Aug 2011 Special Weapons

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http://www.tactical-life.com/online/spe ... -blackout/

[silentbushmaster]

Looking at the target, looks like the bullets had not stabalized upon impact.

[rob_s]

"a roar among snipers"? Really? is the author even a sniper?

I'm sure I'm supposed to keep my mouth shut about such things, but that article, just from the splash page, sounds like a lot of the reason people hate gun rags these days.

[JasonAAC]

"a roar among snipers"? Really? is the author even a sniper?

I'm sure I'm supposed to keep my mouth shut about such things, but that article, just from the splash page, sounds like a lot of the reason people hate gun rags these days.

true. and sad.

[rob_s]

while not about "snipers", I hope to do the upper, caliber, and can more justice by being more honest when I write my article. I'm past 6 months with the upper, and had a 3-4 month hiatus due to family emergencies, but as I get back into this I want to continue to address the shortcomings I've found in my use and the way that AAC/Remington is addressing them. the big lynchpin for me is the new supersonic ammo. I have quite a stock of the 123 but given it's malfunction rate it's not something I want to continue using, and I want to retain the limited amount of subsonic I have left for the rare occasion when I get to visit the can.

[silencertalk]

Rob,

I will send you some 125 grain ammo in Aug. The 123 is being replaced with ammo that uses a longer bullet.

[rob_s]

I'll get busy scheduling my range day!

[Tom12.7]

Looking at the target, looks like the bullets had not stabalized upon impact.

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I agree, it doesn't look right to me either, but I'm on an iPhone now, I'll look at it on a pc.
Tom

[snipecatcher]

Looking at the target, looks like the bullets had not stabalized upon impact.

Interesting. I knew my rifle couldn't be the only one that will not stabilize subs. Those holes look about like mine does with any bullet at subsonic velocity. Mine is a 7.5 twist. Hard to believe they didn't get a baffle strike.
-Dan

[Tom12.7]

I can't stabilize the 240gr SMK at all, some 220's not so good either. I'm going to work on something with a much tighter twist as soon as I get caught up with other projects.
Tom

[Selectedmarksman]

Maybe the target itself was at an angle so circular holes were impossible? I've seen that sort of thing happen on windy days.

[Notar]

I haven't found the magazine yet, is there any load data in there?

[JasonAAC]

Maybe the target itself was at an angle so circular holes were impossible? I've seen that sort of thing happen on windy days.

That's what it looks like to me considering all the bullet's angles seem to be the same...

[liquidsniper]

Hey Rob, next time you want to shoot your subsonic ammo let me know. I will bring my 762SD for you to use.

[withoutremorse42]

this is too bad, I have been waiting for some good articles to start popping out to increase visibility. I think many more ffl's will hear about the round through gun rags and will hopefully get accurate info.

I do need earplugs with all the roaring snipers are doing though.

[snipecatcher]

Maybe the target itself was at an angle so circular holes were impossible? I've seen that sort of thing happen on windy days.

No, that's just what it looks like. My current barrel is the 3rd one I've had that has done this. It will marginally stabilize 208 A-max's. Will not stabilize 240 SMKs, or even 220 Pro-hunters. 150 Nosler ballistic tips are the worst. Something just isn't right and nobody can explain it. It will be interesting when these things are out there in mass numbers and these barrels start popping up that will not stabilize certain bullets for no good reason. I'll link a thread to the Quarterbore forums so you can check out my journey if you have not already. Most of the pictures are gone, but all the info is there. Over 4000 views and no-one has any idea why my barrel will not stabilize subs.

http://www.quarterbore.net/forums/showt ... =stability

[trenttyre]

to the individuals that can not stabilize bullets: Are you using name brand barrels or are you using "custom" barrels? I have not heard any problems from AAC barrels or Noveske barrels, or any quality name brand barrel for that matter.

[snipecatcher]

Douglas barrels.

[Recoil737]

I have shot 225gr out of both my 8 inch noveske and 10 inch Delta arms out to 100 yards and have had no problems with stability.

Haven't tried the 240gr (too expensive) but my only suggestion would be try different barrel manufacture.

[snipecatcher]

I'm going to try a Delta Arms barrel when Aaron gets caught up with orders.

[LYNRDSKYNRD]

I'm going to try a Delta Arms barrel when Aaron gets caught up with orders.

Excellent choice.