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I didn't get an answer in the FDE thread, so I'll ask here. My 260 barrel arrived yesterday and that got me thinking on swapping it out and then I realized all my barrel/ vise clamps were designed for 5.56. So what are people using for clamps to hold the upper while swapping the barrel or muzzle device. Normally I would use the Geissele Reaction Rod for the muzzle device and then a clamshell in the vise to hold the uppper when torqueing the barrel nut. I still need to order dies/brass, etc for the 260 so it will be a while until I change from 308, but I figured I better get the right tools for the job.
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Originally Posted By mettee:
.....there may be one or two spots somewhere here in AZ I should be 260'd up here shortly. Trying to decide on optics.... ATACR or the MK8 Leupold. Both are approx 38 oz, same reticle, same cost'ish View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By mettee:
Originally Posted By rugerdog:
I think I might have some. I'll check. I am sure there are good spots to shoot distance between Boulder City and Phoenix. We'll have to get together. I should be 260'd up here shortly. Trying to decide on optics.... ATACR or the MK8 Leupold. Both are approx 38 oz, same reticle, same cost'ish I'm going to keep mine a .308 for 400ish rounds then switch over to .260. I went ATACR. |
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Originally Posted By Defender3:
Page 17 ownage. We're back from the range - here's a little tease - that 5-shot group is from one of the new 18" .260 sparrels on the shooting buddies new FDE. More to follow... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/52736/IMG-5013-218433.jpg View Quote I might have to look at Larue's site to see if I can buy a larue qd mount to fab up and mount a recoil sled to the handguard for my front rest/bag to push for even more consistency/accuracy , and to keep from tearing up my front bag, and scratching the cerakote. |
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Originally Posted By EricRF:
I didn't get an answer in the FDE thread, so I'll ask here. My 260 barrel arrived yesterday and that got me thinking on swapping it out and then I realized all my barrel/ vise clamps were designed for 5.56. So what are people using for clamps to hold the upper while swapping the barrel or muzzle device. Normally I would use the Geissele Reaction Rod for the muzzle device and then a clamshell in the vise to hold the uppper when torqueing the barrel nut. I still need to order dies/brass, etc for the 260 so it will be a while until I change from 308, but I figured I better get the right tools for the job. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By andrewz71:
I really like what I am seeing. Was this with the hornady 130 eld-m? And was this prone or bench? I might have to look at Larue's site to see if I can buy a larue qd mount to fab up and mount a recoil sled to the handguard for my front rest/bag to push for even more consistency/accuracy , and to keep from tearing up my front bag, and scratching the cerakote. http://accurateshooter.net/Blog/whidplate02.jpg View Quote |
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Originally Posted By andrewz71:
You shouldn't need anything to swap barrels, just the wrench. But a reaction rod for the ar10 should work. Also if you are going to swap the muzzle brake on the 7.62 they are locktited from Larue and will require a good amount of heat to remove. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By andrewz71:
Originally Posted By EricRF:
I didn't get an answer in the FDE thread, so I'll ask here. My 260 barrel arrived yesterday and that got me thinking on swapping it out and then I realized all my barrel/ vise clamps were designed for 5.56. So what are people using for clamps to hold the upper while swapping the barrel or muzzle device. Normally I would use the Geissele Reaction Rod for the muzzle device and then a clamshell in the vise to hold the uppper when torqueing the barrel nut. I still need to order dies/brass, etc for the 260 so it will be a while until I change from 308, but I figured I better get the right tools for the job. |
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Your ass does appear to be bigger than the gal that just moved in
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This is like the precision porn thread
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Tape on the brass deflector? Really?
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A couple of shots during a 5-shot string showing the 22" and the LabRadar:
22 Larue LabRadar |
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A few shots of the 18" with a SOCOM 762 Mini suppressor:
18 LaRue Suppressed |
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Originally Posted By Defender3:
A few shots of the 18" with a SOCOM 762 Mini suppressor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiAE0dHArxw View Quote |
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Defender3, any signs of over pressure today with the Prime (or other ammo tested)? The Prime MV were up there.
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Originally Posted By SmokieRiver:
Defender3, any signs of over pressure today with the Prime (or other ammo tested)? The Prime MV were up there. View Quote |
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Anyone with a code for prime?
If not where is the best deal on Hornady Eld? Anyone try the hornady sst yet?as it might be a better hunting round for those of us that do that sort of thing. Fishing mostly this weekend,off to shoot next weekend?? |
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Originally Posted By DuneShoot:
I'd be game for this meet-up if you didn't mind. I could use the experience I'm going to keep mine a .308 for 400ish rounds then switch over to .260. I went ATACR. View Quote |
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Give the laziest man the hardest job and he will find the easiest way to do it.
