I have a m&p15x and was wondering what kind of accuracy I should expect out of this. I am going to have some nice handloads done up for the next trip to the range and was curious what others are getting with a similar rifle and what mods could be done to make it more accurate. Thanks.
M&P 15x Questions
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Re: M&P 15x Questions
M&P barrels are very good quality barrels. I have shot several different models and own a T and Vtac. The Vtac is free floated and 1 in 7 twist. The T is ff and 1 in 9. I've had no trouble hitting 8" steel at 400 yards under match conditions with both. I shot a X pretty extensively but not with sling or fore girp. The only difference is that it is not free floated so, IMHO, you need to be a little more careful about gun handling when slung up (if not single point), using a fore grip or on a shooting bench, as pressure on the forearm could float bullets around some. As with all "rack grade" AR15 rifles I am happy with 1 1/2 MOA out of the box. A match grade trigger will usually bring it down to MOA or better and my T has shot consistently just under MOA with 55 FMJ from Federal and PMC.
M&P barrels are very good quality barrels. I have shot several different models and own a T and Vtac. The Vtac is free floated and 1 in 7 twist. The T is ff and 1 in 9. I've had no trouble hitting 8" steel at 400 yards under match conditions with both. I shot a X pretty extensively but not with sling or fore girp. The only difference is that it is not free floated so, IMHO, you need to be a little more careful about gun handling when slung up (if not single point), using a fore grip or on a shooting bench, as pressure on the forearm could float bullets around some. As with all "rack grade" AR15 rifles I am happy with 1 1/2 MOA out of the box. A match grade trigger will usually bring it down to MOA or better and my T has shot consistently just under MOA with 55 FMJ from Federal and PMC.
Re: M&P 15x Questions
would I be able to free float my barrel without too much cost or modifications?
would I be able to free float my barrel without too much cost or modifications?
Re: M&P 15x Questions
Change out the handguards to a free float fore end. It would require a new gas block too. As for cost, shop around, see what you like and how much it would cost.
Change out the handguards to a free float fore end. It would require a new gas block too. As for cost, shop around, see what you like and how much it would cost.
Re: M&P 15x Questions
i have a 15t and love the rail (which is a ff) so you cant go wrong with a troy brand rail.
i have a 15t and love the rail (which is a ff) so you cant go wrong with a troy brand rail.
Re: M&P 15x Questions
Ive used YHM FF quad rail on my 5.45x39 upper and for a shitty caliber, it a great shooter. Just put a YHM FF on my buddies Bushy and he loves it too. They are just over $100 and pretty easy to install.
Ive used YHM FF quad rail on my 5.45x39 upper and for a shitty caliber, it a great shooter. Just put a YHM FF on my buddies Bushy and he loves it too. They are just over $100 and pretty easy to install.
