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9/7/2025 12:25:38 PM EDT
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Top of page M16!  SOT Mott Lake, Fort Bragg NC 86'
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Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24&25'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11,14,17,18,19,20&21'
9/7/2025 12:36:41 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
All rounds functioned without issue, so that's good. I shot it with a bare muzzle, and I will have to decide on a brake. I've been told the MAMS can affect accuracy somewhat, so I might grab the 2-port brake since that was optimized for 6.5. Speeds were 2401 for the 147s, 2434 for the 140s, 2554 for the 120s, and 2546 for the 130 FGMM. The Hornady 140s shot the best, but only managed a 1.4 MOA group. But all of my groups were 20 rounds other than the Fed 130s, since I used 2 to sight in. The brass also landed much more consistently, too. There's also a non-zero chance that some of the rounds impacted weeds since the place was kinda grown over since my last time there.

It was weird, all of the Hornadys center-punched the paster on the first shot, but then the 2nd shot would drop low. They would then slightly move up and stay there.

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First round from the magazine often impacts slightly different. I believe it has to do with the difference in the bolt cycling from open release to full cycle. I see that in a lot of my rifles. So much so that when I shoot groups the first round is a sacrificial round then the group begins.

Those groups are pretty darn good for 20 round groups with the first round included.

I am still shooting suppressed in my 6.5 gasser. I need to try it with a brake. FWIW, when I switched to a brake on my Gap my groups shrunk drastically. So much so that I refused to take it off and return it to its owner. I had to buy him a new one. The brake I have on 2 guns is the MDT self timing and it works fantastic. The other brake that a lot of precision guys shoot is the fat bastard.

Good luck.
9/7/2025 12:36:59 PM EDT
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Zamboni rifles? Would be fitting for Chiraq.
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Exactly!
9/7/2025 12:39:06 PM EDT
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EK fighting knife collection
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I like knives!
9/7/2025 1:02:40 PM EDT
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First round from the magazine often impacts slightly different. I believe it has to do with the difference in the bolt cycling from open release to full cycle. I see that in a lot of my rifles. So much so that when I shoot groups the first round is a sacrificial round then the group begins.

Those groups are pretty darn good for 20 round groups with the first round included.

I am still shooting suppressed in my 6.5 gasser. I need to try it with a brake. FWIW, when I switched to a brake on my Gap my groups shrunk drastically. So much so that I refused to take it off and return it to its owner. I had to buy him a new one. The brake I have on 2 guns is the MDT self timing and it works fantastic. The other brake that a lot of precision guys shoot is the fat bastard.

Good luck.
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Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
All rounds functioned without issue, so that's good. I shot it with a bare muzzle, and I will have to decide on a brake. I've been told the MAMS can affect accuracy somewhat, so I might grab the 2-port brake since that was optimized for 6.5. Speeds were 2401 for the 147s, 2434 for the 140s, 2554 for the 120s, and 2546 for the 130 FGMM. The Hornady 140s shot the best, but only managed a 1.4 MOA group. But all of my groups were 20 rounds other than the Fed 130s, since I used 2 to sight in. The brass also landed much more consistently, too. There's also a non-zero chance that some of the rounds impacted weeds since the place was kinda grown over since my last time there.

It was weird, all of the Hornadys center-punched the paster on the first shot, but then the 2nd shot would drop low. They would then slightly move up and stay there.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/204916/20250906_165249-3620131.jpg


First round from the magazine often impacts slightly different. I believe it has to do with the difference in the bolt cycling from open release to full cycle. I see that in a lot of my rifles. So much so that when I shoot groups the first round is a sacrificial round then the group begins.

Those groups are pretty darn good for 20 round groups with the first round included.

I am still shooting suppressed in my 6.5 gasser. I need to try it with a brake. FWIW, when I switched to a brake on my Gap my groups shrunk drastically. So much so that I refused to take it off and return it to its owner. I had to buy him a new one. The brake I have on 2 guns is the MDT self timing and it works fantastic. The other brake that a lot of precision guys shoot is the fat bastard.

