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Thanks Garmil. If the new version isn't daylight bright, I won't buy it. If it is, it will shave 8 oz. of my rifle.

Hi, Does anyone have any firsthand experience with this exact scope? It appears to have been released in 2017 as a replacement to the VX-6. This scope is the VX-6HD. Street price is in the area of $1,300. The center dot is green and has hash marks similar to the Swarovski Z6i. If so, how would you rate the reticle? Is the dot now truly daylight visible? Is the scope durable? Overall impressions? The Leupold product # is 171556. On paper it looks good, due to it's weight, price point and features. Thanks, CB

Thanks for the responses. I am not interested in trying to shoot a shotgun right handed by blocking my left eye. I have tried it and it simply doesn't feel right. I am still trying to determine if choosing the Browning A5 Stalker as my platform in a right handed version (only way it is made) and shooting it left handed will present any issues in a 3 gun match. Also what about shotguns where a Match Saver is needed? Is there an issue using my right hand (support hand) to manipulate the shell on the Match Saver into the chamber? Thoughts?

Hi, I am looking to add a semi automatic shotgun to my collection for use in 3 gun. I am naturally right handed but I shoot long guns left handed due to eye dominance. I'd prefer to stick with a right handed gun for several reasons including resale, selection, parts availability, etc. Can anyone let me know me know if you see any potential issues? I am considering the newer style Browning A5 Stalker mainly due to the speed load feature. From what I understand this eliminates the use of a match saver. I am thinking this shotgun would be easier to live with in a RH model and me shooting it LH. Suggestions and advice would be much appreciated. Chris

Thanks everyone!

Gotcha. I wasn't sure on the velocity aspect as factory ammo with the same Bullet weight would be closer to 3,000 fps. The load seems to work, but I need further experimentation.

I am using the BR primers only because that is what I had available. I use a Dillon 550B. I get a little variance in powder charge, but not .8 grains. I know the load is safe. What I am trying to determine is if I have enough power to knock down steel out to 200 yards. Thanks.

Well I am further north than you Sarge. I'd rather spend less time on case prep and more time actually getting the rounds loaded. CB

Hello, I am working up a load for my 3 gun rifle with a 16 inch barrel. Yesterday I shot the rifle with this load: 1) Once fired 5.56 brass 2) Primer pocket swaged and cleaned 3) 55 grain Hornady bullets with cannelure 4) 24.8 grains of IMR 8208 XBR 5) 2.215 OAL 6) CCI Benchrest primers I chronographed 5 rounds and got an average velocity of 2,850 FPS. Accuracy was plenty sufficient. So the questions is should I up the charge powder charge to get a little more velocity? I will be shooting the rifle in a club level rifle only match this Saturday. For what it's worth, the maximum distance is usually about 200 yards. I think I am slightly below a minimum power factor, but Im not sure. I will be shooting Tac Ops. Chris

I strongly suggest using a swaging tool over a reamer. I found the reamer to be way too much work especially when prepping a high volume of 5.56 brass. I use the Dillon swager, but there are others. Just my 2 cents.

Thanks for the replies. With regard to the Leupold VX-6 with firedot, are you talking about the CMR2 reticle? In your experience, is the reticle visible in bright daylight? Does anyone have experience with the Bushnell and Meopta scopes mentioned above?

Hello, I just finished building my first AR 15 from scratch. It is a matched set billet upper and lower with a 16 inch government profile barrel. I am looking for opinions on a 1-4 to 1-6 variable power scope with a good and simple daylight visible reticle and forgiving eye box at 1X. I'd like the scope to come in less than 20 oz to keep everything light weight. I will spend up to about $2K but less would be nice. I am using this rifle for tactical training and home defense. The rifle will be used at distances of 200 yards and under. I believe I want a SFP scope unless someone can convince me otherwise. I am not going with a red dot scope as they are not clear for me unless I wear my prescription glasses. I am looking pretty hard at the Meopta Mtac 1-4 and the Bushnell Elite Tactical 1-6.5 SFP with BTR-1 reticle. The Vortex Razor is too heavy as are most of the offerings from Burris. Schmidt & Bender short dots, Leupold Mark 6 are not options due to price and configuration. I liked the Steiner TX5i but it didn't seem to get good reviews. I'm not sure I like the reticle on the Swarvoski Z6i. The Kahles 1-6 is nice but a little too pricey. I'd appreciate everyone's opinions. Chris

