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I would like to pass along my experience with the Ruger 556 so far . Out of the box ( nice packaging , Nice case ) I liked what I saw. I gave it a bath and a good once over. My first disappointment was the upper to lower fit was very sloppy , for being built by Ruger from the ground up I expected a nice tight or at least snug fit. I was happy with the rest of the fit and finish. Before I even fired the first round I reconfigured it to my favorite accessories and a new Nightforce NSX 2.5 x 10 x 32 I was itching to mount, I chose my favorite high 30 mm rings from TSR " W " that are just high enough to accommodate the nice Iron sights Ruger includes , under the scope for backup. I also installed US optics fold away sprit level , Power custom Oversize mag release, Ace Socom 4 long stock, Daniels Defense 1 o'clock mount and a burris Fastfire II, a Versapod picatiny stud w/ a bench rest model that adjusts from 7 to 9 inches, I installed the rail protectors of which one was missing ( Ruger was quick to send a replacement ) and Graphite forward pistol grip by SOG Armory from Brownelles and I swapped out the Hogue grip for my favorite Ergo grip, and Last but not least a DPMS / Miculek muzzle brake. Removing the factory flash hider was tougher than I expected . Ruger customer service recommended a spanner wrench. I clamped hard on the bbl with a rubber padded insert made from conveyor belting and not having a spanner wrench of the correct size I wrapped it with GO rilla tape ( 4 layers ) and grabbed my trusty Ridgid pipe wrench and and gave steady pressure till it came loose. ( whew ) and once the tape was removed and a little WD 40 to get the tape goo of i was pleased to see not even a scratch. Oh I almost forgot a Jard 3# trigger to replace the 12+ pound factory trigger. My first time out to the back yard only gives me 25 yards to get close on the settings for both the NSX and the FFII it ran fine for 10 rounds , so off to clean it up during the bbl break-in period. My first trip to the real range had me thinking I would like to wrap it around a tree as the first 8 rounds I tried went " Click " I thought maybe a problem with the trigger or light hammer strikes as there was barely a dimple in the primmer . So I swapped the lower for another and found the same issue. My next thought turned to the Firing pin and wondered if it was gummed up. Yup that was it, it was so stiff It took my leatherman to get it out and I found what ever Ruger packed in there was like glue in the 28 Degree F Morning here in Northern WI so after I cleaned it up and a few Qtips with RemOil I was back in business. I fine tuned the scope @ 100 and shot a quick 5 shot group @ 100, about an inch. The new velocity reticle from Nightforce has a top crosshair for 100 the center for 200 and then 300 out to 600 and halfway hashmarks in between as well, plus instant windage marks to boot. ( SWEET ) http://www.nightforceoptics.com/RETICLES_O...l.html#velocity I called Nightforce CS before I ordered and double checked the recommended reticle selection for my favorite load ( 50 Gr. Vmax or Sierra BK over 24.2 Gr of H322 = 3140 fps ) I also found the slick program right on there web site to help in choosing the right reticle. I engaged the 300 yard target by raising up to the 300 yard mark and fired a quick string of 9 shots . The scope is crystal clear and the 3.75 in red dot I was shooting @ was easy to see and easy to hold for a good release using the Versapod in front, and my fist under the pistol grip for rear support. I was very pleased to see the group when I drove down to the target. 2.3 in for 9 shots ( this happened to be the sierra's but I get great results with both. )\ Looks like a keeper so far. Any ??? drop me a note SWandME

thanks for the deal tip SwandME

Seems like there is a lot of variables. I will try a kit first and see how it goes . Keep the info comming Thanks SWandME

any other reports on the Spikes upper for accuracy and reliability. Thanks SWandME

I am looking for advice on using 22 LR for 3 gun practice I am trying to decide what to buy . The CMMG 22LR conversion http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=21306 Colt AR-22 http://www.colt22rimfire.com/index.php?page=colt-m4-ops S&W AR-22 http://www.tactical-life.com/online/produc...-mp15-22-rifle/ Ruger AR-22 http://ruger-firearms.com/index.html?r=y Nordic Components 10/22 conversion http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=11463 What do you use ???? How do you use it ???? I got the Idea from MR. Burkett Thanks for your help My main rifle practice comes from having a 10-22 setup with the same scope etc. as my JP-15. I use 10 of those MGM auto poppers of different shapes from 40-90 yards. I have 10 Butler Creek 25 rounders and their loader. In a one hour practice session I shoot about 1,000 rounds from standing and kneeling. Rarely do I practice supported or prone with the .22. Sometimes I will work to and from a table top or some sort of vertical support on the range. With the JP-15 I only shoot about 100 rounds per session in conjunction with the 10-22. Will time myself to see the difference in speed between the two to make sure that there isn't a huge disparity happening. Nice thing is its cheap and doesn't take that long. Usually my annual goal is 40-60 sessions. Hope that helps. Matt Burkett

I was just looking for any updates before I pay for the one I have on hold. Thanks SWandME

Solo 1000 is great stuff Get it while its still cheap. I use it for 45 40 and 38 spl

I have heard there are other pay sites, but I would like more info if anyone has details. Yes they are CROOKS SWandME

PLease recommend 150 or 155 or 165/168 or 175 Grn and Brand and prefered powder. Thanks I have both commercial Win Mil Spec IMI Mil Spec Lake City Brass

42.5 Grains of 2520 w Lake City case and Seirra Match King 168 Superb results in 308 Bolt. I also am looking for other best load for 3 gun with @ M1A Thanks

I finished my set up last night Careful set up with a Case gage took a while but it is a sweet setup . Station 1 Hornady FL size and deprime with expnder ball reduced to .219 so it will help sraighten out and dented case mouthes but just lightly pass through on the way out to avoid stretching the shoulder ( Dillon Recommended ) .''' Station 2 and 3 empty Station 4 Trimmer Works smooth as butter. I stated with Cleaned OFB and in less than and hour proccesed over 1000 rounds . I will run them through the swager and then polish and back to the 650 to fill em up.

