Homeconcert was pretty much spot on with his calculations saying it should weigh 2.3lbs / 2lbs 5oz as he stated early in this thread.
CLOSED Faxon 20" 65G Group Buy
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Took the new rifle out to the range last weekend - the first outing was promising. Got a 1.6ish group with irons at 100yds and factory Hornday Black. The cheapo Wolf stuff was getting around 3-4 moa. Now I have to figure out what scope I want...
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Originally posted by bj139 View PostNice Build. Where did you get the handguard?
I mainly collect ww2-era guns so I knew I wanted to build an AR15 that was reminiscent of the original m-16, but I wanted it to be as accurate as the platform can be. Kind of a "classic look but deceptively modern internals" idea. This one lets me keep the look but still have a free-floating handguard so I went with it.
I'm not totally sold on the current handguard - one of my local shops has triangular guards for cheap so I might give those a shot instead.
After I get a scope (probably a SWFA SS 6x, no ranges around me that go out beyond 300yds) I want to eventually upgrade the handguard/stock/grip to wood.
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Originally posted by Centex_SR-15 View PostWork has been crazy since Harvey and I haven't been online very much and missed that they have already shipped. I haven't received my barrel yet. Is there a way to check on it?
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Shot my barrel yesterday to adjust the SLR gas block, first two rounds I needed to use my armor hammer on the charging handle to extract the empty case. I've been reading this is common so I put a cheapo handle on before firing.
After I had the gas block adjusted I had no other issue firing. It was crazy windy so I couldn't get a good zero, I'll clean everything real well and head back out when the weather is better for some accuracy updates.Last edited by hdrolling; 10-25-2017, 10:01 PM.Retired Army Airborne Infantry
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Originally posted by hdrolling View PostShot my barrel yesterday to adjust the SLR gas block, first two rounds I need to use my armor hammer on the charging handle to extract the empty case. I've been reading this is common so I put a cheapo handle on before firing.
After I had the gas block adjusted I had no other issue firing. It was crazy windy so I couldn't get a good zero, I'll clean everything real well and head back out when the weather is better for some accuracy updates.
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Originally posted by 1trusted1 View PostRNR, Thanks for your update.
I realize there are a lot of variables involved with different manufacturers but it would seem that having a specification like SAAMI would maximize interchangeability.
Maybe a seasoned shooter can answer this "is the purpose of a case gauge to check just length or also the entire case for diameters at shoulder, neck & base as well as the length?"
If a cartridge fits in a quality case gauge should it then fit in the chamber of the same caliber?
There is a short indoor range close to me that allows CFR so I may pack up some factory Wolf and hand loads with new and once fired Hornady brass.
I will give the chamber a good scrubbing first.
I won't be able to chronograph but can check function with these other cases to see if they have ejection issues.
The last of the fire formed brass that chambered required a 2x4 on the side charging handle to eject.
Not the first outing I had imagined...
20 rounds of the Wolf steel 100gr FMj and 10 rounds of Hornady new brass hand loads ejected without a hickup.
If I had the tools to measure the chamber, I am confident I would find the Faxon to be tight compared to my Satern.
Hopefully that equates to being more accurate than the Satern too.
Next step will be to get a better full length sizer or give up reforming 7.62 x39 brass.
These days it may not be worth the extra effort to reform but being able to do so if necessary does compel me to have a solution.
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