Hey guys,
I hope I can answer some questions that have come up.
I was not crimping at all. I was using neck tension produced through the use of a bushing die from Redding. The brass had 1 load in it.
This is the major change I will implement on my reloading in the future putting some sort of crimp. I did this on the recommendation by a fellow shooter that does A LOT of it.
I was using H335 powder on a progressive press.
Some commented on mortaring the gun. Rob was right, I was trying to stay in the fight. Initially i did't realize it was as serious as it was. I just thought it was a slight overpressure load. When the bolt locked up I was just going to unlock it and keep going. It's a mindset thing I guess. I have to admit though the amount of smoke around me and the gun should have been a real clue. LOL
It's hard to teach an old dog new tricks.
Either way mortaring is a very acceptable way to get a gun back in the fight.
I'm making some changes to the system now. I ordered the Vltor receiver, a LMT BCG and bolt and another Lothar Walther barrel. The lower works and so does the old BCG and bolt, minnus extractor ofcourse. As for the stock the great people of Vltor are sending me a new one at no charge. At this point I'm waiting for things to come in. I'm having all the parts cryoed too. I think the extra strenght that provides has helped with the parts and the fact that the barrel had easily 15,000-20,000 rounds through it and was still shooting sub moa.
At a minimum it was a big lesson on reloads, and if it wasn't for the amount that I try and shoot I would be buying my ammo.
R.
Last edited by rickp; 02-03-10 at 10:01.
"In the end, it is not about the hardware, it's about the "software". Amateurs talk about hardware (equipment), professionals talk about software (training and mental readiness)" Lt. Col. Dave Grossman. On Combat
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