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Are there any after market charging handles that would fit the CM762? I assume not since my searches came up with zero but would the 901 CH still work?
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I have used the Geissele Airborne Charging Handle SKU 05-497B on my Colt 901. It works great and they are on sale know. Jim
I WENT BACK AND CHECKED MY 901 AND I DIDN'T PUT THE GEISSSELE CHARGING HANDLE ON IT. I AM SORRY FOR THE BAD INFO. |
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Originally Posted By UncleWag: I have used the Geissele Airborne Charging Handle SKU 05-497B on my Colt 901. It works great and they are on sale know. Jim View Quote This is the first I am hearing that a 5.56 CH will work on a 308 carrier group. The description from Geissele does not say it will work for a 308 AR rifle. I'm not doubting you since its working in your 901 but nobody on the net has mentioned this as there are many older threads asking my same question. Thank you. |
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Originally Posted By UncleWag: I have used the Geissele Airborne Charging Handle SKU 05-497B on my Colt 901. It works great and they are on sale know. Jim I WENT BACK AND CHECKED MY 901 AND I DIDN'T PUT THE GEISSSELE CHARGING HANDLE ON IT. I AM SORRY FOR THE BAD INFO. View Quote Yeah, 100% bad info. It's a proprietary CH on the LE901 / CM762 / M7 or whatever Colt is calling it these days. |
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Originally Posted By LIL-COMMANDO: Thx for checking and updating. Has anyone shot their CM762 yet and if so how is it working? Any issues? I received mine (16") last week and took it to the range after cleaning and lube. I shot 60 rounds and had some malfunctions, three random ones about four or five times. Malfunctions were, fail to feed, fail to lock back on last round and fail to strip new round from magazine. The ammo used were, Aguila 308 Win 150 Grain and Fiocchi Range Dynamics 308 Win 150 Grain both full metal jacket boat tail. I used three different Mags, newest version of Pmag a 20 & 25 round also Lancer 20 rounder. Issues happened with all three mags. During my shooting ejection pattern was normal and BCG did not feel as it was dragging and getting caught up on anything to include the bolt. After range session I cleaned and lubed weapon and did not see anything out of the normal from any parts. I removed buffer and spring to check for any issues and none seen. I also took carrier only and placed it in the upper receiver to check for any alignment issues and then placed the bolt back in to see if it function normal and it appeared fine. I will go out again with different ammo and take some of the same ammo to see if the issues progress. View Quote Thanks for posting this update. |
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Originally Posted By LIL-COMMANDO: Thx for checking and updating. Has anyone shot their CM762 yet and if so how is it working? Any issues? I received mine (16") last week and took it to the range after cleaning and lube. I shot 60 rounds and had some malfunctions, three random ones about four or five times. Malfunctions were, fail to feed, fail to lock back on last round and fail to strip new round from magazine. The ammo used were, Aguila 308 Win 150 Grain and Fiocchi Range Dynamics 308 Win 150 Grain both full metal jacket boat tail. I used three different Mags, newest version of Pmag a 20 & 25 round also Lancer 20 rounder. Issues happened with all three mags. During my shooting ejection pattern was normal and BCG did not feel as it was dragging and getting caught up on anything to include the bolt. After range session I cleaned and lubed weapon and did not see anything out of the normal from any parts. I removed buffer and spring to check for any issues and none seen. I also took carrier only and placed it in the upper receiver to check for any alignment issues and then placed the bolt back in to see if it function normal and it appeared fine. I will go out again with different ammo and take some of the same ammo to see if the issues progress. View Quote I haven't had time to get mine to the range yet. Thanks for sharing your experience. |
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Originally Posted By LIL-COMMANDO: Thx for checking and updating. Has anyone shot their CM762 yet and if so how is it working? Any issues? I received mine (16") last week and took it to the range after cleaning and lube. I shot 60 rounds and had some malfunctions, three random ones about four or five times. Malfunctions were, fail to feed, fail to lock back on last round and fail to strip new round from magazine. The ammo used were, Aguila 308 Win 150 Grain and Fiocchi Range Dynamics 308 Win 150 Grain both full metal jacket boat tail. I used three different Mags, newest version of Pmag a 20 & 25 round also Lancer 20 rounder. Issues happened with all three mags. During my shooting ejection pattern was normal and BCG did not feel as it was dragging and getting caught up on anything to include the bolt. After range session I cleaned and lubed weapon and did not see anything out of the normal from any parts. I removed buffer and spring to check for any issues and none seen. I also took carrier only and placed it in the upper receiver to check for any alignment issues and then placed the bolt back in to see if it function normal and it appeared fine. I will go out again with different ammo and take some of the same ammo to see if the issues progress. View Quote nice intel, will be waiting for your next post to see if the ammo made the difference. |
