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1:21p, 3/3/17
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I've been away from the thread for awhile, so I apologize if this is redundant. A couple ammo questions:

1. For those of you with the .223 / 5.56 setup, do you exclusively stay with one caliber?
2. How different is your range ammo vs. hunting / defense? My local range only wants hollow points at 100+ yds, so that would add up quickly. I don't know a lot about ballistics metrics, etc., so I'm trying to keep it simple.
3. Are there brands / specs to avoid entirely, and once I pick one, should I stay with it exclusively (related to question 2 with ballistics)?
4. Where do you find the best deals on bulk ammo, and what should I expect to pay per round? I know MidwayUSA and PSA, but am I missing a good spot?

My shooting needs are basically going to the range every now and then, hopefully some hog hunting , and home defense.

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In reply to Scriffer • 1:26p, 3/3/17
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Scriffer said:
I've been away from the thread for awhile, so I apologize if this is redundant. A couple ammo questions:

1. For those of you with the .223 / 5.56 setup, do you exclusively stay with one caliber?
No, I use M855 and .223 cheap stuff for plinking

2. How different is your range ammo vs. hunting / defense? My local range only wants hollow points at 100+ yds, so that would add up quickly. I don't know a lot about ballistics metrics, etc., so I'm trying to keep it simple.
See answer for #1; look to Freedom Munitions for reloaded hollow points.

3. Are there brands / specs to avoid entirely, and once I pick one, should I stay with it exclusively (related to question 2 with ballistics)?
I don't like steel case, but that's about it.

4. Where do you find the best deals on bulk ammo, and what should I expect to pay per round? I know MidwayUSA and PSA, but am I missing a good spot?
check out gunbot.net

My shooting needs are basically going to the range every now and then, hopefully some hog hunting , and home defense.

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In reply to dr_boogs • 5:09p, 3/3/17
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dr_boogs said:
Bender - I'm a lefty and would love a link to the light weight bcg and what you selected as ambi controls of choice.

Also, just got my NFA approval for my sbr, so it's go time for my .300 blk build. Want to make it fairly lightweight too. Would you list out 4-5 parts that I could do quasi-light, most bang for the buck as far as weight goes? I realize I'll be saving a ton of wt w the short barrel so that's a good start.

I know I already gave a general answer, but wanted to follow up with another thought:

Be careful on optics selection.

I'm currently researching optics/mounts for my lightweight build, and out of curiosity got to looking at the 1-4x I shot Cola Warrior with last year...

~23.5 ounces, or almost a pound and a half! Now, I still like 1-4 variables, but didn't realize how heavy mine was. Granted, it's a lower end illuminated one, and there are lighter weight 1-4 scopes and mounts out there...but they cost $$$, and it's easy to add weight to gun quickly with optics and not realize just how heavy you're getting.

I'm looking at a couple of different options for my lightweight build, including a red dot/mount that would weigh in at 5 ounces total...much better.




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In reply to BenderRodriguez • 2:09p, 3/4/17
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Thanks for the reply.
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3:12p, 3/4/17
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For general hunting with a 300blk, mainly shooting pigs and an occasional exotic, what's the opinion on:

Supers 110gr - reman or new V-max
Subs 208gr - A-max

Open to suggestions
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5:10p, 3/4/17
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This definitely doesn't fit in the lightweight category.......308 is done.

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In reply to mts6175 • 5:15p, 3/4/17
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mts6175 said:
This definitely doesn't fit in the lightweight category.......308 is done.



Thats a gorgeous gun... what scope?
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In reply to BreNayPop • 5:24p, 3/4/17
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BreNayPop said:
mts6175 said:
This definitely doesn't fit in the lightweight category.......308 is done.



Thats a gorgeous gun... what scope?
Burris XTR II 5-25x50 with the XT-100 reticle
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In reply to The Wonderer • 6:48p, 3/4/17
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Much appreciated
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In reply to mts6175 • 8:30p, 3/4/17
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mts6175 said:
This definitely doesn't fit in the lightweight category.......308 is done.

your wife just lets you keep that thing in the kitchen? nice!
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In reply to mts6175 • 8:48p, 3/4/17
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mts6175 said:
This definitely doesn't fit in the lightweight category.......308 is done.



