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- By hankpac
- The Bear Pit
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Wife moved it.
Budget 300 Blackout Build - Suppressor Suggestions
- By Deepwoods
- Semi-Automatic Rifles
- 15 Replies
The SOCOM 300 SPS is very good. It also relatively heavy and has more amounts of back pressure than the higher flow alternatives.
I have one and it's on a bolt gun so I don't have to deal with the blowback. I don't mind SF muzzle devises, but they are on the longer and heavier side....
The higher flow cans (which I prefer) may require a larger gas port size to reliably cycle a wider range of subsonic ammo. You may not know until you try. One of my uppers liked Federal 220gr but with Fioochi 220 it would cycle but not lock back.
If you aren't shooting supers a lot of rapidly, the Ti ODB is very good.
I *love* my HUX cans for supersonic, but Ive heard their previous generation HQ QD 762 with subs and it was OK. Certainly not *loud*, but the few shots I took indoor with no ear pro wasn't great. The Ventum, which I own, was a bit better, but it hasn't wowed me. Or rather, it's pretty good and the ODB is very good.
Regarding magazines... You *might* have feeding issues with regular Magpul (556) magazines and the heavier subsonic rounds. If you look toward the front, on either side, there are little tabs that help keep a 556 round straight in the magazine. With the larger/ fatter bullets of the subsonic 300, those tabs can-but-dont-always cause miss feeding.
The solution is the 300 specific Magpul magazines (where those table are smaller), Lancer mags seem to work well (though Lancer also has 300 blk specific options) or Dremel the tabs on the magpul 556 so it tappers/ ramps down to the wall of the magazine. I did this recently and it seemed to work.
I have one and it's on a bolt gun so I don't have to deal with the blowback. I don't mind SF muzzle devises, but they are on the longer and heavier side....
The higher flow cans (which I prefer) may require a larger gas port size to reliably cycle a wider range of subsonic ammo. You may not know until you try. One of my uppers liked Federal 220gr but with Fioochi 220 it would cycle but not lock back.
If you aren't shooting supers a lot of rapidly, the Ti ODB is very good.
I *love* my HUX cans for supersonic, but Ive heard their previous generation HQ QD 762 with subs and it was OK. Certainly not *loud*, but the few shots I took indoor with no ear pro wasn't great. The Ventum, which I own, was a bit better, but it hasn't wowed me. Or rather, it's pretty good and the ODB is very good.
Regarding magazines... You *might* have feeding issues with regular Magpul (556) magazines and the heavier subsonic rounds. If you look toward the front, on either side, there are little tabs that help keep a 556 round straight in the magazine. With the larger/ fatter bullets of the subsonic 300, those tabs can-but-dont-always cause miss feeding.
The solution is the 300 specific Magpul magazines (where those table are smaller), Lancer mags seem to work well (though Lancer also has 300 blk specific options) or Dremel the tabs on the magpul 556 so it tappers/ ramps down to the wall of the magazine. I did this recently and it seemed to work.
Reduced quality 22LR ammo - most match brands
- All Things Rimfire
- 128 Replies
There is a "Pearls Before Swine" comic panels that shows Pig (or Rat) asking Wise Ass on the Hill, "What is the secret to happiness?"
Wise Ass answers, "Don't argue with idiots on the internet."
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I have searched in vain for that particular strip. It was pre-pandemic.
Accessories Like New X-Caliber 29" 300 Winmag Remington 700 Fluted
- By jmrod0720
- Buy - Sell - Trade
- 0 Replies
400 TYD
Compatible with Impact 737R Actions.
To be used with recoil lugs .300" or thinner.
