Recent content by Nikdfish

MBC 245's are a hoot loaded as1300 fps supers. Kinda like chunckin' bricks downrange... No cycle issues from either carbine or 10.5" pistol. Nick

H110 is my primary 300BLK powder & have used it successfully in loads for bullets from 110 grains to 245 grain (cast lead) as supersonic loads. The 30-30 "leverevolution" bullets feed pretty well (ignore the cannelure when seating). The 30-30 version have a chance to expand properly at 100...

You can use the display & controls on the front or you can use the optional cable & usb adapter to connect to a pc running their software. With the cable you can either control the unit directly in real time or download a range session after you get home. It works well either way. Nice large...

Won a Weatherby 270 in a VFD raffle a year or so back. Took the cash equivilant instead and used it to put together a 300BLK AR & related reloading tools... Nick

I like the Comp-Tac Minotaur for everyday IWB carry. For rough country, camping, field work, etc. the wilderness tactical Safepacker doesn't look like a holster (more like a toolkit) & provides good protection for the piece as well as concealment. Nick

+1 for collet style bullet pullers. Makes the job tons easier! Nick

H110 / W296 is a good choice for supers but probably not so good for subs. It has a fairly narrow window of function for a given round. Back down a load a bit too much & you can end up with a squib. Short of a squib you'll see non linear changes in velocity for small changes in charge. It works...

300 AAC Blackout (its a 7.62 projectile :) ) in a 16" DSA carbine upper & 10.5" home built AR pistol. Nick

I chose a lower dollar, but reliable, piece for CCW not because of possible confiscation but so as to not be reluctant to carry when in circumstances that are hard on a firearm. I carry pretty much 24/7, usually IWB, and when working outside in the summer I sweat like a hog. Bush hogging &...

Availability is a big deal for me with my more recent caliber obsession. You can't seem find 300BLK anywhere these days except that marked up to $1.00 or more per round. Even using quality components acquired pre-panic, my hand loads are typically $0.50 or less. With pulls/blems & homebrew...

It really shines as an AR SBR or pistol. The efficient powder use helps keep velocities up in the usable territory without the flash & pressure wave associated with 5.56 rounds from the same length. That plus the easily formed brass will keep it around a long time, even if suppressors are not...

Nylon net works fine on brass catchers that get directly attached on my 5.56 & 300BLK. It is about the same weight as found in laundry bags. Nick

All my AR pattern guns (5.56 & 300BLK long guns, 300BLK pistol) have linear comps rather than flash hiders as the muzzle device, which project sound/pressure wave downrange. They make a very noticeable difference when shooting from a covered location such as at my outdoor range (especially for...

Loaning a firearm to a friend/relative for an hour/afternoon/weekend should not involve getting big brother's permission or having to pay for the "privilege" of doing so with my own property... My state's current statutes against providing a firearm to a known disqualified person are...

There are two versions of the 160 grain FTX. One for the 30-30 and one for the .308 Marlin Express & the cannelure is different for each. The cannelure on the .308 ME is farther back than the 30-30 one. The difference between the two could create possible pressure issues if you are loading...