10-16-2017, 02:00 PM
Been working with my first AR build. Barrel sourced from Midway, 20" SS 1-8 5R, I am told is from BCA. The BCG, I purchased from Bear Creek also.
I would like to tell of sub-MOA groups, but so far, I have not been able to do it. The weak link is the likely the nut on the trigger as much as any equipment lacking.
Trigger upgrade would help, currently using a GI trigger with some careful conservative re-working. Measures @4.5lbs pull and a bit creepy, but it is consistent and safe.
Factory Hornady 123SST ammo produced one of two noteworthy groupings, 7 of 8 shots horizontal group ~1" X 1.5".
Yesterday, the first decent group from handloads, Nosler 120gr. Ballistic Tip pushed by AA2520. Four together @ about 1", and then 2 below.
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Sorry, short on time, and computer skills, pics are 90 degrees tilted!
I would like to tell of sub-MOA groups, but so far, I have not been able to do it. The weak link is the likely the nut on the trigger as much as any equipment lacking.
Trigger upgrade would help, currently using a GI trigger with some careful conservative re-working. Measures @4.5lbs pull and a bit creepy, but it is consistent and safe.
Factory Hornady 123SST ammo produced one of two noteworthy groupings, 7 of 8 shots horizontal group ~1" X 1.5".
Yesterday, the first decent group from handloads, Nosler 120gr. Ballistic Tip pushed by AA2520. Four together @ about 1", and then 2 below.
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Sorry, short on time, and computer skills, pics are 90 degrees tilted!