Jan 6, 2014 · But it is a bear to tote around. An MOA gun with match grade ammo. Maybe a 2-2.5 MOA gun with good military surplus loads. I've never had a premium after market trigger, but I really like the feel of the NM trigger on the M1A. Not too finicky about magazines. I have two Winchester-made surplus 20 rounders, another from maybe TRW?

Dec 3, 2017 · I was started on cheap, military surplus, corrosive, .30-06 ammo, and cleaned with what would be considered medieval today. Not only the days we shot, but a couple of times during the week following. I'm slowly moving to the school of not cleaning until it tells you it needs it. Moving away from abrasives, and having some success with foams.

Nov 11, 2007 · My first real job about 40 years ago was a QC technician with a government contractor for military lubricants. Jet and helicopter hydraulic fluids and lubricants, and LSA grease. The test standards for LSA were very stringent.

Nov 15, 2017 · 1. Military Brass is thicker and will hold less propellent 2. Load to the velocity (pressure) of military ammo used in an AR, this is usually will be at a lesser velocity. I also loaded for a Winchester 88 in 308 at one time, the Win 88 is a stronger action (approaching that of a bolt action) than that of an AR.

Feb 19, 2025 · I’m going to build one in .308 with thermal pig hunting as its primary use. I’ve built a handful of AR 15 so I have the know how but I’m hearing that the AR 10 parts aren’t as modular. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

A quick note about the title: The General Spike Elk Hunt in Utah is often described as Unicorn Hunting. Also, our 7mm rifles were called “squirrel rifles” on Instagram during rock chuck season and we enjoyed the nickname enough to keep it going through the fall big game seasons.

Dec 4, 2017 · The first truly potent magnum sevens to be created were the 7x61 Sharp and Hart and the 7mm Weatherby magnum, both U.S inventions, introduced during the early 1950's. While the cartridge designs were somewhat similar to the .275 H&H, albeit blown out to minimize body taper, the major breakthrough was the adoption of surplus 20mm cannon powder.

Jan 7, 2025 · Probably my next rifle purchase. Color choice is a tough one. 🤔 Definitely some intriguing features that has peaked my interest even more. Glad I held off until the new release.

Dec 2, 2013 · Our standard powders perform very well at extreme temperatures, and usually pass the strict military requirements by a large margin. This is a subject that often fraught with misconceptions and inaccuracies. The term is used loosely by manufacturers without qualifying the subject, and is obviously exploited for marketing purposes and perceptions.

Jan 23, 2010 · Bingo! Like tv sets, when flat screens came out, expensive, but as the trend came on, they became affordable for everyone. When the Caldwell came out, good but for $100 more you could get the garmin. Now Athlon, with a military discount from …