Masgtions99

I've shot quite a bit of the ZQ 308's not as accurate as I prefer to do anything but plinking with however it reloads well. I've tested a certain amount of the brass to failure using 147gr and 180gr bullets and some of it has been reloaded 13 times before a failure was noticed so the brass is plenty permeable and reloads well! Thats a big plus for the stuff!

Let me pass on a secret that was passed on to me over 30 years ago by a gunsmith. Kroil penetrating oil is great for cleaning out that stubborn copper fouling. Just let it sit in the barrel and use your brush to wipe it out. You might have to let it sit a while or if a very old firearm in need a a cleaning 20 years ago sit overnight, you'll be surprised how nice it works. I've used it for years and years!

Is no different than using any other store bought shot or ammo, clean as usual. Most people will never shoot enough shot type ammo to ever worry about it causing any problems,especially if using lead shot not steel shot. I would not recommend using steel shot in a nice pistol any way. it's just for those critter occasions. I've even used it to ward off stray dogs out here in the country and snakes, possums and raccoon's are buzzard food! Stay safe and have fun!

I have four 20 round GenIII Pmags for sale. Two I tried and are out of the packages, two still in packages my custom build does not like them! $80.00 I will ship for free USPS in the Continental USA only! I am located in south Tx. Note: These are 20 round magazines, Know your States law! If your state has a magazine limit or capacity limit please do not buy, thank you!

This is for information purposes only and you use it at your own risk! My goal was to make some cheap shotshells with items I already had on hand because I refuse to pay over a dollar a piece for the 38/357 shotshells and theyre not much good past 8 or 10 feet anyway. Here is what I do to give you an idea and it works for more than rats, snakes and mice. This is what I made for my 357 revolver. I first prepare a few cases and install primers. I then clean the mouth with some acetone, you will understand why later. I then cut some wad plugs and some top covers, I make the wad plugs out of grey heat resistant rubber based gasket material and the tops out of cheap everyday notebook paper, typing paper or the cheap printer paper that a print job might have messed up. You can make a perfect little cutter by sharpening the edge of another shell with your reloading case prep deburing tool and using it to punch out your plugs! I use 5 grains of Longshot in a 357 case, install the rubber gasket wad plug using an old ball point pen case being careful not to cock it and loose any powder, packing the powder nice and snug. I then put in some shot, I had some Number 6 shot laying around so I put in 56 balls or 105-111 grains of shot. You can always empty out a shotgun shell to get you some shot too! Then fill your shotgun hull with something else like I do. I then put on the top paper cap making sure it is below the edge of the shell all the way around so that the Latex paint will have something to adhere to besides the paper and keep things from falling out when firing. I then run the rounds through my bullet installer and crimper which rolls the empty shell a bit at the top and apperantly acts like a little choke, I tried some without doing this and it spread out more at the distance I was wanting. I then put a layer of the thick latex paint (this is why you clean with acetone, finger nail polish remover works too, I borrowered the wife's, SHHHHH!) on there and let it get almost dry then a second coat of paint until I have a slight buldge or dome on it and after dry she is ready to go! The thick Laytex based paint in the photo I used drys to be like a rubber substance and is pretty tough. See photos, this only cost around 35 cents each to make depending on what you pay for primer/powder and items you might have around to use! No matter what, it's food for thought on making your own! Have fun! Be safe! 12 foot away 12 yards away

Here is pictures of the catch mod for the DPMS to use the new Armalite 10203100 part and the differences between them. Hope it helps someone. Stating top left, Arm10203100, top middle DPMS on left Arm on right, top right Armalite on bottom DPMS on top for height difference. Bottom left, mod to clear lower receiver(you can modify the lower I just choose to mod a small part instead of the lower, bottom right re-blued and ready to go.

I I've never seen any BATFE myself that says it's not legal. Case in point your own a glock or a 1911, you can chage uppers to make 9mm, 40. or 45. the regulation says the receiver/lower (part that makes it function) must be marked with a serial number and optional other information depending on the circumstances per the manufacturer. Another point is the 80% lower, no number at all required until it chages hands! Im not a legal expert but......the BATFE changes things on a whim!

Hers a link that should help! If you have any specifics you need answered ask, I've done it for years! http://www.uponone.com/howtos/1.pdf

Tha part number I listed is taller than the DPMS type to begin with. Armalite had corrected thier bolt catch because of reports that they were getting of the catch not holding the bolt or missing it altogether. The bottom was modifed to catch it earlier and that is where it needs to be modified and that is another place that provides a higher lift to catch the bolt, Ill post a pic when I can. Some of the DPMS type also have an beveled edge on the top of the rear of the bolt catch like the picture you posted, some are flat, only use the flat ones as that edge is what will hit the bolt and I have seen the bolt wear and round the corners because of it. Then you start having other problems associated with the bolt rounded where it picks up the ammo from the magazine.

Headspacing is one missunderstood subject. The headspacing is set by the barrel extension when it is manufactured and assembled. Most major manufactures will give you the specs they used when building the combination. I've found that headspacing isues are a rare occasion but the Motto I was taught way back when was "When it doubt check it out" A a local smith will usually check the headspace for cheap, much cheaper than the gauges usually! I would run by one with your new bolt and have it checked then you know youv'e got a new spare!

Thats great, may I make a suggestion to you from an old fart that's been around awhile, learn and practice to shoot in many different positions and using left and right handed shooting you will thank me for the suggestion when your eyes get old and the stitmatizm acts ups on you!

My custom build would not function correctly with the new GenIII magpul 20 rounders, however the steel DPMS and the ASC worked flawlessly even with the 180 soft points. The advantage to the steel mags for me is you can alter the mag lips (feed angle) just a bit and the soft tip hunting ammo doesnt get damaged on the way in the chamber!

Just a note, I have solved many a 308 bolt catch problems with using the AR 10 type of bolt catch. The newer style is part number, Armilite 10203100 you will have to notch the bottom in order for it to sit flat to the lower receiver and not stick up but it will raise up higher than the DPMS style and provide more bolt catch surface and so far has solved magazine problems of not hitting the catch and the catch just barely grabbing the bolts! Yes, NO AR 15 bolt catchs for the 308!!

I thought I'd throw some information out there for those who might need it. I've seen on other sites that there are certain cases that do not make good AAC Blackout rounds but I have not found the list to be very accurate. Always check your case neck thickness after completly finishing a shell you've cut/sized/deburred etc.... before cutting a lot of cases down and keep the thickness Below .013 and you should be good to go. Of course if you have an extermly tight chamber you might have a different outcome. I use many different cases as friends and family hand them to me for free. Ive used LC of course PRV, PSD, Some with a NNY on them, Monark, Win and Rems shells for the 223/556 with no problems in size. Remeber the max Diameter is .334 for the finished cartridge! I cut my cases .002 over the length of my length sizer/cutter and it makes for less trimming. If you'll keep your subs as close to 1050fps and under in your particular firearm you'll get maximum performance and slilence too (poof goes the 30 cal)! Be safe and have fun one and all!