Anyone here into firearms?

wstar · 09-03-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

how about 1:8 twist? I've seen this on some ar 15. My pof has a 1:8 twist.

I donno, I've never read up much on people's experiences with 1:8. I would assume it's fine for at least 69gr ammo, and probably 75gr. Not so sure about the super-heavies like 78's and 80's though. 1:7 is kinda the official standard for short barrels and heavy bullets though, and it's what you get on real M4's. Slower twists are compromises to be sure you don't spin-fragment light bullets, but 55gr ammo works fine in 1:7, and there's really no use for shooting anything lighter than that unless you're actually doing the varmint-hunting thing (as in, using an AR to kill groundhogs and the like).

ZKindaGuy · 09-10-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

I donno, I've never read up much on people's experiences with 1:8. I would assume it's fine for at least 69gr ammo, and probably 75gr. Not so sure about the super-heavies like 78's and 80's though.

1:8 twist is what my Les Baer AR-15 is. The best bullet weight for 1:8 twist is between 60 and 77 grains. It can perform well with light bullets down to 55grains as long as the jacket isn't too thin.

tvfreakazoid · 09-10-2009, 03:50 PM

Good to know. I have a pof upper that is a 1:8 twist.
I have 1k rounds of centurion ammo (55g) and i'm looking to buy some different range of bullet weight to test out my upper. But it's so expensive. I'm going to try to get some 60's to 77's weight ammo.

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Originally Posted by ZKindaGuy

1:8 twist is what my Les Baer AR-15 is. The best bullet weight for 1:8 twist is between 60 and 77 grains. It can perform well with light bullets down to 55grains as long as the jacket isn't too thin.

robin · 09-11-2009, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

Good to know. I have a pof upper that is a 1:8 twist.
I have 1k rounds of centurion ammo (55g) and i'm looking to buy some different range of bullet weight to test out my upper. But it's so expensive. I'm going to try to get some 60's to 77's weight ammo.

are you a member of a specific club that is complete in amenities such as firing range and the likes? how much money did you spend for the bullets of that kind of piece?

tvfreakazoid · 09-14-2009, 12:34 AM

Nope i'm not a member of any type of clubs. The ammo that i have so far is a 55g centrion brand. I bought 1k ammo for $375 shipped. I just wanted to test different weight of bullets for my new ar.

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Originally Posted by robin

are you a member of a specific club that is complete in amenities such as firing range and the likes? how much money did you spend for the bullets of that kind of piece?

tvfreakazoid · 09-21-2009, 03:07 AM

Well it took about 3 months or so, finally i got my ar build done. I will post pics sometime this week.

dad · 09-23-2009, 01:53 PM

Recall-If you own one of the following-go to the Colt site for more info..

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC has determined that the Slide Lock Safety and the Recoil Spring Guide Pad in certain Colt model pistols were not manufactured to Colt specifications and must be replaced. All of these Colt models were sold after March 2007 and the range of serial numbers affected by this product recall is as follows:

1911 WWI Replica (O1911) From: 4597WMK To: 5414WMK
1918 WWI Replica (O1918) From: 1001WWI To: 3431WWI
New Agent (O7810D) From: GT01001 To: GT04505
Combat Elite (O8011XSE) From: CG10000E To: CG11293E
Defender (O7000D) From: DR33036 To: DR35948
Talo Night Defender (O7000NDF) From: NDF0001 To: NDF0400

robin · 09-24-2009, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

Nope i'm not a member of any type of clubs. The ammo that i have so far is a 55g centrion brand. I bought 1k ammo for $375 shipped. I just wanted to test different weight of bullets for my new ar.

how long have you been into this kind of hobby?

tvfreakazoid · 09-25-2009, 06:27 AM

For about 3 months. Very new.

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how long have you been into this kind of hobby?

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dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	Recall-If you own one of the following-go to the Colt site for more info.. IMPORTANT NOTICE Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC has determined that the Slide Lock Safety and the Recoil Spring Guide Pad in certain Colt model pistols were not manufactured to Colt specifications and must be replaced. All of these Colt models were sold after March 2007 and the range of serial numbers affected by this product recall is as follows: 1911 WWI Replica (O1911) From: 4597WMK To: 5414WMK 1918 WWI Replica (O1918) From: 1001WWI To: 3431WWI New Agent (O7810D) From: GT01001 To: GT04505 Combat Elite (O8011XSE) From: CG10000E To: CG11293E Defender (O7000D) From: DR33036 To: DR35948 Talo Night Defender (O7000NDF) From: NDF0001 To: NDF0400 __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.