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    1896 Swedish Mauser question

    Forgot about the new K98 Timney trigger I added. Super nice! So got $520 in to this build. Worth it in terms of resale? Probably not, but sure learned a lot.
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    1896 Swedish Mauser question

    I full length resize only because I'm somewhat new to his caliber and not willing to make an investment in neck sizing dies yet. I would want a modern firearm before going down that road.
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    1896 Swedish Mauser question

    Yes. Its my understanding that the main advantage of the G98/K98 Action is the gas blow-back venting. The third lug was added as final safety mechanism in the event of front bolt lug failure. It does not offload recoil energy from the front lugs. Here's a perspective on the metallurgy topic:
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    1896 Swedish Mauser question

    Here's my rendition of a 6.5 Swede Sporter. No laughing please! I have $385.00 in parts into it excluding the scope. It's a one of a kind built around the carbine barrel. The Peruvian CZ action is rare but has no real value now. Its unique in that its a large ring, 3 lug action that...
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    1896 Swedish Mauser question

    I just ordered some Berger 156gr EOL. I'm curious about this as it seems the larger, longer bullets I try, the more accurate the results. Its my understanding that the original chamberings is in fact designed for the 156/160 round nose flat base. I've never done a chamber casting before but...
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    1896 Swedish Mauser question

    It's beyond my comprehension that someone would use light bullets with undercharged, slow powder. Reloading manuals give you good info on what powders to use with what bullet weights/Jacket or cast type. I suppose this article is a good reminder of what not to do - even for experienced...
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    1896 Swedish Mauser question

    I've built my own version of a Swede carbine. Two things I know for sure regarding load develop. It does not like powers faster then IMR 4350 or light bullets in the 100 to 123 grain range. Testing 129 to 140gr bullets now. The 135 Atips show promise in the 18" barrel.
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    AR10 realistic accuracy expectations

    I'm not the best marksman with an AR 15/10 but that's mostly on me, not the guns. I don't perform quality practice anywhere near enough. Kinda like my golf game, sucks. I've found these three factors (listed in order of importance) to be the key to consistency and accuracy in the AR10: 1...
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    Favorite Fun Guns

    M1 Garand.
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    Whose 308 ammo to purchase

    For 7.62x51 applications, this stuff is the best I've found. Brass is incredibly good and I have FN FAL reloading experience to back up my claim. 500 Round Case - 7.62x51 NATO M80 Spec 147 Grain FMJ Ball Ammo made by GGG in Lithuania...
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    Hornady Sub-X 190 in SIG Sauer Rattler

    I've got some these reloading bullets on order that I will be trying out in 7.62x39 using a .308 groove diameter Faxon barrel. FWIW the new 7.62x39 255gr factory SUBX round is stable in both my Faxon 1:8 twist and Windham 1:9.5 twist 16" AR barrels while shooting suppressed. Someone famous...
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    Hornady SUBX 7.62x39 Barrel Twist Rate

    Got a chance to shoot these 255 SUBX's out to 200 yards today. The Windham upper with the 1:9.5 twist produced a 2" group early on in the session. Nice and calm, virtually no wind. The new Faxon build with the 1:8 twist barrel produced 4.5" 6-shot group , but this was later in the session...
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    Hornady SUBX 7.62x39 Barrel Twist Rate

    And here I am telling you to be careful and what the hell am I doing?! So we now know this bullets work without the need to resize down to .308. I'll check with Windham to see what bore size they use. Heading out tomorrow to shot both rifles out to at least 175 yards to determine if there...
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    Hornady SUBX 7.62x39 Barrel Twist Rate

    Did a bit more homework on the 16" Faxon Gunner barrel I got for this new build. Found this on Midway: A bit of a shock. I found the is thread on AR15.com regarding this scenario: https://www.ar15.com/forums/armory/Can_you_shoot__311_bullets_in_a__308_barrel_/42-446915/ This implies that I...
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    8x57 Mauser Reloading

    Hunting - Hornady GMX 180gr Solid with 45 gr of IMR 4064. Target - Sierra 200 gr Match King with 39gr of IMR 4895. Both are safe loads and below max. I don't know if these bullets are still available. Its been a while.
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    Hornady SUBX 7.62x39 Barrel Twist Rate

    Very cold and very windy today but did get out to the range. No baffle strikes on the the .308 AR10 or the two AR15's in 7.62x39. First time shooting suppressed so I was a bit nervous. My old Windham Weaponry with the 1:9.5 twist rate shot great albeit overgassed for the SUBX loads. Only...
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    Hornady SUBX 7.62x39 Barrel Twist Rate

    New upper parts due to arrive tomorrow. Worst case I'm shooting on Sunday. My existing 1:9.5 setup has an older Surefire break that still may work. Calling them tomorrow to confirm. If not ,I'll only be testing the new 1:8 twist upper. I have a magneto speed so I can test velocity at some...
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    Hornady SUBX 7.62x39 Barrel Twist Rate

    My son and I dream about the day when we can get to Texas for as hog hunt.
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    Hornady SUBX 7.62x39 Barrel Twist Rate

    Form 4 approved today! Looks like my next round of testing will include suppression as well as the new upper..
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    Hornady SUBX 7.62x39 Barrel Twist Rate

    That bullet is so freaking long! It must come close to bottoming out no?
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