New Rig, RRA ATH Carbine... Range Report

[santee116]

Finally got her, hope to have a range report after the weekend. Fit and finish on the Rock is outstanding. Weight is not bad at all and it is balanced perfectly. It was well worth the 2 month wait. Hopefully she will like some of the 50, 53, or 55 grain loads I have worked up. BTW, the RRA NM trigger is outstanding.

RRA ATH Carbine
18" Bead Blasted Barrel
Chromed bolt carrier
ERGO Grip
Magpul PRS
Primary Arms mount
Nikon M-223, 3-12x42 with Nicoplex

-Still need a bi-pod adapter, just put it on for pics.

Took her out Saturday and was very impressed. Everything I tried shot sub MOA. It really liked the 55 gr Sierra Blitzkings over Benchmark.

Below were the best two loadings (24.2 and 24.4 grains of Benchmark, WW brass, Rem 7 1/2), two 5 shot groups at the same target at 100. Think I'll keep her. The best factory load it shot was a box of cheap, re-manufactured HSM with 50 grain V-max.

 

[BOL556]

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Looks good. Hope you dont have the same problem with as I do with my entry tactical cause RRA wont back up their product and say its normal wear on the inside of the upper reciever.

 

[santee116]

Re: New Rig, RRA ATH Carbine...

Editted for range report.

 

[bman940]

Re: New Rig, RRA ATH Carbine...

Santee, I think when you really start airing some of those bullets out you will fall in love with that Nikon M-223 3-12x42 Nikoplex scope. Being able to dial out your distance has been huge fun at the range. Thus far every guy I have let shoot my DPMS with the M-223 scope has bought one. Now Nikon has a big promotion on their M-223 line. Buy a M-223 Scope from a Participating Dealer and get a FREE M-223 AR Scope Mount. $99 value. These are quality built mounts too. Check them out at Nikonhunting.com

Keep us posted on your shooting Santee.

 

[E3C3H3O3]

Re: New Rig, RRA ATH Carbine... Range Report

Nice rifle, and damn fine shooting

 

[santee116]

Re: New Rig, RRA ATH Carbine...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Barton Hege</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Santee, I think when you really start airing some of those bullets out you will fall in love with that Nikon M-223 3-12x42 Nikoplex scope. Being able to dial out your distance has been huge fun at the range. Thus far every guy I have let shoot my DPMS with the M-223 scope has bought one. Now Nikon has a big promotion on their M-223 line. Buy a M-223 Scope from a Participating Dealer and get a FREE M-223 AR Scope Mount. $99 value. These are quality built mounts too. Check them out at Nikonhunting.com

Keep us posted on your shooting Santee.
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I was very impressed by the Nikon. It was very clear and tracked flawlessly. Best $350 I've ever spent on a scope. I'm sure it won't compare to my Zeiss for low light, but for paper punching and the occaisional coyote, it should do fine. I've got a line on a 700 yard range, as soon as Turkey season is over. Then I'll get to test out the Nikon and stretch the legs on this 223. I'll keep it updated.

 

[fox5]

Re: New Rig, RRA ATH Carbine...

Great build and shots!

 

[bman940]

Re: New Rig, RRA ATH Carbine...

It's always nice when a plan comes together. Sometimes there are just to many cooks to make it all work out the way we want it to, Kudo's to you for doing it your way. I know you will be impressed when you get to shoot at a target 600 yards away. I know the only critter I'd shoot at 600 yards away would be Wylie Coyote.
Enjoy!

 

[Newtrick]

Re: New Rig, RRA ATH Carbine... Range Report

Just got my own ATH. Slapped on an Mk4 4.5-14x40, and an Atlas pod. .5 with 60 gr Vmax. .75 with 77 gr bthp's. Seems to like the Hornady 60 gr Vmax. Real shooter. More like a bolt gun. Just saying'.