They don't all have to be lightweights!
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In reply to BenderRodriguez • 8:49p, 3/4/17
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BenderRodriguez said:
mts6175 said:
This definitely doesn't fit in the lightweight category.......308 is done.



They don't all have to be lightweights!


/Slumpbuster
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In reply to CharlieBrown17 • 8:56p, 3/4/17
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CharlieBrown17 said:
BenderRodriguez said:
mts6175 said:
This definitely doesn't fit in the lightweight category.......308 is done.



They don't all have to be lightweights!


/Slumpbuster


My "lightweight" is going to finally be assembled this month. I'm a slacker. Need it ready for Cola Warrior.
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In reply to BenderRodriguez • 9:04p, 3/4/17
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I need to make it up that way to shoot sometime this summer.
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In reply to ttha_aggie_09 • 9:04p, 3/4/17
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ttha_aggie_09 said:
For general hunting with a 300blk, mainly shooting pigs and an occasional exotic, what's the opinion on:

Supers 110gr - reman or new V-max
Subs 208gr - A-max

Open to suggestions
I'd go with 110gr Barnes black tips for hunting. There are several reman rounds that use the Tac-tx bullet. I usually go with the factory rounds since they're readily available.
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In reply to txyaloo • 9:11p, 3/4/17
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Thanks!

I saw black hills had some really good reviews. Any experience with those?
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In reply to 230Ag • 10:17p, 3/4/17
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230Ag said:
mts6175 said:
This definitely doesn't fit in the lightweight category.......308 is done.

your wife just lets you keep that thing in the kitchen? nice!
No wife to argue with where I keep my guns or how much I spend on them!
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In reply to CharlieBrown17 • 10:20p, 3/4/17
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CharlieBrown17 said:
I need to make it up that way to shoot sometime this summer.


Yes you do. Let me know and we will shoot some idpa or uspsa together.
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In reply to BenderRodriguez • 12:01a, 3/6/17
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Sounds good. We'll have to find some black rifle range time too. Plus trying to convert people to the CZ side is your thing right?
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In reply to ttha_aggie_09 • 12:37a, 3/6/17
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ttha_aggie_09 said:
Thanks!

I saw black hills had some really good reviews. Any experience with those?
Not in 300BLK, but I've had good luck with their ammo in 5.56.

I've tried a few of the heavier 300BLK bullets in factory loads and my own hand loads, but I always come back to the black tips. I've taken bigger south Texas white tail and lots of hogs with them.

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11:50a, 3/11/17
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WC Armory has Toolcraft BCG's for $76 + shipping back in stock. The reason I decided on one of these instead of PSA is the lack of that ugly PSA logo.

WCA
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7:48p, 3/11/17
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This thread is overwhelming.

But I've enjoyed reading it.
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In reply to 45-70Ag • 8:52p, 3/11/17
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Irish_Man said:
This thread is overwhelming.

But I've enjoyed reading it.


I'm so close to having a new contribution to it, but things keep getting in the way.

I wanted this build done March 1st. Now I'm hopeful I get it done by April first.

Has to be done by June 1st no matter what, going to shoot Cola Warrior with it.
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In reply to BenderRodriguez • 10:23p, 3/11/17
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Same here
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In reply to DatTallArchitect • 12:05a, 3/12/17
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Same here
I think I may have good news for you. Hopefully updating you tomorrow.
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9:26a, 3/12/17
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Must say 6.5 Grendel is my new favorite round. Ran it in a competition yesterday, just awesome
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11:29a, 3/12/17
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391 days of waiting for suppressor. But she is finally complete.

