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  1. smoothy8500

    Help, my 5.56 reloads suck

    Well, yeah. Sometimes it's just one barrel doesn't like them, but in your case, all the (good) barrels don't like them. No sense in trying other powders in the hope of finding a magic combo. Hornady are probably the most consistent fmj performers.
  2. smoothy8500

    Phase 5 EBR CMP legal?

    I currently use the Phase 5 on my 308 AR Service rfle. It is allowed. https://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Highpower-Rifle-Rules.pdf Rule 4.1 on the AR Service rifle allows it, pg 40: An extended bolt release is permitted on both right and left-handed receivers, provided there...
  3. smoothy8500

    AR10 pulling rim off and marring on brass

    ??? Not sure what you are seeing....
  4. smoothy8500

    Question on ball powder vs cannister for your .223 hand loaders

    “canister powder “ generally refers to the powder manufactured exclusively for the ammunition company for a specific purpose/cartridge. The extruded powder does have a better temperature stability than ball powder, so a max load developed in spring could still be safe in the heat of summer.
  5. smoothy8500

    Reticle canted?

    Then again, "straight over the bore" is irrelevant. Level/plumb reticle is all you need.
  6. smoothy8500

    AR10 pulling rim off and marring on brass

    It might just be a little rough that will eventually smooth out, or it might just need a little polishing/honing by the mfr. Yeah. I know some people who just wrapped steel wool or green scotchbrite around a 45 ACP brush with some oil and "buffed it out, but I would contact the vendor. No sense...
  7. smoothy8500

    AR10 pulling rim off and marring on brass

    Pics show a lot of marks on the brass just below the shoulder indicate the chamber was poorly finished.
  8. smoothy8500

    Hornady .308 125gr FMJ in AR

    Not AR specific, but the 125 FMJ is pretty popular with M1 Garand shooting matches at 200 yards. Accurate enough with reduced recoil.
  9. smoothy8500

    M40A5 who for threading/Brake?

    Uh, yes, he knew it needed to be turned down behind the threads....The question the smith was asking (in addition to what diameter/length to turn down) was the transition: squared 90 degree? Angled (what degree)? Chamferred? Hence asking who might know how to do it right. I'll start with the...
  10. smoothy8500

    M40A5 who for threading/Brake?

    So who is able to do it correctly? My local trustworthy smiths can do it, but don't have the correct specs and would need a diagram/specs. Any suggestions for smiths or correct diagrams?
  11. smoothy8500

    PRS Talk Old comp barrels?

    So......none of these are the ones for sale "about hundred rounds down the pipe", right?
  12. smoothy8500

    F-Class heavy barrel contour

    Seems most of the F-class open guys around me are using the heavy Palma. I’m going F-t/r so I don’t have much personal info for you.
  13. smoothy8500

    Go to factory/reman ammo?

    Yeah, it sounds like you made an effort and tried to beat factory. No way will LAX or Freedom be better. Stick with Hornady Match since you have good luck with it. Edit: Whatever happened with the Prime/RUAG debacle?
  14. smoothy8500

    M40A3/5 PGW rails discontinued

    Doesn't Charlies Custom always have them available?
  15. smoothy8500

    Kaboom! What should I do with this ammo?

    Case thinning from too many reloads. No mystery, look how thin the brass is at the crack. The primer just flew out as the case extracted and some residual pressure popped it out. https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/attachments/img_0697-jpeg.8389227/
  16. smoothy8500

    F T/R Competition SFP scope for F-class

    If it were a very fine FFP crosshair or dot at 25X, it would be invisible or difficult to see against the black target face at 18X and below when we dial back due to the mirage moving heavily or boils....Cuz we're old and can't see.
  17. smoothy8500

    Spotters Kowa Prominar vs Vortex Razor... Have we done this?

    It's an original Ray-Vin tripod, just like the Eclipse ones produced by hic-tec.
  18. smoothy8500

    Rifle Scopes Does long road trip cause a shift in zero ??

    You mean like the loose nut behind the trigger? :LOL:
  19. smoothy8500

    4895 in a 223 / 5.56?

    Yeah, those "similar threads" listed below the page throw off a lot of folks.
  20. smoothy8500

    4895 in a 223 / 5.56?

    Ummm, day late and a dollar short since this conversation was about RG4895 and four years ago....
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