Update I went with the Tromix Brakes and they are GREAT I went with the competition Model 3 port 3 gill I am amazed I also chose the Tromix Shark Brake for 2 of my AR's and they are the best I have tested so far. Thanks

I have an 07 New style 2500 HD Duramax Crew and bettween 48 gallons of extra fuel in an Aux tank in the box and 2 highlift jacks and tools and a chain saw ext. and 450 lbs of Steel Bars for traction in the very back of the box, it weights @ 9980 Lbs 62 mph flat and smooth 23.2 highway limited stops 62 Average rural highway 19 to 20 72 interstate 18.9 with 35 ft 5th wheel that is 13 feet tall and weighs 14,000 lbs @ 62 = 13.9 @ 72 = 11.6 interstate I am very happy with it lots of power for up over hills and mountains.

I have the dillon 1200 b trimer and I am just starting that same type of set up I called dillon and they recommended the same set up as you described . I asked about the second posts idea and he said you can do it either way. I felt it was better to size and de-prime in 1 and trim in 3 because there is always a small amount of case stretch durring the draw out of the expander ball . His response was to skip the expander ball altogether. Who else has tried this. Thanks in advance for your help. SWandME ps the idea to put the decap die in 1 on the loading head seems like a great idea to me as well. another post recommended a neck size die in 1 with a decap pin and do it a second time to be sure there is not dents durring the banging around in the case feeder.

I Have a Springfield National Match Stainless bbl and a poly tech I bought about the same time 12 years ago Both do very very well The Springfield shoots 1.55 " @ 100 with my reloads using Bulk 165 Grn Remington Corelock Bullets and AA 2520 The Poly Tech shoots best w/ 168 Gr Sierra BTHP Match Same Charge of 2520 and does 1.75 @ 100 I had Trigger work done to both , The SA is still a much nicer trigger and a lot better looking. But @ 1/2 the Price it is not to bad. I use SA 3 Rd Gen 7.62 4x14 x 56 Rangefinding scopes on both. and they both function great with the New Mil Spec mags I use. Hope this helps SWandME 715-367-1144

Thanks for the info I will give them a try. SWandME

SGM Tactical has 12 Round 12 Gauge Poly mags Has anyone tried them ? How do they feed Is 12 rounds a practical mag for 3 gun open ? Any thoughts THX SWandME

When Loading 223/ 5.56 or 308 What are you thoughts and test results with Crimped bullets VS Un-crimped Bullets also what are you crimping with ie. Taper Crimp die or Lee Factory Crimp Die or other last performance with crimped bullets that have a canular vs Smooth. Thanks for the research and input SWandME

I have been reloading for 19 Years and thought I had a good solid answer for everything :} I was surprised to see all variables in Case Overall Lenght I know for an AR it needs to fit in the Mag . I there a preferred amount of clearance ECT.ECT Any help would be great. SWandME I am Loading 50 Grn TNT 52 Sierra 55 FMJ 62 Gr FMJ 69 FMJ

Great I will look for a heavier buffer How do I tell what is in there now ? Where to look for others Thanks Dan

I was thinking the same thing after talking to the folks out @ bushmaster. It would be nice to cut the recoil down so I could get a better feel of simulating my 5.56 during practice sessions with the 9 mm. Any Other Ideas like mercury ect..... Thanks Dan

I will double check with Bushy but my thread gauge shows 12/36 I have an extra Tromix brake in 1/2x28 and thy work great but Tony does not make a 1/2 x 36 He said I could use one of his 5/8 x 32 and machine out the treads and sleeve it and recut the 1/2 x 36 but I tried brownelles and MFC and No taps under 117.00 special order . Thanks so far any other info would be great SWEandME

any one know who makes Them Thanks SWandMe

I just did the very same thing last week I like it so far. on my backup gun my main gun is a Burris 1-4 Euro Diamond both with the Burris Fast Fire on the hand Guard. I am going to practice more tomorrow . Best of luck SWandME

I started this same project in the spring by ordering a couple of extra Lowers Planning one for a new 3 gun project and one for 9mm practice Gun. By the time I did the math even before Labor found the Bushmaster dedicated 9mm complete rifle was about 90.00 less and ready to shoot when you open the box. I have been very pleased after 3 months and 2200 rounds not one jam and more accurate than I expected about 2in @ 50 yards with only a red dot. I am sure it would be better with a std crosshair. and new dedicated not converted mags are 25.00 ea, Call if I can answer any other ???? SWandME 715-367-1144