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  1. bobke

    Would you get into 6.5 Grendel in 2024?

    There are many options in the mid tier range of barrel choices-Wilson Combat, Satern cut rifle, Rainier UM, Lilja, Craddock RTR, Proof SS, Precision Firearms Samurai, among a few. The barrel is the heart of the gun, and if you want your friend’s first AR experience to be a successful, long term...
  2. bobke

    New 2024 MPVO Options

    But if they did-and it’s a viable idea for sure-how could they possibly sell you anything else?
  3. bobke

    6.5 CM data with 123gr bullets

    Have used 39ish Varget with 123 Scenars in a 20” Proof CF AR platform, though have more recently switched over to H4350. 2835fps, low SD’s and very accurate. 42.3gr gets me there.
  4. bobke

    Question for Forster Co-Ax press owners

    You should be GTG. Inline Fab mounts are once and done, with lots of flexibility for other presses as you expand your fleet.
  5. bobke

    6.5 Grendel

    It is scarce, though is starting to show up. Powder Valley, Bruno’s, Midsouth, Drifters and Natchez have had it, sometimes under $400/8lb and if lucky, no hazmat. 8208 is also great, and even more rare in the wild. CFE223 or Lever are your velocity kings, but you have to address their temp...
  6. bobke

    6.5 Grendel

    Go straight to 27.0gr +/- .2gr AR Comp with BR4, 7 1/2’s or 450’s with almost any 120/123 class bullet. Accurate, temp stable, low SD’s, 2475-2550 depending on chamber, distance to lands and barrel length. Works in most every Grendel I own. Do not pass go, do not collect $200.
  7. bobke

    To lube or not to lube

    https://www.permatex.com/products/lubricants/anti-seize-lubricants/permatex-nickel-anti-seize-lubricant-5-oz/
  8. bobke

    SOLD FS: 34mm 1.44" NF Unimount & 34mm 1.52" ERATAC Mount

    Sending PM.
  9. bobke

    Preference for basic die sets - RCBS, Forster, Hornady or other?

    Have used RCBS in my earlier years, migrated to Redding bushing dies, but more more recent experience is using a Forster full length sizing die and Redding carbide mandrel for 6.5GR/CM, 223 and 22/250. Annealed every firing regardless, and runouts have been .001-.0015 max with revised process...
  10. bobke

    Another LPVO thread

    Just going to relate a bit of anecdotal, recent experience regarding the ‘chevron’ in PLXC 1-8 Griffin reticle and its potential for accuracy at mid distance. I’ve had good results to 850 in a 20” Proof 6.5 Grendel, and had a female friend at the ranch for some biathlon training, and offered...
  11. bobke

    SOLD WTS JP AR-15 silent captured spring kit

    PM sent. Will take it.
  12. bobke

    Reloading Equipment Hornady 6.5mm 130 ELD Bullets (Sold)

    I’ll take them. PM inbound.
  13. bobke

    Franks mom passed away.

    Frank-my best to you and your family. Lost mine in ‘05 and understand just how much their strength and character means to us. Be safe, out there.
  14. bobke

    Rifle Scopes New NF Turret?

    Just curious, beyond turret specs. Are reticle selections limited to commercially available options, or are they customized per bid specs, as well? Any idea what the most commonly used reticles are among the elite groups of sniper teams?
  15. bobke

    6.5 Grendel

    My experience with both TAC and especially 8208 has been very good in the 120/123 range-8208 probably better with lighter weights. That said, MY go to powder is AR Comp, which I’ve managed to ferret away 24#. Runs cool, temp stable, excellent accuracy and SD’s in single digits, though very...
  16. bobke

    6.5 Grendel

    LT30/32 are both on the very fast side for Grendel, regardless of bullet weight. Your brass and/or primer pockets have been pushed pretty hard based on ejector marks, and ill advised use of very fast powders purely in the hunt for velocity has a predictable result. Stay in or above Benchmark...
  17. bobke

    6.5 Grendel

    I’d figure about 20 fps per inch of barrel, so would expect 2570ish in a 20” barrel. You above 28gr of TAC to get 2467 in a 14.5? I have a handful of 20” barrels of various manufacturers and get 2550 +\- 25fps depending on chamber and load specs, without stepping too hard on primer pockets...
  18. bobke

    SOLD Proof Research AR15 Carbon Fiber Barrel | 22 ARC 18"

    Ping….
  19. bobke

    Recommend a place to have my glock slide cut for a RMR.

    Is it reasonable to assume all of the provided references will do same quality work on an Sig 320X5 slide? Want to mount an SRO as low as possible without affecting function in any manner.
  20. bobke

    SOLD Proof Research AR15 Carbon Fiber Barrel | 22 ARC 18"

    PM inbound.
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