Aren't they a standard Samson keymod rail?Quote:
Originally Posted by fitz19d
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Aren't they a standard Samson keymod rail?Quote:
Originally Posted by fitz19d
Sent from my subconscious mind.
They are a standard Samson Evo Keymod. If you wanted a longer one, buy it and sell the old one. They hold price well.
Both samson keymod rails, but spec on .... can't find it anymore... but at one point there was a table somewhere I saw listed the .308 as hanving a shorter handguard than the 6.5. Like a 12 inch vs 15 inch.Quote:
Originally Posted by brutal
Just order the 15" rail and call it good. They come in 7 different sizes, 15" being the longest.Quote:
Originally Posted by fitz19d
http://www.samson-mfg.com/category/E...ON_KEYMOD.html
Or if I dont even have the rifle yet, getting it in right length to start would be less hassle. If I did swap anything I'd maybe go for after other aftermarkets, like something w/ mlok.
Has anyone seen one of these on sale locally? I'm trying to get a hold of one and haven't been lucky.
I looked for about a month before Brock told me about the one I got from Murdocks. If I hear of one will LYKASAP.Quote:
Originally Posted by DocMedic
I've heard of various people finding them at sportsmans. Easier if you are willing to buy online. Otherwise it's pick a few favorites. See who you can make a deposit or if theres a weekly delivery call and ask on those days. I have one ordered for close to 3 months, though fortunately I dont mind if I have to wait another 3.
Got the same thing thanks to my son and his Xmas gift of the bipod. I put the 8-40 Burris on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkCO
I picked up one in .308. Unfortunately I haven't had the time to really shoot it. I'm definitely going to swap out the buttstock and grip, also install a brake.
Shot mine for the first range trip yesterday. I was very happy with the performance. Stock is okay, bolt shroud is junk, trigger pretty good. Function from all of the magazine types was perfect.
I will likely get the LRI bolt shroud and change the grip after a few matches in Production where I can not change anything.
The Sportsmans Warehouse in Thornton had one in 308 as of about 7:30 p.m. last night. Price was $1000.
Price of match ammo for 6.5 is same (or less sometimes) to comparable match ammo for 308
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Originally Posted by Tor Larson
Hornady 6.5 140gr A-Max at Mile High is $26.99 per box or $260 per case vs. $29.99 per box of FGMM 175gr match. Or $32 for 178gr Hornady A-Max match. So the Creedmoor is cheaper. Mile High is in Erie, not a very far drive.
Barrels are a consumable item, and several companies have prefit barrels now.
I'm patiently waiting for Ruger to release a left hand version.
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Originally Posted by Tor Larson
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Originally Posted by jmg8550
All the more reason to reload. For now 5.56 is available and cheap, so it negates reloading, for now. One want's to step up their game. You need to give serious consideration to buying a press.
My RPR is in at Ark. If anyone wants to go handle it before I pick it up friday night you're welcome to.
@ Tor, earlier in this thread or I think a whole separate one covers the debate. Depends on your particulars. FWIW I think if you want to actually do 6,8,1000 yard stuff and only precision shooting do the 6.5. Match ammo similiar price and reload from there.
.308 I opted for due to the lighter size etc and I'm getting a .308 semi soon too. I doubt I'll do much beyond 3-400 yards either. Some of my shooting will be blasting cans at 50-100 yards too. I'd almost try to take it hunting some day but it's still a hair large for that.
AS of 10 AM The Reloading Zone in Wheat Ridge had a 6.5 Creedmoor for sale at MRSP if anyone is interested.
So 1400? ewww
Here is another supplier of bling for the RPR. Bolt shrouds, knobs, etc. Have a look around, lots of interesting stuff.
http://www.anarchyoutdoors.com/titanium-gun-parts/
Thanks for the heads up. $75 or whatever for an aluminum shroud from LRI is a bit steep to me. I haven't had any issue with my polymer shroud as of yet, but I might not ever have the chance at that price.Quote:
Originally Posted by scratchy
The ploymer shrouds eventually fall off. If you are lucky it is annoying. If you are unlucky, it is after round one on a stage.