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Originally Posted By LIL-COMMANDO: Thx for checking and updating. Has anyone shot their CM762 yet and if so how is it working? Any issues? I received mine (16") last week and took it to the range after cleaning and lube. I shot 60 rounds and had some malfunctions, three random ones about four or five times. Malfunctions were, fail to feed, fail to lock back on last round and fail to strip new round from magazine. The ammo used were, Aguila 308 Win 150 Grain and Fiocchi Range Dynamics 308 Win 150 Grain both full metal jacket boat tail. I used three different Mags, newest version of Pmag a 20 & 25 round also Lancer 20 rounder. Issues happened with all three mags. During my shooting ejection pattern was normal and BCG did not feel as it was dragging and getting caught up on anything to include the bolt. After range session I cleaned and lubed weapon and did not see anything out of the normal from any parts. I removed buffer and spring to check for any issues and none seen. I also took carrier only and placed it in the upper receiver to check for any alignment issues and then placed the bolt back in to see if it function normal and it appeared fine. I will go out again with different ammo and take some of the same ammo to see if the issues progress. View Quote I was about to place an order for one of the Colt's before they sell out, but I think I will wait to see how your next range trip works out. I have a Diamondback DB10 that exhibits the same issue as your Colt. I contacted DB and they told me to lube it really good and give it a little time to break in. I haven't been back out since then, so maybe your Colt needed some cleaning/lubing and some more rounds to loosen up. |
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Originally Posted By securenet: I was about to place an order for one of the Colt's before they sell out, but I think I will wait to see how your next range trip works out. I have a Diamondback DB10 that exhibits the same issue as your Colt. I contacted DB and they told me to lube it really good and give it a little time to break in. I haven't been back out since then, so maybe your Colt needed some cleaning/lubing and some more rounds to loosen up. View Quote So was I but LIL-COMMANDOs post was a buzz kill. He seems legit too, not a troll. Like you I have a different 308. Sig Sauer 716 Gen 2 Piston gun with Hi-Low gas valve. Amazing gun that fires amazing. Not sure I really need this DI Colt. Real torn on this one even BEFORE LIL-COMMANDOs post. |
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I'll give mine a run this weekend. I have some IMI 150gr FMJ and some Saltech (Swiss) 147gr FMJ. Both are known good ammo. Of course, I'll lube it up beforehand.
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Originally Posted By OTDR: So was I but LIL-COMMANDOs post was a buzz kill. He seems legit too, not a troll. Like you I have a different 308. Sig Sauer 716 Gen 2 Piston gun with Hi-Low gas valve. Amazing gun that fires amazing. Not sure I really need this DI Colt. Real torn on this one even BEFORE LIL-COMMANDOs post. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By OTDR: Originally Posted By securenet: I was about to place an order for one of the Colt's before they sell out, but I think I will wait to see how your next range trip works out. I have a Diamondback DB10 that exhibits the same issue as your Colt. I contacted DB and they told me to lube it really good and give it a little time to break in. I haven't been back out since then, so maybe your Colt needed some cleaning/lubing and some more rounds to loosen up. So was I but LIL-COMMANDOs post was a buzz kill. He seems legit too, not a troll. Like you I have a different 308. Sig Sauer 716 Gen 2 Piston gun with Hi-Low gas valve. Amazing gun that fires amazing. Not sure I really need this DI Colt. Real torn on this one even BEFORE LIL-COMMANDOs post. I caved and bought the last one. I called Colt and they told me they did not have anything on the schedule about producing any more of the M7's so I checked AU's stock and they only had one left. Other than that Colt didn't have any more info. BTW I have one the Sig 716 piston guns too, it's a heavy monster. I bought the DB10 because I wanted a DI 308 gun too and it was pretty cheap. |
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Originally Posted By securenet: I caved and bought the last one. I called Colt and they told me they did not have anything on the schedule about producing any more of the M7's so I checked AU's stock and they only had one left. Other than that Colt didn't have any more info. BTW I have one the Sig 716 piston guns too, it's a heavy monster. I bought the DB10 because I wanted a DI 308 gun too and it was pretty cheap. View Quote First Gen Sig 716 is VEY heavy, 2nd Gen 716 was paired down to sell to Canada arm forces, that's the one I have, much lighter than the first. Love that gun. One of only 2 NON Colts I own. Your right, its now OOS, not sure if Im glad or sad lol. Good talking to you as always! |
