cottyw

+1 Ice is the heat! It fit better when I installed the plug first and then the well.

TA01 with JP iron sights on the free float tube at the 2 oclock position.

I forgot about this thread. So here is what I did to get some of the benefit of a comp without all the blast. I cut off some of the chambers. Here at work I had a lot of opportunity to look at comps on work guns. Some soviet and some US. Everything from 105 to DISKA. A lot of them used a one chamber designs. It is a compromise. I get some of recoil reduction but without all the blast. I found I could further tune the break by slowly opening up the front hole.

I’ve got tears running down my cheeks!

Someone please take a .40 case and see if it will slide over the bolt on an AR15. Will

Do you think the 6.8 case head diameter would fix this problem?

xdrocker, Thanks, good tip...I will try to simulate and play with it. Who taught you? Will

I wonder if the XCR and Masada will be included?

Even if the military does not pick it up couldn’t it find a home in the Law Enforcement community? This is how we got 40 S&W which is what most IPSC/USPSA guy’s use.

I like the round (7.62x39) I just don’t like the platform. I have had to use a lot of them lately for training and self-defense. The problem is the safety. I have even tied a loop on the selector lever but it is hard to get your finger in under stress. Most of my counterparts carry the weapon without a round in the chamber. I have personally treated 3 indigenous soldiers who accidentally shot themselves in the foot, peaking over building walls with their finger on the trigger. I know the AK is a good rifle and have seen it prove its worth in battle. The ergonomics are difficult and I think that’s why it is limited in 3-gun. This type of discussion helps me frame arguments as a professional so when I have a chance to talk to those at the top I can make a cogent argument. Separate issue: Would the size of the 6.8spc cartridge prevent it from going over the top of the bolt and alleviate that type of catastrophic malfunction? Would an op-rod from a gas piston prevent it with standard .223 cartridge?

Great article here: http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/the-us...troversy-03289/

Good posts guys, I am seriously considering putting some of this tax free money toward a XCR. It would support all the people supporting 6.8. Will I shoot it in 3-gun, probably not unless it’s more of an IDPA/tactical format. Will

Eric, Sent PM Will

I think the real problem with the AR is the magazine. I have shot about 4 in the last year. I put a hole in them so nobody else tries to use them. The magazine on an AK is built like a tank. The most catastrophic malfunction on the M4 is when a round jumps up over the bolt. You have to use a pocketknife to get it out, but thats why they give us a backup pistol. For as long as US GIs have been duking it out at close range they have all carried three weapons like Samurai. Rifle/shotgun, pistol and a knife. Owe, and somebody needs to tell that elderly gentleman we don’t use full auto for regular troops anymore. Standard practice is two rounds at close interval, from the shoulder and with optics.

too funny

I’d like to reinvigorate this topic. Indulge me with some of the positives of this cartridge: - Uses Jack O'Connor’s favorite caliber: .277 - Is based on the All American 30/30 - Was invented by a Green Beret - Kills deer better/ maybe steel - Finally makes all the WWII, Korean War and Vietnam guys at the VFW shut he F up about the black rifle! (I can drink in peace) Man, what’s not to like…I’m sold. Seriously, If you loaded it with 90gr bullets it wouldn’t be that different than 77grainers for recoil and trajectory. The holes might be big enough to see up close for hoser stages. I looked into it and if I can get 6 reloads out of the brass I can reload it for around $250 a K. The magazines are on sale at midway for $25, brass is ready and the barrels are sold by DPMS and Bushmaster. The dies and all the data are on the official sites. If you combine it with a piston system you might have the next generation 3-gun gun. It really seems like the .40 for rifle cartridges and it’s got big All American appeal. I think I’m going to get behind this even if I look like a guy shooting a .40 cal Glock at an IPSC match back in 1991. Will

Been here in the sand box for a year. Got about 5K through my M4 and about the same with my pistol. Most in training some in combat. I run mine wet. I give it a few squirts before I go out. Same with my pistol and crew served weapons on the team. No problems. Everything is always dirty (moon dust). I have seen about 100 broken AK’s out of maybe 1600. All weapons will malfunction/ break if given enough abuse. I think the regular M4 will do pretty well in the test. Will

Anybody have pricing on the Atlanta Arms ammo delivered?

Harris

Has anybody tested these comps for dust kick-up? Will

How often are the matches? Is there a web site? My sister lives in Greenville and it would be a great way to see her and shoot. Will

Remington...look at my other posts. I started with a Savage/SS and then took everyones advise and got a remington. I now have a Remington, Leupold and AI chasis. I will soon be putting a custom barrel on it. If you have the money go with the Remington. If not get the Savage/SS combo and you will be very happy. Will

We need someone to do a 10 round test. All things being equal (case prep and sort), test the Lapua vs. the Win. Brass. May the best shot group win. I am away from my bench for a while so I cannot conduct the test myself. Will

It is a great match. The prize table when I shot it was good too. Matt Burkett used to have a review of the match on his web site. If I did not have this current business trip planned, I would shoot it again. Will

That is alot of pressure for a 168 w/ 45 grains of Varget. Check your scale by putting a 168 bullet on it and see if it is in the ball park. Is there any way that is military Federal brass?