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Post by ChiefPlumber on Feb 4, 2016 19:01:18 GMT -8
Still waiting on some parts from BTE to finish...gas block, tube, 15" OD hand guard. Have glass for it yet. Got brass, "in pocket"....uhhh, remember "Blondie"? My first attempt to post a pic, so bear with me...  Next up...loads...downloaded that big PDF I found on here(I think). Best, CP |
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Post by devildogandboy on Feb 4, 2016 19:11:53 GMT -8
the suspense builds! LOL. at least you have your barrel, i'm waiting for mine.
Bruce
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Post by ChiefPlumber on Feb 4, 2016 20:09:36 GMT -8
the suspense builds! LOL. at least you have your barrel, i'm waiting for mine. Bruce Yes it does! And will continue until the first "bang" at the very least. My wait for that barrel was a "no op" for me. The project has been on the burner for a while. Life for me has come to where I have time now. The 'yotes are doggin' here and this rifle won't be ready this year. ETA: Yup..those green tips aren't for this rifle, I just needed some props for the picture. LOL. |
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Post by geepee3 on Feb 4, 2016 20:45:53 GMT -8
Looks good so far.
6x45mm is a great cartridge. I have two BHW 6x45mm barreled rifles and both will shoot sub-MOA.
What length barrel did you get?
Thanks for sharing,
Glenn
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Post by ChiefPlumber on Feb 4, 2016 22:42:24 GMT -8
Thanks, Glenn.
18", 1:10 mid gas on the barrel. Waiting on a 15" FF guard(O.D.), adjustable micro gas block and tube from BTE. I run it out(the guard) long as I perceived my need. If I don't like it, I've something else the guard will work on.
Stupid question, perhaps, for anybody to answer. Do I need anything of the standard barrel nut config? The BTE guard comes with its own barrel nut. The spring and such are of mil-spec guard; I suspect there's nothing I need of it for the BTE guard.
Anyhow, there's an ALG ACT trigger group. If it breaks smooth at 4.5-5.5, I'll be happy. I don't need one that will go off when I fart(could be dangerous; ha, ha). I gotta get my "big glove" trigger guard on it yet, also.
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Post by devildogandboy on Feb 5, 2016 3:51:12 GMT -8
Stupid question, perhaps, for anybody to answer. Do I need anything of the standard barrel nut config? The BTE guard comes with its own barrel nut. The spring and such are of mil-spec guard; I suspect there's nothing I need of it for the BTE guard.
most of the ff handguards come with their own nut, your gtg.
Bruce
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Post by GLSHOOTER on Feb 5, 2016 7:03:37 GMT -8
Just put all the springs etc that's on tfe barrel in a box. The BTE has all you need to set the barrel.
Greg
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Post by ChiefPlumber on Feb 11, 2016 18:41:24 GMT -8
Received my 6mm-223 die set this week. Run some clean brass and set the seater die at 2.320 to start. My first set of Hornady dies and I have to admit I like them. Have some BL-C2 that I can get started with. Anybody run RL-15 with success? Think I might have seen a post about it but don't remember any recipes(for starters). Didn't see it on the big spreadsheet for SMK 85's.  Looks like a Christmas haul, don't it! Feels like it, too. Still waiting on tube to finish it up. |
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Post by GLSHOOTER on Feb 11, 2016 18:51:44 GMT -8
You might want to check distance to lands before you load up to many.
Greg
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Post by ChiefPlumber on Feb 11, 2016 19:53:56 GMT -8
You might want to check distance to lands before you load up to many. Greg Yup. That's why I gauged the die where I did with that one inert case. No loaded or primered cases yet. The suspense is killin' me, though. Like I said, "Christmas". I've got 100 sized cases now. Just waiting to get the barrel on. I've been waiting on BTE for near 2 weeks, now. I'll hold that thought until the tube comes. I have been in contact with them since my order...and...well, we'll see. I don't want to post crap that isn't deserved, due to my misconception. If it's a production issue, so be it. Quality will bear it out. In the meantime, I'll be load hunting. Best, CP |
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Post by GLSHOOTER on Feb 11, 2016 20:55:07 GMT -8
You might want to check distance to lands before you load up to many. Greg Yup. That's why I gauged the die where I did with that one inert case. No loaded or primered cases yet. The suspense is killin' me, though. Like I said, "Christmas". I've got 100 sized cases now. Just waiting to get the barrel on. I've been waiting on BTE for near 2 weeks, now. I'll hold that thought until the tube comes. I have been in contact with them since my order...and...well, we'll see. I don't want to post crap that isn't deserved, due to my misconception. If it's a production issue, so be it. Quality will bear it out. In the meantime, I'll be load hunting. Best, CP I do know he's in the middle of expanding into another shop with some prototype production on some very interesting products. Greg |
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Post by ChiefPlumber on Feb 11, 2016 21:23:17 GMT -8
I do know he's in the middle of expanding into another shop with some prototype production on some very interesting products. Greg Thanks for that, Greg. I appreciate the info. ETA: Any insight(anybody?) on the RL-15...it's the one thing I have plefty of at the moment. |
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Post by GLSHOOTER on Feb 12, 2016 6:16:39 GMT -8
I do know he's in the middle of expanding into another shop with some prototype production on some very interesting products. Greg Thanks for that, Greg. I appreciate the info. ETA: Any insight(anybody?) on the RL-15...it's the one thing I have plefty of at the moment. I worked up to 27.0 of RL15 in the 6X45. 87 grain Hornady BT 2950 in a 24". 71/2 primer. That is the only RL15 I used. It would not be good for light bullets. Greg |
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Post by ChiefPlumber on Feb 23, 2016 18:18:02 GMT -8
My parts from BTE came while I was in TX last week. Now she's ready for glass and figuring out a load...the fun part.  |
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Post by geepee3 on Feb 23, 2016 18:47:52 GMT -8
That turned out to be a good looking rifle.
Have you decided what "glass" and mount your going to use?
Thanks for posting,
Glenn
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