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Originally Posted By EricRF:
I didn't get an answer in the FDE thread, so I'll ask here. My 260 barrel arrived yesterday and that got me thinking on swapping it out and then I realized all my barrel/ vise clamps were designed for 5.56. So what are people using for clamps to hold the upper while swapping the barrel or muzzle device. Normally I would use the Geissele Reaction Rod for the muzzle device and then a clamshell in the vise to hold the uppper when torqueing the barrel nut. I still need to order dies/brass, etc for the 260 so it will be a while until I change from 308, but I figured I better get the right tools for the job. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By DuneShoot:
I'd be game for this meet-up if you didn't mind. I could use the experience I'm going to keep mine a .308 for 400ish rounds then switch over to .260. I went ATACR. View Quote I think I changed my mind again....which means I need to save more dollars |
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Originally Posted By icecold1:
Anyone with a code for prime? If not where is the best deal on Hornady Eld? Anyone try the hornady sst yet?as it might be a better hunting round for those of us that do that sort of thing. Fishing mostly this weekend,off to shoot next weekend?? View Quote Ammoseek is what you want, it will search ammo for you and give you suggestions based off price per round. You can then determine shipping and if it's a good deal. The only issue is they can't track sales and coupons, for example, Midway has it on sale and if you have a code it could be even cheaper. I ordered a case from AmmoLiquidators and even after shipping to the east coast, it was a good price. |
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Originally Posted By rugerdog:
This weekends activities: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/97915/IMG-2259-218812.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/97915/IMG-2251-218802.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/97915/IMG-2242-218797.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/97915/IMG-2241-218796.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/97915/IMG-2233-218794.JPG View Quote |
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Defender3... thanks for the great pics and informative posts! Good times running the Larue .260 rifles on the range this weekend.
In regards to getting the 18" .260 to run correctly, I tested various combinations of buffer weights and springs, both suppressed and unsuppressed. No issues with getting the rifle to function smoothly unsuppressed; however, suppressed was a bit more challenging. Running suppressed with the SOCOM 7.62mini and PST in suppressed setting, I had the best results with the H3 buffer and a Springco Orange spring: smooth cycling, buffer impact was less noticeable, good ejection, and brass was also in good shape. Of note, I am running a rifle length extension with LT spacer, and a JP HP bolt (difference in extractor and ejector spring pressure is also a variable from the factory LT bolt). |
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Originally Posted By mettee:
Prescott is doable View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By mettee:
Originally Posted By rugerdog:
Don't mind at all. We either need to find a cooler spot or wait a few months. Maybe up Prescott way? I also hit the normal local spots 'stupid-early' and finish by 6-7am. |
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Originally Posted By icecold1:
Anyone with a code for prime? If not where is the best deal on Hornady Eld? Anyone try the hornady sst yet?as it might be a better hunting round for those of us that do that sort of thing. Fishing mostly this weekend,off to shoot next weekend?? View Quote |
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Originally Posted By andrewz71:
On the Hornady 130gr eld-m I bought a case from budsgunshop.com its free shipping over $199, make sure you have an account as everytime I order they send me a $5 thank you coupon towards my next purchase within 30 days. Ammoliquidator was cheapest per round until I add shipping then buds was cheaper by about $5. They also ship quick, I usally have it at my door with 3-4 days. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Defender3:
Nope, all was good. The Prime is loaded to the edge, for sure. I ordered 200rds of the Gorilla and 200rds of the Hornady today as they were on sale. The Hornady shot very well in the 260 and I think the Gorilla shows similar promise. Since I'm running out of stuff to post, the next project will be reloading for the 260. View Quote |
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That Prime is hot stuff. I bet the MV of it out of an 18" would be close to the MV of the Hornady out of a 22".
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Originally Posted By andrewz71:
On the Hornady 130gr eld-m I bought a case from budsgunshop.com its free shipping over $199, make sure you have an account as everytime I order they send me a $5 thank you coupon towards my next purchase within 30 days. Ammoliquidator was cheapest per round until I add shipping then buds was cheaper by about $5. They also ship quick, I usally have it at my door with 3-4 days. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By DuneShoot:
There is a spot right off exit 169 where you can get 1000k+ yards. It's a popular spot though. I usually got, on a weekday, once or twice during the summer. I also hit the normal local spots 'stupid-early' and finish by 6-7am. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By mettee:
Alright I say let's do this. I should be ready in a week or so. I'm down to meet up that way View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By mettee:
Originally Posted By DuneShoot:
There is a spot right off exit 169 where you can get 1000k+ yards. It's a popular spot though. I usually got, on a weekday, once or twice during the summer. I also hit the normal local spots 'stupid-early' and finish by 6-7am. |
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D3 absolutely
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I usually save the primers and recycle them as they are brass along with my brass that is worn out or damaged.
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Originally Posted By AR10Brian:
http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b516/abcrabtree/20170524_170912_zpspgzw6uf9.jpg Got the tOBR switched from 18" 7.62 to 18" .260, and still haven't shot it. But, Hornady ammo is ordered and a few hand loads are done, so not much longer. All the good info on this thread pointed to where I want to start, so, much appreciation to all you guys, and especially defender3. I have, at least for the short term decided to forgo the prime ammo. Even though the test target proved that my barrel appears to like it. I'll get to it eventually, but it sounds like a hot load, and I'm more interested in staying low pressure and see what I get accuracy wise first. View Quote 2900 ish MV for 260 is the norm in bolt guns, so 2800 in a gas seems expected. |
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DuneShoot what is your approximate AO
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Originally Posted By mettee:
The prime is Sammi spec so it isn't really "hot" it just hotter than some others. 2900 ish MV for 260 is the norm in bolt guns, so 2800 in a gas seems expected. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By AR10Brian:
I stand corrected and I would say your statement is more accurate in that it's just hotter than others. Didnt mean to mis label it. It sounds like really good ammo, I just want to start a little milder is all. View Quote No correction meant brother. I started with gorilla ammo as well just because it was good for the price. |
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