Good luck.

I figured it would have to be due to something with the first round being manually loaded. I never noticed that issue when it was 308, though. I looked at that brake and thought "$250 for a damn brake!?", but then remembered that the Knights' "6.5" brake is $380.

I do need to get a brake though, it got kinda tiring after 80 rounds.
God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
9/7/2025 2:37:41 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:

I make bacon every morning for breakfast. I always use the same brand, but every pack cooks up differently than the last one. I'll sometimes end up overcooking the first few pieces until I figure out how it wants to cook up.
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Little bacon grease added to this sausage gravy

Burnt that poor bacon.


Yeah bacon got crispy needs less time with 3 pieces than a tray

I make bacon every morning for breakfast. I always use the same brand, but every pack cooks up differently than the last one. I'll sometimes end up overcooking the first few pieces until I figure out how it wants to cook up.


I usually cook a whole baking sheets worth and most goes into zip lock till its ate
Carry it, shoot it. (repeat forever)

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9/7/2025 3:13:20 PM EDT
[#7]
Good Night All
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Iraq: 91,03,04,05,06,08,09,15,16,22,23,24&25'
Afghanistan: 09,10,11,14,17,18,19,20&21'
9/7/2025 3:47:22 PM EDT
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Good Night All
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GN CD
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9/7/2025 3:48:46 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:

I figured it would have to be due to something with the first round being manually loaded. I never noticed that issue when it was 308, though. I looked at that brake and thought "$250 for a damn brake!?", but then remembered that the Knights' "6.5" brake is $380.

I do need to get a brake though, it got kinda tiring after 80 rounds.
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All rounds functioned without issue, so that's good. I shot it with a bare muzzle, and I will have to decide on a brake. I've been told the MAMS can affect accuracy somewhat, so I might grab the 2-port brake since that was optimized for 6.5. Speeds were 2401 for the 147s, 2434 for the 140s, 2554 for the 120s, and 2546 for the 130 FGMM. The Hornady 140s shot the best, but only managed a 1.4 MOA group. But all of my groups were 20 rounds other than the Fed 130s, since I used 2 to sight in. The brass also landed much more consistently, too. There's also a non-zero chance that some of the rounds impacted weeds since the place was kinda grown over since my last time there.

It was weird, all of the Hornadys center-punched the paster on the first shot, but then the 2nd shot would drop low. They would then slightly move up and stay there.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/204916/20250906_165249-3620131.jpg


First round from the magazine often impacts slightly different. I believe it has to do with the difference in the bolt cycling from open release to full cycle. I see that in a lot of my rifles. So much so that when I shoot groups the first round is a sacrificial round then the group begins.

Those groups are pretty darn good for 20 round groups with the first round included.

I am still shooting suppressed in my 6.5 gasser. I need to try it with a brake. FWIW, when I switched to a brake on my Gap my groups shrunk drastically. So much so that I refused to take it off and return it to its owner. I had to buy him a new one. The brake I have on 2 guns is the MDT self timing and it works fantastic. The other brake that a lot of precision guys shoot is the fat bastard.

Good luck.

I figured it would have to be due to something with the first round being manually loaded. I never noticed that issue when it was 308, though. I looked at that brake and thought "$250 for a damn brake!?", but then remembered that the Knights' "6.5" brake is $380.

I do need to get a brake though, it got kinda tiring after 80 rounds.

you didn't happen to pin gauge the gas port before assembly, did you?
Be killing sin or sin will be killing you. -John Owen
9/7/2025 4:20:33 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By M4ger:

you didn't happen to pin gauge the gas port before assembly, did you?
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All rounds functioned without issue, so that's good. I shot it with a bare muzzle, and I will have to decide on a brake. I've been told the MAMS can affect accuracy somewhat, so I might grab the 2-port brake since that was optimized for 6.5. Speeds were 2401 for the 147s, 2434 for the 140s, 2554 for the 120s, and 2546 for the 130 FGMM. The Hornady 140s shot the best, but only managed a 1.4 MOA group. But all of my groups were 20 rounds other than the Fed 130s, since I used 2 to sight in. The brass also landed much more consistently, too. There's also a non-zero chance that some of the rounds impacted weeds since the place was kinda grown over since my last time there.

