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Changed out the Leupold 16x MK 4 for a Sightron 45x fixed for some experimentation. Dang this stuff is fun when you aren't rushed. Got in another case of the Federal GM that is using the 73 gn Bergers. Rifle really seems to like that cartridge. Working up some handloads to try to get as good accuracy. Whatta Hobby!

Makes a huge difference when all the stars align. With P-Mags you can file some material off the rear inside to give you a few thou of extra clearance. I prefer a jump of .004 over a jamb. Whatta Hobby!

It is also a 1/2 moa shooter with Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gn commercial ammo. Whatta Hobby!

The wrap works " OK " , but things do get hot. My OSS suppressors are titanium so they can handle the heat. Mirage sucks without a cover. Whatta Hobby!

I use the blue to quickly identify my 6.5 Creedmoor M14s. That set up is pretty heavy at 20# but I shoot prone so the weight is not a problem. Whatta Hobby!

Thanks. I have enjoyed putting as many variations of the M14 together as I can. At least the ones that appealed to me. There are a few that just didn't cut the mustard.

Been know to keep a few M14 type rifles around. Only 1 M1A in the whole herd. Whatta Hobby!

Planning on ordering one in 6.5 Creedmoor to go on my M5 lower after a week up in Maine. Having more fun and any old fool should be allowed.

Fired 20 rnds at 100 yds this morning with my bolt AR Unitah 20" upper .223 Wylde. I think 9th is going to like his when he gets a chance to shoot it. Amazing! Warmup on sightin target produced 5/8" max spread for 10 rnds. Moved the scope up one click and left one click before shooting the MR-31C. Final score is 100-10X. 1/2" max spread for 10 rnds. This is shot off Atlas bipod with bunny bag. Next goal with this rifle is to shoot a 100-10X without breaking the X ring. Whatta Hobby!

Well, got out an fired just 20 rnds with my bolt AR. Trying new ammo. I bought a couple of cases of Federal GM .223 that uses Berger 73 gn otm which is advertised as 2800 fps at the muzzle. Left the scope with setting from handloads that were running the same. First 2 shots clean cold bore were dead center on my sight in target then creeped up slightly. Dropped the elevation 2 clicks and moved onto an MR-31 and shot a 100-9x. First two shots on the MR-31C were at 11 oclock. Left the scope setting alone because they were Xs and the rest were down near 6, go figure. One thing I noticed with this ammo is it produces tons of white smoke. Almost like shooting black powder. I like the 7 rnds through the one 1/4" hole at 6. Now if I could get over being exhausted it would be a lot more fun. Whatta Hobby!

Thank you Sir. I have been know to turn out a few over the years. Whatta Hobby!

The rifle shown is built on an LRB M-25 receiver which has rear sight and rail that is fitted to dovetails on the receiver. The receivers alone are Bula Defense Systems XM21s which have no rear sight and the rails are machined as part of the receiver. There are many variations of the M14 available and in my opinion the XM21 version is the most stable for optic installations. Here are a few XM21s that I have built into rifles.

The receiver is an LRB M-25 which they produce with dovetails machined into the receiver and their rail attaches to that so no other mount is needed. Bula Defense Systems makes a M-21 DMR with a similarly attached rail. If one wants to go even further Bula makes a receiver XM21 were rail sections are machined into the receiver. Best of the best in my opinion. Whatta Hobby!

Thanks. I will have to look into my trademark I have used since the old 110 baud telemodem bulletin board days.

This M-25 with 18.5" LRB/CBI barrel has been in the herd for years. With the other M-25s being posted recently my interest in a different variation got the best of me. USGI fiberglass stock with bipod adapter that accepts either Harris or Picatinny rail units and one of HAWKS selector kits, TNVC cheek riser, Leupold MK 4 3.5 - 10 with TMR reticle and my OSS HX-QD. 338 Magnum TI suppressor attached with a Delta 5/5 x 24 adapter. Finished up new paint job last night topped off with a matte finish clear coat. Going to let her set for a few days for the paint to harden before range session. I have a few choices of patches for the riser which usually generate some conversations. Whatta Hobby!

Had some time this morning waiting for the range grass to dry before mowing. Found a few old boxes of 77 gn GMM laying on the shelf and just needed shooting up as it has been replaced with a couple of cases of 73 gn Berger GMM. Dang I love the smell of gunsmoke in the morning. Shot off bipod. Before using the GMM up, I shot 20 rnds of hand loaded 40 gn Vmax to warm things up. Did have to add the suppressor cover to cut down the mirage which was terrible after the first 30 rnds. I do enjoy using the NRA MR-31C targets which are 600 yd scaled down for 100 yds with a 3/4" X ring. Whatta Hobby!

Changed the scope to a MK4 16X fixed and shot these today. I figure a .527 and a .817 for 10 rnds at 100 yds each ain't too bad for the old guy. Whatta Hobby!

Seriously considering picking up more in other calibers and maybe even a couple for an M5 lower. So much fun having choices. Retirement has been good allowing me the time to play with my hobbies. I do enjoy precision shooting these day.

Finished hanging hardware so she is ready for the range. AWC suppressor, Mlock rail, Atlas bipod, Pmag and IDF sling. Whatta Hobby!

Finished up final 2 case prep stages,anneal and trim on a 2K batch of DAG 93 berdan .308 once fired, by me, cases and added them to the ready to load stash. Whatta Hobby!

Loaded a small 100 rnd batch of 30-06 using prepped HXP brass. Loaded 136 gn custom flat base bullets over 55 gn of H-4350 lit off with 210M primers. Whatta Hobby!

Very easily, unlock and raise the rear 1/4" and move sideways. No problem at all. Whatta Hobby!

Been playing with the old AR-Five Seven lately and changed its configuration just a bit. Old photos with the Z-point red dot first and then current with a few changes. Leupold MK 4 3.5 - 10x40mm, AWC suppressor, Atlas bipod. 30 rnd Colt mag is there just to collect bottom ejected brass and has been modified for that purpose. The FN 5.7 x 28 cartridge is great out to 300yds for anything up to the size of a coyote and other objectives in closer. Whatta Hobby!

In the process of loading a couple of 100 rnd range boxes of 30-06 today. HXP brass with 210M primers, 55 gn of Norma 204 pushing Berger 155 gn Hybrid Target bullets. Whatta Hobby!

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