Gun Thread

[LeeNetworX]

Originally Posted by G-Rex

Finished building my AR15. Since everyone will ask for specs, here they are:

DPMS lower receiver
BCM upper receiver - 16" mid length, 1/7 twist, chambered for .223 and 5.56
Ambidextrous safety since I'm left handed.
Magpul flip-up rear sight
Magpul stock and grip
Magpul MOE handguards

Damn, those are some sexy handguards.

Nice rifle. There are many like it, but that one is yours.

Q: Why the 1:7 twist? Going to be competitive shooting with it?

[G-Rex]

Originally Posted by ericr

I'm a little behind! Looks nice Trace! One question though, did you go with the 1/7 twist on purpose? Just wondering if you wanted it to shoot the heavier bullets.

Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

Q: Why the 1:7 twist? Going to be competitive shooting with it?

Thanks fellas!

I went with the 1:7 twist because I want to try my hand at some long distance shooting with the AR, in the 500 yard range. I've read it *can* be done and that the 1:7 twist is more conducive for longer shots, so that's my reasoning.

Of course, now I'm thinking about how to build my next AR.

[ericr]

Originally Posted by G-Rex

Thanks fellas!

I went with the 1:7 twist because I want to try my hand at some long distance shooting with the AR, in the 500 yard range. I've read it *can* be done and that the 1:7 twist is more conducive for longer shots, so that's my reasoning.

Of course, now I'm thinking about how to build my next AR.

I was hoping that was your plan Trace That 1/7 twist is definitely better for the heavy bullets for long range shooting. The light bullets won't be as accurate with that much twist but will be fine for plinking.

[Adeptus_Minor]

Originally Posted by ericr

I was hoping that was your plan Trace That 1/7 twist is definitely better for the heavy bullets for long range shooting. The light bullets won't be as accurate with that much twist but will be fine for plinking.

Of course, the problem you run into with the heavier bullets is that they're also longer, which can lead to feeding issues in automatic rifles.
As I understand it, anything over 75gr is best left to bolt action rifles.

[Archren]

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

Of course, the problem you run into with the heavier bullets is that they're also longer, which can lead to feeding issues in automatic rifles.
As I understand it, anything over 75gr is best left to bolt action rifles.

That's my understanding as well... and ARs (at least the military kind) do tend to misfeed/misfire anytime anything that isn't just "so" is introduced. So best to test out any new ammo in small portions first before buying any large quantities.