gsganzer
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My Trijicon Credo scope says "Made in Japan" right on the bottom of it.
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I've got a cheapie Nikon "M-223" on my AR ( I think it's the 2-7x?), with the cheapie Nikon AR mount.
With the 5.56 reticle and zero'd at 100, dang if I can't clang steel with it at 600, just by using the holdover in the reticle.
That's good enough for me on a 5.56 chambered AR.
Anything that I'm serious about hitting at that range, as in knock down power, isn't going to get a 5.56 flung at it anyway.
But just for "funzie's", yeah, sure, clang some steel targets.
With the 5.56 reticle and zero'd at 100, dang if I can't clang steel with it at 600, just by using the holdover in the reticle.
That's good enough for me on a 5.56 chambered AR.
Anything that I'm serious about hitting at that range, as in knock down power, isn't going to get a 5.56 flung at it anyway.
But just for "funzie's", yeah, sure, clang some steel targets.
gsganzer
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I wish Nikon stayed in the scope business. Their scopes have surprisingly good glass, accurate turret tracking, good eye relief etc. I have a 1-4 x 24 Nikon African and a Prostaff II rimfire BDC150. I wouldn't part with either.
I agree on the ranges for AR's and cartridge choice. Good gun for most of my practical hunting distances on hogs and whitetails. I have better choices for longer range hunting, such as .25-06, .260Rem, 6.5CM, .300 WM and .375 H&H
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May want to check this link - Maybe your wife didn't approve it, but DOD sure did.
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sea2summit
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Never been overly excited about the 5.7's but I've always been an M&P guy. This new 5.7 M&P has me pretty curious. Chepest 5.7 ammo around looks like about $0.80/ea, anyone have a cheaper source?
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I dismissed the round long ago.
Handloading the FN 5.7X28mm | Handloader Magazine
www.handloadermagazine.com
I will not buy something that cannot be easily reloaded. YMMV.
sea2summit
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Interesting article, seems dated now? One thing, just random, the article talks about deformed cases due to actions unlocking before the burn is complete. The M&P is running a gas system, wonder if that will mitigate that better.I dismissed the round long ago.
Handloading the FN 5.7X28mm | Handloader Magazine
I will not buy something that cannot be easily reloaded. YMMV.
Avenger
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I bought 4 THOUSAND pieces of LC once fired from auction several months ago. Problem is the primer pocket needs swaging. Using my Hornady LnL with a 3D printed case feeder, I got the primer pocket swage tool set up and started running the brass through it. The case feeder makes life so much better! After getting a late start, setup, and running, I was only able to process a few handfuls before noticing it was bed time.
sea2summit
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Have my well loved rock chucker and a dillon swagger on a mobile pedestal stand that lives in the front room for just such projects...only time I'll have a distraction like TV on and maybe an adult beverage while doing anything reloading related. The only good thing about swaging is you only have to do it once!