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    Gas Gun Groups Thread

    A similar charge of 8208 and a 77 smk or a 73 Berger shoots well in every AR I've tried. I have found that if a rifle won't shoot that combination well, it probably needs a barrel replacement
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    AR Positional POI Shift Test

    I have two different Factory LMT barrels, but a gunsmith named D Wilson can convert virtually any standard AR-15 Barrel to work with the LMT quick change barrel system I had him convert a 16" Bartlein barrel a few months ago, it is an absolute tack driver now, Factory LMT barrels in 5.56 have...
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    American Ammunition Company 77gr SMK HPBT

    Has anybody chrono'd recent Sierra match King version in 77 grains? I never had great luck with the AAC/Hornady 77 grain AAC offering, it was fast, but 2 MOA larger sample size for me in my rifles. Still really nice for the money, pretty much the same price as 55 FMJ The genuine 77 Sierra...
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    XM7 worries from the field.

    I'm just a guy who enjoys shooting and training, I've never been in the military. That said, this Sig rifle seems to miss the mark on so many obvious levels. Not to mention the very significant increase in weight and reduced ammunition both in the rifle and in the soldier's loadout, the other...
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    Gas Gun Groups Thread

    Those 77 Bergers are impressive, especially that 24.1 grain group! I've also been very impressed with 73 grain Berger OTMs. Those are a lot easier for me to find, especially in 1000 bullet boxes. I shot a 10 round 100 yard group in the rain today with my LMT/Bartlein 223, I'm so impressed...
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    Gas Gun Groups Thread

    LMT 6.5 CM shoots pretty good too. I'm personally very happy with any semi-auto rifle that can shoot 1 MOA 10 round groups. These are more rare than people think.
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    Gas Gun Groups Thread

    I didn't build my LMT to be a benchrest gun, but it's more than accurate enough for my needs. I live in a very rural area with a lot of land and some wide open spaces. I wanted a general-purpose rifle with a DMR type focus. Most of my 10-round 100 yards groups are in the .8" range, some in the...
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    Criterion barrel brass pressure signs

    If you click on my profile and search threads I posts, there are some with load data and range results for my Criterion. I haven't strayed much from IMR 8208 with handloads in this rifle, but 77 SMK's, 73 Bergers, 77 Bergers, and 60 grain Hornady Vmax's shot tight groups without much fuss. I...
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    Criterion barrel brass pressure signs

    That's disappointing for sure. I have a Criterion 16" Hybrid that is factory nitrided 416R stainless and it does really well with 23.3 - 23.5 grains of 8208 XBR and 77 SMK's. My COL is around or just under 2.250", this load shoots very consistently well 10 round groups for me in both the...
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    LMT Barrel conversion review and accuracy report, before conversion vs. after D Wilson conversion

    I have those on my LMT 6.5, they are outstanding. I'm actually trying to keep this rifle pretty lightweight, although the barrel profile a bit heavier than Factory LMT. Barrel profile is one thing that I'm willing to add a little weight on. I know they don't add much, but I'm even avoiding...
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    LMT Barrel conversion review and accuracy report, before conversion vs. after D Wilson conversion

    Just an update regarding Berger 73 grain BT's, they are awesome with IMR 8208 XBR, this was with cheap Starline 5.56 brass
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    LMT Barrel conversion review and accuracy report, before conversion vs. after D Wilson conversion

    This Bartlein barrel from Craddock Precision continues to do really well in my LMT. I think I'm going to switch to Berger 73 grain OTM'S. These bullets shoot really well in my three primary AR rifles. I don't seem to get any real flyers, and bullet dimensions are very consistent. They are...
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    Quick review of 16" Criterion Hybrid 416R Nitrided barrel, 1:8" twist, .223 Wylde, midlength

    I had been shooting a lot of larger calibers long range, but like you said, when components started drying up and skyrocketing in price, I found myself gravitating back toward 223. I also love the AR platform, I recognize that heavy bolt action rifles are generally more precise, but I really...
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    1-8 / 1-10×

    That's wild, I also sighted in a NF NX8 1-8 yesterday. I'm incredibly impressed with it, especially the DMX reticle. It wasn't my expectation, but I shot a .4" 5 round while zeroing, it's certainly capable of great precision that exceeded my expectations...
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    Quick review of 16" Criterion Hybrid 416R Nitrided barrel, 1:8" twist, .223 Wylde, midlength

    I have not tried those bullets. I used to experiment a lot, now I just load up a bunch of 77 SMK'S with healthy dose of IMR 8208 XBR set at 2.250" COL and enjoy getting out there and shooting. That particular load shoots pretty well in every AR I have, and it's pretty fast with good velocity...
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    LMT Barrel conversion review and accuracy report, before conversion vs. after D Wilson conversion

    I almost bought a Leupold MK5 3-18x for this rifle, based on the same logic that it's only an additional 4-5 oz. However, the mount would probably be slightly heavier at 35 mm, and I'd still feel the need to add a piggyback red dot, so it's really probably another 10 oz or so. Additionally...
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    Quick review of 16" Criterion Hybrid 416R Nitrided barrel, 1:8" twist, .223 Wylde, midlength

    I keep meaning to try out that Black Arc ammo, I've read a lot about it. The internet is a funny place for sure. I couldn't believe all the bad reviews I was reading about both the NX8 1-8 and the Vortex Razor 1-10. I have one of each, and believe me I would not keep them if I thought they...
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    Quick review of 16" Criterion Hybrid 416R Nitrided barrel, 1:8" twist, .223 Wylde, midlength

    Just a quick update, this Barrel continues to amaze me. I switched to a Nightforce NX8 1-8x, what an outstanding scope for my purposes. I've read some iffy online reviews regarding this particular scope, but I was incredibly impressed shooting it for the first time today. The reticle is my...
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    LMT Barrel conversion review and accuracy report, before conversion vs. after D Wilson conversion

    Just a quick follow-up, as the rifle is now in final form. It's still shooting great, I switched to a more practical optic, Vortex 1-10 razor. I've read some people shit on this scope online, but I think it's outstanding for my particular use. It can still shoot small groups, it's approaching...
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    AR Positional POI Shift Test

    I definitely need to do more testing, but reading this thread got me curious. I shot my LMT MRP tonight from a bag and also from a bipod extended all the way out on the rail. I did get two nice tight groups, but with a bipod the group dropped .1 mil and shifted .1 mil left. Barrel is a Bartlein...
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