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Originally Posted By securenet: I caved and bought the last one. I called Colt and they told me they did not have anything on the schedule about producing any more of the M7's so I checked AU's stock and they only had one left. Other than that Colt didn't have any more info. BTW I have one the Sig 716 piston guns too, it's a heavy monster. I bought the DB10 because I wanted a DI 308 gun too and it was pretty cheap. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By securenet: Originally Posted By OTDR: Originally Posted By securenet: I was about to place an order for one of the Colt's before they sell out, but I think I will wait to see how your next range trip works out. I have a Diamondback DB10 that exhibits the same issue as your Colt. I contacted DB and they told me to lube it really good and give it a little time to break in. I haven't been back out since then, so maybe your Colt needed some cleaning/lubing and some more rounds to loosen up. So was I but LIL-COMMANDOs post was a buzz kill. He seems legit too, not a troll. Like you I have a different 308. Sig Sauer 716 Gen 2 Piston gun with Hi-Low gas valve. Amazing gun that fires amazing. Not sure I really need this DI Colt. Real torn on this one even BEFORE LIL-COMMANDOs post. I caved and bought the last one. I called Colt and they told me they did not have anything on the schedule about producing any more of the M7's so I checked AU's stock and they only had one left. Other than that Colt didn't have any more info. BTW I have one the Sig 716 piston guns too, it's a heavy monster. I bought the DB10 because I wanted a DI 308 gun too and it was pretty cheap. I think you will be alright. This rifle is not a fundamentally new design. Many of us have the original variants and had no problems with them. When I bought the original 901, I ran everything I had through it and it ran fine. Most of it was PRVI, and IGMAN FMJ. I also ran some various boxes of Federal, Winchester, Remington, and maybe even some Hornady, FMJ and Match through mine and I don't recall having a problem from any of them. I don't know much about the Fiocchi, but I know the Aguila stuff is generally considered to be under powered ammo. I think the rifle will still run them, but it might take a break in period. |
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Originally Posted By Bret: I was able to put 120rds through mine tonight. The results were not good. I used the Magpul magazine that came with the rifle for all shooting. All of the ammunition used is 7.62x51, not 308Win. The bolt locked back after each magazine was emptied. 1x20rds IMI 150gr FMJ: The first two cartridges fired, but the 3rd short stroked failing to feed the cartridge at all. From there, it was shoot two and then the 3rd cartridge would fail to feed at all. All failures to feed were from the right side of the magazine. Then the remaining few all fed and fired without issue. 1x20rds Federal XM80C 149gr FMJ: After chambering the first cartridge, the next seven failed to feed at all, the next partially fed up the feed ramp, the next two cycled fine, then next partially fed up the feed ramp and then the rest all fed and cycled just fine. 1x20rds Saltech 150gr FMJ: All fed and fired 100%. 1x20rds IMI 150gr FMJ: All fed and fired 100%. At this point I was hoping that perhaps the rifle had sorted out whatever went wrong, but it wasn't to be. 1x20rds GGG M80 147gr FMJ: The 3rd cartridge failed to feed at all, then there were three partial feeds up the feed ramp and then the rest all fed just fine. 1x20rds Federal XM80C 149gr FMJ: The 3rd and 4th cartridges failed to feed at all. The rest fed and fired fine. The spent case ejection was about 8' on average with the Saltech going perhaps a couple of feet more. The significant majority of misfeeds were from the right side of the magazine. Furthermore, virtually all of the misfeeds occurred when the magazine was over half full. I could literally feel when the rifle misfed and when it cycled correctly. Based on my experience with other rifles, the rifle is behaving like it is under gassed, over sprung or has too heavy a buffer weight. However, based on most of the misfeeds occurring from the right side of the magazine when it was over half full, I believe that the cartridges in the magazine are creating resistance on the underside of the bolt when it's cycling rearward. Again, the bolt locked back after each magazine was emptied. This typically indicates that it's getting enough gas. I have some D&H SR25 pattern magazines, so I can get them a try to see if they make a difference. BTW, I have a LE901-16SE that's been 100% reliable from the start. I didn't take any pictures showing when the rifle completely failed to feed because that just looks like the rifle with the bolt closed. Here's a picture that I took of a typical misfeed up the feed ramp. https://i.postimg.cc/MZPKGJ8M/M7-misfeed-typical-on-1st-day-of-shooting.jpg On the plus side, I really like the feel of the rifle. The way the buttstock lines up with my cheek is nice. I think that I'll really like the 13" M7 that I ordered, assuming I can get it running reliably. All of the news wasn't bad. My Taurus 917 C (Beretta 92 clone) functioned 100%. :) View Quote for everything you've mentioned it sounds like the magazine was the problem, what other magazines fit this weapon? Armalite AR10 mags? did you clean and lubed the weapon before shooting? |