It was weird, all of the Hornadys center-punched the paster on the first shot, but then the 2nd shot would drop low. They would then slightly move up and stay there.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/204916/20250906_165249-3620131.jpg


First round from the magazine often impacts slightly different. I believe it has to do with the difference in the bolt cycling from open release to full cycle. I see that in a lot of my rifles. So much so that when I shoot groups the first round is a sacrificial round then the group begins.

Those groups are pretty darn good for 20 round groups with the first round included.

I am still shooting suppressed in my 6.5 gasser. I need to try it with a brake. FWIW, when I switched to a brake on my Gap my groups shrunk drastically. So much so that I refused to take it off and return it to its owner. I had to buy him a new one. The brake I have on 2 guns is the MDT self timing and it works fantastic. The other brake that a lot of precision guys shoot is the fat bastard.

Good luck.

I figured it would have to be due to something with the first round being manually loaded. I never noticed that issue when it was 308, though. I looked at that brake and thought "$250 for a damn brake!?", but then remembered that the Knights' "6.5" brake is $380.

I do need to get a brake though, it got kinda tiring after 80 rounds.

you didn't happen to pin gauge the gas port before assembly, did you?

I didn't, but it's not hard to slide the block forward to check.
God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
9/7/2025 4:32:11 PM EDT
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Night CD
Carry it, shoot it. (repeat forever)

Swing Your Sword
9/7/2025 4:49:20 PM EDT
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I forgot, Knights like to do things differently and use the muzzle to index the brake and not a shoulder. So, I'm going to be limited to KAC brakes or if I can find the SF brake that runs off of the muzzle.
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9/7/2025 5:17:14 PM EDT
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you didn't happen to pin gauge the gas port before assembly, did you?
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All rounds functioned without issue, so that's good. I shot it with a bare muzzle, and I will have to decide on a brake. I've been told the MAMS can affect accuracy somewhat, so I might grab the 2-port brake since that was optimized for 6.5. Speeds were 2401 for the 147s, 2434 for the 140s, 2554 for the 120s, and 2546 for the 130 FGMM. The Hornady 140s shot the best, but only managed a 1.4 MOA group. But all of my groups were 20 rounds other than the Fed 130s, since I used 2 to sight in. The brass also landed much more consistently, too. There's also a non-zero chance that some of the rounds impacted weeds since the place was kinda grown over since my last time there.

It was weird, all of the Hornadys center-punched the paster on the first shot, but then the 2nd shot would drop low. They would then slightly move up and stay there.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/204916/20250906_165249-3620131.jpg


First round from the magazine often impacts slightly different. I believe it has to do with the difference in the bolt cycling from open release to full cycle. I see that in a lot of my rifles. So much so that when I shoot groups the first round is a sacrificial round then the group begins.

Those groups are pretty darn good for 20 round groups with the first round included.

I am still shooting suppressed in my 6.5 gasser. I need to try it with a brake. FWIW, when I switched to a brake on my Gap my groups shrunk drastically. So much so that I refused to take it off and return it to its owner. I had to buy him a new one. The brake I have on 2 guns is the MDT self timing and it works fantastic. The other brake that a lot of precision guys shoot is the fat bastard.

Good luck.

I figured it would have to be due to something with the first round being manually loaded. I never noticed that issue when it was 308, though. I looked at that brake and thought "$250 for a damn brake!?", but then remembered that the Knights' "6.5" brake is $380.

I do need to get a brake though, it got kinda tiring after 80 rounds.

you didn't happen to pin gauge the gas port before assembly, did you?

