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AR15 223/5.56 Hornady 62 ELD-VT Reloads?

I have not seen any threads with load information for this in a AR15 223/5.56. Hodgdon has load data, but I have not seen anything else. But pretty much, it loads with like .2-.3 grains more than 69 SMK Load data for near max.
I just got 100 bullets and will be loading up and testing 10 different loads in a Brux and Shilen barrel (AR15 223/5.56).
I will be testing using Benchmark, N135, N140, N133 and TAC probably to see if I can find anything accurate with it. Since this bullet is new, I feel like good ballpark loads are largely unknown. Unlike 77 grainers, where for 20 years, people are going to say "24 grains of RE15/Varket/N140" are the standard.

Anyone have any good loads in AR's with these bullets so I can get some good ideas of load area? I have every powder, so if its not on that list above, its ok. I will consider other options. I chose above ones, because those are what I would call "top tier possible choices" for the 100 I have. If I had more, I would include RE15, Varget, XBR, H4895 and maybe a couple ball powders like AA2230 and H335.

Thank you for your advice in advance

Firearms Gap Tempest

Used
Just sits in my closet in a case for the past year, so using funds for a new project. Bolt handle has some blem/cerakote missing from use (I can send pics upon request).

- 6 lug model

-327 rounds down the action and barrel.

- Barrel is 24 inch bartlein 6.5 creedmoor rem varmint profile 5R 1:8 RH with a badger fte muzzle break. Threaded, chambered, fluted, nitride finish all done by RWS Gunsmithing.

- Comes with #20 & #30 trigger hangers, extra gap torch bolt handle/knob, and muzzle thread protector.

$1600 1500 shipped. Message me for more info.
I am willing to trade for a LMT MARS H 308 16 inch upper.

SOLD Geissele AR receiver Mk16 Handguard RAL8000 Cerakote

Selling this receiver/handguard set that I've been planning on building forever and never got around to it and lost interest.

Lower is Geissele
Upper is an unknown mfg. See markings.
Handguard is Mk16 9.3 length.

Cerakoted RAL8000.

350 shipped.

Sold pending funds

No trades. No splitting up. Payment with zelle or Venmo gift. My PayPal is locked. Must ship to an FFL.

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SOLD Manners PRS2

Manners PRS2
Mini chassis
Carbon elite
Full length 14in arca with barricade stop
SA REM 700 footprint.

Has few knicks from rubbing elbows in the safe. $1100 🚢 obo

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Gunsmithing BAR MK3 DBM Help

Obviously I’m not a gunsmith that’s why I’m here seeking help.I have a newer BAR MK3, with an adjustable gas block.

So I found a good video on how to completely disassemble a BAR. I did that cleaned it in an ultrasonic parts cleaner (parts that would fit). While it was apart I spray painted the barrel only. I taped the gas block off really good multiple layers as not to get paint in there. Reassembled, function test. Everything was good. Then test fired, goes bang like normal but won’t eject. I thought maybe it was the gas block that needed tuning even though I didn’t touch that at all. So I went from tight all the way out to 8 full turns in 2 full turn increments (10 full turns is max). All fired none ejected. So now what? Or what did I fuck up?

Edit: I’ll add that before I took it apart it would cycle whatever ammo I threw at it flawlessly. Never had a single failure to eject or short stroke. Probably 300 rounds down the barrel.

MPVO Opinions

I'm putting together a new 16" 6mm ARC gas gun, and I'm trying to decide on what optic to get for it. Main use for this rifle will be for plinking and hunting (varmint/deer). Locally, I only have access to 100 yd, and I can shoot 200 yd (possibly 400 yd) at my parents' property. I'm also considering leaving this gun with a friend for when I'm on work travel where the local range is 550 yd and beyond out in the desert.


In the 2.5-15/20 range, I'm looking at the Athlon Ares BTR Gen 2 HD, Steiner T6XI, GPO GPOTAC 8X, and NF NX8. In the 3-15/18 range, I'm looking at the Swampfox Warhawk, Bushnell Match Pro ED, Athlon Ares ETR UHD, and Element Titan.

There are some 44mm objective options in those magnification ranges, but they seem to be more the outlier than the norm. Maven RS1.2 MIL, Vortex Viper PST Gen II, Vortex Venom, Vortex Strike Eagle, and Primary Arms Glx.


Just wondering what SH thoughts are on those options. Any that should be definitely be avoided? My primary concerns are a good eye box and decent glass and not too stiff turrets. The turret detents on my 1-8x GPOTAC are so stiff that it usually jumps 2-3 clicks when it first moves, which is really annoying.

Bicyclist killed by driver that ran a stop sign

Court ruled that the driver is immune from criminal charges and civil litigation because he's a federal agent doing his job. Homeowners security video shows the entire event and the judge said that he definitely did run the stop sign and run over the woman. The DEA agent said that he was trying to catch up to his team that was doing surveillance and didn't believe that he had to obey traffic laws. Judge agreed using a scotus ruling from 125 years ago.

So tax slaves there you have it. The King's men don't have to protect you and if they kill you while on the clock, tough shit. They have total immunity.

SOLD Sold

Zco 5x27
Impt 2 x reticle
10 mil non locking turrets

In perfect condition, nothing wrong with it

Arc 20 Moa 1.5 "high mount with bridge

Scope chap
Throw lever
Aadmount front cap
Tenebrex rear cap

5 months old , 300 rounds on it
Original box and stuff in it

with mount and scope chap,throw lever, and caps

Not separating mount unless someone buys it first

Mount-$150

Scope- sold
No trades , no offers


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Accessories Glock Holsters - Tenicor, JMCK, Fricke, JR Custom, INCOG

I’ve accumulated a variety of Glock holsters for my carry guns that I’m not going to use moving forward. Any questions, send me a PM.

Left to right top row in pic:

Tenicor Malus Sol AIWB optic cut —- Glock 17 length, fits 19, 45, etc. with X300 —- $110 shipped ***SPF***

JRC CDA - JR Customs Handmade Horsehide AIWB set with mag carrier —- phenomenal top shelf maker, cost $450 new from Jim Ryan with 6 month wait —- Glock 34 length, fits 19, 45, 26, etc —- $350 shipped for the pair
(also have a matching belt made by JR that came with the holster, for 32-34 ish waist range, add $100 if you’d like to have it with the holster set)

JM Custom Kydex AIWB optic cut —- Glock 34 length, fits 19, 45, 26, etc. —- **SOLD**

Tulster AIWB / IWB quick clip —- Glock 26 —- **SOLD**

JM Custom Kydex AIWB —- Glock 19 length, fits 19, 45, 26, etc. —- $65 shipped

JM Custom Kydex AIWB —- Glock 43 —- $65 shipped

Haley INCOG AIWB —- Glock 43 —- $65 shipped

Left to right middle row in pic:

Kaluban Cloak OWB —- Glock 20/21 with weapon light —- $55 shipped

Vedder Lightdraw OWB —- Glock 26 —- $75 shipped

Dale Fricke Gideon Elite OWB —- Glock 29/30 —- $85 shipped

JM Custom Kydex IWB with soft loops —- Glock 19 length, fits 19, 45, 26, etc. —- $65 shipped

Raven Vanguard 2 VG2 modular —- fits all Glock regular frame (not slim frame) —- $30 shipped

Left to right bottom row in pic:

JM Custom Kydex Mag Pouch - Glock double stack —- **SOLD**

JM Custom Kydex Mag Pouch —- Glock slim single stack —- $30 shipped with any holster

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