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  1. samnev

    Does anyone here own the FN M249S?

    I sure do. When I got one when they first came out. It it had a nice trigger and easy to cock. I sent it in for the MANDATORY RECALL. It came back with an absolutely horrible trigger and was almost impossible to cock. Biggest mistake I've ever made. I would advise anyone thinking about a new one...
  2. samnev

    Any tips progressive eyeglasses wearers and scopes?

    I've been wearing progressives for30 years. Each time my RX changed I had to readjust the ocular lens. It's a Pain in the arse but eventually I learned where the sweet spot is.
  3. samnev

    223 55grain bullet suggestions

    I've had my best group with light weight bullets using 26.2 grains of W748 behind 52 grain SMK's.
  4. samnev

    Rifle Scopes Venting on Leupold warranty process

    If I was in the same situation as The OP I would be pissed too. Yes it's the holiday season but 5 weeks is unacceptable as is no shipping label. I just sent a PST Gen II scope to Vortex they provide a shipping able a said turn around was 7-8 days. I don't believe Leupold has any less repairs...
  5. samnev

    Loads for 52gr match hpbt 223

    Sorry guy fat fingers put 1 to many zero's. meant to say 100 yards
  6. samnev

    Les Baer AR rifles (.223 flavor )

    Perhaps that's why I can't duplicate my test target.
  7. samnev

    Les Baer AR rifles (.223 flavor )

    I bought a Les Baer 308 Super Match Sniper. I had to but it became the 3 digit serial number was my birthday.LOL Target that came with it was 1 small hole barely larger than a 308 hole. I've never been able to match that but 0.5 moa 5 shot 100 yard groups I've shot fairly often. Usual groups run...
  8. samnev

    POF P415 upper. Impressed.

    I have a POF 415 and it's a laser. Definitely get a better scope. You'll be amazed at how well it shots.
  9. samnev

    MR762 - No Love?

    My MR762 regularly shoot 5 shoot 100 yard groups under 1 moa Usually averaging 0.8 moa. However my OBR with a LW barrel will average 0.6 moa and is my favorite 308 semi.
  10. samnev

    Arken vs Riton vs Something else

    I like the Vortex Viper PST Get II 5-25x50 with the EBR-7C Reticle.
  11. samnev

    When you catch them in the act.

    He'd sig Beth on them!!
  12. samnev

    Anyone else ever do business with Vortex's service department?

    Great service from the folks at Vortex if you have a scope problem. The mail you a UPS return label as soon as you get off the phone. And turnaround in my case was < 2 weeks.
  13. samnev

    any recommendations on where to get prescription eye glasses

    I've been getting my exams and progressive eye glasses from Costco for many years. The use Essilor lenses which is top of the line lenses. My sister in-law use to be a representative for Essilor and when I had a eye exam form a optometrist who also had the glasses made which were useless for me...
  14. samnev

    Suggestions - Brass Catcher

    I've been using the Brass Goat for about a year now after using the Caldwell type net brass catchers which I was never satisfied with. I works great and never had any problems at all. Only AR it won't work with is my Wison Combat Protector.Elite which doesn't have a Mil Spec lower. Only problem...
  15. samnev

    Rifle Scopes Best vendor for a good deal on a NF 7-35?

    I believe this is the link you were looking for. https://colonialarmory.com/optics. But the site is under construction.
  16. samnev

    Rifle Scopes What magnification do you use when shooting at 100 yds strictly for group size?

    In April of 2013 I posted I used 15X -20x. Now 9 years later with my aging eyes I use 21x to 25X on my AR's and on my AIAW I use a NightForce 8-32X56. Tough getting old.
  17. samnev

    SCOPE for an AR with a 16 inch barrel (5.56)

    I bought one of those from Eurooptic. Good not believe price and really nice scope. Can't beat that price.
  18. samnev

    Anyone have recent experience with Lothar Walther barrels?

    My LaRue LW barreled OBR is a Laser. My PredtOBR with LaRue barrel not as accurate.
  19. samnev

    Which AK - 103

    I had 7 different AK's sold them all off recently but did keep my Arsenal SLR 106FR in 556 with Kvar viable scope which had always been my favorite AK.
  20. samnev

    Reloading for AR-10 308 Win. Which one is your choice: Single Stage or Progressive Press?

    I use my Dillon 550 like a semi progressive for both 556 and 308. Resize and prime. on 2nd stage remove brass and throw charges on ChargeMaster. Then seat bullet and crimp on Dillon. I use Dillon's 1200 case trimmer on my RockChucker. Check with Wilson case gauge and Dillon calipers. For my...