Factory stick is somewhere between .089 and .092. Cartel barrel takes .093 if you hold your tongue right. I don't have any pin gauges (I've always been meaning to buy a set), just some wire-sized drill bits.
God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
9/7/2025 5:20:27 PM EDT
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Good Night All
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Good night.
9/7/2025 5:29:12 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:

Factory stick is somewhere between .089 and .092. Cartel barrel takes .093 if you hold your tongue right. I don't have any pin gauges (I've always been meaning to buy a set), just some wire-sized drill bits.
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Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
All rounds functioned without issue, so that's good. I shot it with a bare muzzle, and I will have to decide on a brake. I've been told the MAMS can affect accuracy somewhat, so I might grab the 2-port brake since that was optimized for 6.5. Speeds were 2401 for the 147s, 2434 for the 140s, 2554 for the 120s, and 2546 for the 130 FGMM. The Hornady 140s shot the best, but only managed a 1.4 MOA group. But all of my groups were 20 rounds other than the Fed 130s, since I used 2 to sight in. The brass also landed much more consistently, too. There's also a non-zero chance that some of the rounds impacted weeds since the place was kinda grown over since my last time there.

It was weird, all of the Hornadys center-punched the paster on the first shot, but then the 2nd shot would drop low. They would then slightly move up and stay there.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/204916/20250906_165249-3620131.jpg


First round from the magazine often impacts slightly different. I believe it has to do with the difference in the bolt cycling from open release to full cycle. I see that in a lot of my rifles. So much so that when I shoot groups the first round is a sacrificial round then the group begins.

Those groups are pretty darn good for 20 round groups with the first round included.

I am still shooting suppressed in my 6.5 gasser. I need to try it with a brake. FWIW, when I switched to a brake on my Gap my groups shrunk drastically. So much so that I refused to take it off and return it to its owner. I had to buy him a new one. The brake I have on 2 guns is the MDT self timing and it works fantastic. The other brake that a lot of precision guys shoot is the fat bastard.

Good luck.

I figured it would have to be due to something with the first round being manually loaded. I never noticed that issue when it was 308, though. I looked at that brake and thought "$250 for a damn brake!?", but then remembered that the Knights' "6.5" brake is $380.

I do need to get a brake though, it got kinda tiring after 80 rounds.

you didn't happen to pin gauge the gas port before assembly, did you?

Factory stick is somewhere between .089 and .092. Cartel barrel takes .093 if you hold your tongue right. I don't have any pin gauges (I've always been meaning to buy a set), just some wire-sized drill bits.


I got a set off amazon last year when we were moving into this new place.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CCJCVXM8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3LM1VZG20GMDY&psc=1
Be killing sin or sin will be killing you. -John Owen
9/7/2025 5:36:22 PM EDT
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I was just looking at those.
9/7/2025 5:42:11 PM EDT
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I got a set off amazon last year when we were moving into this new place.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CCJCVXM8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3LM1VZG20GMDY&psc=1
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Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
All rounds functioned without issue, so that's good. I shot it with a bare muzzle, and I will have to decide on a brake. I've been told the MAMS can affect accuracy somewhat, so I might grab the 2-port brake since that was optimized for 6.5. Speeds were 2401 for the 147s, 2434 for the 140s, 2554 for the 120s, and 2546 for the 130 FGMM. The Hornady 140s shot the best, but only managed a 1.4 MOA group. But all of my groups were 20 rounds other than the Fed 130s, since I used 2 to sight in. The brass also landed much more consistently, too. There's also a non-zero chance that some of the rounds impacted weeds since the place was kinda grown over since my last time there.

It was weird, all of the Hornadys center-punched the paster on the first shot, but then the 2nd shot would drop low. They would then slightly move up and stay there.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/204916/20250906_165249-3620131.jpg


First round from the magazine often impacts slightly different. I believe it has to do with the difference in the bolt cycling from open release to full cycle. I see that in a lot of my rifles. So much so that when I shoot groups the first round is a sacrificial round then the group begins.

Those groups are pretty darn good for 20 round groups with the first round included.