***THESE REM/AGES PREFIT BARRELS REQUIRE A BARREL NUT AND ARE ONLY COMPATIBLE WITH STANDARD FACTORY REMINGTON 700 ACTION THREADS (1-1/16"x16TPI) AND STANDARD FACTORY REMINGTON 700 BOLT-FACE GEOMETRY (.700" Breech Counter-Bore) & LUG GEOMETRY OR (if selected as .715" Counter-Bore) THOSE WITH UPGRADED M16-STYLE EXTRACTORS: ANY DIMENSIONAL DEVIATIONS FROM ANY/ALL OF THOSE AFOREMENTIONED DESIGN ELEMENTS ON YOUR ACTION AND/OR BOLT-FACE WILL PREVENT PROPER FITMENT AND/OR HEADSPACING OF THIS PREFIT BARREL***
***WILL NOT WORK WITH CURTIS ACTIONS (Unless the "NO COUNTERBORE" option is selected for breech counterbore size but this is STILL UNTESTED AND UNSUPPORTED BY X-CALIBER)***
1-1/16x16TPI Rem/Ages Barrel nut required, not included.
Need a Rem/Ages barrel nut? Head here!
Need a Muzzle Thread Protector? Head here!
Our Prefit 1MOA accuracy guarantee is 3 rounds at 100 yards with quality ammo and a skilled shooter. Like anything X-Caliber makes, we stand behind it 100%. If you do not think your barrel can shoot 1MOA groups or less, we will have you ship it back. We will inspect the barrel. If the barrel fails, we will build you another barrel and ship it to you at no cost. If the barrel passes all test, it will be shipped back to you at your expense.
For more information about our 1MOA accuracy guarantee and the conditions that apply, please refer to our FAQ or Conditions Pages.
*NOTICE REGARDING 6MM CHAMBERINGS: Some SAAMI 6mm chamberings, such as 6mm ARC, 6mm Creedmoor and 6 PRC, might experience projectiles sticking in the freebore of the chamber's throat if the projectiles are at or exceed maximum-SAAMI projectile diameter specifications of .2433-.2434" (depending on chambering). It has been noted in some instances that Hornady brand projectiles in 6mm can oftentimes be right at the maximum limit for what SAAMI specifications call for, and while safe to fire assuming the load adheres to SAAMI specifications, may experience projectile-sticking when extracting unfired rounds until the barrel has had 100+ rounds fired through it.
For more information on available contours, please visit our Contours page.
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X-Caliber Barrel Break-In
Procedure Guide
When breaking in your new X-Caliber Barrel, you should perform appropriate fire and clean cycles to normalize the bore surface. Each fire and clean cycle consists of a certain number of rounds fired (one to five) followed by a cleaning procedure (see below for reference), to be completed a certain number of times (1-25). These vary depending on the type of steel of the barrel, bore/groove diameter, velocity and pressure of any given round, etc. This is to be used as a guide. Since our barrels are hand-lapped, each barrel may break in a little differently. Some barrels may require more or less shots or cycles to break in than what is listed here.
416R Stainless Steel: Fire One Round then Clean: Do this 5-10 times. Fire Three Times then Clean: Do this 1 time. Fire Five Times then Clean: Do this 1 time.
4140 Chrome Moly: Fire Once Round then Clean: Do this 5-25 times. Fire Three Times then Clean: Do this 2 times. Fire Five Times then Clean: Do this 1 time.
Example: For a 416R Stainless Steel barrel, you would fire one round, then perform the cleaning steps outlined below a total of five to ten times (shoot 1 round & clean, done 5-10 times) before starting the three shot cycle where you would fire three rounds and then clean as outlined below, then proceed to fire five rounds then clean, completing the break-in procedure.
Each Firing Cycle (1 shot, 3 shot or 5 shot) should be followed by cleaning the bore (see steps below for reference):
1.) Using a one-piece, coated cleaning rod with a properly sized bore brush (wet with your favorite non-foaming bore solvent), carefully clean the bore from the chamber end toward the muzzle (3-5 passes is usually sufficient). If you cannot clean from the chamber end, be sure to use a bore-guide so as not to damage the crown or muzzle end of the rifling. Let sit 30-60 seconds before moving on to the next step.
2.) Push a dry patch down the bore. (2-3 times)
3.) Put a few of drops of oil on a patch and push that down the bore so as to leave a thin film of oil inside the bore.
