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Wonder if she could survive without Govt Entitlement Programs??

I put together a 5" 9mm suppressor host and stuck a YHM R9 on the end of it. I used a CMMG barrel and radial delayed bolt carrier group. My setup has the ejector in the bolt. Not the fixed ejector model. For a lower, I used a CMMG dedicated for Colt pattern stick mags.

I run an H3 buffer and flatwire spring. The recoil impulse is something between an MP5 and a straight blowback. It shoots well.

The only difference the lower is going to make is that it dictates what magazines you can use. If I had it to do over again, I'd go with a standard lower and run the Mean Arms dedicated 9mm mags that have the standard AR15 profile. I think they're called Exomags. I may still do it. I've only recently discovered the Griffin ambi lowers and want one.

Although my rig, as it is, feeds all of the heavier bullets I've tried (147gr and up), it gets finicky with 115s and 124s of the hollowpoint variety. When I was running the Endo mag inserts, it was more forgiving of ammo type.

Regardless, I'd definitely be looking into some sort of delayed action system. Just beware that I don't think that any one system, other than CMMG's has been out long enough to be fully tried and true. Even CMMG didn't figure out till it was too late that the ejector spring was prone to failure in their system and have now gone to a fixed ejector.

When researching, make sure to check on the availability and cost of replacement parts.

On mine, I opted to stick with the older design and replace the ejector spring as needed. Both the CMMG upgraded springs and the Springco springs work a good while. 1k+ rounds for me, but it's gonna depend on how tight your headspace is. I chose not to upgrade to the fixed ejector model because paying $400 to fix a design flaw is BS and I'm not wild about their fix. Compromising the integrity of the bolt and carrier to shoe horn an ejector didn't tickle me.

The upside to going full blowback is that the system has been around for a LONG time. You can get a straight blowback to shoot pretty good. There are now flatwire springs and hydraulic buffers that are almost a game changer for blowback systems. The downside is that suppressors add back pressure and the only way to control closed bolt lock time on a blowback system is buffer weight and you'll have to use a lot of it.

Why not just look at a Springfield Kuna or something like that? They shoot pretty good. There just isn't a whole lot of room for a light. Well, not on the one I shot anyway.

Rob01 said:

Nope go 28” and the Proof Comp Contour or even straight as the weight will help cut the recoil for you and no reason not to go heavy for your use.

No need for flutes either as it will just cut weight. 9 twist would be my choice.

@bohem Josh owns PVA so maybe he will chime in but above would be what I would use.

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I think you're on a good path here, my suggestion for 30's is to go 8 or even 7 twist (if you want to shoot really high BC solids the 7 twist isa must).

PVA makes the most efficient ELR bullets on the market. The 212 has a G7 approaching 0.5 and the 241 is 0.545 G7; numbers typically above what is seen in 37, 40 and 41 caliber ultra magnum cartridges and you can shoot them in a standard magnum 30 caliber setup. Somewhere floating around the internet is a video through Scott Satterlee's phone scope of me shooting targets at 1500, 1800 and 2100 yards with the 198's and my 308 out in Wyoming. It was still supersonic at 2100 yards.

I did basically what the OP is talking about a few years back with a 300 WSM and a 7 twist to shoot 241s and 212's. It's extremely capable at a mile and out to about 2500 yards. The only hiccup is the relatively light bullets (210-240 grain 30's instead of 400 grain 375's) don't make as big of a splash in dirt when you miss. Considering the cost of ownership as compared to a 37XC or similar sized case shooting 2x as much powder it's a lot more enjoyable and affordable to shoot.

There's a guy in Indiana doing really well with our bullets in ELR light shooting 7mm and 30 caliber rifles against 33's and winning against 37's and larger even in the bigger classes.

The summary of my advice having done this:

• Pick a caliber that has standard dies and brass available (300 PRC, 300 WM, 7RM, 7 PRC, 300 WSM, etc)
• Shoot a properly designed ELR bullet
• Run a barrel twist rate that will support the bullets for shots into transonic realm (8 or 7 in 30, 7 twist in 7)

You can use a standard action (instead of a $2000+ specialty for Cheytac cases or similar)
You can use a standard stock and muzzle brake and dies and, and, and.

The cost of shooting expensive bullets is minimal compared to how much money is saved using a standard caliber instead of a specialty ELR magnum that still shoots expensive bullets.

I’m going to assume they’re 3-18x50.
Thanks.

I’m confused on whether or not it takes a mcx style trigger

I’ve run a vacuum into this dryer vent from both directions before but gave it a proper blowjob this morning. Holy shit….




When I made it from the laundry room to the backyard after turning the blower on there was a huge dust cloud hanging in the air. She should breathe a little better now.

4.5-18x56?
Are these 4.5-27 or 3-18?
Listing is a bit off and pics are too tiny to tell

Well, that lost focus very fast.

A few comments.

Since I have a good amount of experience with all of the scopes involved... the eyebox on the March 5-42 and Kahles 5-40 is fairly comparable.

Wide angle eyepieces do make it harder to get a good eyebox going, but it is not the only factor. There is more to it than just the wide angle.