I am still shooting suppressed in my 6.5 gasser. I need to try it with a brake. FWIW, when I switched to a brake on my Gap my groups shrunk drastically. So much so that I refused to take it off and return it to its owner. I had to buy him a new one. The brake I have on 2 guns is the MDT self timing and it works fantastic. The other brake that a lot of precision guys shoot is the fat bastard.

Good luck.

I figured it would have to be due to something with the first round being manually loaded. I never noticed that issue when it was 308, though. I looked at that brake and thought "$250 for a damn brake!?", but then remembered that the Knights' "6.5" brake is $380.

I do need to get a brake though, it got kinda tiring after 80 rounds.

you didn't happen to pin gauge the gas port before assembly, did you?

Factory stick is somewhere between .089 and .092. Cartel barrel takes .093 if you hold your tongue right. I don't have any pin gauges (I've always been meaning to buy a set), just some wire-sized drill bits.


I got a set off amazon last year when we were moving into this new place.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CCJCVXM8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3LM1VZG20GMDY&psc=1

I've had that same set in my wish list for years.
God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
9/7/2025 7:18:48 PM EDT
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I've had that same set in my wish list for years.
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Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
All rounds functioned without issue, so that's good. I shot it with a bare muzzle, and I will have to decide on a brake. I've been told the MAMS can affect accuracy somewhat, so I might grab the 2-port brake since that was optimized for 6.5. Speeds were 2401 for the 147s, 2434 for the 140s, 2554 for the 120s, and 2546 for the 130 FGMM. The Hornady 140s shot the best, but only managed a 1.4 MOA group. But all of my groups were 20 rounds other than the Fed 130s, since I used 2 to sight in. The brass also landed much more consistently, too. There's also a non-zero chance that some of the rounds impacted weeds since the place was kinda grown over since my last time there.

It was weird, all of the Hornadys center-punched the paster on the first shot, but then the 2nd shot would drop low. They would then slightly move up and stay there.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/204916/20250906_165249-3620131.jpg


First round from the magazine often impacts slightly different. I believe it has to do with the difference in the bolt cycling from open release to full cycle. I see that in a lot of my rifles. So much so that when I shoot groups the first round is a sacrificial round then the group begins.

Those groups are pretty darn good for 20 round groups with the first round included.

I am still shooting suppressed in my 6.5 gasser. I need to try it with a brake. FWIW, when I switched to a brake on my Gap my groups shrunk drastically. So much so that I refused to take it off and return it to its owner. I had to buy him a new one. The brake I have on 2 guns is the MDT self timing and it works fantastic. The other brake that a lot of precision guys shoot is the fat bastard.

Good luck.

I figured it would have to be due to something with the first round being manually loaded. I never noticed that issue when it was 308, though. I looked at that brake and thought "$250 for a damn brake!?", but then remembered that the Knights' "6.5" brake is $380.

I do need to get a brake though, it got kinda tiring after 80 rounds.

you didn't happen to pin gauge the gas port before assembly, did you?

Factory stick is somewhere between .089 and .092. Cartel barrel takes .093 if you hold your tongue right. I don't have any pin gauges (I've always been meaning to buy a set), just some wire-sized drill bits.


I got a set off amazon last year when we were moving into this new place.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CCJCVXM8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3LM1VZG20GMDY&psc=1

I've had that same set in my wish list for years.

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9/7/2025 7:34:00 PM EDT
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All rounds functioned without issue, so that's good. I shot it with a bare muzzle, and I will have to decide on a brake. I've been told the MAMS can affect accuracy somewhat, so I might grab the 2-port brake since that was optimized for 6.5. Speeds were 2401 for the 147s, 2434 for the 140s, 2554 for the 120s, and 2546 for the 130 FGMM. The Hornady 140s shot the best, but only managed a 1.4 MOA group. But all of my groups were 20 rounds other than the Fed 130s, since I used 2 to sight in. The brass also landed much more consistently, too. There's also a non-zero chance that some of the rounds impacted weeds since the place was kinda grown over since my last time there.