4.) Begin a new cycle: Fire your next round or rounds in your next firing cycle and repeat cleaning as necessary.
It is recommended to keep a written tally of your current step within the process so if you get distracted you will know where you left off.
Description below copied directly from manufacturers website. Only 20 rounds through the barrel and not even broken in yet. I swapped calibers and went to a 300 PRC and that is why I am selling it.
"Rem/Ages" Remington 700 Prefit Barrels
For over 50 years the Remington 700 has been the go to gun for hunters and servicemen alike because of its’ known out-of-the-box accuracy. Now coupled with the Savage Barrel nut design we get the Rem/Age pre fit barrel. By elongating the threads and adding a barrel nut, you are able to change out your Remington 700 barrel with a matching chamber Go gauge, barrel nut wrench and a barrel vise.Compatible with Impact 737R Actions.
To be used with recoil lugs .300" or thinner.
***THESE REM/AGES PREFIT BARRELS REQUIRE A BARREL NUT AND ARE ONLY COMPATIBLE WITH STANDARD FACTORY REMINGTON 700 ACTION THREADS (1-1/16"x16TPI) AND STANDARD FACTORY REMINGTON 700 BOLT-FACE GEOMETRY (.700" Breech Counter-Bore) & LUG GEOMETRY OR (if selected as .715" Counter-Bore) THOSE WITH UPGRADED M16-STYLE EXTRACTORS: ANY DIMENSIONAL DEVIATIONS FROM ANY/ALL OF THOSE AFOREMENTIONED DESIGN ELEMENTS ON YOUR ACTION AND/OR BOLT-FACE WILL PREVENT PROPER FITMENT AND/OR HEADSPACING OF THIS PREFIT BARREL***
***WILL NOT WORK WITH CURTIS ACTIONS (Unless the "NO COUNTERBORE" option is selected for breech counterbore size but this is STILL UNTESTED AND UNSUPPORTED BY X-CALIBER)***
1-1/16x16TPI Rem/Ages Barrel nut required, not included.
Need a Rem/Ages barrel nut? Head here!
Need a Muzzle Thread Protector? Head here!
No Shipping outside the US
*Please refer to the footer of this page for up-to-date production lead-time estimates.
Fluting: Adds 1 week to order lead timeOur Prefit 1MOA accuracy guarantee is 3 rounds at 100 yards with quality ammo and a skilled shooter. Like anything X-Caliber makes, we stand behind it 100%. If you do not think your barrel can shoot 1MOA groups or less, we will have you ship it back. We will inspect the barrel. If the barrel fails, we will build you another barrel and ship it to you at no cost. If the barrel passes all test, it will be shipped back to you at your expense.
For more information about our 1MOA accuracy guarantee and the conditions that apply, please refer to our FAQ or Conditions Pages.
*NOTICE REGARDING 6MM CHAMBERINGS: Some SAAMI 6mm chamberings, such as 6mm ARC, 6mm Creedmoor and 6 PRC, might experience projectiles sticking in the freebore of the chamber's throat if the projectiles are at or exceed maximum-SAAMI projectile diameter specifications of .2433-.2434" (depending on chambering). It has been noted in some instances that Hornady brand projectiles in 6mm can oftentimes be right at the maximum limit for what SAAMI specifications call for, and while safe to fire assuming the load adheres to SAAMI specifications, may experience projectile-sticking when extracting unfired rounds until the barrel has had 100+ rounds fired through it.
For more information on available contours, please visit our Contours page.
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X-Caliber Barrel Break-In
Procedure Guide
When breaking in your new X-Caliber Barrel, you should perform appropriate fire and clean cycles to normalize the bore surface. Each fire and clean cycle consists of a certain number of rounds fired (one to five) followed by a cleaning procedure (see below for reference), to be completed a certain number of times (1-25). These vary depending on the type of steel of the barrel, bore/groove diameter, velocity and pressure of any given round, etc. This is to be used as a guide. Since our barrels are hand-lapped, each barrel may break in a little differently. Some barrels may require more or less shots or cycles to break in than what is listed here.