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Originally Posted By MiamiSniper:for everything you've mentioned it sounds like the magazine was the problem, what other magazines fit this weapon? Armalite AR10 mags? did you clean and lubed the weapon before shooting? View Quote Yes, I gave the rifle an initial cleaning and lubed it up. It was pretty dry, but not dirty. You can see in the picture that the bolt is wet. At this point I suspect that it's the magazine being too high in the magazine well or under gassing. SR25 pattern magazines (not original Armalite M14 conversion type) fit this rifle. I'll try a D&H metal magazine next. I also have some Sentry Hexmags that fit. I can also shoot the same ammunition using the Magpul magazine that came with this rifle in my Colt LE901-16SE. |
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Originally Posted By Bret: At this point I suspect that it's the magazine being too high in the magazine well or under gassing. I can also shoot the same ammunition using the Magpul magazine that came with this rifle in my Colt LE901-16SE. View Quote This is interesting because the original 901 mags from Magpul, as you may well know, had a tab on the back to prevent over insertion. Does the mag from your 901SE have that tab? |
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I'll double check when I get home, but it appeared to be the same as any other Magpul magazine when I took it out of the package. Upward pressure from a cartridge slowing the bolt carrier as it travels rearward is pretty typical in a magazine fed semiauto. For example, when I did a mag dump using my Sig 516 upper half on my M16 lower, I noticed that the cyclic rate increased as the magazine was emptied. As each cartridge was shot, there was less upward pressure put on the bolt carrier as it traveled rearward. Less upward pressure means a faster cycle. The question here is if there's too much upward pressure or not enough gas or something else.
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can you hand cycle the whole mag manually?
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I'll give that a try along with my LE901-16SE as well for comparison.
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Originally Posted By OTDR: First Gen Sig 716 is VEY heavy, 2nd Gen 716 was paired down to sell to Canada arm forces, that's the one I have, much lighter than the first. Love that gun. One of only 2 NON Colts I own. Your right, its now OOS, not sure if Im glad or sad lol. Good talking to you as always! View Quote My Sig is the quad rail version and its pretty heavy, the Colt will be here tomorrow (June 6) I am impatient, so I ordered it next day air. I don't know when I will get to try it, but all these negative reports do have me concerned. BTW good to hear from you too, hope you and your plane are doing good. |
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Originally Posted By securenet: My Sig is the quad rail version and its pretty heavy, the Colt will be here tomorrow (June 6) I am impatient, so I ordered it next day air. I don't know when I will get to try it, but all these negative reports do have me concerned. BTW good to hear from you too, hope you and your plane are doing good. View Quote I'm Same, its crazy being impatient lol! My Sig 716i Gen 2 has Key Mod Rails. Love Key Mod. I will dig out and weigh my Sig later tonight, if someone will weigh their Colt 7.62 I would love to know. |
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Originally Posted By OTDR: I'm Same, its crazy being impatient lol! My Sig 716i Gen 2 has Key Mod Rails. Love Key Mod. I will dig out and weigh my Sig later tonight, if someone will weigh their Colt 7.62 I would love to know. View Quote I am on my way to pick up my M7, I will weigh it when I get it home. BTW now AU has 25 more in stock. Hint hint. |
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Originally Posted By securenet: I am on my way to pick up my M7, I will weigh it when I get it home. BTW now AU has 25 more in stock. Hint hint. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By securenet: Originally Posted By OTDR: I'm Same, its crazy being impatient lol! My Sig 716i Gen 2 has Key Mod Rails. Love Key Mod. I will dig out and weigh my Sig later tonight, if someone will weigh their Colt 7.62 I would love to know. I am on my way to pick up my M7, I will weigh it when I get it home. BTW now AU has 25 more in stock. Hint hint. I just got home with it. It weighs 8 lbs. 4 oz. without magazine. |
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I have one of the original CM762s from 2019 when they were blowing out for < $1500. I wish I had bought 10 at that price.
