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  1. CavalierLeif

    Ruger Mini-14 vs. AR-15 - Which one and why?

    I've seen a number of posts here about the Mini-14. I don't have one, and I'm curious about the preference over an AR. Is it looks (I can see the appeal of a more traditional style .223 semi over the black rifle), function, nostalgic factor, or something else? Almost everyone seems to have an...
  2. perldog007

    AR Hastings sling for varmint/predator control ?

    Looking at possibly getting a hastings sling to use for groundhog/skunk/predator and other small game with a budget heavy barrel upper out to 100ish yds with a prism and irons. Should get 2.5 moa with range ammo. Time will tell. Not looking to compete. Not sure it is worth the hassle. Used...
  3. N555

    Mini14 rebuild

    I already made the mini14 suck less just load developing, it really likes my 64gr tipped matchkings with a start load of H322. My Mini14 has had a lot of rounds through it. The gun is a 183 serries barrel is worn and was a bit pitted when I got it in the late 1990s. Then I got ahold of it and...
  4. N555

    Next 5.56 silencer

    I'm thinking gemtec trek. It's short, simple, seems pretty tough, not too much internal volume, only weighs about a pound. On the reviews I saw it doesn't look like it gives gas face, or charging handle to the face. Seems like it can take SBR full auto level punishment, that's over kill for me...
  5. N555

    AR-15 Article: Some Won't Like It, But....

    The 6mm arc is the replacement for 5.56mm. Yeah color me skeptical. All the other 5.56 replacements from years past are saving you a seat. I don't have a 6mm arc brass sample but I think it's a fatter case head than 6.8spc. If it's fatter, the mag holds fewer rounds, or if it holds 30 they...
  6. N555

    223 5.56 , M855 62gr FMJ , W748 and 2460

    Next load development will be 62gr FMJ BT, but probably not true M855 ballistics, loaded for accuracy. A Carbine and rifle load. My 2 powders will be W748 and AA2460 and cci41 or cci450 primers. My speer manual shows 25.5gr as the max load for 748 in a 223 chamber gun so if I don't get any...
  7. N555

    H322 and 5.56

    I had a few pounds left over from the 1990s that I was going to use up, then I bought some more at a garage sale. https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/223-55gr-fmjbt-h322-16-5-bbl-and-a-chronograph.516652/ I found the same thing when using H322 in 30-30, around the start load accuracy...
  8. N555

    223 5.56 and leverevolution

    Because why not? I bought a keg last year one of the few types of smokeless available at retail price and in stock. Good thing the new and wantabe reloaders that bought everything didn't know that leverevolution was a suitable 223/5.65 powder. I didn't know for sure, I had my suspensions and...
  9. A

    Reloading .223 and 5.56

    Ive never reloaded before and have zero knowledge on the topic. I want to reload all of my .223 ans 5.56 brass and wanna know a little bit about some important things I need to know about doing so. I wanna do 55gr. Just wanna do bulk style ammo that will run through all my AR qith varying barrel...
  10. M

    Clandestine 5.56 223 loads

    Because why not. 223 and 556 are going to be supersonic not much I can do about that. I might try a faster powder to reduce muzzel flash and blast. It would be more economical too. My first guess is use something like H322, but that's only a little faster than what I normally use blc-2, 748...
  11. Sks39

    Surplus Ammunition Questions

    I purchased what I believe is some South African 5.56x45 and 7.62x39 today. My first question is are they corrosive? The 2nd question is some boxes of the 5.56 say M1A3 and some say M1A4. What is the difference? Thank you for any help you can provide.
  12. J

    5.56 XM856 Tracer load data

    I have some XM856 62 Gr "Orange Tip" air pulled projectiles. Looking at my reloading manuals I have NO data for these to nobodies surprise. I didn't think I could use plain-jane 62gr FMJ/GreenTip data because of the bullet profile. The 62gr tracers are significantly LONGER than my 62gr...
  13. B

    Can you load .223 cases to 5.56 specs?

    Hello guys & gals, From what I understand, the thickness of the cases is what makes the pressure difference between .223 & 5.56. So my question is, excuse my ignorance, say I bought some .223, shot those rounds, then loaded to "5.56 specs"... Would that be a bad idea? Would that be too much...
  14. IronsightJM

    AR’s in New York

    Hey all, I’ve been thinking about buying my first AR. I’m not too sure if I can just buy the ones I’ve been looking at, especially in New York I don’t know too much about the AR requirements and laws. Anyone have a good knowledge of this? I was looking at a couple reliable starter ones such as...
  15. IronsightJM

    Best 223 rifle but can also shoot 5.56 under $400?

    Hey all, I’m looking for a 223 Remington rifle that can also shoot the 5.56 AR round. I am on a budget too sadly so would likely want to keep it under $400. Any suggestions? I know Ruger has an American ranch bolt action that I heard is nice and somewhere around my range. Any other options or...
  16. B

    IMBEL new shame: IMBEL IA2

    Tests with Imbel IA2, a FAL rotating bolt 5.56 carbine, sold to the Army and civilians, made by Brazilian Air Force(that uses the SiG 552), revealed this results( are they good?): The test was carried out by the Hexacampeão Brasileiro de IPSC Vagner Brum, aiming to observe several aspects of the...
  17. JonF.

    Planning on building a 5.56, any good lowers or other part recommendations?

    Looking for low priced parts that aren't complete crap, any good parts recommendations? Any good mod ideas that could do to it? My cousin has a coyote problem on his rach and the coyotes have been killing his chickens.
  18. <*(((><

    Ukraines New AR-47

    I was wondering just when a previous soviet-era country would adopt the platform as it makes a lot of sense. One of the key advantages of the Ukrainian military going this route as mentioned in the article below is the fact they can utilize their large stockpiles of 7.62x39 ammo and as they...
  19. M

    AR Pistol in 5.56 and 300 BLK

    I'd like an AR-15 rifle. Many reasons, but I like the performance of 5.56 out a 14-16 inch barrel, and 300 BLK out of a 7-11 inch barrel. Would it be viable to build a AR-15 as a pistol in 300 BLK with a 10.5 inch barrel and pistol brace, and also run a 14.5 inch threaded barrel with a removable...
  20. WVGunman

    How effective are military arms/ammunition against dangerous animals?

    This question is based on a specific situation. In the movie "Annihilation" a small squad of 5 female soldiers/scientists is sent into this weird, dome-like thing to see what's inside. At various times they are attacked first by a large alligator, and then a crazy mutated bear with a face like a...
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