Hi, Thank you for all of the responses. I can do simple work on my own, but I would prefer to have the shotgun worked up by a professional. Thus far I am leaning toward the Adkal due to it's superior construction and lower cost to become three gun ready. I would probably stay away from a drum magazine due to weight. It looks like price of admission is in the range of $2,000 for something set up nicely and not including an optic. In a traditional magazine (not a drum), what is the most capacity I could get for an Adkal shotgun and who would be the supplier? Chris

Hi, There is a very good chance I am moving to Illinois, so I am starting to re-evaluate my three gun equipment. I currently use a home made Remington 870 pump. I am thinking about taking the plunge into a magazine fed shotgun. So of the somewhat readily available manufacturers, which woukd you choose and why. I realize I will need to go aftermarket to most likely get the shotgun match ready. The choices are Saiga 12, MKA 1919 or the Molot Vepr 12. So given aftermarket gunsmiths and available accessories, which would you choose and why? Chris

Thanks. Hopefully that means I might see mine around the beginning of 2014!

Hi, I am not sure if this is the correct place to post this. I ordered this rifle in December 2012 shortly after the tragedy in CT. How much longer do you think I will have to wait to take delivery of this rifle? I ordered it with a 16 inch barrel and pinned NJ legal muzzle brake. I'd appreciate any thoughts! Chris

Hey, Thanks for the information. I think I like the idea of keeping my third moon clip in my strong side vest pocket. I will try both of the suggested ways. Need to practice for a couple months before competing in a match. Thanks again, CB

Okay but can I position both of my double moon clip holders forward of my holster? I know I would have 4 moon clips when I step into the "box", but I'd have 3 on my belt after load and make ready. CB

Hi, I just received my holster for my S&W 625 4 inch and two North Mountain IDPA legal double moon clip holders. I read the rules and the way I understand it, I can have both moon clip holders forward of the holster assuming they are no more than one inch apart. I would have four moon clips when called up to the liine and three at the start signal (on my belt). Is my interpretation of the rules correct? CB

Craig, At 3.0 grains of clays, what recoil spring do you run?

Hi Craig, 3.2 grains of clays got us 775 fps. Issue was that it also lobbed brass right back into the shooters face. We will continue to tinker. We will prolly get a KKM barrel eventually. Right now I buy whatever bullet heads I can find that are not exorbitantly priced!

If I didn't say it before, bullet heads were 180 grain.

Hi, So we got the Glock 35 out today with the 100 reloads ranging from 3.2 to 3.8 grains of Clays. 3.2 grains got us to 775 FPS. 3.3 grains got us about 795 fps and 3.4 got to about 840 fps. Top velocity was 856 with the 3.8 charge. We played with springs too. For now my wife liked 3.4 grains of Clays with a 15 lb. spring. This charge gets us a power factor of 143. It is very soft shooting and provided good ejection. I am sure we will play with spring and powder charges in the future, but for the next few weeks before her first match, this is what we will practice with. CB

Hi, I am not sure if this is the right place to post, but here goes. I just loaded up the following for my wife's Glock 35. She will be shooting USPSA Production. Twenty rounds each of 180 grain Hornady HAP with Clay's powder 1.125 OAL and the following charges: 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6 and 3.8. My question is this. What recoil spring weight would you start with and at what charge / FPS would you consider increasing the recoil spring weight? My plan is to start at 13 pounds. I also have a 15 lb. spring and the factory 17 lb. spring. I don't want to damage the frame with too much powder and not enough recoil spring. Thanks! Chris

Hi All, I will be picking up my new Armalite AR 10T later this week. I just received a Daniel Defense 7.62 lite rail in the mail today. I will also be receiving a Armalite upper receiver vice jaw clamp and a PRI Armalite barrel but wrench. I have heard that the factory Aramlite barrel nut can be very difficult to remove. Does anyone have any tips or tricks to make this procees go a little smoother. I will have a breaker bar. Do I need to heat the barrel nut? I really don't want to damage this rifle by making dumb mistakes! Any advice would be greatly appreciated! CB