Mine is a hammer, I shoot my modest stockpile of PPU M80 FMJ which it holds around 1.5 MOA and has been super consistent. To the point wailing on steel at 100-200-300 yards gets boring after a magazine or two. Glad they started making more and ppl can start enjoying them. The conversion kit is a novelty - works fine (I have one) but its kind of janky - you have to attached the kit to the bottom of the 556 lower, then slide it into the CM762-LE901 lower. I have put 2-3 mags through mine with a 556 Upper and it worked fine. |
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Originally Posted By Bret: I was able to put 120rds through mine tonight. The results were not good. I used the Magpul magazine that came with the rifle for all shooting. All of the ammunition used is 7.62x51, not 308Win. The bolt locked back after each magazine was emptied. 1x20rds IMI 150gr FMJ: The first two cartridges fired, but the 3rd short stroked failing to feed the cartridge at all. From there, it was shoot two and then the 3rd cartridge would fail to feed at all. All failures to feed were from the right side of the magazine. Then the remaining few all fed and fired without issue. 1x20rds Federal XM80C 149gr FMJ: After chambering the first cartridge, the next seven failed to feed at all, the next partially fed up the feed ramp, the next two cycled fine, then next partially fed up the feed ramp and then the rest all fed and cycled just fine. 1x20rds Saltech 150gr FMJ: All fed and fired 100%. 1x20rds IMI 150gr FMJ: All fed and fired 100%. At this point I was hoping that perhaps the rifle had sorted out whatever went wrong, but it wasn't to be. 1x20rds GGG M80 147gr FMJ: The 3rd cartridge failed to feed at all, then there were three partial feeds up the feed ramp and then the rest all fed just fine. 1x20rds Federal XM80C 149gr FMJ: The 3rd and 4th cartridges failed to feed at all. The rest fed and fired fine. The spent case ejection was about 8' on average with the Saltech going perhaps a couple of feet more. The significant majority of misfeeds were from the right side of the magazine. Furthermore, virtually all of the misfeeds occurred when the magazine was over half full. I could literally feel when the rifle misfed and when it cycled correctly. Based on my experience with other rifles, the rifle is behaving like it is under gassed, over sprung or has too heavy a buffer weight. However, based on most of the misfeeds occurring from the right side of the magazine when it was over half full, I believe that the cartridges in the magazine are creating resistance on the underside of the bolt when it's cycling rearward. Again, the bolt locked back after each magazine was emptied. This typically indicates that it's getting enough gas. I have some D&H SR25 pattern magazines, so I can get them a try to see if they make a difference. BTW, I have a LE901-16SE that's been 100% reliable from the start. I didn't take any pictures showing when the rifle completely failed to feed because that just looks like the rifle with the bolt closed. Here's a picture that I took of a typical misfeed up the feed ramp. https://i.postimg.cc/MZPKGJ8M/M7-misfeed-typical-on-1st-day-of-shooting.jpg On the plus side, I really like the feel of the rifle. The way the buttstock lines up with my cheek is nice. I think that I'll really like the 13" M7 that I ordered, assuming I can get it running reliably. All of the news wasn't bad. My Taurus 917 C (Beretta 92 clone) functioned 100%. :) View Quote Rough day at the range when a Taurus functions and a Colt does not. |
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Originally Posted By LIL-COMMANDO: Malfunction Update for the Colt CM762 Today I went out to check function on my CM762 in the AZ desert heat at 3:00 pm. I only shot 6o rounds of three different types of ammo. I began with PMC Bronze 308 Win 147 Grain FMJ-BT then switched to Sellier & Bellot 308 Win 147 Grain FMJ and final 20 rounds of MEN 7.62x51 147 Grain FMJ. I used a 25 round Gen M3 PMAG and shot from standing and prone using the magazine as a monopod out to 100 yards. PMC all rounds functioned in my Colt with no issues. Ammo fed using charging handle or using the bolt release. The BCG did lock back on the last round. I then shot the S&B and had one malfunction as I was shooting in the prone. The round failed to feed and was in a upward position. I removed the magazine and the round fell out with no issue. I examined the round and there was a dent in the casing near the neck and the bullet appeared to be slightly crooked. I pulled on the bullet to see if it was loose but it was still tight and locked in. The malfunction happened midway of the 20 rounds. I shot the last 20 rounds of the MEN ammo 7.62x51 and had no issues, loading, feeding, chambering and locked back on last round. I felt the rifle shot smoother this second time and did not feel as tight in function. I had previously posted my 4 to 5 malfunctions issues ranging from failure to chamber, failure to lock back on last round and failure to strip round from magazine. I feel a little better but the round count is still minimal. When you pay 2200.00 its a little concerning but with any firearm you need good magazines and ammo. I will post a picture of the malfunctioned round. https://i.imgur.com/MpJehwH.jpg https://i.imgur.com/iO21ccq.jpg View Quote Nice post, thanks for the intel... |