It was weird, all of the Hornadys center-punched the paster on the first shot, but then the 2nd shot would drop low. They would then slightly move up and stay there.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/204916/20250906_165249-3620131.jpg


First round from the magazine often impacts slightly different. I believe it has to do with the difference in the bolt cycling from open release to full cycle. I see that in a lot of my rifles. So much so that when I shoot groups the first round is a sacrificial round then the group begins.

Those groups are pretty darn good for 20 round groups with the first round included.

I am still shooting suppressed in my 6.5 gasser. I need to try it with a brake. FWIW, when I switched to a brake on my Gap my groups shrunk drastically. So much so that I refused to take it off and return it to its owner. I had to buy him a new one. The brake I have on 2 guns is the MDT self timing and it works fantastic. The other brake that a lot of precision guys shoot is the fat bastard.

Good luck.

I figured it would have to be due to something with the first round being manually loaded. I never noticed that issue when it was 308, though. I looked at that brake and thought "$250 for a damn brake!?", but then remembered that the Knights' "6.5" brake is $380.

I do need to get a brake though, it got kinda tiring after 80 rounds.

you didn't happen to pin gauge the gas port before assembly, did you?

Factory stick is somewhere between .089 and .092. Cartel barrel takes .093 if you hold your tongue right. I don't have any pin gauges (I've always been meaning to buy a set), just some wire-sized drill bits.


I got a set off amazon last year when we were moving into this new place.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CCJCVXM8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3LM1VZG20GMDY&psc=1

I've had that same set in my wish list for years.

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9/7/2025 8:34:36 PM EDT
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I know, I know.
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All rounds functioned without issue, so that's good. I shot it with a bare muzzle, and I will have to decide on a brake. I've been told the MAMS can affect accuracy somewhat, so I might grab the 2-port brake since that was optimized for 6.5. Speeds were 2401 for the 147s, 2434 for the 140s, 2554 for the 120s, and 2546 for the 130 FGMM. The Hornady 140s shot the best, but only managed a 1.4 MOA group. But all of my groups were 20 rounds other than the Fed 130s, since I used 2 to sight in. The brass also landed much more consistently, too. There's also a non-zero chance that some of the rounds impacted weeds since the place was kinda grown over since my last time there.

It was weird, all of the Hornadys center-punched the paster on the first shot, but then the 2nd shot would drop low. They would then slightly move up and stay there.

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First round from the magazine often impacts slightly different. I believe it has to do with the difference in the bolt cycling from open release to full cycle. I see that in a lot of my rifles. So much so that when I shoot groups the first round is a sacrificial round then the group begins.

Those groups are pretty darn good for 20 round groups with the first round included.

I am still shooting suppressed in my 6.5 gasser. I need to try it with a brake. FWIW, when I switched to a brake on my Gap my groups shrunk drastically. So much so that I refused to take it off and return it to its owner. I had to buy him a new one. The brake I have on 2 guns is the MDT self timing and it works fantastic. The other brake that a lot of precision guys shoot is the fat bastard.

Good luck.

I figured it would have to be due to something with the first round being manually loaded. I never noticed that issue when it was 308, though. I looked at that brake and thought "$250 for a damn brake!?", but then remembered that the Knights' "6.5" brake is $380.

I do need to get a brake though, it got kinda tiring after 80 rounds.

you didn't happen to pin gauge the gas port before assembly, did you?

Factory stick is somewhere between .089 and .092. Cartel barrel takes .093 if you hold your tongue right. I don't have any pin gauges (I've always been meaning to buy a set), just some wire-sized drill bits.


I got a set off amazon last year when we were moving into this new place.

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I've had that same set in my wish list for years.