Aha, k well one more reason to get the alum shroud. Mine must be tight because I can barely get the damn thing off when I'm trying!
How did you RPR perform in competition? Did you put on a new barrel?
I put the titanium shroud and brake on mine.
Mine is bone stock. Makes me giggle. I have some reasons to want to keep it stock at least through 2016. When the barrel is shot out, I will change that and do some other upgrades, but I really want to show what the stock .243Win can do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Calculated
You went 243 also? Nice. I haven't found the perfect load yet, I've had good luck with JLK and Don Lahr 100's. Much better than the Berger's I originally tried, they were hit and miss. Bought some Amax's to try next.
I just read that Benchmark will soon be making drop-in barrels for the RPR which makes me giggle. I have a 6.5 Creed of theirs on my DT and it can be a 1/4 MOA barrel with some luck and the proper voodoo in the reloading room.
Do you mind giving me some insight into your RPR 243 loads Mark? Base to Ogive, powder, projectile?
How does it cycle with the Ti shroud, any noticeable difference or drag?Quote:
Originally Posted by scratchy
Right now I have 42.8 grains of H4831SC under 105 Amax in once fired Remington brass at 2.775 OAL. Under 1/2 MOA. Not done tinkering and I have not shot groups past 400 yet. Doing that today. I also have 115 DTACS loaded for today and I will see what happens past 400.Quote:
Originally Posted by Calculated
I full length sized RP brass and nothing else. With the 105s, that worked fine. For the 115s, I had to chamfer to keep from peeling the jacket. I am doing a few things different with this that I normally would.
Feels a little more solid, no noticeable drag. That's about it. (And that's probably all in my head)
Took my new one out today, shot 115 DTACs pretty well. Really enjoyed shooting it.
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So what has everyone done with their tweaked/canted handguards? Wasn't it I just need to undo and retighten or what was the trick with that? Spent most of my time with my brake trying to find the right spacer to realize with 20 degree's per ring, I needed like a 10 degree so I'm slightly off from true centered >.<
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There's a few discussions on line about the rpr hand guard cant.Quote:
Originally Posted by fitz19d
Shimming the brake requires a few different sized spacers. Did you buy a .308 shim kit? it's usually found next to suppressors in most LGS
I own 2 Samson evolution rails on my ar's so I might help, but it will require you to take off your optic. First, flip the rifle upside down and place flat on a leveled table. Losses the the Handgaurd retaining screws. Flatten out out Handgaurd and slowly retite the screws. For best results use adjustable clamps.
He could also use a carry handle to align and hold the rail to receiver, while tightening the hardware. I use one for all float tube installs.Quote:
Originally Posted by DocMedic
I got the Precision Armament M11, it came with a bunch of precisely sized spacers with a little chart of what to try first and what to use next. Pretty nice except that where I think it needs to be is like perfectly between them. Might try filing down one of the washers sometime. And it may be on me, since I'm just using a cloth and a pipe wrench to tighten it down, no vices either. Don't have a torque wrench so unsure if it actually can be tightened down quite a bit more but don't think so.Quote:
Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo
Neat @ carry handle idea. Finally a use for those antiques. So if I had a old picatinny scope riser that's like 6 inches, I could probably use that?
Just find someone that hasn't sent their Eotech back yet and use that.Quote:
Originally Posted by fitz19d
Drop by after work and we'll get the brake and hand guard aligned.Quote:
Originally Posted by fitz19d
I had the m11 brake and you need to put it in a barrel vice and crank it down on the shim and it will fit perfect. Love that brake (everyone else will hate you though).
With a little load work I've gotten a pretty decent group with mine in .243.
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Very nice, that's the beauty of reloading. Tailoring the load to the gun.
That group is from the factory barrel?