gregintenn

I'll all in favor of a meteor screaming toward Earth, only to find her standing in it's landing zone.

I'm happy with it. I don't really see much way to improve upon it. It beats the crud out of a quadrail in my opinion. [URL=http://s612.photobucket.com/user/gregintenn/media/IMG_2397_zps33a43470.jpg.html][/URL] I believe mine is a 15" model as well.

I built one of the guns, the other is a stock Bushmaster. They are both 100% reliable with any handload I've fed them, as well as the Federal Valuepack stuff. Not so with the Wolf steel case ammo. I get the same results with both guns. Maybe I got some bad Wolf ammo? Like I said, accuracy is fine with it; just not reliability.   Wolf works great in my Mini 14. I also shoot a LOT of it in an AK and SKS (different caliber of course), and it's satisfactory in every way in 7.62x39.   I've tried Hornady Steel Match in my Bushmaster, and it cycles reliably. So it isn't as simple as just a steel case problem. Heck, I dunno.   It isn't a big deal as I don't have a big bunch of the stuff in 223, and will simply shoot what I have in my Mini. I just found it odd since I've always had good luck with Wolf ammo in general.

Macon county.

[URL=http://s612.photobucket.com/user/gregintenn/media/IMG_2398_zpse6cc9000.jpg.html][/URL] I used the matching TGO CMT upper and bolt.

I wonder if it isn't a combo of underpowered rounds combined with the powdered steel cases that hold on inside the chamber a bit better than a brass case.   Could be I simply need to clean the chambers on my guns.

I'll get a failure to feed every few rounds, and the bolt never locks back after the final round. It almost acts like it's underpowered to me. It is accurate however. Same thing with two different guns.

The Russian stuff doesn't function reliably in my ARs. (I think you could shoot most anything through my mini 14 and it would work.) The Federal value pack stuff is flawless in them all.

Imagine how big that pile would be. Do you have any idea how many ARs were sold just last year? I'm surprised there isn't an aluminum shortage.

It was a good price at the time. I'll bet this ammo is out of stock before the weekend is over.   I'd buy a tractor trailer load of Norinco 7.62x39 for a dime a pop like it was in the 90's. I'd also like to get some more 22lr for less than $10 per brick again. Those days are gone. I'd sure hate to go back to making the money I was making then.   On a positive note, I imagine the U.S. population is more well armed today than they've ever been.

Oh well.....that's still the best price I've seen in years; especially with a free magazine. I'm happy.

Thanks for the heads up. I've been wanting one more case. That is a good deal.

I'd get a Rock Island in the configuration of your choice, and spend the rest of your budget on ammunition and/or training.

No. They don't seem hot, but they will cycle the action in all my guns, and shoot little bitty groups. The paper doesn't mind how fast the bullet is going.   The brass would be o.k., but for some reason the primer pockets get loose after a couple of loadings. They are good for one reload anyway.

I'm amazed there's a '93 Dodge anything still running. :stunned:

All the more reason for a reloading bench. My youngest wasn't much older than 4 the first time he shot a 44 magnum. Mind you, this wasn't full powered stuff, but powderpuff wadcutters I'd loaded. Rather than the pain and fear a full power 44 mag round would produce to a youngster, this load left a smile from ear to ear, as well as the question "Can I shoot it again daddy?" :)

Thanks, but I placed an order at thebrassexchange.com, and should be all set once they get here.   You better get some reloading equipment!

It chokes me up. I wish the S.O.B.s in Washington D.C. had to watch stuff like this every morning when they wake up. :usa: I'm guessing that little fellow will grow up to be a fine man.

I have one behind my house. My neighbors often show up and want to shoot with me. I guess it's all in how it's presented and what type people you live around.

A fine fellow indeed! :up:

Right, but a fellow should be able to locate new brass for such a common caliber.   I think Starline asks your age and calculates your remaining lifespan before they'll even let you backorder. :squint:

Why'd you leave them? They don't make real good reloading brass, but man do they shoot good!

THis chit ain't gonna lighten up anytime soon, is it? :ugh:

[URL=http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/WaltKloeppel/media/sortingbrass.jpg.html][/URL] You're raising him right! :up:

Why not just pull a trailer up there and bring it back?