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9/8/2025 12:48:22 AM EDT
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Only two things fall out of the sky. Bird shit and idiots. Which one are these?
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9/8/2025 5:57:55 AM EDT
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Sometimes I jumped and others stayed in AC and preformed Jumpmaster duties.
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9/8/2025 6:37:25 AM EDT
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9/8/2025 6:37:51 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Combat_Diver:
Originally Posted By leemozoid:

Only two things fall out of the sky. Bird shit and idiots. Which one are these?
Sometimes I jumped and others stayed in AC and preformed Jumpmaster duties.
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Missus and I just finished disc 3 of Band of Brothers last night.
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9/8/2025 7:21:43 AM EDT
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Missus and I just finished disc 3 of Band of Brothers last night.
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Morning M4, great series!  I do have one static line jump out of a WWII C-47.
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9/8/2025 8:54:52 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Combat_Diver:
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Only two things fall out of the sky. Bird shit and idiots. Which one are these?
Sometimes I jumped and others stayed in AC and preformed Jumpmaster duties.
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Ya only get so many chances to jump out of an airplane
Carry it, shoot it. (repeat forever)

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9/8/2025 9:30:41 AM EDT
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Ya only get so many chances to jump out of an airplane
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Morning FnO, think I had 200+ chances
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9/8/2025 9:40:56 AM EDT
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Morning FnO, think I had 200+ chances
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Ya only get so many chances to jump out of an airplane

Morning FnO, think I had 200+ chances


That's a whole lotta jumping out of aeroplanes
Carry it, shoot it. (repeat forever)

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9/8/2025 10:16:53 AM EDT
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It’s not the fall that’ll kill you, or break you for some. It’s the sudden stop at the end.
9/8/2025 10:18:03 AM EDT
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Morning.

First time in the orchard this year.
9/8/2025 10:51:20 AM EDT
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It’s not the fall that’ll kill you, or break you for some. It’s the sudden stop at the end.
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Ya only get so many chances to jump out of an airplane


It’s not the fall that’ll kill you, or break you for some. It’s the sudden stop at the end.


Never wanna go full lawn dart
Carry it, shoot it. (repeat forever)

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9/8/2025 10:53:57 AM EDT
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Never wanna go full lawn dart
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Wiser words have never been spoken.
9/8/2025 10:58:48 AM EDT
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Wiser words have never been spoken.
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Never wanna go full lawn dart


Wiser words have never been spoken.


Long wait to get my ears lowered this morning
Carry it, shoot it. (repeat forever)

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9/8/2025 11:00:40 AM EDT
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Morning.

First time in the orchard this year.
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Morning SR, nice bull
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9/8/2025 11:06:25 AM EDT
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I had a dream that they let MGD come back and came to look.
9/8/2025 11:51:33 AM EDT
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Redneck Star Trek – Beam Me Up, Bubba | AI Country Star Trek Parody
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9/8/2025 11:53:09 AM EDT
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Redneck Star Trek TNG – The Next Redneckeration | AI Country Star Trek Parody
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9/8/2025 11:59:06 AM EDT
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9/8/2025 11:59:28 AM EDT
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9/8/2025 11:59:51 AM EDT
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I had a dream that they let MGD come back and came to look.
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Not saying it won't happen, but don't expect it to
Carry it, shoot it. (repeat forever)

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9/8/2025 2:48:24 PM EDT
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9/8/2025 3:01:26 PM EDT
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Meow time
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RIP WMD
RIP TerryC
9/8/2025 3:02:08 PM EDT
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Good night all
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9/8/2025 3:02:48 PM EDT
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Meow time
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Kitteh!  Enjoy your day, calling it here.
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9/8/2025 3:04:16 PM EDT
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Meow time
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Kitteh
Carry it, shoot it. (repeat forever)

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9/8/2025 3:04:31 PM EDT
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Good night all
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Night CD

Elk spaghetti tonight
Carry it, shoot it. (repeat forever)

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9/8/2025 3:11:22 PM EDT
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If true that is excellent!
9/8/2025 3:12:08 PM EDT
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9/8/2025 3:13:06 PM EDT
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Good night all
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Night.
9/8/2025 6:07:22 PM EDT
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