!...
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Michael Mahaffey
mikeace@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Oct 13, 1999 2:00 am
On powder for short barrels try VV133. If you need a source try tomhaskins@... powder, molly coated bullets, brass, etc. He's also an...
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bavarian
bavarian@...
Oct 13, 1999 2:55 pm
I have never owned an AR and am looking to buy something that I could use for shooting for accuracy on paper and varmint shooting out to 300-400 yards. Please...
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Paul Schwenke
pcschwenke@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Oct 13, 1999 4:08 pm
The first thing I would look for is a top end with a free floated barrel. Length of barrel is more of a preference of the shooter. The longer the barrel the...
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Troy Thomason
troyt@xxxxxxxx.xx.xxxx
Oct 14, 1999 1:55 pm
I agree with Paul completely! Also, you may consider Compass Lake, or Gunsmoke Enterprises, Inc. to build you a specialized varmint upper. They both do...
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TheHamster
thehamster454@xxxxx.x...
Oct 17, 1999 12:26 am
Ron, Look for a Krieger barrel in 24" or so. I've yet to get out to 300 yards, but at 255, it's drilling them in less than an inch with Hawks View 69 gr....
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bavarian
bavarian@xxxxx.xxxx
Oct 17, 1999 1:31 pm
Very good info Scott. This is what I am looking for. I don't know enough to build one. Anyone else have any experience with custom gun makers? Ron...
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b747mech
b747mech@xxxx.xxxx
Oct 17, 1999 4:21 pm
... Ron, Ever looked at a military technical maintenance manual? Check out an M16 technical manual at the next gunshow, or gunshop, or one of the parts kit...
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WyrTwister@xxxxx.xxx
Oct 17, 1999 7:49 pm
Please forgive the dumb question . Which way is the Accu-wedge installed . If I install it the way it looks like it shoild , can not get the upper & lower...
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MRB6992@xxx.xxx
Oct 17, 1999 9:31 pm
RE: ACCU WEDGE WyrTwister, I've used the wedge & yes you've got it right, but you must push like crazy to get upper and lower together to slide in pin. I've...
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Wyr Twister
wyrtwister@xxxxx.xxxx
Oct 17, 1999 11:30 pm
Do you use both at the same time ? Saw the pin you described , but being CHEAP , I went for the little Accu-Wedge . How much does it help your groups ? ...
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MRB6992@...
Oct 18, 1999 1:06 pm
If you install the pin, you dont need the wedge. I didn't notice any difference in groups, but I like the nice, tight fit between upper & lower. Hawkeye...
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Wyr Twister
wyrtwister@xxxxx.xxxx
Oct 19, 1999 11:42 am
Thanks, Wyr ... =====...
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Jshriner@xxx.xxx
Oct 19, 1999 10:57 pm
I've acquired a Bushmaster with a 20" barrel and a 1 in 9 twist. I would be interested in what each of you has found to be the best load for Hornady/Sierra 52...
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b747mech
b747mech@...
Oct 20, 1999 12:20 am
... tried W748 with them but I'm either >way off for a starting point or the combination is a looser. What is the best powder/load combination you've ... ...
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b747mech
b747mech@...
Oct 20, 1999 12:37 am
... tried W748 with them but I'm either >way off for a starting point or the combination is a looser. What is the best powder/load combination you've ... ...
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Danny
why_not@...
Oct 20, 1999 12:39 am
Since we have been discussing accu-wedges recently, I thought I would post a side question on that topic. I generally when receiving my accu-wedge, trim the...
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b747mech
b747mech@...
Oct 20, 1999 12:48 am
... I noticed the same problem with mine when dealing with the accu-wedge, my response was to recoat the bare metal area with a birchwood-casey flat black ...
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Danny
why_not@...
Oct 20, 1999 1:03 am
Craig, I have tried a similar thing to what you did below. I used some black permanent magic marker though. I also look on the side of the gun that I am...
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MRB6992@...
Oct 20, 1999 3:32 am
I have a Krieger barreled DPMS. 1x9 twist, 20". Tried MANY combinations, best overall is 25gr Varget, 60 grain Hornady V-Max, seted at 2.250 (to fit ...
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Jshriner@xxx.xxx
Oct 20, 1999 10:34 pm
Thanks for the advice. The type of info you sent is what we need....
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Jshriner@xxx.xxx
Oct 20, 1999 10:37 pm
Thanks. I've already read the Black Magic and it is good....
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Jshriner@xxx.xxx
Oct 20, 1999 10:40 pm
Thanks. If I ever had a 1/4"" group I'd probably think I only hit the target once. I'll give your combination a try....
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MRB6992@xxx.xxx
Oct 21, 1999 1:30 pm
RE: Hornady 50gr V-Max - 1x9 twist, 20 inch Krieger Varmatch barrel, Forgot to mention, EXCELLENT accuracy (<1/4 inch @ 100 yards) & velocity (3200 fps) using...