Since I do not know the exact nature of anyone's involvement with any company, it is hard to say exactly what level of "trashing the competitors" is civilized behavior and what isn't.

I do not represent anyone, so it is easier for me. Generally, if you represent a scope company, it is impolite to talk shit about its competitors.

As far as image quality goes, there is objective and there is subjective. I have done some objective measurements here and there, but the data is proprietary, unfortunately.

Maybe, I'll be able have some shareable data early next year. Maybe. I would need to think how to package it in the way that does not force me to teach an EO measurement class online. That would be a lot of work.

General disclaimers:
I am very well familiar with the 5-42x March, but I have not used the PRS version. I have seen it, but I have not used it. I am not really a PRS shooter, other than an occasional local match, so I do not have any use for writeable turrets.
I do have a Gen1 5-42x March and use it all the time.
I did start shooting matches this year and I find them a lot of fun, but I prefer Hunter style matches. I am not an especially good shot and I really enjoy the very steep, for the time being, learning curve.
Interestingly, having shot five matches this year so far (one more local one this coming weekend, then a three day match in Montana in the beginning of August), my take on riflescopes has not changed. The learning curve ended up being more about shooting efficiency, shooting positions, bag use, etc. All the things you would expect.
When I am not testing something, most of the time I shoot Q Fix rifles with Tangent Theta scopes in Area 419 mounts. I use the same rifles for hunting as I do for matches, although I use lighter scopes and bipods for hunting. I like to use the same platform as much as I can.

ILya

Capri_Man said:

The suppressor has been in my dealers possession since june.

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Have you completed the form 4 with your local SOT dealer they sent the suppressor to? I had to do that with my last Silencer Shop purchase. Took 48 hours after that on a single shot trust.

Back when I adhered to my old school beliefs, it was either an Aimpoint or an Eotech if you are serious about your equipment. Shoot, to give you an idea of how long I was using aimpoints, I got my first one to put on top of a .38 super open gun and the aimpoint was anodized blue from the factory. I had to run the stacked battery option to get the dot bright enough.

When everyone started raving about the newly released Romeo5, I was a non believer, but I had to get one to see for myself. I still have that optic. When the 4t was released, I was getting ready to buy an Aimpoint, but after doing some research, I bought the 4t instead. I haven't regretted it for a second.

I can't steer you away from the Eotech. It's a tried and proven optic, provided that you can live with the downsides; specifically size, weight and battery life. If you're running night vision, I'd say go Eotech and live with the downsides. I don't get to run NV much, but the times I have, I preferred the Eotech. Clean dot and good view through the larger windows. I also think the Eotech does better with a magnifier.

If the pluses of running the Eotech outweigh the minuses for you, go Eotech; otherwise, Romeo 4t or some flavor of it.

There really isn't much more to want with the 4t. All 7075 construction, including the mount. Screw holes are sleeved with stainless inserts and everything you could typically need is in the box. I've also found the reticle to be useful and I like being able to swap. With the Eotech, you just have what you have.

Still, I have to admit ... I don't own an Eotech now, but everytime I get behind one, I'm impressed. Kind of like getting a really expensive LPVO because you want the best you can get, but in a small light package, running that for a while and getting used to it because it does its job, and then getting behind a mid tier 2-10 that is bigger and heavier, but that shooting experience is just so much better.

Specifically the feeling I get when I spent the last month running 3k rounds with my 1-8 NX8 and I get out to a range where I get to run my rig with the 2.5-10 Leupold Mk4 on it. For actually shooting, I'd take the $1k Leupold over the $1750 NX8 any day.

Mulepackhunter said:

Here is an option for two part design using the taper. I think this will be the best option. Again the red is the taper mating surface. The ring will push into the taper just as the RR brake does and will lock up tight. I'll face the front of the two parts while assembled so the witness between them should be minimal.
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This is indeed nice. Rough idea on cost and weight for this?

We haul ours all over the place and it has been flawless

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Gonna drop that into a Corolla?

Capri_Man said:

The suppressor has been in my dealers possession since june.

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Then your dealer needs to reach out to SS and see what the hold up is. My guess is SS doesn't have any information on you paying for the stamp. If you bought the stamp at the same time as the suppressor, then they haven't linked them for some reason. Are you do an individual or trust? Regardless, your dealer has to work with SS to get it straightened out so the certification step opens up.

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And look at their grandchildren...

What industry is your wife in? I want to switch to that field, lol.

flogxal said:

I was shooting my 16" .223 Wylde yesterday at 600. Credo 3-9x scope. And was wrestling with Strelok, which kept wanting to give me holdover for my last outing at 304yds. So I had some misses. And they were not always easy to spot at 9x magnification.

I struggle to see splash at 600 at 9x.

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I run an NX8 LPVO on my 12.5" and unless I have a spotter, I usually don't even waste my time beyond 500. Where I usually shoot, it's covered with vegetation and not much gets kicked up as it is. My 16" has a Leupold Mark 4 2.5-10 on it. I can get past 500, but how far depends on the conditions. I can see out to 800 on a good day, but its dicey.