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May 4, 2014, 08:43 PM | #1 |
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Reloading for the Budget AR
thought I'd snag an upper from PSA and mount a Mueller on it for a fun project
shot it for the second time today 200yds, stock trigger, off a bag 69gr Sierra BTHP's, Varget, range brass, Federal primers good starting point, but certainly no bolt rifle
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May 4, 2014, 09:59 PM | #2 |
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1.5" @ 200yds is less than 1 MOA you can't expect much more than that from a AR....
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May 4, 2014, 10:07 PM | #3 |
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really?
how does the MOA thing work?
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May 4, 2014, 10:52 PM | #4 |
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An inch for every 100 yards.
3moa at 300 yards would be 3 inches. That's a really good group though, especially with a stock trigger, at least from what I've heard.
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I think what he meant to say was, 1MOA @ 100yd is 1". 1MOA @ 300yd is 3". Continuing, 1MOA @ 700yd is 7". And so on. So your 1.5" group @ 200yd is a sub-MOA group. That is fantastic!
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May 4, 2014, 11:36 PM | #6 |
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Lol, what 2ndchance said.
Thanks for clearing up what I said
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Except for one flyer your 5 shot group is almost 0.5 MOA for 200 yards that is damn good shooting.
Jim
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May 5, 2014, 08:40 AM | #8 |
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who'da thunk it
That's encouraging since it was windy, the trigger is stiff, and I'm a new reloader to .223 target loads. Well, that and the rap on PSA uppers is they're junky, too. This is gonna be fun! btw: notice the group above and covered with stickies. I made a click or two right adjustment, and they moved right but down a bit, too. oh, well
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May 5, 2014, 06:44 PM | #9 |
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Please look at this video to help you better understand MOA.......http://nssf.org/video/facts/MOA.cfm
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May 6, 2014, 08:46 AM | #11 |
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Trigger pull can be greatly improved by installing the JP Enterprise 3.5# or 4.5# fire control springs. It's amazing and less than $13.00.
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Now, AFAIK, no one really knows where the PTAC line of uppers from PSA come from if that is what you have. And BTW, nice shooting. Sub MOA on your first foray into target ammo with a new gun is doing pretty well.
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May 6, 2014, 03:00 PM | #13 |
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Thanks!
NOW we're gettin' somewhere! Windy today, but the budget AR shot a great group at 200yds. Of course, there had to be the obligatory flier. I do believe I have found a load it likes - 77gr Sierra BTHP over 24.7gr of Varget.
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