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Originally Posted By smitty_007: So now I have to decide whether to pay half the shipping cost to ensure I get my order? Loving all these shipping protection options, now… View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By smitty_007: Originally Posted By FlyLeaf: Daily deal today at $10.99 Grabbed 500 rounds. So now I have to decide whether to pay half the shipping cost to ensure I get my order? Loving all these shipping protection options, now… I never opt in on that crap If it doesn't get delivered it's not my fault. UPS and PSA will have to figure it out. |
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Originally Posted By smitty_007: Edit: Are people actually paying the shipping protection at PSA? I don’t remember it being a thing. View Quote Nope. They’re a retailer not a private seller. That shit don’t show up it’s on them not me. I’ll dispute that CC charge faster than an Ethiopian running for the all you can eat buffet. |
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Originally Posted By cms81586: Nope. They’re a retailer not a private seller. That shit don’t show up it’s on them not me. I’ll dispute that CC charge faster than an Ethiopian running for the all you can eat buffet. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By cms81586: Originally Posted By smitty_007: Edit: Are people actually paying the shipping protection at PSA? I don’t remember it being a thing. Nope. They’re a retailer not a private seller. That shit don’t show up it’s on them not me. I’ll dispute that CC charge faster than an Ethiopian running for the all you can eat buffet. This. |
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Neotopiaman -"Communism could take over the Sahara and have a shortage of sand."
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Okay, you convinced me to buy some
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Originally Posted By Glck1911: I’m liking this stuff more and more every day. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/507494/IMG_8291_jpeg-3168274.JPG View Quote That's a biggun! I just ordered 15 boxes of the stuff after getting the email. |
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Originally Posted By cms81586: I assembled a parts bin SPR last month with unused optics and parts. All I needed was a barrel and gas tube. Went with a Ballistic Advantage 18” SPR barrel. Wears a USGI trigger but I’ll probably drop an MBT Larue into it. In keeping with the budget build theme I picked up 200rnds of AAC 77gr OTM “Precision” (not SMK). Of the boxes I’ve opened (all the same lot) about 20% of the rounds are dented. I’ll reach out to PSA to see what they say but I plan on trying to shoot them at least. More to follow in the coming week or so with velocities and groups. I zeroed it with contract overrun LC M855 last weekend and it shot 5x five shot groups into 1.5”. Looking to see if this ammo will hold MOA…which is my ultimate goal for this build. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/2980/IMG_0648_jpeg-3201374.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/2980/IMG_0642_jpeg-3201375.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/2980/IMG_0647_jpeg-3201376.JPG View Quote @cms81586 Which Arken optic is that and how do you like it? |
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Originally Posted By cms81586: I assembled a parts bin SPR last month with unused optics and parts. All I needed was a barrel and gas tube. Went with a Ballistic Advantage 18” SPR barrel. Wears a USGI trigger but I’ll probably drop an MBT Larue into it. In keeping with the budget build theme I picked up 200rnds of AAC 77gr OTM “Precision” (not SMK). Of the boxes I’ve opened (all the same lot) about 20% of the rounds are dented. I’ll reach out to PSA to see what they say but I plan on trying to shoot them at least. More to follow in the coming week or so with velocities and groups. I zeroed it with contract overrun LC M855 last weekend and it shot 5x five shot groups into 1.5”. Looking to see if this ammo will hold MOA…which is my ultimate goal for this build. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/2980/IMG_0648_jpeg-3201374.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/2980/IMG_0642_jpeg-3201375.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/2980/IMG_0647_jpeg-3201376.JPG View Quote @cms81586 Which Arken optic is that and how do you like it? |
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"Now none of the frightened soldiers moved, for they saw that cowardice and valor purchased equal plots in the snipers' killing field."
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It’s the SH4. I got it for super cheap during one of their sales a couple years ago. It was $290…I don’t remember. It it a little heavy (compared to my Leupold MK 6 that was 6x the cost) and the windage and elevation knobs are almost comically oversized, but it zeroes easily and tracks well. I had it on a CZ 455 Varmint for a while as a cheap trainer before I moved it onto this SPR. Zero issues on either. Not terrible for a couple hundred dollar optic. I also just bought a Vortex Strike Eagle 3-18x to try out. Should be a nice comparison.
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I’ve got 1200 coming. As long as I am at 1.5moa or under with these I’ll be happy. We were shooting at 600 with 55gr fmj and it was a bit breezy and they got pushed off the 8” steel if I didn’t pay attention to the gusts. Less wind input is better.
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Neotopiaman -"Communism could take over the Sahara and have a shortage of sand."
