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  1. M

    Threading Muzzle

    Thanks for the responses. Wanted to make sure that I would not do something that I would later regret, which it sounds like i would have.
  2. M

    Threading Muzzle

    I was planning to turn the OD with an annular cutter using a pilot made for a .308 barrel. I was going to cut the threads with a die, not a lathe. No, not chambering the barrel but threading it for a suppressor. Is an annular cutter with a properly sized pilot not concentric & perpendicular...
  3. M

    Threading Muzzle

    I will be turning my barrel w/ an annular cutter & pilot & then threading it (5/8-24). I was just going to get a die from Drills & Cutters & was wondering if I should get a one piece or an adjustable die. I was leaning towards the non adjustable. Also, is a standard die precise enough? I am...
  4. M

    Did something happen to the 6.5Guys Website?

    Have not been able to access it for a couple of days.
  5. M

    Using a tripod to isolate shooter input?

    Awesome Pic!!!!
  6. M

    Blew Primer out on a starter load...

    2.200 COAL. 1.635 to ogive. Chamber is 1.675, so 0.040 of jump - no 'jam' seating. Primers were Federal 205.
  7. M

    KeyMod Bolt Torque

    Will try the loktite. Just a really small bolt for blue. I have been tightening to 20 in-lb & attached in direction opposite of recoil (like a scope).
  8. M

    Blew Primer out on a starter load...

    Don't know. As I said, I'm fairly careful in my reloading. If primer is easy or tight, I inspect. Obviously I missed something. Do not believe that it was a dangerous situation, but still a little concerned.
  9. M

    KeyMod Bolt Torque

    I have a keymod handguard on one of my ARs which I installed a ARCA rail onto. After two dozen shots or so, it loosens up. I torque the bolts (there are 4 of them) to 15 in.-lbs. Should I locktite the bolts to stop them from loosening? I can torque to 20 in.-lbs. but as these are only 8-32...
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    Blew Primer out on a starter load...

    Was developing some loads for my 300 BLK & blew a primer out and this was on a starter load (17.8 gr. of AA1680 under a 155 gr. BTHP). Gun functioned. Noticed blown primer when I pulled brass out of the catcher. Case is carboned up on the back face but otherwise looks OK. I am guessing a...
  11. M

    Request recommendation from members

    I feel your pain. I'm slowly losing my hearing and younger than you. Trying to convince my son to protect his hearing. Then again, he is 22 & believes that Superman has nothing on him. With a muzzle brake, you cannot eliminate the hearing damage, even with muffs. Muffs protect your ears...
  12. M

    Velocity went up on 5.56 2 yr. old reloads - Why???

    Went back out to the range today. Verified my velocity for the third time. Shooting at 2875 fps, which is about 75 fps faster than when the barrel was new. Also, started using a G7 = .183 instead of the G1 = .395. Shot from 300 to 1000 yards and predicted drop was close to calculations, but...
  13. M

    Cheap ARCA rail vs. Area419

    Do not have a chassis. I have a Manners T2A B&C M40 stock
  14. M

    Velocity went up on 5.56 2 yr. old reloads - Why???

    Yes & yes. I too believe that there are multiple factors and trying to determine what they are so I can minimize my future surprises.
  15. M

    Cheap ARCA rail vs. Area419

    Need to get some rails for my rifles. A rail from Area419 is around $100, but they make nice stuff. Can get a Leofoto for $30. Is the $70 premium worth it?
  16. M

    HOG Saddle vs. ARCA rail

    Yep - definitely going to make a TAC table. get a $15 ARCA on amazon & weld it to an aluminum plate. What size for the table - 8x8 ?
  17. M

    Velocity went up on 5.56 2 yr. old reloads - Why???

    So I seated the bullets 0.010" deeper and now have: Average velocity is 2862 fps & ES (5 shots) is 30 fps. Reshot the original version (i.e. bullets not reseated) and got: Average velocity is 2870 fps & ES (5 shots) is 30 fps. So, I do not believe that the bullet was stuck/cold welded. Avg...
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    Velocity went up on 5.56 2 yr. old reloads - Why???

    I have some 5.56 reloads that are shooting faster than they did 2 yrs. ago. Here are the load details: Brass: LC15 Bullet Hornady 75 gr. BTHP Powder: 23.5 gr. of 8208 XBR Average velocity (22" barrel) is 2894 fps & ES (5 shots) is 9 fps This is about 100 fps faster than the velocity that I had...
  19. M

    HOG Saddle vs. ARCA rail

    Obviously an ARCA would be a more solid mount, but most of my guns do not have rails mounted. How well does the HOG work. For that matter, how would the PIG version compare? Hate spending $350 on a HOG only to find out that it does not work. On a related topic, how does a picatinny to ARCA...
  20. M

    Jam Seating

    I remeasured the 2.924"and them confirmed the 2.933". Not a big deal topush the bullets back by 0.018"
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