SanTan upper and lower
Magpul grip and stock
Velocity trigger
Seekins hand guard, takedown pins, and selector
SLR hand stop/barrier rest
Wilson 11.3" 300blk barrel
JP adjustable gas block and silent buffer
Vortex mount and glass
BCM bolt and charging handle
YHM titanium QD suppressor

Now to slay some hogs, because hunting season is too far to wait to draw some blood.
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In reply to CTGilley • 8:49p, 3/14/17
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CTGilley said:
That is the plan.

I also picked up a 20rd PMAG to make my free shipping.
Fixed it!

On another note. Dad sends his Henry 30-30 with me to sight in. He hands me a bag and says, "There are 2 full boxes and a partial. Shoot the 150s for fun and sight it in with the 170s."

At the range today I pull out the bag and one box is full of empties, one has five 150gr. and one is full of 15gr. bullets. The only problem is the full box is .308 Win.

I should have known better last time he asked me to sight in a gun for him he only had 3 rounds between 4 boxes.

To top it off he told me, "Buy some good hunting ammo and sight in my AR. I left money in the case so you can buy some." I buy a few different hunting rounds to see what it likes best. I do not get crazy because I know how much of a tight ass he is. Open the case today... $20. His gun is now sighted in with PMC FMJs and I have a new collection of soft points
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11:09a, 3/20/17
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I'm like a kid on Christmas morning, as my rifle finally came in over the weekend.



Parts list:
Windham Weaponry R16M4SFSMIT
Midwest Industries 15" SS Key Mod FF Rail
Diamondhead BUIS
Magpul MOE Stock and Pistol Grip
Magpul PMAG
Harris Bipod
Vortex Cantilever Mount
Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x Scope
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2:31p, 3/21/17
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Nice. Don't have a complete rifle to post up yet, but did spend some time today weighing (literally and figuratively) the sight options (and accessories) for my lightweight build.

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3:01p, 3/21/17
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Who makes the sights second row from the top?
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3:59p, 3/21/17
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Geebee, they look like hk sights

https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-sprint-us&biw=360&bih=318&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=35PRWL32NeSH0gLn5LbAAw&q=+hk+iron+sights+for+ar+15&oq=+hk+iron+sights+for+ar+15&gs_l=mobile-gws-img.3...9928.10482.0.11342.5.5.0.0.0.0.150.449.2j2.4.0....0...1c.1.64.mobile-gws-img..1.0.0.1XvDSdaCQ-I#imgrc=CQBdjGdsRmR0hM:
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In reply to BreNayPop • 4:19p, 3/21/17
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They are HK sights, got them from RTG in a one time run a couple years ago for way cheaper than what 416 sights are going for these days.

Just checked for you. They're out of stock with no plans on another run.

Because they're designed for the 416, they're a touch lower than standard AR sights so don't cowitness with most optics mounts and have to be used as a set...can't just slap the diopter lower on an AR with a standard height front sight post.

But if I go irons only, they'll probably be what I put on the gun.

Interestingly, they're only half an ounce lighter than the red dot pictured below. (red dot and mount are 4.7 oz, HK sights are 4.2 oz).

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5:46p, 3/21/17
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Thanks for the info. I was hoping they were available.

What I'm really looking for are set of fixed iron night sights. I haven't been able to find any that I like.

I like these because they don't have the big knob for detaching (or snagging on things)...
http://shop.opticsplanet.com/ddf-1908809116-pict-fxd-frt-rear-sgt.html?_iv_code=DDD-G3-1908809116&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=plusbox-beta&gclid=Cj0KEQjwnsPGBRDo4c6RqK-Oqu8BEiQAwNviCfEfEDGCIh-3YdrZ-rRQNyf26wtLHQOQdw7d1V2CcQwaAsIa8P8HAQ

I don't know if you could modify these with tritium inserts. Then if you do you're in for way too many $$ on fixed iron sights.

Anybody have fixed night sights they'd recommend? Not offset. Primary that are top mounted.
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6:09p, 3/21/17
So I have a 4x ACOG.

Does anyone on here run a Red dot on top of the their ACOG? Any thoughts?
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