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Post by mdgroundhogger on Feb 25, 2011 23:31:30 GMT -5
Does anyone know how to get the front free floating handguard off this rifle without buying the $50 wrench? Does it come off counter clockwise or another way? Its pretty tight and I want to make sure I don't try and take it off wrong. I just picked one up and I was also wondering about the accuracy I should get from it. Thanks.
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Post by Al on Feb 26, 2011 19:08:21 GMT -5
I just used a strap wrench on mine, and yes counter clockwise get it off.
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Post by Rifleman on Feb 26, 2011 19:18:06 GMT -5
It is nice if you have a vise block for the receiver so it wont move. but Al is correct on his instructions.
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Post by mdgroundhogger on Feb 26, 2011 20:57:14 GMT -5
Thanks guys that worked. Any ideas on the accuracy I should expect? Or possibly a proven load to try?
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Post by Rifleman on Feb 27, 2011 10:59:17 GMT -5
I would expect it to shoot sub moa with good match ammo. I would buy some Federal 168 gr BTHP match and use that as my test standard, and then when you are working up handloads you will know what you are trying to match. An old standby load for match 308 in the past was the Sierra 168 gr BTHP match bullet that Federal uses in their factory match ammo with a charge of IMR 3031.
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Post by rossman40 on Feb 27, 2011 15:42:28 GMT -5
Federal Gold Medal Match is pretty much a standard, it has just gotten so expensive like all the other ammo. When I was last at the "Goose" (Gander Mountain) it was almost $40 for a box of 20.
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Post by mdgroundhogger on Feb 28, 2011 21:40:41 GMT -5
Yeah I've noticed that Gander Mountain's prices are alittle inflated also. Luckily I reload and I just ordered three boxes of the 168gr Sierras this afternoon from good ole' Midway  . Hopefully I'll be able to hit the range soon and let her stretch her legs!!! (I'll be chomping at the bit till then) Thanks again |
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Post by Rifleman on Mar 2, 2011 16:37:30 GMT -5
Midway has the Fed Match on sale for I think about 23 bucks a box right now.
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Post by nexttime on Mar 3, 2011 6:04:52 GMT -5
It's not a 308 but my DPMS LR-260 shoots one ragged hole at a 100 most of the time with hand loads. I have heard the same for the 308 as well. Needed a trigger first thing. Lots of fun but a heavy rig.
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Post by mdgroundhogger on Mar 3, 2011 15:24:42 GMT -5
It's not a 308 but my DPMS LR-260 shoots one ragged hole at a 100 most of the time with hand loads. I have heard the same for the 308 as well. Needed a trigger first thing. Lots of fun but a heavy rig. Yeah I haven't weighed this thing but Im betting its pushing 15-17lbs. "Should" be accurate, i just don't know if I want to tote it around for a mile or two. But God help anything brown that crosses my path once I settle down and get my breathe back ;D. |
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. Hopefully I'll be able to hit the range soon and let her stretch her legs!!! (I'll be chomping at the bit till then)
