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    CFE 223 with super low veleocities?

    ...I would suggest you establish a "baseline" by shooting some readily available M855 (green tip) and a commercial load using the 69 SMK bullet through it . The data collected will give you a better idea of what to expect from that 14.5" barrel. Reloading manuals data is typically obtained...
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    Ballistic advantage 18 inch fluted SPR barrel

    ...like any brand on the market, break it in, try different ammo in it before passing judgement....there is no "miracle barrel" out there.
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    5.56 AR Only Loads

    ....YMMV: Barrel: ARP 16" SOCOM Brass: JDF (Japanese Self Defense 1x fired) Powder: W748 Primers: CCI 400 Control Ammo: M855 (3028 FPS avg) Sierra 69 SMK @2.247" COAL Grains Avg FPS Std Dev ES Group 23.7 2764 28 75 1.294 24.4 2865 14 41 0.95 25.1 2956 16 48 0.976 25.5 2997 50 125...
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    AR15 Cycling Issues

    .....I'm wondering too about this gas tube clogging report. Not saying it's invalid, just trying to figure out how/what may be causing it considering the low round count involved. ..."moon dust" was a real thing in my AO, fortunately we had access to a "cleaning station" that...
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    IWI Tavor X95 vs. Steyr AUG M3 A1 relaibility & durability

    ...OPSEC, keep their multiple adversaries off balance ....
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    SBR Build questions

    ....FWIW, and I expect to get flamed for this, but.... I always wonder why folks start their builds out with various "upgrades" from multiple manufacturers. Over the years in many forums I've seen folks reporting/asking for help when they finally assemble their cornucopia of parts and it...
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    Least expensive AR you’d trust your life to?

    ....in a truly "SHTF" scenario, eventually everyone is going to be using what nature provided them....their brain, body, sticks, stones 🤷‍♂️
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    To thread or not to thread?

    ...adding or detracting from it's current configuration will affect it somehow....but it's unknown if it will be a positive or negative effect until it's done. Some things done cannot be undone, BUT.... the "change" can be mitigated by addressing the specific "change" thru ammo, additional...
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    Least expensive AR you’d trust your life to?

    .....both informative and entertaining comments in this thread (y) ...during my time in that land of high mountains and routes where "moon dust" were encountered frequently, an AK kept up in the cupola was sometimes faster to employ than remedial action on a downed issue weapon... ;)
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    Chamber and Saami- shoulder bump problem?

    ...I don't disagree with this. Assuming the OP had the proper tools (calipers. comparators and inserts) to measure his fired cases and the experience/knowledge to apply his findings to adjust his reloading process, he could have done so. My suggestion was based on the tool the OP used in the...
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    6mm ARC cycling issue

    .....was that a typo on your gas system? I don't ever recall BA ever offering MID-LENGTH GAS on their 18" tubes, only the 16" tubes. Unless you bought it new, directly from BA or one of their affiliated distributors, you might want to confirm it actually is a BA offering. The other question...
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    New 6mm Advanced Rifle Cartridge

    ....looking forward to your results posting..
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    Chamber and Saami- shoulder bump problem?

    ....this is why I prefer the Sheridan Slotted gauges, it allows you to see where a casings issue lies, i.e., the base reduction, the shoulder bump and trim length....all in a single glance. The gauges are cut with a SAAMI chamber reamer (at MIN spec) so it ensures cases that fit in it will fit...
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    5.56 SBR Reloads?

    ...TBH, with a 10.5" it may be better to go with lighter & shorter projectiles than the 75-77gn projectiles to gain more FPS within the "practical" range of that barrel length. Typically, 75-77's are long and will intrude into the powder column more, limiting powder capacity and achievable FPS...
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    Rifle Scopes Which scope for Barrett M107?

    ....FWIW, due the recoil aspects, I would suggest you start your research on optics with the manufacturers recommendations followed by what the various militaries fielding it use. If anything those folks will know what brands/models have withstood the recoil energies over a duration of...
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    Static is making me crazy!!!

    ...not trying to be trite, but it sounds like you have suffered considerably in both monetary & TIME loss considerations going "high-end" with that powder measuring/dispenser unit. If it was me, I would already be thinking of selling the unit off and reverting back to whatever I was using...
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    300 BLK brass sizing issue

    ...if I ever have to go back to making my own 300BLK brass, this is the way I'd do it. If I couldn't get the Dillon trimmer, I'd probably use the alternative of a router motor.
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    300 BLK brass sizing issue

    ...BTW, are you converting 223 brass to make your 300BLK brass? If so, when you cut it down be aware that when you form it by running up into the sizing die, the overall length of the casing will shrink a bit, you will have to experiment with where you cut the casing and how much you trim that...
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    300 BLK brass sizing issue

    ....I would agree with this analysis, check to make sure your trim length is between 1.348 -1.368". If you look at the attached image of the Hornady Custom die cut-away, the red line points to the section where your case mouth may be contacting and belling outward. You can do a quick test by...
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    300blk oddity

    ...back in the early days of 300BLKTALK there was a gentleman out of NZ that frequently posted pics of the deer taken with 300BLK. Lots of load info in them for both suppressed and unsuppressed, mostly bolt action. LOL, they didn't hunt on "flat ground", alot of up/downhill shots at distance...
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