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Originally Posted By AlonzoHarris: I have one of the original CM762s from 2019 when they were blowing out for < $1500. I wish I had bought 10 at that price. Mine is a hammer, I shoot my modest stockpile of PPU M80 FMJ which it holds around 1.5 MOA and has been super consistent. To the point wailing on steel at 100-200-300 yards gets boring after a magazine or two. Glad they started making more and ppl can start enjoying them. The conversion kit is a novelty - works fine (I have one) but its kind of janky - you have to attached the kit to the bottom of the 556 lower, then slide it into the CM762-LE901 lower. I have put 2-3 mags through mine with a 556 Upper and it worked fine. View Quote |
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Sweet! My FFL received my 13.5 last Wednesday and the Form 4 was approved Friday morning.
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I took my 16" M7 back out to my range on Sunday. Since all of the issues occurred during the first ten cartridges feeding from the magazine, I decided to load the magazine full, but only attempt to shoot the first ten cartridges. I would then unload the magazine, top it off with ten more cartridges and try again. All cartridges were fired using the factory PMag unless otherwise noted.
5x10 Federal XM180C 149gr FMJ: The 6th cartridge from the first magazine failed to feed as it was going up the feed ramp. The first ten rounds from the other four magazines had no issues. 1x20 Federal XM180C 149gr FMJ thru D&H metal magazine: 100% Last night I took the 16" M7 back out. 1x10 Federal XM180C 149gr FMJ: 100% 1x20 Federal XM180C 149gr FMJ thru D&H metal magazine: 100% 2x10 IMI 150gr FMJ: 100% 1x20 IMI 150gr FMJ: 100% Again, where it's shown that I only fired 10rds, they were the first 10 cartridges from a full magazine. The spent cases all went into an area about ten feet away. My experience with new guns is that when they don't run out of the box, about 80% of the time they won't run reliably until the issue is fixed. Perhaps this one is in the 20% that somehow heals itself. I don't know. Regardless, I have some more testing to do. On another good note, my 13" M7 SBR showed up at my dealer yesterday. AU didn't put my name on it, but they guessed it was mine based on my past orders from AU. |
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Originally Posted By Bret: I took my 16" M7 back out to my range on Sunday. Since all of the issues occurred during the first ten cartridges feeding from the magazine, I decided to load the magazine full, but only attempt to shoot the first ten cartridges. I would then unload the magazine, top it off with ten more cartridges and try again. All cartridges were fired using the factory PMag unless otherwise noted. 5x10 Federal XM180C 149gr FMJ: The 6th cartridge from the first magazine failed to feed as it was going up the feed ramp. The first ten rounds from the other four magazines had no issues. 1x20 Federal XM180C 149gr FMJ thru D&H metal magazine: 100% Last night I took the 16" M7 back out. 1x10 Federal XM180C 149gr FMJ: 100% 1x20 Federal XM180C 149gr FMJ thru D&H metal magazine: 100% 2x10 IMI 150gr FMJ: 100% 1x20 IMI 150gr FMJ: 100% Again, where it's shown that I only fired 10rds, they were the first 10 cartridges from a full magazine. The spent cases all went into an area about ten feet away. My experience with new guns is that when they don't run out of the box, about 80% of the time they won't run reliably until the issue is fixed. Perhaps this one is in the 20% that somehow heals itself. I don't know. Regardless, I have some more testing to do. On another good note, my 13" M7 SBR showed up at my dealer yesterday. AU didn't put my name on it, but they guessed it was mine based on my past orders from AU. View Quote Great report as usual, AU also did not add my name to the box, I’ve noticed that you only use 147/150, have you consider something heavier? My Armalite AR 10 feeds everything but likes the 168/180 better Will be getting my 13” out of jail soon and plan to take a variety of ammo to test it, will post results. The only thing I don’t have is a variety of mags, any suggestions on what works for this rifle? |
