Well I went ahead and modified the scope mount, so that it's no longer sharing space with the handguard. It was buggin' me, had to do it.
Over 600 trouble-free rnds down the pipe at this point.
Last edited by ViniVidivici; 11-23-23 at 12:57.
Update:
My log indicates I have 1,710 rounds of various types through to date. Zero malfunctions of any kind.
At 900 rounds, I ditched the Tasco and put a Truglo Omnia 1-6x LPVO on. For cheap glass, it's adequate. Holds zero and does what's needed until I can afford better. I've beat the gun up some, and it's been fine.
At 1,212, put H-2 buffer in.
Have run it in several training iterations, shot many different drills with it (MNQ, El Pres, Gunsite Stressrifle, etc. etc.), dragged it up and down a couple mountains, through mud, snow, and freezing rain. It's solid as can be.
I know I'd get tighter groups with a Criterion or White Oak stainless, but the BA barrel does what's needed.
Have only gotten to shoot it out to 310 yards, and that was off a tripod. Hoping to get farther out with it at some point.
ETA: most accurate loads to date are my handloads, consisting of a 62gr FMJ/24.4gr H335, and a 75gr BTHP/22.0gr H335.
Those loads exhibit excellent accuracy in other guns as well.
Last edited by ViniVidivici; 02-19-22 at 11:41.
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