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by idaho.jon
Thu Oct 23, 2014 10:15 pm
Forum: Main Discussion Area
Topic: American Quality Ammunition
Replies: 4
Views: 964

American Quality Ammunition

Bought a case of 250 rounds, pretty cheap - around $130. So far I have been thoroughly unimpressed. It is remanufactured 556 brass, I have had 2 that will not even chamber out of the 100 or so that I have shot. 40 out of 100 have a case length of 1.75+ Guess you get what you pay for. http://www.chea...
by idaho.jon
Thu Oct 23, 2014 9:59 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: 180 gr subs?
Replies: 16
Views: 3199

Re: 180 gr subs?

The new Nosler Noveske bullets looks pretty sweet, sounds like it will be a while before they are available though.
by idaho.jon
Thu Oct 23, 2014 9:30 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: 180 gr subs?
Replies: 16
Views: 3199

Re: 180 gr subs?

Awesome thanks! Have you done any expansion tests on that load?
by idaho.jon
Thu Oct 23, 2014 9:19 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: powder availability looking up
Replies: 20
Views: 3341

Re: powder availability looking up

Found some 1680 at my lgs today. $26/lb. Now if I can just find some trailboss...
by idaho.jon
Thu Oct 23, 2014 9:00 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: 180 gr subs?
Replies: 16
Views: 3199

Re: 180 gr subs?

10.5 gr of IMR4227 cycled, but did not lock back on an empty mag. Don't think it was quite subsonic, as I don't have a chrony, but it was definitely quieter. Found some 1680 at my local reloading store today too, so now I have options at least. It's going to be a long wait to get a can, sucks being ...
by idaho.jon
Wed Oct 22, 2014 10:07 am
Forum: Handloading
Topic: 180 gr subs?
Replies: 16
Views: 3199

Re: 180 gr subs?

Sounds good, thanks for the info! I am hoping I can load some up before the weekend and test them out.
by idaho.jon
Wed Oct 22, 2014 1:01 am
Forum: Handloading
Topic: 180 gr subs?
Replies: 16
Views: 3199

Re: 180 gr subs?

CMMG 16" carbine length gas system. Looks like 4198 is decent option as well.
by idaho.jon
Tue Oct 21, 2014 11:49 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: 180 gr subs?
Replies: 16
Views: 3199

180 gr subs?

Has anyone tried subs with 180gr bullets? Right now I just have 296 and imr 4227, but am going to jump on the next jug of lil gun or 1680 I see. I doubt it will cycle in my ar, but hopefully my lgs will have a ruger american ranch soon.
by idaho.jon
Tue Oct 21, 2014 11:07 pm
Forum: Main Discussion Area
Topic: New guy here
Replies: 7
Views: 1175

New guy here

I've been lurking for a couple weeks now, finally registered. Built a 300 upper 2 weeks ago and loaded my first batch of ammo last weekend. I have greatly enjoyed the wealth of knowledge found on this forum!