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I shot my M7 SBR a few days back. 168gn FGMM. Shot 1 exceptional group .40 5 shot. A few other groups around an inch or so. No malfunctions at all but didn't shoot many rounds. Such a cool gun. I hope to get the conversion kit when they become available
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Originally Posted By MiamiSniper: I’ve noticed that you only use 147/150, have you consider something heavier? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By MiamiSniper: I’ve noticed that you only use 147/150, have you consider something heavier? I reload and can make whatever I want. However, I first test a rifle with regular good quality factory loaded ammunition. For 7.62x51 this is FMJ in the 150gr range, for 5.56x45 it's 55gr FMJ, for 9mm it's 124gr FMJ, etc. Once a gun is proven reliable, then the tinkering with loads starts. The only thing I don’t have is a variety of mags, any suggestions on what works for this rifle? It should run any good quality SR25 pattern magazine. I've personally had positive experiences with the plastic Magpul magazines and metal D&H magazines. |
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Originally Posted By MGYSGT8541: I shot my M7 SBR a few days back. 168gn FGMM. Shot 1 exceptional group .40 5 shot. A few other groups around an inch or so. No malfunctions at all but didn't shoot many rounds. Such a cool gun. I hope to get the conversion kit when they become available View Quote wow .40 moa, thats hard to beat... nicely done, what did you use for sights? |
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Originally Posted By MGYSGT8541: Janky??? Novelty?? Why do you think it's of poor quality and or cheap? (janky meaning) I think It works great. It doesn't attach to a 556 lower. It attaches to the 762 modular lower. Your post makes no sense. Maybe you could rewrite in a bit. View Quote Obviously you've never used the conversion kit - thanks for making that clear. It attaches to the bottom of a 5.56 upper receiver first, which then slides into the CM762-LE901 lower magazine well. You cannot put the conversion piece into the CM762-LE901magazine well first, because then the front takedown pin that connects to the 5.56 upper is covered by the CM762-LE901 lower. Then, you have limited rotation if you want to service the rifle with a 556 upper / conversion, ie when you push the rear takedown pin, the upper will only rotate forward about 20deg, so you cannot easily remove the 556 CH / Bolt or get access to the lower internals or buffer assembly. You have to take the whole upper off. So yes, while it works, it has limited utility. The conversion block is thin and you could likely bend / break it by dropping it or stepping on it. Here, up your street IQ. LE901 Conversion Kit |
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Originally Posted By MiamiSniper: The only thing I don’t have is a variety of mags, any suggestions on what works for this rifle? View Quote I use the PMAG 20s and 25s, even have one D50. Also D&H Steel 20rd mags have worked great as well (D&H Industries Steel SR25 Pattern .308 20 Round Magazine - SKU DHT-11848-RT). All of those have worked great with mine. |
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Originally Posted By AlonzoHarris: I use the PMAG 20s and 25s, even have one D50. Also D&H Steel 20rd mags have worked great as well (D&H Industries Steel SR25 Pattern .308 20 Round Magazine - SKU DHT-11848-RT). All of those have worked great with mine. View Quote Order a few D&H will try them all.. |
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Originally Posted By MGYSGT8541: I shot my M7 SBR a few days back. 168gn FGMM. Shot 1 exceptional group .40 5 shot. A few other groups around an inch or so. No malfunctions at all but didn't shoot many rounds. Such a cool gun. I hope to get the conversion kit when they become available View Quote What are you guys using for optics on the M7's? red dot, LPOV, scopes, iron sights? I have a choice of an Aimpoint CompM5b or the LPVO Nightforce ATACR 1-8x24 F1 .1 Mil-Radian NVD PTL FC-DMX C653 wondering if anyone have experience with LPVO on 308 with 13.5" barrel? Attached File |
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I haven’t done anything with my M7 13.5 yet, but if it was me I’d go with the 1-8 ATACR. I have a 1-8 NX8 on my 901 which is a nice optic, but the eye box is kind of small. I may try it out on the M7 but, I want an ATACR. If I don’t go with an ATACR for the M7 I’ll probably end up running an Eotech with magnifier.
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