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Just tested some through my Mk12 Mod 1
# Speed (FPS) 1 2783.1 2 2720.8 3 2696.0 4 2740.8 5 2683.1 6 2730.8 7 2727.4 8 2712.3 9 2730.0 10 2725.7 - AVERAGE SPEED 2725.0 Attached File |
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Originally Posted By Yumago: Just tested some through my Mk12 Mod 1 # Speed (FPS) 1 2783.1 2 2720.8 3 2696.0 4 2740.8 5 2683.1 6 2730.8 7 2727.4 8 2712.3 9 2730.0 10 2725.7 - AVERAGE SPEED 2725.0 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/493545/20240505_114721_jpg-3206142.JPG View Quote Not bad. Good enough for my purposes |
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Neotopiaman -"Communism could take over the Sahara and have a shortage of sand."
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Anyone tested the shellshock ones yet? Curious of the fps gains if any.
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Originally Posted By NorCalRT: Anyone tested the shellshock ones yet? Curious of the fps gains if any. View Quote I haven't tested any AAC NAS3 but I have done badlands. It was pushing the same velocities as black hills and faster than many other loadings. I was a little disappointed but intended to test these as well later this year |
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This stuff shoots fairly well. Getting a few rando fliers but I’ll withhold judgement until I get a better trigger installed. It’s wearing a gritty Colt USGI trigger currently. 50 yds (limit of my back yard) with the AAC 77gr house brand projectiles.
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Over 50 rounds of AAC 77gr my average velocity was 2716.6 fps with a SD of 17.91 and extreme spread of 120.5 fps.
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Originally Posted By metalsaber: Out to 600yds with the AAC 77gr SMK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifheT-DKxzI View Quote Damn! |
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Any luck reloading the brass more than a couple of times? Debating if it’s worth the time or start with new.
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Originally Posted By bfoosh06: Yes, AAC marked brass is new production, made in house at PSA. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By bfoosh06: Originally Posted By Duck_Hunt: I was under the impression that aac brass is new manufacture. Is that not the case? Yes, AAC marked brass is new production, made in house at PSA. Thanks! |
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Originally Posted By Duck_Hunt: I was under the impression that aac brass is new manufacture. Is that not the case? View Quote I’m just wondering if primer pockets are tight enough and necks aren’t thin. Pressure is up there. Ammo Inc was making brass for PSA but sounds like it’s in-house now? |
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Originally Posted By raygixxer89: Originally Posted By metalsaber: Out to 600yds with the AAC 77gr SMK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifheT-DKxzI Damn! Impressive! |
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Just got my 77gr OTM order! Can’t wait to run some of it through my rifles.
Good on PSA for shipping it out fast…It took a bit to get to me, due to a UPS delay. Whoever packed my 75gr needs to train whoever packed my 77gr., lol. I can’t believe there wasn’t loose ammo everywhere! |
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I can't wait for my Garmin chrono so I can check out the velocity and consistency out of my ar that really "likes" this stuff.
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Originally Posted By heavy260: I’m just wondering if primer pockets are tight enough and necks aren’t thin. Pressure is up there. Ammo Inc was making brass for PSA but sounds like it’s in-house now? View Quote Ammo Inc, supplemented some PSA / AAC supply, with the JAG headstamped brass. But , all AAC headstamped brass is from in house. |
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*Hold on to your AR-15s. Their magic must be very powerful, or they wouldn’t want them.*
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PSA has the 77otm for .55/round today.
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at .55 a round, its a good buy for training ammo. There are now 40 less boxes available. Your welcome.
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Originally Posted By FloridaMan11b: PSA has the 77otm for .55/round today. View Quote Are ya’ll buying this ammo for range training, shooting matches, or SD/HD, mainly? I’ve got some 75gr and just got some 77gr…I need to get out and shoot more of each. Trying to decide if I should stack the 77gr or 75gr for SD/HD purposes. |
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Originally Posted By smitty_007: Are ya’ll buying this ammo for range training, shooting matches, or SD/HD, mainly? I’ve got some 75gr and just got some 77gr…I need to get out and shoot more of each. Trying to decide if I should stack the 77gr or 75gr for SD/HD purposes. View Quote I use it for for sd/HD as well as my range ammo for the most part. Others that are decent are barns 70 tsx if you can find it, 77 tmk |
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Originally Posted By smitty_007: Are ya’ll buying this ammo for range training, shooting matches, or SD/HD, mainly? I’ve got some 75gr and just got some 77gr…I need to get out and shoot more of each. Trying to decide if I should stack the 77gr or 75gr for SD/HD purposes. View Quote HD,SD,training At the sale price it's a no brainer. Stack it deep |
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