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Post by arnewbie on Apr 5, 2011 15:18:46 GMT -8
Alright I have to come clean. After years of buddies ribbing me about never owning a AR platform rifle I purchased a lower receiver and started to asm a 5.56. What wisdom can you guys share? I bought a upper with a Black Hole heavy SS barrel. length is 16. where do I start with loads and what grain weights would you recommend. My intend is just general blinking and shooting vermit--Coyotes and Bobcats.
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Post by carvercalls on Apr 6, 2011 3:13:18 GMT -8
Congrats on the new upper and the BHW BBL. Personally I like the 55 grain Vmax bullets and I like Varget powder for the 223.
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Post by toolsofthetrade on Apr 6, 2011 6:21:53 GMT -8
for hunting and GP the vmaxes, amaxes and ballistic tips are good, my 1/8 HB shoots heavier bullets, i like the 77gr and the 69gr bullets from nosler (CC) and Sierra with R15 or Varget.
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Post by arnewbie on Apr 6, 2011 15:10:54 GMT -8
Thanks Guys I will try your recommendations soon and keep you posted on results. Any maintainance items that I show take care of? Do AR require anything different with care?
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Post by GLSHOOTER on Apr 28, 2011 13:33:20 GMT -8
I believe that a bore guide and a coated cleaning rod is the best way to maintain the bore in good shape. I have been using Gunslick Foaming Bore Cleaner lately on my various bolt and AR rifles and have been very pleased with the results.
As for bullets I shoot anything from 40's to 55's with VMAX and Noslers getting the nod. I'm shooting PD mostly but every once in a while I'll slip those little boys in to an IPSC style match as my rifle shoots them so well and ranges are usually less than 400 yards.
Greg
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Post by deaddogwalkin on Apr 30, 2011 7:19:01 GMT -8
I have had very great luck with 55gr NBT or the 60gr v-maxes. I didn't get that good of groups with the 55gr v-maxes. I shoot h335 with the 55gr and imr3031 with the 60gr. Make sure you take the bcg apart and clean it then lube it. Get a bore guide and a good cleaning rod. Don't rely on boresnakes to clean the barrel.
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Post by dr69er on May 22, 2011 11:18:12 GMT -8
Best Accuracy usually will be from bullet weights from 62-77grs. and will offer the most energy on target w/ least wind defection.
They will also be more effective on Predators like 'Yotes etc.
That is why its usually best to have a faster twist like a 1:8 for the .223/5.55mm NATO round.
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Post by Tooreal on May 26, 2011 17:11:22 GMT -8
I have purchased a Barrel from Black Hole that I'm waiting to get my hands on.. I ordered a 264 LBC so I can shoot 6.5 Grendel ammo or the LBC. Its great for short or long range and this barrel is going to make thiis build Gold Class.... Thats my 2 cents worth.. ;D
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Post by saber68spc on Jun 5, 2011 23:43:18 GMT -8
I've had great experiences with nosler bullets, the weight of course depends on the type of shooting your doing. I feel 55 grain will probably be more of a general all purpose bullet.
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Post by crk on Jun 6, 2011 8:16:16 GMT -8
The 63 grain Sierra SMP and the 64 grain Winchester Power Point are usually good performers in an AR.
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Post by will on Jun 6, 2011 11:21:46 GMT -8
Congrats on the new upper and the BHW BBL. Personally I like the 55 grain Vmax bullets and I like Varget powder for the 223. Totally agree with you on the Hornady V-Max, but Varget doesn't measure well for me (it's in stick form). I've moved to TAC by Ramshot, it's spherical and measures a lot better in my Hornady loader.
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Post by thesilent1 on Jun 11, 2011 23:37:30 GMT -8
If you have a fast twist barrel, the heavier bullets usually work better. I'd also consider your barrel length, given that a longer barrel = higher velocity, which can improve bullet performance with the heavier (+69 gr) bullets. What range are you going to shoot?
Neither 'yotes or'b'cats need deep penetration bullets. You probably need fast expanding "varmit" type bullets, and I've had good luck with both Hornady and Sierra bullets (accurate and reliable performance). I'd start with 55 gr, bullets which are the most common, and come in soft point, polymer tipped or hollow point for hunting and soft point or fmj for plinking. If you want something heavier, Sierra makes a nice 65 gr BTSP that performs well at medium and high velocities.
As far as upkeep, I'd use only good quality magazines. Test some different ones for reliability-I've had great luck with MagPul and Lancer, and GI mags with magpul replacement followers. Keep the receiver and BCG clean and well oiled. Good luck with your new rifle!
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Post by blackjack308 on Nov 10, 2011 13:26:16 GMT -8
My favorite powder for the 55 gr. class of bullets is Hodgden Benchmark. It is very clean burning, soft shooting, and flows very smoothly into the case. For general range use, a Winchester 55 gr. cannelured FMJ boattail on25 gr of Benchmark with a CCI 400 primer and Lake City brass shoots very well from my 16" and 20" rifles.
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Post by rswarden on Nov 10, 2011 14:16:40 GMT -8
Ive had good luck with 55gr Sierra Blitzking's. I normally use Hodgdon powders however, Ramshot is winning me over for most of my rifle loads. X-Terminator and Tac are now my 2 default powders for .223 and .308.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2011 18:03:34 GMT -8
For practice and plinkin just use some M193 or M855 bulk pack. Should be around $300 per 1000.
Varget is a good all around hunting powder. you can also use for plinking with bullet value packs.
For precision work SMK 69gr, and Hornady 75gr, SMK77gr and berger VLD 77gr if you have the twist.
For hunting Nosler Btip, v-max, SGK, TTSX, berger. For varmint. any hornady or blizking will do. Varmint grenades are good to blow up pdogs and other critters.
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