416R Stainless Steel: Fire One Round then Clean: Do this 5-10 times. Fire Three Times then Clean: Do this 1 time. Fire Five Times then Clean: Do this 1 time.
4140 Chrome Moly: Fire Once Round then Clean: Do this 5-25 times. Fire Three Times then Clean: Do this 2 times. Fire Five Times then Clean: Do this 1 time.
Example: For a 416R Stainless Steel barrel, you would fire one round, then perform the cleaning steps outlined below a total of five to ten times (shoot 1 round & clean, done 5-10 times) before starting the three shot cycle where you would fire three rounds and then clean as outlined below, then proceed to fire five rounds then clean, completing the break-in procedure.
Each Firing Cycle (1 shot, 3 shot or 5 shot) should be followed by cleaning the bore (see steps below for reference):
1.) Using a one-piece, coated cleaning rod with a properly sized bore brush (wet with your favorite non-foaming bore solvent), carefully clean the bore from the chamber end toward the muzzle (3-5 passes is usually sufficient). If you cannot clean from the chamber end, be sure to use a bore-guide so as not to damage the crown or muzzle end of the rifling. Let sit 30-60 seconds before moving on to the next step.
2.) Push a dry patch down the bore. (2-3 times)
3.) Put a few of drops of oil on a patch and push that down the bore so as to leave a thin film of oil inside the bore.
4.) Begin a new cycle: Fire your next round or rounds in your next firing cycle and repeat cleaning as necessary.
It is recommended to keep a written tally of your current step within the process so if you get distracted you will know where you left off.
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I Spy New Baby Razor G3 4-24
- By SpeedyR
- Observation & Sighting Devices
- 458 Replies
I was just trying to keep it on track and provide details of what we knew and think so far.A-holes keep posting to this thread and I get excited it might be a release announcement. Knock that shit off!
and yes I feel the same way.
Reduced quality 22LR ammo - most match brands
- By oldrifleman
- All Things Rimfire
- 128 Replies
I am pretty sure than anything less than a large double blind study would fail to provide what you would accept as evidence. The rest of us learn from experience. We try things and some work, some don’t and some work better. It is almost always anecdotal but it drives our actions. Mine says that newer 22 or ammo is the most consistent I have seen. It also tells me that if I want the last 3% of potential accuracy I need to send the rifle to be tested, in my case to Lapua and then buy a shit load of whatever they find works best ( I mark the cases with which rifle they are for). I know that Tuners can tune some deviation out of even the best pairing, I was told this by ANA master smith Steve Bolton ( who has written several things on 22 accuracy), I ignored his advice to get one installed by him only to later go back and get it done. I know that every single 22 I have owned prefers different lots best, but that unless I am shooting BR with them Lapua CenterX or Midas +, will work really well. I know that my most picky rifle ( that I still own) is a Winchester 52c that a previous owner rebarreled with a rather short (19”) fat Lilja barrel ( spectacular shooter with ammo it really likes, but very picky) my least picky is my 24.5 x 1.05 inch 1727f/AI/Bartlein.
No these are the things I know, none of it means anything to you. And I guess I should accept that and ignore the thread (I probably won’t but hey
), enjoy hearing yourself blather.
Maggie’s Funny & awesome pics, vids and memes thread (work safe, no nudity)
- By HPIguy
- The Bear Pit
- 120757 Replies
Been around here in the WNC for the past five years or so.According to the map, there be dillas in my AO but I haven’t seen em.
They can carry plague and leprosy I believe
I take oxygenate, which was life changing for digestive issues my whole life. Apparently most people can't take it for the reasons you mentioned. And I take a different one that the wife gives me in the AM, not sure which one though.Bro do you take Magnesium Glyconate? If not please try it. I used to suffer from insomnia plus I had cramps at night and brain fog especially after I had covid.
MG changed my freaking life. Take one in the morning and 2 before bed and sleep like a stone.
*edited to add, don’t take Mag Citrate like this or you will be pooping all the night long and sleep will elude you
