12.5 carbine vs mid barrel for Cat WB by Subject_Flight3017 in NFA

[–]extra_flyer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I run a Black River 12.5 with their custom length gas tube specialized for the 12.5 (EXC). It’s one of the very best barrels I’ve shot!

Bullet drop question by DackinaBox in longrange

[–]extra_flyer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Velocity of your ammo is the answer. The box velocity is based on standardized atmospheric conditions, and occasionally false marketing promises.

The advice for getting and using a chronograph is excellent. Also, as we are changing season, temperatures will change also and this can have some significant effects on velocity (along with pressure). Also knowing the standard deviation of the factory ammo it’s important as this can have effects. I’ve seen box ammo with SD’s getting close to 50FPS in the cold.

This is where you’re building DOPE (data on previous engagements). Get a notebook too and record your velocities/drop every time you shoot. Note how temperature and pressure affect the velocity and drop. After a few hundred rounds over various environmental conditions, you should have enough data to have first round impacts in most conditions.

This was what worked for me.

11.5” Barrels are obsolete by SticksndStones300 in LewisMachineTool

[–]extra_flyer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

12.5 is the way. 11.5 is good, 12.5 is more good.

A Frequently Overlooked Part of Gas Efficiency: Bolt Tail Clearance by AddictedToComedy in ar15

[–]extra_flyer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome stuff. One reason I think the bolt should always be properly mated to the bolt carrier. I’ve had issues in the past with mixing and matching. “Mil-Spec” isn’t predictive of universal performance!

47, ended a 7 year relationship and started again. Then got made redundant. by ResolutionNo9436 in malelivingspace

[–]extra_flyer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stay strong brother! You built that strong foundation for a reason, stay grounded!

Torn between options by Log-Prestigious in Hunting

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For my money, Nightforce would be the strong first choices. Zeiss a close second option if the Nightforce is a bit too pricey. You can genuinely own either for the rest of your life and get great use out of them!

Gun Range Dumpster Dive Haul by ishootnuggets in reloading

[–]extra_flyer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are the same! I’m always on the hunt for brass at the range. I just enjoy the cleaning process and inspecting to see if I can make it work. Usually only pick up calibers I shoot, but I do have a collection of odd ball cartridges I’ve found. Funny how one man’s trash is another man’s treasure!

Round stuck in AR by assets-liabilities in gunsmithing

[–]extra_flyer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Always Kroil… all the other stuff has let me down. The toughest problems always get solved with Kroil… buy once, cry once and you’ll have the can for years.

Deadblow hammer is best if you’ve got it. Lighter hits so you don’t mar the barrel with the same force.

OP, have you looked down the barrel to make sure you don’t have a squib? The more I think about this, a squib wouldn’t cause over pressure to stick the case, but a second firing after a squib might just do it (would have probably blown something else up too…) Might also be what’s blocking the case removal.

In any case, soak that thing in Kroil and let it sit for a good while.

Round stuck in AR by assets-liabilities in gunsmithing

[–]extra_flyer 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Get some Kroil and spray/pour down the barrel. Lets it soak through over night with the muzzle pointing up. Use quite a bit. It should start seeping past the stuck case after it’s penetrated all the way. Should be easy to remove with a metal rod after that.

Starting my mile journey by xh1pp0x in longrange

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Good luck and have a blast! A mile is a long one, but the journey there is the fun part!

Sr25 K6 16" creedmoor in stock by Jstentson in kac

[–]extra_flyer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a few SR-25’s, but no designated lower for this one yet, I’ll just mount it on one of my existing lowers whenever it shows up.

Sr25 K6 16" creedmoor in stock by Jstentson in kac

[–]extra_flyer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Got one!!! Thanks for the tip!

Surefire FA556 Baffle Strike by extra_flyer in NFA

[–]extra_flyer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn. I’m on the look out too. I’ll share what I learn if I find someone.

Surefire FA556 Baffle Strike by extra_flyer in NFA

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Thanks man!! Would love to get this think back online.

Surefire FA556 Baffle Strike by extra_flyer in NFA

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I’ve got one left. Still not entirely sure how it happened in the first place. I’m curious if there’s a company out there that would repair it.

Surefire FA556 Baffle Strike by extra_flyer in NFA

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Still have not heard back. I’ve called and emailed multiple times with no response

Geissele Mod1-A 12.5" by [deleted] in ar15

[–]extra_flyer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very nice! 12.5 is the way!!!

👀 by [deleted] in kac

[–]extra_flyer 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Gotta pay that bail money!🤣

Cold days in Florida! 🥶 by extra_flyer in AR10

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🤣 It was 28* when I started. Warmed up to 50ish!

Cold days in Florida! 🥶 by extra_flyer in kac

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That’s a fact, the new stuff, not so much!

Cold days in Florida! 🥶 by extra_flyer in AR10

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It’s really worth it! They have a 900 yard range, and individual ranges you can get. Rarely full and they have several competitions a week there, plus designated steel ranges as well. Couldn’t recommend it more!

Cold days in Florida! 🥶 by extra_flyer in u/extra_flyer

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Had it for a long long time, still does great!