Hoot Drank the CoolAid

[Texas Sheepdawg]

Wow. That’s quite a jump.

[Hoot]

Wow. That’s quite a jump.

Weather permitting, tomorrow I plan to go dump another 5 down the pipe before advancing to a finer grit. The process is explained on the NECO web site. Fire lapping is not new.

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[Texas Sheepdawg]

I’ll be waiting for the next report. Sounds interesting.

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I’ll be waiting for the next report. Sounds interesting.

Like any reduction process, the rule of the day is go slow and recheck frequently. Being out in the cold for a short time isn't too taxing. Another month and it'll start getting in my blood however! Right now, I'm timing the brake using the good ole pipe tape method but eventually, I'll want to get another shim kit or just get another brake from Kelly and time it in with my lathe.

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Got it up to .150 freebore and am stopping there until I can get some actual rounds downrange when it warms up to comfortable shooting weather in a month or so. That will have the net effect of polishing things up even more.

A 250 FTX bullet hits the lands at 2.36 COL. The 230 FMJ RN & FP are just at the end of the case by the time they hits the lands. Dawg, do you recall what the COL was when you say you "loaded them long"?

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[Texas Sheepdawg]

Let me see if I have any left and I’ll measure them.

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My game plan for the first outing, once the snow melts and temps are comfortable is to load up some 225 FTX to the same dimensions and charge as I originally did with the AR15 450b, in order to compare how a known good performer shoots in the 450BA. After a couple of 5-shot groups, I'll start taking the COL out and charge weight up to when excessive pressure signs occur. Currently, the 225 FTX hits the new barrel's lands at 2.32 COL but only .167 shank left in the case. I prefer at least .226 of shank in the case, so will probably limit the COL to 2.26 . Also will try a slower powder or two for comparison to Lil Gun, given the faster twist and 22 inch barrel.

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[Texas Sheepdawg]

Got it up to .150 freebore and am stopping there until I can get some actual rounds downrange when it warms up to comfortable shooting weather in a month or so. That will have the net effect of polishing things up even more.

A 250 FTX bullet hits the lands at 2.36 COL. The 230 FMJ RN & FP are just at the end of the case by the time they hits the lands. Dawg, do you recall what the COL was when you say you "loaded them long"?

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Good news! I’ve got one box left. Let me find a battery for my calipers.

230 Gr FP FMJ with LeGendre side crimp

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[Texas Sheepdawg]

My game plan for the first outing, once the snow melts and temps are comfortable is to load up some 225 FTX to the same dimensions and charge as I originally did with the AR15 450b, in order to compare how a known good performer shoots in the 450BA. After a couple of 5-shot groups, I'll start taking the COL out and charge weight up to when excessive pressure signs occur. Currently, the 225 FTX hits the new barrel's lands at 2.32 COL but only .167 shank left in the case. I prefer at least .226 of shank in the case, so will probably limit the COL to 2.26 . Also will try a slower powder or two for comparison to Lil Gun, given the faster twist and 22 inch barrel.

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Here ya go.

230 Grain Flat point FMJ Hornady

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Small pic

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That in theory (see sig), should leave .2 shank in the case. Not a problem with that stab crimp however. Do you recall the charge? was it 45gr Lil Gun?

Thanks,

How about your famous 230 FMJ RN?

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